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Silicon Valley Bank failed on Friday, March 10, 2023. It was the second biggest bank failure in the United States, after Washington Mutual in 2008. Silicon Valley Bank was America’s 16th largest lender. 

Inflation is easing but remains at a high level, driven by increased costs for housing. This indicates further rate hikes in the coming months. Meanwhile, the overall U.S. housing market has posted gains in Q4 of 2022 and in January 2023.

2022 has been dismal for many investors. How bad was it?

Will 2023 be different? The opinion of leading investment banks will give us an outlook on what to expect in 2023.

As real estate prices continue declining across the country the Federal Reserve has again chosen to increase interest rates. This is putting the squeeze on new home purchasers and driving those would be buyers straight back to the rental market.
 

This year’s heightened market volatility has spread across risky assets and safe havens alike, leaving investors nervous and questioning where to hide from further pain. In these trying times, real estate loans are an attractive alternative providing lower risk and increased stability. 

The U.S. housing market has entered a recession because of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and persistently rising construction costs. General recession fears have prompted well-known investors like Peter Boockvar and Michael Burry to warn of this recession and counsel drastic actions be taken.

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