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Each episode's goal is to inform every listener about the current state of housing with the most reliable information.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Let's Talk Housing Episode 49: Are Prices Heading For A Correction?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 30:15


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down home prices and where they are heading, debt delinquency, mortgage rate lockdown, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction02:38-Current Market Update07:48-Latest Economic News11:57-What If Rates Stay Above 7%?14:51-Credit Downgrading Impacting The Market17:03-Zillow & Redfin Are Calling For Price Drops21:41-Debt Delinquency  24:09-How To Succeed In Today's Market.26:23-Mortgage Rate Lockdown Officially Gone?29:32-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 48: Price Reductions On The Rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 31:03


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down cracks in the housing market, private listings, price reductions, tariffs, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction03:00-Latest Economic News07:57-Current Market Update12:17-Cracks In TheM arket14:34-Private Listings Affecting The Housing Market?16:30-Price Reductions Increasing Y-O-Y19:40-Are Price Reductions An Indicator For a Crash?23:22-Insurance Rates On The Rise26:05-An Update On Tariffs And How It Affects Wall Street30:11-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 47: Where Are House Prices Heading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 22:04


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down where home prices are heading, concessions, home sales slamming the brakes, mortgage rates, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction00:47-Current Market Update04:38-Latest Economic News07:40-What Can Drive Down Rates?08:46-More People Passing Down Homes?10:37-Worries Over Housing Crash And Affordability14:41-Concessions On The Rise16:18-Home Sales Comparison - Great Recession V. Today19:33-Where Are Home Prices Heading?21:21-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 46: Can The Bond Market Crushing Housing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 34:03


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down tariffs, the bond market, economic recession, ageing homeowners, and so much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction02:21-Current Market Update05:07-Latest Economic News09:30-What Is Happening In The Bond Market?13:30-What Would An Economic Recession Mean For Housing?15:30-Recession Flag Update20:52-Has The Market Changed Since The Fires?25:13-If Rates Stay Near 7%, Will Inventory Continue To Climb? 28:44-Baby Boomers Leading The Way30:15-How Will The Rest Of 2025 Look?33:17-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 45: Best Day To Sell - Debunked

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 32:58


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down if there is a best day to sell, recession flags, consumer spending, more on the spring market, and so much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction02:19-Current Market Update04:20-Latest Economic News11:17-Is There A Right Day To Sell?14:55-If Rates Do Give In, Can We See A Different Market?16:11-More People Being Mortgage Free 17:44-Recession Flags20:49-Amazon And Others With Mass Firings 23:26-Wealthy Taking Up Most Of Consumer Spending26:08-Housing Building Index Bottoming?29:35-Tips For Navigating The Spring Market32:16-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 44: Recession Calls Return: Are You Ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 35:18


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down the housing and economic recession, what type of market we're seeing, the silver tsunami, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction03:01-Current Market Update05:24-Latest Economic News10:09-How Likely Is An Economic Recession?12:05-How Could A Recession Impact Housing?14:24-What Type Of Market At We Seeing Now? 16:32-Tariffs Impacting The Housing Market?19:02-Climate Risk Causing Drop In Values By 2055? 20:55-Is The Spring Kick Here?22:38-Where Are We With The Silver Tsunami?27:46-How Have The Commission Changes Impacted Real Estate?30:19-What Can We Do To Help Fix Affordability?34:35-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 43: Markets Gaining Traction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 39:56


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down the spring market, dropping rates, first-time home buyers, home values, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction04:33-Current Market Update08:26-Latest Economic News17:00-Spring Market20:11-Busy Season Slower Than Last Year?23:07-Tariff Being Used To Lower Rates? 25:55-Low Percentage Of First-Time Homebuyers31:22-What Can 2025 Look Like For Home Values?33:07-Should People Wait For Values To Drop?39:08-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 42: Are Tariffs Impacting The Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 34:19


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down home insurance, home prices, Phoenix inventory, tariffs, and so much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction03:37-Latest Economic News07:59-Current Market Update13:04-What Do The High Inventory Levels Mean?15:19-Phoenix Inventory18:51-Tariffs Impacting The Market? 21:46-Home Insurance Surging27:26-DOGE Dropping Rates?29:58-Homebuyer Age Hitting All-Time High33:25-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 41: Will 2025 Be Similar To 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 28:26


    Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We'll break down the outlook for 2024, discuss the demand for lower rates, emerging market trends, and answer your top questions. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, this is your go-to source for expert insights. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:34-Current Market Update 08:40-Are Home Prices Overpriced? 12:32-Will 2025 Be Similar To 2024? 15:15-Can Affordability Be Fixed In 2025? 18:03-Can A Presidential Election Demand For Rates To Fall? 20:03-Can Markets Be Impacted From Events Out Of State? 22:37-Florida and Texas Improving 24:16-Q&A 24:29-Tax Changes The New Presidential Administration Would Put Into Play? 25:36-Insurance Issue In CA May Impact The Housing Market? 27:26-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 40: Foreclosures On The Rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 35:08


    Join us as we explore the latest housing market trends, key economic updates, and what's on the horizon for real estate in 2025. This episode covers foreclosures, a unique start to the new year, the California exodus, and more! Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, you'll find valuable insights to help you navigate the market. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 00:49-Thoughts And Prayers Are With Those In LA 04:27-Current Market Update 08:34-Economic Update With Volatile Rates 12:06-Silver Tsunami And Demographics Update 15:04-California Exodus Update 17:53-Foreclosures "Exploding" 23:00-Are Foreclosures Truly On The Rise? 24:33-Is The Housing Market Stuck In A Rut? 26:10-Winter Market Timeline 27:30-Los Angeles Price Gouging 29:58-National Real Estate Hot Spots For 2025 32:09-Affordability Improvements In 2025? 34:15-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 39: How To Fix The 2025 Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 36:17


    Dive into the latest housing market trends, economic updates, and what's ahead for real estate! In this episode, we break down volatile mortgage rates, how 2024 wrapped up, the outlook for 2025, and much more. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, this episode has insights you don't want to miss. Have questions? We'd love to hear them! Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them answered in an upcoming episode. Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 04:18-Current Market Update 07:03-How has 2025 Started So Far? 08:11-Economic Update 09:44-Volatile Rates 17:21-Mortgage Rate Lockdown In 2025? 22:35-How Can We Fix 2025? 24:41-October And November Leading Into 2025? 27:40-Homes Sitting On The Market… 29:10-End of 2024 Comparison 32:59-Fed Rate Hike Predictability 35:30-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 38: New Year, Same Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 38:22


    This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, more on 2025, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, areas at risk, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 04:06-Current Market Update 07:26-Economic Update And Latest Federal Reserve Meeting 15:53-Can The Fed Be Impacted By Different Administrations 19:53-Why Rates Are Hard To Predict 23:26-How Rates Can Impact 2025 27:09-Can 2025 Be A Stronger Year? 29:44-Is California In Trouble in 2025? 32:55-Can Areas Like Florida and Texas Still Struggle? 37:20-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 37: Is 2025 Looking Bright Or Bleak?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 34:39


    This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, 2025, new build apartments, baby boomers, home insurance, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:36-Current Market Update 06:40-Economic Update 09:02-What Will The Fed Will Do In The Next Meeting 10:44-Why Was October A Strong Month For Sales? 13:19-Jobs Switching To In-Office Affecting Real Estate 15:07-People Holding Off Waiting For New Presidential Administration 17:09-Baby Boomers… 20:10-Home Insurance Becoming A Deterrent? 23:52-Steven's 2025 Forecast Housing Debrief 24:36-Fannie Mae 2025 Forecast Revision 26:57-Existing Sales Pace Hitting Scary Lows 29:11-No Housing Crash? 30:56-Strongest New Build Quarter On Record 33:46-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 36: Are 6% Rates The Key?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 43:25


    This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, Baby Boomers, 6% mortgage rates, the California exodus, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:05-Current Market Update 06:59-Recent Economic Update 10:45-More Americans Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck 13:26-"Baby Boomers" Working Multiple Jobs 16:15-Are 6% Rates The Key? 21:47-Can 8% RatesReturn? 23:54-Is There Still A California Exodus? 29:20-Buying Costs 42% More Than Renting 32:04-Can Prices Crash 10-20%? 37:30-Is A House An Investment? 41:49-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 35: Post-Election Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 24:06


