Podcasts about Housing

AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini housing bubble waiting to happen, or is buying near an AI boomtown actually worth the risk? These scenarios may begin popping up more and more—what happens when it's in your neck of the woods? We're back with more headlines on what's affecting the housing market. AI-induced housing bubbles could be coming in hot as small, overlooked areas of the U.S. turn to boomtowns with more jobs and more housing demand (at least temporarily). If you are going to buy in or around one of these cities, this is what to buy so you don't get burnt once the construction workers leave. Fresh distress hits real estate as the “maturity wall” grows even taller. Multifamily delinquencies are up 600% from just a few years ago, and office space is struggling even with so many return-to-office announcements over the past two years. And it's not just commercial real estate. Flippers are stuck with listings getting stale, with some 2/3 of house flippers seeing longer days on market. How do Henry and James, our house flipping experts, avoid holding a hefty hard money loan while waiting for a property to sell? In This Episode We Cover New AI boomtowns forming in small investing markets (and whether you should buy) Why big properties, even though distressed, may not all fall to foreclosure any time soon What to buy if you're investing near a newly approved data center Why not buying right now could be a huge mistake (even as investors struggle) The one thing James asks from his lender to save him serious cash when a property won't sell And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders “The Largest Infrastructure Buildout in Human History” Could Be a Massive Opportunity For Real Estate Investors Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Texas Standard: Data center construction spurring a housing crisis in Abilene CRED IQ: Property Types Feeling the August Heat HousingWire: Fix-and-flip market shows signs of strain as mortgage rates climb Grab James's Book, The House Flipping Framework Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-457. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today – A former telecommunications building in Mansfield could soon take on a very different role — becoming a multimillion-dollar housing community for veterans and senior citizens.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing costs are creating challenges for Hawaii’s public schools as they work to recruit and retain teachers, with one Wahiawa Middle School teacher now worried he may have to leave the state if he cannot find affordable housing. Meanwhile, Hawaii Supreme Court justices questioned state and county election officials Wednesday over the handling of two improperly cast ballots in a winner-take-all Republican primary that ended in a tie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. consumer is sending mixed signals. In this episode of Market Pulse, the Equifax Advisors examine the latest economic and credit trends, from persistent inflation and rising household pressures to changing debt, delinquency and HELOC behavior. They also explore the widening differences among consumers—and the leading indicators lenders should watch to identify risk and uncover opportunities for selective growth.

Mortgage rates jumped from 5.9% to 6.9% since the Iranian conflict began, and I break down the Fed data, jobs report, and oil prices driving the move, plus what it costs your purchasing power.

We're starting today's show looking at a new apartment development in the Auckland suburb of Morningside. Nothing new about apartments in Auckland you might think .. but this will have 332 apartments and 78 carparks available for residents. So is this a step towards a car free city with strong, reliable public transport .. or a show of hubris by developers Simplicity Living? To find out, Simplicity Living managing director Shane Brealey joins Jesse.

Today's show welcomes Dr. Ben Carson who shares with us about how the Lord grabbed ahold of his life in his teens and had guided him ever since—through an illustrious medical career, influential positions in government, and writing bestselling books. Through it all, he emphasizes personal responsibility and returning to the roots of our nation's Christian faith. Be encouraged that you have so much agency to direct your children toward Truth and hard work. Dr. Carson credits his mother with greatly influencing his growth and success and with setting him on a path away from destruction. As we invest in our own children, we have the opportunity to do the same! Guest Info:Dr. Ben Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and bestselling author whose work emphasizes faith, personal responsibility, education, and America's founding principles.Check Out Dr. Carson's New Book: Built on FaithWant Your Kids to Learn About America? Go to Little Patriots LearningSponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyVoetberg Music Academy provides online, at-home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle.Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 at checkout for 20% off of every month that you're enrolled!Fledgling BagsFledgling creates stylish, durable, and thoughtfully organized diaper bags designed to simplify life for moms. Built to grow with your family, each bag keeps essentials accessible and remains useful well beyond the baby years.Use Code: ABBIE10 for 10% off at checkout!Bible References:Matthew 6:33Links:Built on FaithLittle PatriotsThe Well-Versed MamaThe Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for Mama

Today we talk gold's false start and the housing market fall as we focus on growing risks and uncertainty in the markets. The Fed takes a more hawkish stance on inflation, signaling that interest rates could stay higher for longer while offering little guidance on future policy. We cover the impact of the recent U.S.-Canada tariffs, rising Treasury yields, the $40 trillion national debt, housing-market weakness, rising foreclosures, and the potential risks facing commercial real estate and regional banks. We also examine the current going ons of gold, silver, and Bitcoin as recent gains could be a false start. As always, emphasize caution, diversification, and maintain a long-term perspective rather than reacting to short-term market moves. We discuss...  The Fed's hawkish stance on inflation is raising expectations for higher interest rates and a longer period of restrictive monetary policy. The escalating U.S.-Canada tariff dispute is creating additional economic uncertainty and increasing concerns about inflation and slower growth. Treasury yields and government debt remain major concerns as the U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion and interest costs continue to climb. The housing market is showing signs of weakness, including elevated inventory, declining new-home sales, rising foreclosures, and worsening affordability. Higher mortgage rates and insurance costs are making it increasingly difficult for homeowners to access liquidity from their real estate holdings. Commercial real estate faces significant refinancing risks as more than $1 trillion in debt is scheduled to mature while borrowing costs remain elevated. Weakening employment data and downward revisions to job growth suggest the labor market may be slowing more than headline figures indicate. Gold, silver, and Bitcoin have performed strongly recently, but the hosts believe investors should remain cautious about chasing the rally. Historical data shows that midterm election years have frequently experienced significant market drawdowns after August. Market timing requires making two decisions, when to sell and when to buy back, and both are difficult to get right. Global markets have produced widely different returns, reinforcing the potential benefits of looking beyond the S&P 500 for diversification. Hot money has been rotating between Bitcoin, precious metals, industrials, energy, and semiconductors throughout the year rather than staying concentrated in one asset.   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the full show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/golds-false-start-847 

