**3. Real estate market trends as they relate to one's lifestyle choice**

Investors should pay attention to These Real Estate Market Trends for New Opportunities. To participate in recent investing activities, it is essential to have a high level of awareness regarding the ever-changing trends in the real estate markets, both domestically and internationally [37]. Significant adjustments in the economic and financial landscape of the globe have been brought about because of the ongoing geopolitical transformation that is occurring globally. As a direct consequence of this, investors who are seeking responsible and reliable ways through which to invest their cash are increasingly finding new investment opportunities. When rare earth markets experience supply shocks, the price of rare earths is said to positively influence the geopolitical risk index, as shown by the empirical findings obtained by Li, Zheng-Zheng, et al. Additionally, the rise in the cost of rare earth elements does not dampen global economic activity because of the many potential applications of these elements in the energy transition. As a result, policymakers should build risk early warning measures to ensure the stable price of rare earth to avoid the negative effect of geopolitical risks on the security of rare earth and economic activities related to rare earth [38]. Consequently, investors looking for safe and dependable channels to channel their wealth are rapidly coming across fresh alternatives. These investors must reevaluate their preconceived views about investing techniques that provide the maximum potential for returns to keep up with the times. According to Huang, X., and colleagues, families who have made larger

investments in housing have a lower inclination to engage in agricultural entrepreneurship but a higher propensity to start new businesses. This finding contradicts the findings of other researchers who have shown that households with more investments in housing are more likely to start new businesses. In addition, families, where everyone lives in their own homes, have a much-increased likelihood of becoming company owners and entrepreneurs. On the other hand, there is not shown to be any association between different kinds of house ownership and the decision to pursue entrepreneurship. In addition, an expanded number of home loans is a barrier to pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives [39].

This shift in perspective has particular significance in real estate because, traditionally speaking, most people in Europe have associated investments in this sector with purchasing residential properties, most notably apartments, located within their own countries. This perception has been particularly prevalent in real estate. Properties like this were often rented out to create passive income over extended periods. On the other hand, build-to-rent (BTR) communities are a relatively new asset class that combines the benefits of economies of scale that are generally associated with apartment complexes with the idea of single-family houses. BTR stands for "build to rent," which stands for "build to rent communities." Individual and institutional investors are eagerly channeling considerable sums into BTR assets to capitalize on development prospects as soon as they become available. According to Megan Nethercote, who works at Nethercote, Inc., rental housing has developed into a primary focus of financialization, with the BTR sector being the most impacted. Building apartments constructed from the ground up specifically for renting them out to tenants is a popular investment strategy among private equity companies, pension funds, and other types of institutional investors. Consequently, BTR is increasing its presence inside existing markets and establishing itself as a significant player in the real estate business [40].

When analyzing the functioning of the real estate market, this paradigm change is of significant importance and bears close examination. As a result of the emergence of new approaches, the previously prevalent strategy can no longer be regarded as the definitive solution within the contemporary political and economic environment. According to the observations of numerous experts, the advent of the pandemic has resulted in a wide range of repercussions for various economic subfields. The real estate market saw a decrease in sales and a reduction in investment activity during the first half of 2020, mostly due to the widespread market uncertainty that existed during this time. Notably, after the economic jolt caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the situation in Ukraine, the housing price index for residential units in Stockholm demonstrated considerable price changes. This one-of-a-kind circumstance offered a unique chance to investigate the connection between supply and demand and its effect on pricing. This topic has been the focus of research efforts consistently. Competing theories, such as retail theory and search theory, which provide conflicting viewpoints on the TOM-price connection, continue to affect the continuing discussion about the link between time on the market (TOM) and pricing. This discussion is influenced by the TOM-price relationship being an ongoing dispute [41]. However, as time passed, the prior pattern was replaced with growth as market players acquired confidence due to the timely adoption of supporting mechanisms. This was made possible because of the prompt implementation of the support measures. The continued growth of the real estate development business significantly contributes to the nation's gross domestic product.