    This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, post-election housing market, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, cash buyers, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:13-Latest Federal Reserve Meeting 05:33-Recent Economic Update 07:56-Current Market Update 10:24-Post-Election Housing Market 12:56-Airbnb Crash? 15:21-Home Buyers Are Getting Older And Richer 17:01-30 Renter Households For Each Available Home For Sale 18:20-2025 Predictions 20:40-Climate Risk Scores 21:58-26% of Homebuyers in US Paid Cash 23:19-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 34: Jammed Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 32:26


    This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, luxury market, spreads getting worse, jammed housing market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:40-Current Market Update 04:33-Luxury Market In Higher Rate Environment 05:57-Recent Economic Update 08:34-Spread Worsening 11:38-6 Ways To Battle Lock-In Effect 11:51-Fixer-Uppers 13:36-Build An ADU 14:15-Tapping Into Equity 15:07-Exploring Distressed Properties 16:36-Can Deficits Raise Rates and Bond Yields? 18:42-Fed's Psychological Effect On Real Estate 22:18-Can Lower Rates Fix Poor Sales Numbers? 24:03-Did The Federal Reserve Jammed The Housing Market? 26:17-"Natural Experiment" With Mortgage Rates 28:28-Waiting For The Election… 31:40-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 33: Why Buyers Are Holding Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 42:39


    This exciting episode entails the most recent economic news and statistics, mortgage rate volatility, reasons why buyers and sellers are hesitant, black swan event, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:01-Current Market Update 05:17-Recent Economic Update 11:42-Can The Fed Change Course? 14:16-Rough October(s) 20:20-Mortgage Rates Jumped 22:35-Treasuries and Stocks Moved In Similar Directions 26:06-Investors Reacting 27:39-Reasons Why People Are Not Entering The Housing Market 28:10-Election? 29:02-Mortgage Rates Falling? 31:56-Housing Crash? 33:42-Waiting For The Fed To Cut Rates 36:04-Black Swan Event 38:44-LowestTurnover Rate In 30 Years 41:53-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 32: Is Housing Finally Moving?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 39:00


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, student debt impacting ownership, mortgage rates, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:20-Recent Economic Update 04:48-Jobless Claims Decreasing 06:28-Recent Federal Reserve Meeting 15:30-Current Market Update 19:23-Is Housing Finally Moving? 21:13-Who Has The Power In The Market? 23:48-How Far Can Rates Drop Over Time? 28:22-40-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate? 29:53-Build-To-Rent Communities 31:48-Student Debt Delaying Home Ownership 35:09-Can The Election Impact The Housing Market? 38:17-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 31: Housing Market Experiencing Shrinkflation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 30:35


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, shrinkflation, housing bubble, homebuilding, starter homes, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:20-Current Market Update 06:03-Recent Economic Update 09:48-Yield Curve Returned To Normal 13:25-Can Homebuilding Pick Up With Lower Rates? 15:01-Shrinkflation 17:13-Housing Bubble? 20:26-Best Time To Buy 24:11-How Can We Build More Affordable Homes? 26:09-Green Shoots 3/4 Into The Year 29:47-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 30: Real Estate Changes - Impacting The Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 35:14


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, national home sales, the mortgage rate lockdown potentially opening, more on the effects of the commission changes, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:31-Current Market Update 05:32-Recent Economic Update 08:42-1.8% Of All Mortgages Have Negative Equity 11:00-Austin Inventory 13:22-Non-Mortgage Costs Were 40% Of Household Budget 17:50-Is The Sales Process More Complicated Now? 19:38-If & When We Will See The Effects Of The Recent Changes 25:58-Recent Job Adjustment 27:20-Can We See A Strong Finish of 2024? 30:18-Mortgage Rate Lockdown Unwinding? 32:29-Potential Bottom In Commercial Industry 34:20-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 29: Turning Point In The Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 34:49


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the refinance market, bidding wars, a turning point for the housing market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:38-Recent Economic Update 05:14-Fed Turning To The Job Market? 08:03-Current Market Update 10:39-Refinance Surged 35% Week-Over-Week 12:39-Ease In Mortgage Rate Lockdown? 15:01-Turning Point For Housing 17:42-Will Bidding Wars Make A Return? 19:23-Home Insurance Crisis Creating A Black Swan Event 21:26-Dangers of Not Pricing Correctly 24:24-Home Purchases Falling Through 26:35-Median FICO Score Reaching Record High 28:40-New Commission Rules 34:04-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 28: What Lower Rates Means