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Bryson Beck, Director of University Housing Promotions and Student Recruitment, is back to talk about Housing Move-In and cover the details for move-in and how to prepare. housing.uoregon.edu/movein

Tenants of the North Lawn apartments in Kansas City's Historic Northeast were forced to move out by the city due to the complex's hazardous conditions — capping off years of troubles with a landlord who failed to make proper fixes. But a deal with the city and the new owner should allow tenants to move back to a repaired building.

Shortly after retaking office, President Trump signed executive orders reorienting the federal government’s approach to civil rights. Those orders directed agencies to identify and eliminate unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and other practices involving race- or sex-based discrimination, while emphasizing equal treatment, individual merit, and nondiscrimination. In April of last year, Executive Order 14281 (Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy) went further, announcing a policy to "eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum degree possible" — placing renewed focus on one of the oldest and most consequential debates in antidiscrimination law.Join us for a webinar that examines how the administration’s civil rights agenda is being implemented across the federal government.Featuring:Hon. Brittany Bull Panuccio, Commissioner, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionHon. Craig Trainor, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHon. Devon Westhill, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture(Moderator) Hon. Ken Marcus, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law

Your HOA may be watching every car that enters your neighborhood—and the housing market just snapped an eight-month growth streak. So are Flock cameras making communities safer… and is housing finally starting to crack? LIVE on This Week in Real Estate, we're digging into the biggest real estate news of the week, including HOA surveillance, rising mortgage rates, weakening buyer demand, housing-market divergence, MLS battles, commission lawsuits, and a growing debate over professionalism in real estate. Pending home sales just fell after eight straight months of year-over-year gains, new listings are climbing while demand slips, and higher mortgage rates are pushing more borrowers toward adjustable-rate loans. But calling this a nationwide housing crash may be way too simple: San Diego homes are selling faster, San Francisco is outperforming Seattle, and local markets continue to move in very different directions. Then there's the surveillance question. More HOAs are turning to Flock license-plate recognition cameras, raising new questions about security, privacy, data collection, and what buyers should know before moving into a neighborhood using them. In this live episode, we'll cover: • HOAs using Flock cameras to monitor vehicles entering neighborhoods • The privacy and disclosure questions buyers should be asking • Pending home sales breaking an eight-month growth streak • New listings rising as buyer demand weakens • Whether higher mortgage rates are actually pushing housing toward a crash • Why more borrowers are choosing adjustable-rate mortgages • San Diego homes suddenly selling faster than last year • San Francisco booming while Seattle's housing market struggles • The huge price premium for highly rated school zones—and one surprising exception • The $110.6M Gibson real estate commission settlements surviving appeal • Compass settling its fight with NWMLS • Alex Vidal taking the helm at REMAX after the Real acquisition • Why brokers say real estate has a professionalism problem Join us on YouTube every Wednesday, 12 PM CST!

The housing market is shifting as affordability remains strained and buyers gain more negotiating power. Steven Thomas and Brennen Thomas examine mortgage rates, home prices, Gen Z's hopes for a housing crash, and whether America is becoming a nation of renters. The episode also looks at what buyers and sellers can expect through the remainder of 2026.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at brennen@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction01:54-Housing Supply, Demand, and the Fall Market04:44-Inflation, Mortgage Rates, and the Federal Reserve08:06-Is This Really the Worst Time to Sell?10:24-Why Buyers Have More Negotiating Power11:56-Why Gen Z Wants a Housing Crash15:19-Is America Becoming a Nation of Renters?18:02-What to Expect for the Rest of 202619:41-Final Thoughts

Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals his 2026 fall housing forecast.

Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman says falling house prices were contributing to Kiwi households feeling nervous about spending. John Ross, managing director of Professionals Lower Hutt has been in the industry for over 40 years and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The developer behind a contentious housing project near Arrowtown plans to submit a fresh fast track application this month, after an assessor of projects under the scheme said there wasn't enough information for experts to make a decision. Developer Kurt Gibbons, director of Ridgeburn Limited spoke to John Campbell.

Mortgage rates jumped toward 7% this week while a weak jobs report just moved the bond market. I break down why oil prices, inflation, and today's Fed data are pushing your rate around, plus how much house you can actually afford right now.

