One of the bigger local economic stories this week went a little sideways.

, ask yourself "what's the market where I have the largest competitive advantage?". 

Unit Sizes Are Growing — Especially One-BedroomsAfter years of shrinking unit sizes, 2025 marked a clear reversal.The average new apartment size increased to 908 square feetStudios and one-bedroom units experienced the largest size gainsOne-bedrooms made up nearly 50% of all new constructionThree-bedroom units, however, continued to shrink slightlyThis shift reflects renter priorities: flexibility for work-from-home setups, lifestyle comfort, and better value for rent.

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It will be economically obsolescent.So, instead of taking a deduction at that time, we’re going to give you this weird schedule and it’s going to be an arbitrary number, 27 and a half years.

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If no, pick a market with a better economic outlook. 

My expectation: we still get a cut, but rates may stay choppy while markets sort out the broader economic picture.While most people are watching rates, the real story is what’s happening at the state level that will shape Kentucky’s economy for the next decade.A global heavyweight—Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer—is investing $173 million into a new Louisville production hub.

Week of December 22, 2025 | Housing Market & Mortgage Rate UpdateMortgage rate outlook, housing market trends, and Federal Reserve insights for real estate professionals and homebuyers.Who this matters for: Realtors advising buyers and sellers, homeowners watching rates, and anyone planning a move in early 2026.Economic Growth Surges Past Expectations (Why This Matters for Rates)After delays caused by the government shutdown, the first estimate of Q3 2025 GDP was released — and it came in strong.

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