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 33:26


    This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, the recent Federal Reserve meeting, cash transactions, growing inventory, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:38-Recent Economic Update 06:44-Current Market Update 10:24-Federal Reserve Meeting 14:09-Possibility Of 3 Rate Cuts In 2024? 17:36-Canada Cutting Rates Again 20:55-Cash Transactions 22:36-Refinancing With Today's Rates 24:39-10-Year and 30-Year Spread 29:15-National Home Prices 31:00-Home Prices For The Rest Of The Year 32:42-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 27: Home Insurance Crisis?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 35:14


    This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, home insurance, surging inventory levels, AI, Rentvesting, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:46-Current Market Update 04:47-Recent Economic Releases 07:26-Lower Rates Reflecting In Housing Market 09:54-What Would Lower Rates Mean For The Economy? 11:53-How Long Can Rising Inventory Trend Last? 16:31-Reflecting On 2024 So Far 18:51-Can Home Insurance Cause A Crash? 23:58-Home Insurance Moving People North 25:14-My Safe Florida Home Program 27:54-Rentvesting 30:26-AI In Real Estate 34:26-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 26: Where's The Soft Landing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 32:57


    This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, building issues, real estate soft landing, Q&A questions, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 01:16-Why We Made This Podcast 02:36-Our Favorite Episode 08:26-Current Market Update 10:48-Recent Economic Releases 14:53-Low Income Tax Credit 17:30-Is There A Surplus Of Homes? 20:08-Is Housing Seeing A Soft Landing? 24:10-Is It A Good Time To Buy In OC? 28:06-Should the United States Turn To Denmark? 31:40-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 25: Economic Woes…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 34:50


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, economic uncertainty, the housing market in an election year, the latest fed meeting, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:58-Current Market Update 06:01-Recent Economic Releases 12:02-Opposing Economic Forces 14:51-Can We Compare Today To The Past? 19:37-Is The Fed Too Late? 20:36-Fed Cut Reflexivity Paradox 22:28-How Far Is The US From 3% Inflation Goal 24:17-Can The Market Ever Favor First-Time Home Buyers? 27:05-How Dropping Rates Will Affect Affordability 29:33-Steven Navigating The Great Recession 32:41-Do Elections Affect Real Estate? 33:59-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 24: More, More Inventory!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 34:55


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, a surging inventory, price reductions, national pending sales, home values, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps:

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 23: Are Investors To Blame?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 39:08


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, whether investors are to be blamed for our critically low inventory and soaring prices, Airbnb's, if renting is cheaper than buying, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:20-Current Market Update 08:59-Recent Economic Releases 13:43-What Do We Use To Track Economic Releases 16:25-National Existing Home Sales 18:20-Are Investors To Blame For Prices And Inventory? 22:24-Has Airbnb Affected Inventory And Prices? 24:48-Airbnb An Investment Or Occupation? 27:57-Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying? 30:55-Home Insurance Trouble 32:57-Reverse Housing Crash 36:22-85% Of Recent Homebuyers Regretting Their Purchase 38:21-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 22: Abnormal Spring Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 39:37


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the recent Federal Reserve meeting, a breakdown of the abnormal spring market, home insurance, the secondary mortgage market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 04:20-Current Market Update 05:46-New Counties Announcement 07:41-Recent Economic Readings 12:53-Abnormal Spring Market 14:28-1980's Article 17:58-Positives In Real Estate 22:52-Major American Metros Prices All Increasing 26:34-Is It Still A Good Time To Buy? 28:12-Home Insurance Still An Issue 30:33-Airbnb Investing Craze 33:08-Freddie Mac Entering the Secondary Mortgage Market? 36:23-Did The Low Rates Cause Today's Market? 38:45-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 21: The Lock-In Effect Is Back...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 30:13