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is A Habit, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the left weaponizes the empathy of normal Americans to force inclusion through "affordable housing," even if it destroys thriving cities. They discuss how this affects the housing market, crime, and education, and how the same misguided empathy has led droves of American women to stand alongside a confessed murderer. You can find Lui's organization Courage Is A Habit here. The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Samantha Delouya, CNN Business reporter, shares her reporting on young New Yorkers moving in with seniors, nuns, and other unlikely roommates as the city's median asking rent hits $4,200. Photo: Christina Vögerl (r) sits with her convent sisters in the convent of the order "Poor Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Family" at the laid table. (Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Continuing the AI series, the Inside Economics team talks with ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes about the data center boom. Michael's granular view of the buildout sheds light on both the opportunities and risks, including whether financing has outpaced construction and whether cheaper AI models could leave some premium data centers stranded. And as a bonus, he has some thoughts on construction in Area 51. Guest: Michael Buckes, Chief Economist, ConstructConnect View our latest articles and research on AI- https://www.economy.com/ai-insight-hub Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody's Analytics Follow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at InsideEconomics@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you. To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LOCK IN YOUR EARLY BIRD PRICE DISCOUNT FOR THOUGHTFUL MONEY'S FALL ONLINE CONFERENCE (OCT 17TH) at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com/conferenceSo, yes, after 55 years on this Earth, I've finally become a homeowner for the first time!Many of you have asked me to share the "why?" behind my decision as well as what the process has been like for me, and if I've learned any valuable lessons to pass along to potential homebuyers.Housing analyst Melody Wright turns the table in this video and interviews me to reveal those answers.To hear it all, watch this video.#homebuying #realestatetips #housingmarket _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosureThoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreementIMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Our population's just hit 5.5 million, and 72% of that growth is migration, not births. Five years ago 57% of work permits went to doctors, nurses and scientists. Now it's just 30%. We crunch the CSO numbers and ask the question nobody wants to: how many migrants can Ireland's housing market actually take before something breaks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have our First Tuesday Coffee with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment, Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast, and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. As usual, we wander through business, preparedness, current events, building your life, and whatever else comes up over coffee. Upcoming Events Soil & Microscopy Intensive – October 2 & 3 Alan Booker, Chase Jones and Nicole Sauce at Holler Homestead https://livingfreeintennessee.com/event/soil-and-microscopy-intensive/ SOE Party – October 10 Free to attend and free to vend. RSVP so John knows how much food and how many porta potties to get. https://SOETacticalGear.com The Survival Podcast Fall Workshop – November Registration opens September 19 at 9 AM Central and usually sells out FAST. https://TheSurvivalPodcast.com Topics Covered Remembering Dolly Parton and the difference between genuine people and fake media Tight budgets, layoffs and making yourself useful Stop underpricing your work Entrepreneurship, employment and preparing for a changing job market Housing costs, building codes and why modern houses suck Mold, drywall and healthier building Beef imports, wild horses and doing the math on internet conspiracies Government overreach, census takers, game wardens and learning to say no Build something instead of letting doom invade your life Family, kids and personal responsibility Generators, fuel, critical-load solar and actually testing your preps Harbor Freight, battery adapters and inexpensive tools that work Shipping, Amazon, Walmart and what your time is actually worth Upsells, customer value and lessons from companies that are really good at getting your money Connect With Today's Hosts TheSurvivalPodcast.com SOETacticalGear.com LivingFreeinTennessee.com Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Make it a Great Week

Home ownership being out of reach for Millennials has been in the headlines nearly nonstop since 2022, and recent polls say that isn't changing anytime soon. In this episode, Gary sits down with Patrick Donohoe, CEO of Paradigm Life, to walk through the consumer polls and economic data that came out the morning they recorded, and to talk through whether rates coming down would actually help, or just push prices up further. The conversation makes the case that all of this only strengthens the argument for investors to step in and provide safe, affordable rental housing. Before the interview, Gary gives a personal update: a move into the new home he and his family built in Cape Coral, a recap of presenting at Kenny McElroy's Limitless event alongside the Real Estate Guys and Robert Kiyosaki circle, a preview of the new Family Office 360 wealth strategy framework (currently WealthView 360 and the 4-3-2-1 Financial Operating System), the relaunch of the Paradigm Life client portal, and news that Gary's Gulch will be sponsoring the upcoming BiggerPockets event in Orlando. About the Guest Patrick Donohoe is CEO of Paradigm Life, where he leads the company's mission of helping clients overcome financial challenges through proven, economically sound, and time-tested strategies. Since 2007, Paradigm Life has guided over 8,000 clients nationwide toward greater financial independence, helping them build and follow a path to thrive personally and professionally. Contact: pweb@paradigmlife.net Links & Resources Gary Pinkerton: garypinkerton.com Paradigm Life client portal: portal.paradigmlife.net Email Gary: gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net What's Covered Personal update (opening segment) The move to a newly built home in Cape Coral, and why Gary sees it as a tool for serving clients rather than a vanity project A recap of presenting at Limitless (Kenny McElroy's event, in the Real Estate Guys / Robert Kiyosaki circle) alongside Paradigm Life's Jayden A first look at Family Office 360, the wealth strategy concept built on the hierarchy of wealth, family banking through over-funded whole life insurance, and the 4-3-2-1 Financial Operating System The relaunch of the Paradigm Life client portal (a ground-up rebuild, not a facelift) at portal.paradigmlife.net, now with Plaid connectivity for bank and brokerage accounts News that Gary's Gulch will be sponsoring the BiggerPockets event in Orlando A note that this episode is a replay from the Perpetual Wealth Podcast, which Gary co-hosts with Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life The conversation with Patrick Donohoe Gary's path from a dairy farm to the Naval Academy to nuclear submarines, and why that linear, checklist-driven training didn't automatically translate into good investing habits The financial advisor meeting in Pearl Harbor in 2009 that Gary walked away from without asking enough questions, and what it cost him Why Gary pivoted from the markets into real estate, and what "more control" actually means in practice Human nature, hubris, and why investors expect a projected return to show up in the mail every month Gary's personal risk checks: running major decisions by his wife, and "trust but verify" carried over from the military The Case-Shiller housing index: home prices down in real terms for 11 straight months, a 0.8% year-over-year read against an expected 1.1%, and why locked-in low mortgage rates are freezing the market Why Gary's own Cape Coral rentals are down 20 to 25% from peak, and why real estate being local matters more than the national number The Chicago PMI as a read on whether businesses are expanding or contracting, and why that shapes everything from equipment sales to hiring Inflation, the debt-based monetary system, and why some inflation is structurally unavoidable Why inflation hurts the paycheck-to-paycheck majority but can work in favor of investors holding leveraged, appreciating assets, using the math on a financed rental property as the example The bigger picture: reading past the headlines to find where the opportunity sits inside every one of these statistics

