The first quarter of 2025 has already seen new leading trends for the global mobility supply chain. Learn the key news relative to home rental, home sale, household goods, and destination services below. 

• Anticipating moderate global rate increases, driven by rising demand for flexible, long-term stays
• Supply constraints in high-demand urban centers could further elevate rates
• Due to strong renter demand, the U.S. rental vacancy rate is expected to decline to 4.9%, down from 6.8% in Q4 2024
• Apartment rent increases have slowed and even declining in some regions

• In the back half of 2024, U.S. mortgage rates increased due to rising Treasury yields, driven by concerns over inflation and growing budget deficits
• 2025 mortgage rates will be influenced by economic recovery trends, inflation, and changes in Federal Reserve policy
• Forecasted increase of $500k-$750k home sales in 2025

• Global disruptions (war, Red Sea access, port strikes) continue to impact transit times and costs
• Continued trend of reduced shipment sizes

• Geopolitical instability and economic factors (interest rates, inflation) continue to impact the real estate market for permanent and short-term accommodations
• Noticeable increase in supplier partners exploring or utilizing AI to enhance their service offering and increase service delivery effectiveness
• Immigration restrictions easing in emerging marketing like Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to attract talent

• Continued focus on the importance of data security and privacy
• Expanded emergency management protocols and training
• Increased AI application by supplier partners and industry participants (shipping lines, housing, immigration resources)
• Continued Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) focus
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives potentially impacted by U.S. government policy shifts