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the lock-in effect, mortgage rates, home prices, portable mortgages, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:09-Current Market Update 04:54-Recent Economic Releases 08:51-Second Wave of Golden Handcuffs? 10:30-Are We In A Paralyzed Market? 12:04-Portable Mortgages 13:56-Can We Trust Mortgage Forecasts 15:26-Answers For Inventory Problem? 17:48-National Mortgage Payment At All-Time High 19:34-Older Generations Stuck In Place 22:18-Did STR Bans Help People Purchase Second Homes? 24:20-Bidding For Agents? 27:39-Can Prices Fall with forecasts Currently Positive? 29:30-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 20: Multifamily Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 35:32


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, multifamily housing, more on the mortgage rate lockdown, first-time home buyers, generational luck, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:46-Current Market Update 07:26-Recent Economic Releases 09:28-Are 7% Rates Here To Stay? 10:50-What Would Cause The Fed To Drop Rates? 13:14-Largest Danger With Rates 15:32-For Lease Signs In Abundance 18:02-Blackstone Recent Investment 20:03-Multifamily Rebound Effect 21:09-People On The Other Side Of The Golden Handcuffs Theory 23:41-6.5% New Threshold? 26:33-Is Homeownership Generational Luck? 30:27-Being Optimistic with First-Time Home Buyers? 32:36-Getting Into Home Ownership 34:47-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 19: Post-Settlement Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 40:21


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the recent NAR settlement, the lock-in effect, the recent Federal Reserve meeting, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:55-Current Market Update 04:28-Are We Seeing A Typical Spring Market 06:11-Recent Federal Reserve Meeting 11:19-NAR Settlement So Far 16:19-Should People Be Optimistic or Pessimistic? 18:52-Could Fees Hypothetically Rise? 21:34-Steven's Recommendations For The Coming Changes 24:51-Can Real Estate Become Like Travel Agencies? 28:02-NAR President On Commissions 33:04-Lock-In Effect Easing When Rates Dip Past 7%? 34:39-Fed's Inflation Fight Effects On Real Estate 37:21-"Perfect Storm" For Home Prices 39:36-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 18: Is Texas The Answer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 32:29


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, Texas and Florida in recent years, zoning laws, Boomers, the Fed, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:35-Current Market Update 04:37-Recent Economic Releases 09:33-Should We Turn To Florida/Texas? 11:24-Will Rent Prices Continue To Decrease? 13:40-Zoning Laws 15:26-Presidential Administration's 10-Step Plan 18:32-Answer For Boomer's To Move? 20:26-What Should The Silver Tsunami Really Be Called? 22:58-9 Million Boomers Selling Their Homes? 24:34-Frozen Spring Market 26:31-More Bank Failures? 28:43-What To Expect At The Next Fed Meeting 30:35-Goldman Sachs Believes Commercial Is Bottoming 31:40-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 17: Housing Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 40:33


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, housing crash theories, multifamily distress, the mansion tax, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:53-Current Market Update 05:47-Recent Economic Releases 08:54-Rate Volatility 10:11-New Normal After Covid 13:29-Crash Theories… 13:51- Airbnb Bust (Crash) 17:30-Higher Rates (Crash) 20:25-Unemployment Skyrocketing (Crash) 22:27-Shadow Inventory (Crash) 24:59-Climate Changing Pricing (Crash) 27:32-Pricing Outpacing Income (Crash) 30:25-Buyer's Mentality 33:21-Better To Rent Or Purchase? 35:42-Mansion Tax 38:00-Multifamily Distress 39:45-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 16: Are Recession Concerns Valid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 37:27


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, recession concerns, if weather impacts housing, property taxes, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:56-Current Market Update 06:22-Economic Readings 11:36-Could the Fed Potentially Increase? 15:35-Future Uncertainty 18:05-Can Current Rates Cause Problems? 20:53-Looming US Recession? 22:49-Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara Trends 25:48-Can Weather Impact The Housing Market? 28:55-How To Choose What To Follow For Data And Forecasts 33:27-Taxing On Short-Term Rentals 35:12-Galleon Start-up 36:43-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 15: Hot or Cold Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 43:08


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, what type of market we're seeing, forecasts, home insurance, more rate volatility, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:22-Current Market Update 05:50-Recent Rates & The Fed Meeting 10:22-Is The Fed Really To Blame? 13:21-More Purchasing Power 15:04-Normal Housing Market 18:48-Clickbait Headlines 22:14-Readjusted Forecasts 24:52-6% Predicted Rates 26:13-What Type Of Market Are We Seeing? 28:43-Case Shiller's First Negative Reading In 9 Months 32:28-Appreciation Causing People To Hunker Down 37:19-Home Insurance 40:24-Sheetz v. El Dorado County 42:24-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 14: Facing Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 41:54