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage spreads and stable housing data amid rising mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Housing demand has slowed, but still stable for now  HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HousingWire Mortgage Banking Summit – October 1 More info about HousingWire Top 5 Trending: The WSJ is wrong about FHA loans and nonbanks, and they know it Housing demand has slowed, but still stable for now  FHA expected to keep Classic FICO as it adds new models in January Redfin names former Meta, Intuit executive Alessio Sanfilippo as CEO Court keeps door open for Garg proxy fight Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

A guilty verdict in the murder of Tupac Shakur. The female veterans who say their homes are so run-down, they're taking their landlord to court. President Trump wants to expand TV and film tax credits on a federal level. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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Natalie Davis joins this week's episode to discuss her two sessions on Mindset and Leadership at the upcoming convention and Expo, what you can expect from attending her session and what she loves about continuing education opportunities.Full Description / Show NotesNatalie's career history and backgroundHer two sessions at Ohio REALTORS ConventionWhy mindset and leadership are so important to focus on What you can expect from her as an instructorWhy CE is so importantThe value of attending an annual convention and expoWhat she's looking forward to while being in Columbus

America's housing authorities face growing demand, limited funding, complex regulations, and years-long waiting lists. How can affordable housing leaders continue serving their communities while navigating those pressures?In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Katie speaks with Crystal Wojciechowski, executive director of the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, commonly known as PHADA.Crystal shares how a temporary position at the King County Housing Authority introduced her to the real-world impact of affordable housing. She explains how watching families receive safe and stable homes inspired a career that has now spanned more than 20 years.Katie and Crystal discuss the changing affordable housing workforce, including the growing number of leaders entering housing from outside the industry. Crystal explains why new perspectives can strengthen housing authorities when paired with experienced professionals who understand regulations, inspections, recertifications, and resident services.The conversation also explores PHADA's Executive Director Education Program, its partnership with Rutgers University, and the importance of building a trusted network of housing professionals who can help one another solve difficult problems.Crystal explains how PHADA works with Congress and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to translate federal policy into practical solutions. She also shares why housing authorities must tell their stories, build relationships with elected officials, and position themselves as the leading affordable housing experts in their communities.This conversation offers practical guidance for housing authority executive directors, commissioners, policymakers, developers, and anyone working to improve affordable housing across the United States.Learn more about PHADA at PHADA.org.Learn more about Katie Goar and Quadel at Quadel.com.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:12 Crystal's unexpected start in affordable housing02:35 Seeing the human impact of housing assistance05:02 How the affordable housing workforce is changing07:05 Bringing outside perspectives into housing leadership08:46 PHADA's Executive Director Education Program10:00 Building a trusted network of housing experts13:35 PHADA's policy and advocacy work15:29 Turning federal regulations into practical solutions16:50 Why housing authorities must tell their stories18:22 Translating complex federal rules for local agencies21:13 How PHADA learns from housing authority members22:45 When regulations create more work25:20 Three ways housing leaders can begin advocating27:39 Building long-term relationships with elected officials30:02 Why housing commissioners need specialized training32:03 The difference between governance and operations35:50 Supporting women in affordable housing leadership38:27 Finding new ways to fund affordable housing40:27 Building stronger industry coalitions41:39 The case for Moving to Work flexibility44:09 Maximum funding and maximum flexibility45:41 How to connect with PHADA47:51 Final thoughts

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Congress passed a new housing law, including an attempt to limit corporate ownership of homes. We'll also examine the Senate's summer confirmations, including Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and preview troubling provisions in the NDAA—including one that would deepen U.S.-Israeli military cooperation and another that would override California to benefit a private oil pipeline. View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/housing-for-the-21st-century-act-cd344 Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media!

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4cPVI9C David Bahnsen recaps Monday market action (Dow -374, S&P -0.33%, Nasdaq -0.12%; 10-year yield 4.76% up 3 bps), with energy leading on oil up 3% to about $86 and communication services lagging. He briefly shares midterm Senate race dynamics based on conversations with analysts, noting multiple paths for Democrats to win or lose the majority and warning against overconfidence in political predictions. Housing data showed August national median rent up 0.1% and down 0.8% year-over-year. He reviews Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech emphasizing price stability over employment, asserting a healthy labor market, concern about inflation, and a firm 2% target; markets raised implied September hike odds from ~38% to ~60% and to ~88% for a hike by year-end. Warsh discussed productivity questions (including AI), tight credit spreads, repudiated forward guidance with a “hall of mirrors” analogy, and delivered a cordial, potentially consensus-building tone. Bahnsen also notes a reported 35% U.S. government stake in a Venezuela oil venture with no short-term price impact, and that since 1950 September midterm years were evenly split between up and down markets. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 01:05 Market Snapshot 02:13 Midterm Election Outlook 05:32 Housing and Rent Update 05:47 Jackson Hole Fed Takeaways 07:02 Rate Hike Odds and Targets 09:00 Forward Guidance and Consensus 11:25 Oil Moves and Venezuela Deal 12:06 September Midterm Seasonality 12:39 Closing and Next Episode Tease Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Is China trying to bail out it's beleaguered real estate market? That seems to be the case with the latest schemes aimed at stabilizing the sector. The timing isn't a surprise nor is the degree of help Beijing aims to offer given the state of banks and the economy over there. Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van Metre----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Eurodollar University Live 2October 9-12, West Palm Beach, Florida40 seats exist. Application only.https://eurodollar-university.com/edu-conference-2026----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.facebook.com/Canal.Macau/videos/back-in-china-fresh-property-easing-measures-across-chinas-top-tier-metropolises/2113122509290529/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AeVh2LvDwOMhttps://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/11/26/chinas-property-sector-will-be-significantly-smaller-deflation-fixed-asset-investments.htmlhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUI'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu

How can Denver solve the housing affordability problem? A new poll from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and Housing Forward Colorado says more than 60% of Denverites think higher density in their neighborhoods (like more duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) could be the answer. The poll shows support for a proposal soon to go before City Council – “Unlocking Housing Choices,” which aims to address this “missing middle” housing issue through zoning reform. SWEEP's Smart Growth Senior Program Manager Max Nardo joins host Bree Davies to look at the poll results and discuss the density debate to come.  Producer Paul Karolyi reported on the budget-related downscaling of the Unlocking Housing Choices project in an episode back in February. Bree mentioned interviews we did with both sides of the Lakewood density debate that went to voters earlier in March. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think about adding “missing middle” housing to your block? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this August 31st episode: Sunnyside Music Festival Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

We all know housing costs have gone higher and higher -- that's no shocker. But just how high have they gone? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen recently found his father's old checkbook from 1962. In it, he found clues about how our cost-of-living has changed, and how housing costs take up more and more of our paycheck. He joins Inside Sources to share more of his insights from his father's little money book.

Capital city home prices have continued to fall sharply over August with no sign yet of the usual pre-spring revival in activity.   The national capital city median house price fell by 1.8% over the August quarter to $1,226,833 compared to the July quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market.   In today's show Dr. Andrew Wilson explains what's really happening in Australia's property markets as we head into Spring.   We unpack why house prices have kept easing, why units are holding up better, and what the latest figures mean for buyers and investors.   We also look at how interest rate uncertainty, tax changes, and weaker confidence are shaping today's market conditions.   At the same time, we explore why low vacancy rates, strong migration, and housing shortages are still supporting the rental market. If you're trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode gives you a clearer picture of where the cycle may be heading next.   Takeaways:   • National house prices fell again, extending the downtrend across Australia's capital cities. • Sydney and Melbourne remain the weakest markets, driven by cautious buyer sentiment. • Units are outperforming houses because affordability is pushing demand toward cheaper stock. • A missing spring rebound shows confidence, not just prices, is still under pressure. • Interest rate uncertainty is delaying major decisions from buyers and investors alike. • Government tax changes are adding fresh caution to property market behaviour. • Strong migration continues to support demand despite softer sales conditions. • Housing undersupply is keeping vacancy rates low and rents under upward pressure. • Melbourne units are showing resilience compared with the broader housing decline. • Property cycles eventually turn, but recovery usually starts with renewed confidence.   Links and Resources:   Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/ ·        Win a hard copy of How To Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio In Your Spare Time. ·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report – What's ahead for property for 2026 and beyond.   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property plan. Click here and have a chat with us.     Michael Yardney – Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here.     Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia   The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.   Each week we explore: • Australian property market updates • Property investment strategies in Australia • Melbourne property market trends • Sydney property market forecasts • Brisbane property investment opportunities • Capital growth property strategies • Property cycles in Australia • Negative gearing and tax strategy • Interest rates and their impact on property • Buyer's agent insights and investment planning   If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.   Learn more at:https://propertyupdate.com.auhttps://metropole.com.au

Homeownership in California is starting to sound like a luxury product, even for people we rely on every day. We're at Chapman University's housing summit with researchers, builders, advocates, lenders, and public officials to ask one simple question with huge consequences: if Californians still want to own a home, why has the system gotten so good at producing rentals and so bad at producing starter homes?We dig into fresh numbers on the housing supply gap, the missing middle, and what it means when only a small slice of households can afford a median-priced home. Then the conversation turns personal and urgent: firefighters commuting three, five, even eight hours, families selling a home because childcare and interest rates crush the budget, and a growing insurance crisis that can price buyers out even when they find a place. Along the way we weigh the big structural blockers people keep running into, from zoning and CEQA risk to impact fees and local incentives that quietly punish homeownership.We also spend real time on what can actually work at scale: ADUs that can be converted into condos, manufactured homes on permanent foundations financed as real property, shared equity products that cut payments without trapping buyers, pre-approved plan catalogs to speed permits, and local “yes to housing” execution like Santa Ana's infill pipeline and homelessness reduction. If you care about affordable housing, housing policy, and restoring a realistic path to homeownership in California, this is the playbook conversation.If this helped you think differently, subscribe, share the episode with someone who cares about housing, and leave a review. What's the single biggest change you'd make to unlock starter homes where you live?Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, Associate Director for the Center for Demographics and Policy, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalism #centerfordemographicspolicy #chapmanuniversityLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results ov...

Nevada County is preparing a plan that will guide housing decisions in unincorporated county for the next eight years and wants residents to share their thoughts. Learn more about the Housing Element at nevadacountyca.gov/housingelementupdate.

About 1000 social housing households in the capital are facing rent increases as Wellington City Council undertakes a massive renovation programme across the city. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Mortgage rates today are under pressure after Brent crude broke $90 a barrel, and the Federal Reserve just put a rate HIKE back on the table. Here is what moved, what it costs, and what I am telling my clients to do about it.Updated for Monday, August 31, 2026 — Mortgage bonds opened down 15 on oil and Middle East conflict, pushing mortgage rates toward 6.85% and possibly 7%. PCE inflation sits at 3.7% against the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with 54% of the basket running over 3% versus 32% before the pandemic. Inflation has now been above target for 64 straight months. Meanwhile 23,000 jobs were lost in July and May–June revisions erased another 103,000 — and the Fed said plainly it is focused on inflation, not jobs.Here is the part almost nobody explains to homebuyers: the Federal Reserve can raise rates and your mortgage rate can still go down. The Fed sets short-term interbank lending. Mortgage rates track the 10-Year Treasury. If bond investors believe a hike will actually control inflation, long-term yields can fall even while the funds rate rises. That mechanism is walked through at 06:40.What I am telling clients: if you are under contract, lock your mortgage rate. I cannot price around another drone strike. If you are not under contract yet, watch two things — oil and inflation. Oil back under $70 and holding is when the Federal Reserve gets room to cut and mortgage rates can finally come down. Oil at $120 is a very different conversation for the housing market.CHAPTERS00:00 Oil Just Broke $90 — Here's Why That Hits Your Rate00:39 The Chart I Check Every Morning Before Quoting a Rate01:21 What the Federal Reserve Actually Watches01:46 Inflation at 3.7% When the Target Is 2%01:59 The Data This Week That Can Move Mortgage Rates02:40 103,000 Jobs Gone — And the Fed Says It Doesn't Care04:06 The Jackson Hole Speech, Translated06:20 The Odds of a Hike Just Changed06:40 Why a Fed Hike Doesn't Have to Raise Your Mortgage Rate08:31 Lock or Float: What I'm Telling Clients Right Now10:04 Rate Watch, Loan Estimate Review and DIY Mortgage11:16 What to Watch NextNEXT STEPS