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, how we ended up with today's market, setting and facing proper expectations, mortgage rate movements, ADUs, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:38-Current Market Update 08:37-YOY Statistics 10:52-Has The Luxury Market Changed? 13:01-Recent Mortgage Rates 17:55-Mortgage Applications Increase 9% WOW 19:49-Are Bidding Wars Back? 22:03-Airbnb Bust & Shadow Inventory 24:40-Rates During The Pandemic To Blame For Today? 27:16-Setting Proper Expectations 29:58-Facing Expectations 32:03-ADU's For Sale 34:13-Office Vacancies Reach Record High 37:17-Boomers With The Upper Hand 39:28-CaliforniaTax On People Leaving The State 41:09-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 13: A Psychological Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 32:45


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, why understanding psychology is important in real estate, 2023's holiday season, how pricing may look in 2024, and more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:14-Current Market Update 04:13-Overlooking The 2023 Holiday Market 06:16-Recent Economic Readings 08:19-Possibility Of Increasing Rates? 10:22-Case Shriller Vs. Freddie Mac HPI? 12:47-Home Buyers Recent Regrets 15:49-Cash Buyers and Older Purchasing Age 18:04-Modular Construction 21:12-Market Psychology 24:30-Price Forecast 26:21-Inventory Increasing by 30%? 27:47-Changes coming for Austin or the Bay Area? 30:35-Affordability Improved After October 32:00-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 12: Pivotal Time In Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 41:14


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, uncharted waters, dropping rates, the commercial sector, California's new renting laws, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:26-Current Market Update 05:18-Recent Economic Readings 06:39-Large Mortgage Rate Drops 12:15-Housing Market Reacted After Rates Falling 15:14-Predictions For Mortgage Rates 18:38-Recent Lowest Treasury and Mortgage Spread 21:27-Timing Mortgage Rates Is Dangerous 24:00-Can Dropping Rates Affect The Commercial Sector 25:37-Predictions For Future of Commercial Sector 27:12-The Year That Your First Home Became Your Forever Home 28:37-Trendless Present Times 31:09-Steven's Most Likely Prediction 33:22-NAR Predicts More Sales 34:31-How Far We Are From Pre-Pandemic Levels 35:12-Fix & Flip Inventory "Increase" 36:05-Phoenix Market 37:12-California's Renting Law's 40:22-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 11: Green Flags... For Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 41:19


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, economic green flags, deflation, potential bidding wars, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:06-Current Market Update 05:22-Jobs Week Data 06:57-Negative Reports 09:06-How Will The Fed React? 11:21-Green Flags 13:10-Recession Flags 15:38-Deflation 17:42-Is 2024 Unpredictable? 22:35-Dropping Rates 24:07-Divided Market 25:55-Potential Bidding Wars 28:21-House Hacking 29:45-Housing Leading The Way 30:31-Median New Home Prices Dropping YOY 33:26-Freddie Mac HPI Up 6% YOY 35:04-End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023 40:26-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 10: The Sales Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 37:20


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the ongoing sales crash, the "silver tsunami", struggling sectors, the holiday market, and more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:30-Current Market Update And News 04:00-The Sales Crash 06:19-Differences Between Today and '08 09:00-Other Sectors In Pain 11:45-Pending Homes Sales Hit New High? 13:46-Homeowners Without A Mortgage 15:11-Silver Tsunami 17:24-Fix To Affordability Crisis? 21:04-Home Owner's Accumulating Wealth 24:15-Buyer's Market Gone For CA? 28:20-Dear First-Time Homebuyers… 31:11-Buyers Reactive To Rates! 33:31-Holiday Market 36:08-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 9: A Market Shake Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 40:05


    This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, potential fixes to the ongoing supply crisis, sidelined and cash buyers, the recent dip in mortgage rates, and affordability hitting a new low. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:18-New County Announcement 04:15-Current Market Update And News 07:25-A Market With Lower Rates 10:50-Winter Market With Lower Rates 12:33-Magic Mortgage Rate For Sidelined Buyers 13:53-Looming Housing-Market Recession? 15:37-Wave of Price Cuts? 17:22-Is The Fed Responsible For Our Current Housing Market? 21:51-Lag Effect With High Mortgage Rates 24:48-Fix To Our Supply Problem 27:51-$1 Million Home Tax Increase 30:28-Lowest Affordability Since 1984 32:36-Six Figures To Afford A Home!? 34:32-Housing "Cracks" 37:26-All Cash Buyers 39:11-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 8: Haunted Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 32:44


    Happy Halloween! This crazy episode entails current market news and updates, the tale of two markets, if it's a good time to buy, national home sales falling, and home deal cancellations. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. -- Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:36-Current Market Update 07:20-Future Concerns? 09:00-Housing Is America's Last Remaining Supply Problem 11:52-People Living With Family To Save Cash 13:23-Tale Of Two Markets 15:07-Is It Still A Good Time To Buy? 17:39-National Sales Taking A Fall 19:31-Home Deal Cancellations 21:11-People Routing For Fall Of Housing 27:47-First Time Home Buyers 29:47-Buyers Or Sellers' Market? 31:55-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 7: New Year, New Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 44:59


    Prepare for an enlightening episode! We're delving deep into the housing market, offering the latest market updates, forecasting future trends, exploring the possibility of a future recession or commercial market downturn, and drawing comparisons between the housing market of the 1980s and today's market. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. Episode Chapters: 00:00-Introduction 03:12-Current Market Update 07:59-CPI Reading 10:50-Volatile Rates 13:12-Real Estate Groupls Pleading To The Fed 16:23-Future Market With High Rates 17:55-Possibility Of 8% Rates 19:14-Effects Of 8% Rates 20:42-How 2024 Market Will Start 24:06-How Steve Predicts The Future And Why It's Difficult 26:53-Soft Landing Recession Gone? 28:39-Returning To Normal Affordability 31:36-Concerns Over Rising ARM's? 33:57-Buyer's Market? 35:58-Portable Mortgages 39:24-Commercial Market Crash? 41:34-1980's Housing Market 44:12-Conclusion

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 6: More Unaffordability!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 41:56


    Get ready for an enlightening episode! We're delving into the housing market's depths, bringing you the freshest market updates, dissecting recent Fed decisions, addressing the affordability crunch, examining rising rates, and clarifying homeowner's insurance concerns. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes.

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 5: A Wild Economic Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 40:28


    In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the housing market. We'll bring you up-to-date with the latest market numbers and news, cover the increase in new listings from August, and closely examine the world of distressed housing. But that's just the beginning – we're also debunking the Airbnb "bust" and uncovering the impressive resilience of the United States Housing Market. Got questions about economics or real estate? Feel free to drop them in the Q&A section, or shoot us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com. We're eager to address your inquiries in our upcoming episodes.

    Let's Talk Housing Episode 4: The Great California Exodus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 34:08


    Tune in as we dig deep into today's housing market, current economic data and how it can affect real estate/economy, family-backed buyers, the More Homes on the Market Act, and if there really is a great California Exodus! If you have any further questions about real estate or the economy, feel free to comment or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com!

    Let's Talk Housing Podcast Episode 3: Mortgage Rate Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 30:05


    In this episode, we dive into the latest housing market trends, examine mortgage rate shifts, explore the $47 trillion real estate valuation, and highlight crucial numbers for agents and homeowners to stay informed and make savvy decisions in a dynamic market. Tune in for insightful updates!

    Let's Talk Housing Podcast Episode 2: Where The Supply Crisis Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 42:17


    Are you curious about the years leading up to the supply crisis? We've been stuck in a housing supply crisis for some time now. In this episode, we discuss the history and future of the supply crisis, job reports, Big Bear, and the supposed rental crash. Feel free to leave any questions that you'd like to be included in future episodes!

    Let's Talk Housing Podcast Episode 1: The Housing Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 34:57


    We are more than excited to introduce the Let's Talk Housing Podcast. In this first episode, we present who we are and where we gather information. We go into detail on the current housing market, housing demand, supply of homes, expected time, and much more! If you have any questions for future episodes, feel free to reach out and we would be more than happy to answer them.

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