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No city (or metro region) is defying gentrification. All of them are failing at it.I feel that in my bones and soul when I step out of my creative studio and into a world where the train might be cancelled after I made the 15-20 minute walk to the station, and I can only get to McDonald's on foot within 5 minutes.A world where my younger cousins in school may not be valued because they're Black, but maybe they have a good doctor, an amazing community recreation center, and someone to make their hair look dope? I know they probably don't say dope for any reason anymore, but still, we are all aging and growing on this round planet with dwindling water together.That's why I decided to take cities back to school this fall and grade their performance! I did a more qualitative measure of this back in 2018-2019, and now I want to put a number on this work, so you all can more easily measure your city's progress and improve on areas that would be graded “needs improvement” on a traditional report card. A version of this report card is also in The Defying Gentrification Playbook.I graded the six metros/cities I've lived in (Greensboro; Washington, DC; Baltimore; Kansas City; Raleigh; Durham) and four cities I would consider living in (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta) I counted the core city elements and included adjacent counties if they behave as suburban satellite business districts and villages, not just the legacy city limits and their central business districts. Still, my 13 rubric points for metro regions may not be your 13.However, as a scholar of cities for nearly two decades and a multiply marginalized person as a regular human in cities for 40 years, I feel like my rubric covers everything.I've created a JotForm survey to capture cities and specifically metro regions I haven't been able to include in this series and to test the validity and reliability of my rubric so that this measure can be expanded. I also added a block so that you can tell me what I missed, so it can be added in. My rubric is very US-centric, but a lot of what I'm grading is affected by US federal law. I'd love to see how a Vienna or Hong Kong or London would look in my metric. That's where this survey comes in. Take the survey.Over the next few weeks, as I celebrate my tenth anniversary of dropping everything and moving from Kansas City to Washington, DC, out of my own volition, on the assumption that I could thrive in the District, I'll share my personal grades of cities/regions I've lived in or frequently visited. Over time, I'll update the grades based on what you've told me.This is our bridge between our Black August series on what I can control as a Black queer feminist disabled urbanist, the elders that guide me spiritually, and the on-the-ground facts of what is and isn't present in a city that tickles my Black queer feminist disabled urbanist spidey senses!Now let's get to those things I'm grading on!What's On The Report CardJotform will not let me give cities zeros in its automatic grade setting. It's very similar to my retired middle school teacher mom, who always stopped her Fs in her classroom grades at a 60. Her logic is that a 0 is hard to recover from, but a 60 is fixable. 0.5 signals fixable, but needs fixing.As I mentioned at the beginning, no city achieved a perfect score. The highest grade achieved was a 78, a low C, and the lowest grade was a 67, a high F. The average grade is a 73, which is a low D. Not failing, but barely passing. You'll have to come back in subsequent weeks to find out which cities failed and why. But I will tell you this week what I graded them on, in no special order of importance:Art and creative spaces for all skill and desire levels2- Both amateur and professional artists have somewhere to go that fulfills their need for creativity and a livelihood for their work.1- Only amateur or only professional artists have somewhere to go to practice their art and craft. There's also no real pipeline between the two types of artists, and professional artists are often not homegrown.0.5- No art at all, at least not in visible spaces.Thriving entrepreneurship and gainful employment are available to more than white, straight, abled, wealthy people.2- Both thriving entrepreneurship and gainful (above a living wage based on the MIT calculator) employment are present in folks who aren't straight, white, cis, male, and have family wealth1- Only one or the other is present in non-straight, white, cis, male, and family wealthy folks. Tokens are made of the few people who stand out, because it's not normal; it's extraordinary.0.5- Nobody is working or owning businesses besides the straight white cis male with family wealth. Or others are working, but for under a living wage.Wraparound medical care2- Yes, with a care center that's not a hospital, with all specialties present or able to be referred in-house, an urgent care and pharmacy that are open 24 hours, and accept all insurances and genders.1- Yes, the care center is there, but it's not all inclusive of hours, specialties, genders, and insurances. Or there's just a hospital.0.5- No hospital, no care center.Culturally competent non-medical hair and body care2- You have hair salons for all textures, hair care for all textures in all of your beauty supply stores, and you have practitioners of all types of non-medical or quasi-medical body care sensitive to all skin types and tones and sizes.1- You have these spaces, but they have documented issues with diverse hair types, skin tones, and body sizes0.5- No spaces will even accept a non-white, skinny, straight-haired person into their establishmentsFood that provides both joy and basic nutritional needs in all neighborhoods2- The food is fun and nutritious1- The food is fun or nutritious, not both0.5- There's no food at all. This is not a food desert; this is apartheid.Public transit exists for more than just paratransit users2- Public transit of all types runs for 24 hours a day1- Public transit exists, but outside of paratransit, there are restrictions on its timing, where it takes people, and what type of vehicles/trains there are.0.5- Even disabled folks can't get transportationSpiritual spaces of all faiths that affirm and delight in Black, disabled, feminist and/or queer lives2- All faiths have somewhere to go where their gender, sexual orientation, skin color, size, national origin, and their politics are affirmed and loved in the pursuit of good morality or a divine presence. These places also honor that there are different faiths, or lack thereof, and that's ok. These places respect a gray area, but have clarity on right and wrong that doesn't dehumanize people.1- Some houses of faith behave like the above, but they are few and far between, making it harder for people to plug in and for the communities to have a positive impact on the community.0.5-Houses of faith are all hateful, dogmatic, and even actively terrorizing those that don't believe in their tenets.Schools that affirm Black children K-12, no matter their ability level or perceived behavior.2- Every school, no matter who runs it or how much that might put a target on their backs, believes that Black children can thrive. This investment in Black kids reaps across all children, as in many schools, they are the most marginalized.1- Only a handful of schools, and they are ones you have to apply to and/or pay for, are affirming of Black children.0.5- No schools affirm Black children, and they may be terrorizing them and contributing directly, without shame, to the school-to-prison pipeline.Bookstores and libraries that affirm all authors and all readers.2- Specialized bookstores and libraries exist, and the regular ones honor books that aren't written by white, straight, cis, and male authors.1- Only specialized bookstores and libraries exist, or the regular ones are hostile to readers that aren't white, cis, straight, or male.0.5- No bookstores or libraries exist at all, except for maybe an aisle in Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, or Dollar GeneralParks, playgrounds, waterfronts, and other natural resources/outdoor activities are not closed off to the public.2- These resources and activities are free and open to the public.1- These outdoor resources have a price tag, or they are partially operated by private entities.0.5- They don't exist at all or are all privatized with no kind of public accessBlack, LGBTQ, disabled, feminist, and other community centers and community events.2- All community centers and events understand that communities overlap and could need support services and culturally competent activities and vendors. They also provide safety for their primary audience of people, while being welcoming.1- Community centers and events for specific groups exist, but they don't serve others or understand intersectional identities or the need for core community safety.0.5- No community centers at allBasic housing that doesn't exceed 30% of one's income at the poverty level and for those under the area median income.2- Housing that meets and exceeds these standards, happily and fully.1- Housing that meets these standards, but begrudgingly and with an outside emphasis on mixed-income areas and market rate areas, without ensuring those who need housing and have no or low income are housed.0.5- People who can pay for housing are unhoused, and of course those who can't are unhoused by default.A way to get out of town that's not your personal vehicle (if you even have one).2- You have an airport that flies internationally, a train station that can take you to all corners of your country and possibly into others, and you have rental cars, rideshares, bikeshares, and trails connected to other cities.1- You have a handful of the above, but not everything0.5- You have none of this besides private vehiclesWhat else stood out with these cities and their initial gradesMost cities had perfect scores on the following measures:* Art and creative spaces for all skill and desire levels* Culturally competent non-medical hair and body care* Spiritual spaces of all faiths that affirm and delight in Black, disabled, feminist and/or queer lives* Bookstores and libraries that affirm all authors and all readers.* Parks, playgrounds, waterfronts, and other natural resources/outdoor activities not closed off to the public.This is not surprising in that these are the easiest things for any city to provide, often without political pushback, although some libraries are under fire for being so diverse, equitable, and inclusive.This is also in line with how movements and lifestyle changes that emerged and became more mainstream during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected and stuck with certain sectors of society, like houses of faith and arts spaces.No city scored above 0.5 on housing, because most cities, even the most progressive ones in the spaces above, meet the standard that warrants a 1. This is a measure I am most looking forward to your feedback on. Same with community centers. I've heard some community centers really struggle with how to be in community and properly handle conflict resolution and intersectional identity. This might actually go down because of things you share with me.In the meantime, Greensboro, my beloved hometown, is up first on a deep dive analysis. I'll be sharing its scores and sharing specific places that fill in the gaps, along with city-specific ways the gaps that aren't filled can be filled.Your city might be a failure now, but by the end of this, it will be a winner!Before you go…I'm bringing classifieds back! All you need to know about how this will work, plus an order form, is right here in the application. All ads will follow my announcements in this section of the newsletter and can start running as soon as the next newsletter. I also have a solid editorial calendar in place through the end of the calendar year, so we can talk about ideal placement too!I am currently in Greensboro for a panel on my colleague and friend Marrianne LeGrecco's book on food justice in Greensboro, Everybody Eats. We'll be at Scuppernong Books on Elm Street this afternoon from 4-6 pm.If you want my guidance on anything, especially on how to respond to ads in the classifieds, I'm booking 90-minute strategy sessions! This is a great way to have me help you plan something, namely your career or funding strategy, and they are rebookable!Thanks to everyone who came to the inaugural Making New Fantasies: A Defying Gentrification Workshop, which we decided to do on every third Thursday as a virtual journaling workshop around processing what cities do and don't do for us. Registration is free, and you can register at this link. Join us in September if you want encouragement to write your own stories and make your own plans to make your community better.Get The Defying Gentrification Playbook full-color PDF for just $19.99Finally, for one last time, grade your city!Until next time,Kristen Get full access to Defying Gentrification with Kristen Jeffers at theblackurbanist.substack.com/subscribe

This Flashback Friday is from episode 331 published last August 7, 2013. Meredith Whitney is the founder of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group and author of, "FATE OF THE STATES: The New Geography of American Prosperity." Whitney believes "interior" states like North Dakota, Indiana and Texas are doing a lot better than "coastal" states like California, New York and Florida. She thinks the coastal states continue to struggle long after the recession, while the middle of the country will continue to thrive.  Keeping these in mind, she discusses the outlook for the following areas:  - Housing prices  - Jobs - Quality of schools  - Transportation  She also shares her advice to help troubled municipal and state governments. Visit the Meredith Whitney Advisory Group at www.meredithwhitneyllc.com.   EmpoweredInvestor.com/Wednesday PropertyTracker.com   _______________________________________________________________   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://empoweredinvestor.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://empoweredinvestor.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://empoweredinvestor.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com  

Demographics usually move slowly. Over the past two years, they turned on a dime. Eric Finnigan, VP of Demographics Research at John Burns Research and Consulting, joins Dean Wehrli to unpack the demographic forces resetting housing demand. They cover the sharp reversal in immigration and its impact on buyers and construction labor, shifting domestic migration patterns, an aging buyer and renter profile, and why the national housing shortage no longer means what it used to.

The lumber market is getting interesting again—and the signals aren't exactly lining up. Ashley, Gregg, and Matt break down a market where demand remains “punky,” western species flailing, studs are showing slight signs of life after deep counters, and lumber futures are trading at a steep discount to cash. The big question: Is November lumber really headed toward $500—or is the futures market getting too bearish? Gregg lays out the technical case for why $500 is at least possible, while Matt sees real value developing at current levels and argues that some of the best buying opportunities may be showing up right now. Meanwhile, Ashley asks the question every trader should be asking: Where is the edge? The guys dig into forward pricing, inventory strategy, hedging when the board is at a discount, Canadian tariffs, shrinking contract business, and why 2027 could bring more open-market buying—and potentially more volatility. The takeaway? This probably isn't the market to be a hero. Stay liquid, turn inventory, buy value, sell the overvalued stuff, and be ready when the market finally shows its hand. 1.Timeline 00:00 — Episode #180: What's the market telling us? 01:37 — Housing demand remains “punky” 05:00 — Western species bounce and the buying starts 09:20 — Can lumber really rally into the fall? 11:45 — Is November futures getting too cheap? 14:25 — Forward lumber pricing and the opportunity for buyers 17:00 — Where is the edge in today's lumber market? 18:10 — September/November futures positioning 19:30 — The $500 lumber bomb gets dropped 21:25 — Canadian tariffs, mill economics and supply 25:00 — Should buyers start putting out aggressive Q4/Q1 numbers? 26:45 — How do you manage inventory if lumber falls to $500? 29:00 — Carry less inventory, hedge actively and stay opportunistic 30:20 — What happens if November trades at a huge discount to cash? 33:00 — Could 2027 bring fewer contracts and more open-market buying? 37:30 — Less contract business could mean more volatility 40:15 — Looking ahead to the 2027 lumber market 44:40 — Ashley's lesson: You can get long faster than you think 46:35 — The low-inventory strategy heading into fall 49:00 — What lumber items still have value—and liquidity? 50:20 — $500 lumber: prediction or just a possibility? 52:25 — Are studs signaling the next cash-market rally? 53:45 — Matt's game plan: If cheap 2x4 shows up, buy it 53:55 — Southern Yellow Pine starts bouncing off the lows Advertiser Fastmarkets RISI Tiranth Amarasinghe Product Marketing Manager Tiranth.Amarasinghe@fastmarkets.com www.fastmarkets.com Show Contacts: Gregg Riley: Gregg@sitkainc.com Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com Matt Beymer: mattbeymer@hamptonlumber.com Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com

The connection between immigration and housing costs is the subject of this week's episode of the Center for Immigration Studies' Parsing Immigration Policy podcast. Jason Richwine, a resident scholar at the Center, discusses his forthcoming study, scheduled for publication this fall in the peer-reviewed journal Cityscape. The large majority of academic studies find a positive […]

Chloe, the heart and hands behind Massage Artz at the Oasis, joins Kendall Scudder to share the personal story behind building her massage therapy business. Inspired by her entrepreneur parents and driven by a passion for helping others, Chloe talks about the difficult period that forced her to rethink work and family life, how HUD housing provided stability when she needed it, and how she eventually turned her experience into her own growing practice.  She and Kendall also get into the everyday costs facing working Texans, parenting, toll roads, business ownership, and, somehow, Chloe's fear of E.T.  Pod Bless Texas: www.podblesstexas.com Follow Kendall Scudder: @kendallscudder

Joining our very own Cabot Phillips is Scott Turner, the US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He breaks down economic opportunity zones, solutions to the homelessness crisis, and gives some insight into what it's like working alongside the president. I'm Georgia Howe with Executive Editor John Bickley, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3053- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Boll and Branch - Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/wire with code wire.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices