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Jann, Caitlin & Sarah discuss Jann's bunky renovation, Caitlin's journey selling her condo, and Sarah's summer move up north! Caitlin talks about her new SiriusXM job, the controversial UFC event held on the White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday, the unifying power of sports following the Knicks win, and the importance of arts and culture. Finally, they express hope and resilience, reminding listeners that difficult times are cyclical and that kindness and unity are crucial for a better future. Check out Caitlin's new show with a SiriusXM Trial: https://can.siriusxm.com/player/show/the-boost/9b1595ae-2759-cf10-0d57-1d4b24631d63 #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod (00:00) Welcome and Housing Updates (02:52) Caitlin's Housing Crisis (06:08) Sarah's Rental Journey (09:01) Airbnb Experiences and House Swapping (12:01) Caitlin's New Job and Media Landscape (14:59) Trump's 80th Birthday and UFC Controversy (25:42) The State of America: A Global Perspective (29:21) Unity Through Sports and Music (33:35) The Importance of Arts and Culture (36:57) Hope and Resilience in Difficult Times (40:00) Voicenotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andreas Rotenberg is Co-founder and COO of Pulley, an AI-powered permitting platform helping developers and operators move projects through approvals faster. Before Pulley, he was part of the team at Honest Buildings through its acquisition, then served as Chief of Staff at Procore through its IPO. Pulley has supported over $15 billion in projects approved across the U.S. Live from ICSC+Proptech in Las Vegas.(0:00) - First ever ICSC+Proptech live podcast(1:47) - Why Permitting Is a Growing Bottleneck(2:41) - What's Happening During Permitting Timelines(4:13) - Jurisdictional Complexity Across the U.S.(5:08) - What CRE Teams Underestimate About Permitting(7:35) - Why Pulley(8:18) - The Origin Story(10:53) - Combining Technology with Local Expertise(14:26) - Where AI Creates Real Value in Permitting(17:36) - Trust, Hallucinations & Accuracy(19:07) - Municipalities & Public Sector Modernization(20:40) - Second & Third Order Effects of Faster Permitting(22:41) - Collaboration Superpower: Vaclav Smil
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Lars Doucet digs into a problem that shows up in expensive cities, sprawling suburbs, and even countries Americans often point to as models: land. Monopoly, he argues, became frustrating by design because it captured something real about how land markets work. The episode connects that lesson to housing costs, land value tax, Henry George, Norway, Texas, sprawl, and the uncomfortable question every city eventually faces: who gets the value created by a place? Additional Show Notes Lars Doucet (LinkedIn) Land Economics (Site) Land is a Big Deal (Site) Enacting Land Value Return in your hometown (Substack) Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.
Let me tell you a story about Lavapiés. Spain's housing crisis has finally come for you. Your home has just been sold to a vulture fund and they want you out. What would you do? The residents at Calle Tribulete 7 came together and set out on a path of resistance, one that would transform them into a Madrid-wide symbol of the battle for housing rights. The documentary Soy Tribulete 7 (I am Tribulete 7) takes us inside the 107-year-old Lavapiés building and into the lives of an extraordinary community whose looming eviction launched the fight of their lives.This week on Sobremesa podcast, we discuss the new documentary and the housing block behind. To do so, I am joined by the film's co-director Leah Pattem. Leah is a photo and investigative journsalist and the founder of the blog Madrid No Frills. Remember if you like what we are producing and want to keep the podcast sustainable going forward, please consider making a donation to our Buy me a Coffee page: https://buymeacoffee.com/thesobremeyTrailer for the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wr1hdNO51I
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Many Canadians believe that when Baby Boomers leave their homes, a flood of houses will hit the market and solve the housing crisis. In this episode, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern explore why that outcome is far from certain, examining the roles of immigration, population growth, housing supply, and changing housing preferences in shaping Canada's future.Topics Covered:• Baby Boomers and the housing market• Immigration and housing demand• Canada's aging population• Family-sized housing shortages• Suburban vs. urban living• Housing affordability• Population growth and the economy• The future of Canadian housing policy#HousingCrisis #CanadaHousing #RealEstate #HousingAffordability #Immigration #HousingMarket #CanadianEconomy #MissingMiddlePodcastChapters:00:00 Will Baby Boomers Solve the Housing Crisis?01:28 The Theory: A Coming Flood of Family Homes03:35 Why Demographics Alone Don't Tell the Full Story05:55 Immigration and Canada's Population Growth08:22 Will Canada Be Able to Attract Future Immigrants?10:30 The Missing Supply of Family-Sized Homes13:12 Why Suburban Living Isn't Going Away15:40 Are Planners Misreading Housing Demand?18:05 What Could Actually Cause a Housing Glut?20:45 Regional Winners and Losers in Canada's Housing Market22:15 Team Affordability vs. Team Housing ShortageResearch/links:Mike's piece at the Globe: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-housing-baby-boomers-suburban-homes-young-families/Statcan population projections: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710005801 Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/
Over a century ago, Toronto banned apartment buildings from most residential streets — while European cities like Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam were building them as the default fabric of urban life. That decision shaped the city we live in today: a landscape of single-family houses and condo towers with almost nothing in between. In 2019, Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic co-edited House Divided, a book that former Chief Planner Gregg Lintern has credited with kick-starting Toronto's missing middle conversation. Seven years later, multiplexes and sixplexes are now permitted across the city, but the gap between zoning reform and actual construction remains wide — and the affordability crisis has only deepened. In this episode, John and Alex explore the history behind Toronto's housing divide, what's changed since the book was published, and some of the harder questions the missing middle movement still needs to answer — including whether the math can work at four to six units at a time, the challenge of retrofitting a city that was physically built for something else, and a striking paradox: the European cities we look to for inspiration are built almost entirely of the housing types being advocated for here, and they're deep in their own affordability crises.
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For decades, buying a home was seen as the cornerstone of financial security in Canada. But with Toronto and Vancouver homes priced at 10 to 12 times the average family income, more Canadians are renting well into their 30s and 40s not by choice, but by necessity. Senior Desjardins economist Kari Norman discusses her recent study on the rise of the permanent renter, exploring the data behind affordability, the trade-offs between renting and owning, the lack of family-sized rental housing in major cities, and what a 27-year-old saving today should really be thinking about. Connect with Kari on LinkedIn. Connect with Desjardins on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out the study here Economics Study and Economics Study Registration.
Toronto's housing crisis is no longer just about buying a home, it's reshaping who can afford to build a future in the city at all. In this special live taping of The Missing Middle Podcast, Sabrina Maddeaux, Mike Moffatt, Cara Stern, and special guest Ron Butler unpack why young families are leaving Toronto, how policy failures created a city of “dog crate” condos and unaffordable homes, and what needs to change before affordability gets even worse.Topics covered include:• Why young families are leaving Toronto and the GTA• The rise of tiny “dog crate” condos• Why missing middle housing is so difficult to build• Zoning delays, development charges, and housing red tape• The future of rentals, condos, and home prices• The Greenbelt debate and urban sprawl• Whether Toronto can still work for middle-class families• Why more young Canadians are leaving Ontario and Canada• Non-market housing, affordability, and the politics shaping the city's futureSubscribe for more conversations on housing, affordability, and the future of Canada's middle class.Chapters:0:00 – Live From Toronto: The Housing Crisis Debate Begins1:42 – Why Young Families Are Leaving Toronto5:08 – The Reality of Buying a Home in the GTA8:11 – Why Toronto Only Builds Mansions or Tiny Condos11:24 – Are “Dog Crate” Condos Doomed?14:37 – Missing Middle Housing & Zoning Failures18:02 – The Greenbelt, Sprawl, and Housing Politics21:10 – Renting for Life in Toronto24:02 – Should Young Buyers Wait to Purchase?26:12 – Non-Market Housing vs Market Housing29:04 – Predictions for Toronto's Housing FutureResearch:‘It's not like we're sitting on our hands.' Toronto's biggest landlord sees 7 more complexes fall into critical disrepairhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/it-s-not-like-we-re-sitting-on-our-hands-torontos-biggest-landlord-sees-7/article_dc443926-e4b8-11ef-ab56-6f7d86f12c53.htmlDrug deals in doorways and a stranger in the living room: Why Toronto Community Housing residents say its $38M security force is failing themhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/drug-deals-in-doorways-and-a-stranger-in-the-living-room-why-toronto-community-housing/article_2b7633ac-d86b-4fde-9e4e-5e308f4dff5a.htmlHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/
On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, we examine Canada's deepening housing crisis—where homes have become both unaffordable to buy and increasingly unfeasible to build. Guest David Graham, real estate developer and founder of Atlantic Developments, breaks down his Globe and Mail analysis of a system weighed down by rising costs, regulatory delays, development charges, and labour shortages. The conversation explores why housing supply has stalled despite growing demand, and what it will take to restart meaningful construction in Canada. From approval bottlenecks to financing barriers, the episode highlights how structural issues—not just market forces—are driving the crisis. The show also considers potential solutions, including faster approvals, policy reform, and new building approaches like modular construction, alongside a closing reflection on Canada's broader challenges in productivity and execution. A must-listen discussion on one of the most pressing economic and social issues facing the country today.
Richard McGirr interviews David Bacon, who discusses why story-driven marketing channels like podcasts and influencers outperform many traditional approaches, how his company evaluates campaign success beyond the initial conversion, and the importance of understanding investor lifetime value. The conversation also explores how AI is transforming marketing analytics, audience segmentation, personalization, and attribution, giving operators access to insights that previously required large teams and significant resources. Throughout the episode, David and Richard exchange practical lessons on funnels, automation, investor behavior, and building scalable marketing systems. David Bacon Current role: Head of Marketing of Worthy Financial, Inc. Based in: Atlanta Metropolitan Area Where to find them: worthywealth.com worthyseniorliving.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Great Disconnect: Record Wealth, Record Hardship The economy is supposedly thriving. The stock market is breaking records. Corporate profits are soaring. Yet millions of Americans are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, fill up their gas tanks, and save for the future. How can oil companies post enormous profits while gas prices remain painfully high? Why are food giants reporting strong earnings while grocery bills continue to climb? Why are hotels charging resort fees and parking fees on top of already expensive rooms? And how did a modest California home that once sold for $27,000 end up costing nearly $900,000? Meanwhile, political rhetoric grows more disconnected from reality. Claims of election fraud, accusations of rigged systems, and endless partisan battles leave many wondering whether common sense has completely disappeared from public life. In this episode, Karel takes a hard look at the contradictions defining modern America: record corporate profits, record asset values, and record financial anxiety for everyday people. Has the world stopped making sense, or are we finally paying attention to how the system really works? Join the conversation and tell us what you think in the comments below. Support independent media: Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch and subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel Listen everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms. The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember. #Economy,#Inflation,#CostOfLiving,#GasPrices,#HousingCrisis,#CorporateGreed,#CorporateProfits,#StockMarket,#Rent,#FoodPrices,#MiddleClass,#WorkingClass,#AmericanEconomy,#EconomicReality,#FinancialStress,#WealthGap,#IncomeInequality,#Politics,#CurrentEvents,#NewsCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#IndependentMedia,#Commentary,#PoliticalDiscussion,#EconomicCrisis,#America,#LifeInAmerica,#YouTubePolitics,#Podcast https://youtube.com/live/x7px5_nIyo0
Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage with a fiery critique of the Albanese Government, examining plunging Newspoll numbers, controversial tax changes, housing affordability, and what he sees as serious failures in economic management. Jeremy argues that proposed tax reforms and attacks on investment are already hurting Australia's housing market, warning of rising rents and lower auction clearance rates. He also takes a deep dive into the AUKUS submarine program, comparing it to the abandoned French submarine deal and questioning whether taxpayers are getting value for money from Australia's largest-ever defence procurement project. Jeremy reflects on billions already spent with little to show for it and calls for greater transparency around defence spending. Along the way, he shares stories from Australian history, famous birthdays, political intrigue, and memorable moments from the past, delivering the unique mix of opinion, commentary and nostalgia that listeners have come to expect from The Court of Public Opinion. Join Jeremy Cordeaux and friends for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ACST), streaming from the dining room table at jeremycordeau.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. Source: Basic Topics Covered Anthony Albanese's collapsing Newspoll ratings One Nation's growing popularity Labor's proposed tax changes Housing affordability and rising rents Falling auction clearance rates Economic management and government spending AUKUS submarine controversy The cancelled French submarine contract Defence procurement and taxpayer costs Government transparency and accountability Victorian Labor politics and Jacinta Allan Historical anniversaries and events Margaret Thatcher Michael J. Fox Charles Dickens Tony Bennett Miscellaneous historical stories and oddities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Stephen talks with local food journalist Nick Kindelsperger about his quest to eat at every restaurant in the Loop, learns about the challenges Chicago street vendors face from Maria Orozco, development manager for the Street Vendors Association of Chicago, and discusses an approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis with Illinois Answers Project investigative reporter Alex Nitkin.
In parts of Vancouver, zoning regulations have historically limited the height and density of new buildings, often to single-family homes with a yard. Reserves though, are not bound by these regulations. Lori Wilson reads The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis by Alex Mayyasi About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Canada Enters a Technical Recession: Housing Drag, Falling Investment, and a Slow 1990s-Style SqueezeStatistics Canada reported essentially flat real GDP in Q1 2026 after contraction in Q4 2025, putting Canada in a technical recession (about -0.1%). The script argues the headline is less important than underlying weakness: final domestic demand fell 0.1%, residential investment dropped 2%, business capital investment fell 0.7% for a fifth straight quarter, and ownership transfer costs (resale activity) plunged nearly 10%, directly dragging GDP and exposing Canada's heavy reliance on housing. Households are still spending (+0.4%) but buffers are shrinking as the savings rate fell to 3.5% (lowest since Q1 2024) and interest expenses rose 0.7% amid mortgage renewals. With high household debt (177% of income), limited room for rate cuts, and Canada one of only six countries in technical recession, the risk is a slow, grinding downturn resembling the 1990s rather than a sharp crash.00:00 Canada Enters Recession00:24 GDP Details That Matter01:16 Housing Drag In GDP03:12 Shallow Recession Risks06:14 Reading Domestic Demand07:41 Real Estate Ecosystem Hit09:29 Households Running Thin11:38 GDP Per Capita Debate16:02 Rate Cuts Won't Save Housing17:42 Canada As Global Outlier21:10 Why The 1990s Matter24:21 Compression And No Runway25:16 What Replaces The Model26:36 Wrap Up And Questions#canada #realestatecanada #canadaeconomy #canadarealestate #canadanews
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Markets continue pushing higher, AI stocks are still surging, and now SpaceX is preparing for what could become one of the biggest IPOs in history. But beneath the surface, Richard and James unpack why some of today's biggest market stories may be creating risks passive investors aren't paying enough attention to. In this episode of From the Trenches, Richard Taylor and James Boyle break down the growing concerns around index inclusion rules, passive investing, and why companies like SpaceX could fundamentally reshape how retail investors interact with the market. They also discuss rising oil prices, inflation pressure, interest rates, and whether America's global dominance is beginning to shift. The conversation then turns to one of the biggest issues currently facing British expats in America: UK pensions. Richard and James explain what a SIPP actually is, why so many expats leave old pensions untouched for decades, and the hidden costs, tax complications, and missed opportunities that can follow. They also unpack the upcoming UK inheritance tax changes on pensions and why these rules could dramatically change retirement planning for UK nationals living in the US. Finally, the episode explores the fascinating “Pig in the Python” demographic theory and why baby boomers may be unintentionally reshaping housing markets, politics, retirement systems, and economic growth for younger generations. -- Expat Wealth is supported by Plan First Wealth. Plan First Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor serving fellow expatriates and immigrants living across the US on matters such as retirement planning, investment management, tax planning and non-US asset management. https://planfirstwealth.com/ -- Expat Wealth is affiliated with Plan First Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Plan First Wealth. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Plan First Wealth does not provide any tax and/or legal advice and strongly recommends that listeners seek their own advice in these areas.
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Why is homeownership becoming increasingly out of reach for young Americans? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Heritage Foundation economist John Gibbs to discuss the housing affordability crisis, rising home prices, government-backed mortgages, investor-owned properties, and the policies shaping today's housing market. Gibbs explains how government intervention, mortgage market policies, investor activity, immigration-driven demand, and housing finance programs may be contributing to skyrocketing housing costs. He also shares his controversial views on 30-year mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, investor tax incentives, and what reforms could help make homeownership attainable again for the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are young Canadians leaving cities? Why are seniors staying in homes that are too big for them? And can Canada lower housing costs without cutting quality of life even further?In this listener Q&A episode of The Missing Middle, Sabrina Maddeaux and Cara Stern answer audience questions on housing affordability, immigration, downsizing, social isolation, wage stagnation, the Greenbelt, and why building more “missing middle” housing has become so difficult in Canada.Topics covered:Why seniors aren't downsizingThe shortage of family-sized homesHousing prices vs stagnant wagesSocial isolation and unaffordable citiesImmigration and housing demandThe Greenbelt debateWhat young Canadians can do politicallyIf you enjoy the episode, subscribe and leave a comment with your own question for a future mailbag episode.Eamon Seniors are lonely, rich, and live in houses that are too big, often in desirable neighbourhoods. Young people are desperate for housing, poor, and looking for roommates. Why not create a tax incentive for seniors to free up rooms in their houses for young people? I think a vacancy tax is punitive, but a tax incentive could unlock housing in a win-win (rather than zero sum) way for willing participants. Thoughts? KateIn your second-time homebuyer article you mention that various government initiatives could lower newly built housing costs by up to 15% which would free up more family sized homes "making it easier for seniors to downsize". How would lowering the cost of newly built homes by 15% make it easier for seniors to downsize? In my view, the more significant factor facing senior downsizers is not the cost of new housing but the scarcity of appealing post-move options for them. Mary (edited for length) I am a boomer with two millennial children who haven't yet reached middle-class milestones like stable employment or homeownership. I believe factors other than parental status are at play: 1) Are houses more expensive, or are incomes simply failing to keep up with declining purchasing power? 2) Given the rise in single-person households, why is there so much social isolation, and how does the difficulty of making connections in urban environments impact the ability for young people to save and enter the housing market?Chris Jeanneret and came from the comments section of our Greenbelt episode: Is the Greenbelt even practical for "affordable" housing, or does it only provide more land for luxury country estates? @canucklhead Isn't the obvious solution here to keep immigration low for the next few years to keep pressuring rents lower? Wouldn't this be the easiest solution to help affordability for everyone? Emily writes: I see what is happening to those under 25 and it is awful. How can I get involved? What steps can I take that will make the most difference? Do you know of a group in Edmonton organizing that is making a real difference especially in the "missing middle". Chapters: 00:00Mailbag Special: Your Housing Questions Answered00:23Should Seniors Rent Out Empty Bedrooms?02:57Will Cheaper New Homes Help Seniors Downsize?05:07Why Millennials Are Falling Behind06:00Social Isolation, Third Places & Housing Costs08:05How Housing Affordability Breaks Friendships and Communities10:54Can the Greenbelt Deliver Affordable Housing?12:43Is Lower Immigration the Fastest Path to Affordability?14:16What Canadians Can Do to Push for ChangeResearch/links:The Disappearing "Third Place": Why Making Friends Is Getting Harderhttps://youtu.be/WYFTsrvwr0o?si=IIGS4jllTN2dKT5hGrow Together Edmontonhttps://www.growtogetheryeg.com/Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Marie Huchzermeyer, Town Planning and Architecture Expert, about Johannesburg's struggle to provide alternative accommodation for residents living in unsafe buildings. The discussion explores the city's housing challenges, urban inequality, and the broader question of access to affordable housing close to economic opportunities. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homelessness is one of the most important issues in Los Angeles—and one of the most politically challenging. Phoenix Tso of L.A. Public Press joins Jen Taylor-Skinner to unpack the debate over encampment sweeps, CARE Plus operations, Mayor Karen Bass's homelessness strategy, and the growing pressure on elected officials to balance public frustration with long-term solutions. They discuss why progressive politicians often evolve on homelessness policy once in office, the controversy surrounding Measure ULA, and how housing has become a political lightning rod that is reshaping voter behavior across the city. What happens when campaign promises collide with governing realities? This conversation explores one of the central questions facing Los Angeles today. Follow Phoenix Tso's reporting on the L.A. Housing Crisis here. LA organizers ‘sweep' Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez's home in protest of 41.18 Follow @electorette on YouTube and Instagram, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more political midterm coverage, election analysis, and nuanced discussions that go beyond the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seattle's housing crisis is getting harder to hide. Mass tech layoffs are draining the high-income renters and buyers who kept the market propped up — and what's left is a progressive housing agenda with nothing to show for years of zoning fights, upzone mandates, and developer fees.The city's leadership bet everything on endless tech-sector growth to subsidize their affordability schemes. Now that the sector is contracting, the math doesn't work — and ordinary residents are the ones paying the price in higher costs, emptier storefronts, and a housing ladder with no bottom rung.This is what happens when policy is built for optics instead of economics. Seattle's progressive machine spent a decade making it harder and more expensive to build, then called it a housing plan. The layoffs just pulled back the curtain.CHAPTERS0:00 Progressive Seattle's Housing Crisis…1:34 Seattle Home Listings Double Normal2:12 Seattle Businesses Flee to Bellevue3:12 Inventory Spikes But Supply Stays Tight4:04 Layoffs Drive Seattle's Inventory Surge6:29 Seattle's Million Dollar Homes Drain…7:37 Iran War Killed Seattle's Rate Rally9:08 Tech Layoffs Behind Seattle's…9:54 Microsoft Workers Keep Seattle Market…10:58 Washington Tax Model Needs High Earners11:36 Starbucks Picks Nashville Over Seattle12:48 Moody's Warns Washington Into Doom Loop14:03 Seattle Mayor Runs Anti-Business…14:41 Rising Debt Forces Seattle Tax Hikes15:20 Amazon and Starbucks Fled Seattle's…16:01 Seattle Mirrors New York's Millionaire…17:10 East Side Holds as Rates Stay High19:09 Thank You for WatchingSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of the stories the mainstream press won't touch.#WashingtonState #BusinessExodus #ConservativeNews
To help us unpack what this means for the future of Johannesburg’s inner city—and whether evictions without housing solutions can ever be sustainable—Amy MacIver is joined by Professor Marie Huchzermeyer, Town Planning and Architecture Expert, from the University of the Witwatersrand. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rents in Rome were unaffordable in 164 BCE. We've had 2,000 years to fix the housing crisis. Here's why we haven't.From ancient Roman insulae and the Great Fire of London to Hoovervilles, Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy scheme, the 2008 financial crash, and BlackRock, this is the complete history of the housing crisis.We cover the Welsh second homes scandal, Barcelona's tourist backlash, why the richest generation in history can't afford to buy, and the solutions that actually work, including Vienna's social housing model, community land trusts, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiotshttps://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiotshttps://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiotsArtist: Sarah Cheyhttps://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey
Congressional lawmakers are trying to pass a bill to address a shortage of affordable. The would limit the number of rental homes large investors can own and make it easier to build and buy homes made in factories. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Picciotto explains more.Then, CNN reports that President Trump's Department of Justice is investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in her two civil lawsuits against the president, one alleging sexual abuse and another for defamation. Carroll was awarded millions in damages, but Trump is appealing those judgements. CNN's Hannah Rabinowitz shares more from the reporting.And, Trump's family has their own cryptocurrency startup and also ties to prediction markets. Investigative reporter Sharon LaFraniere from the New York Times gives more details on reporting showing that the Trump administration dialed back enforcement of those industries.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (5.26) Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Mayor of Los Angeles and former Speaker of the California State Assembly, is running as a Democrat in the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California. Villaraigosa is positioning himself as a moderate-progressive candidate focused on the major issues affecting Californians every day — economic affordability, housing, homelessness, public safety, and the rising cost of living. His campaign is leaning into his experience leading Los Angeles and his message that California needs practical solutions, not just political talking points. Trending Keywords: Antonio Villaraigosa, California Governor Race, Gavin Newsom, 2026 Election, California Politics, Los Angeles Mayor, Housing Crisis, Cost of Living, Public Safety, Democratic Candidate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It doesn't matter whether you own an investment property, whether you're renting, or whether you're desperately trying to buy your first home. This Federal Budget has just made your situation harder. If you're a tenant, rents are already punishing. Vacancy rates are near record lows, and there simply aren't enough rentals to go around. The tax changes will lightly push rents even higher. If you're trying to buy your first home, you're already fighting a market that has taken the average deposit savings time out to over 11 years. The budget does nothing to fix the supply shortage that is keeping prices out of reach. And if you're a property investor, the rules you planned around have just been rewritten mid-game. What connects all three groups is this: Australia has a housing crisis that is fundamentally a supply problem, and the government is responding with a tax policy that does nothing to build a single new home. In today's show, I speak with Senator Andrew Bragg, the Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, who has been one of the most outspoken voices in Parliament on exactly this point. By the time you finish this episode, you'll understand why these negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are going to hurt renters, first-home buyers, and investors alike, and what a genuine housing solution actually needs to look like. Join us as we uncover strategies for navigating the current property market landscape. Takeaways • Australia's housing crisis is primarily due to a shortage of supply. • Recent budget changes may increase financial pressure on renters and buyers. • Negative gearing reforms could discourage small investors from entering the market. • Capital gains tax changes might affect long-term investment strategies. • Migration policies need to align with housing supply to stabilise prices. • Superfunds becoming landlords could reshape the rental market landscape. • Strategic planning is crucial to avoid reactionary investment decisions. • Building more homes is essential to address affordability issues. • Government policies should focus on both demand and supply sides. • Understanding market fundamentals helps in making informed investment choices. Links and Resources: Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/ · Win a hard copy of Negotiate Influence Persuade. · Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report. Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan. Click here and have a chat with us. Senator Andrew Bragg - https://www.andrewbragg.com/ Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks: www.PodcastBonus.com.au 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
Why are Canadians allowed to sell their homes tax-free while profits from stocks and investments get taxed? And is that policy making Canada's housing crisis even worse?In this episode of Classonomics Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down Canada's capital gains exemption on primary residences, why it exists, why politicians are terrified to touch it, and whether it's contributing to skyrocketing home prices and inequality between homeowners and renters.They explore the history of the tax exemption, why attempts to change it spark political outrage, how other countries handle housing taxes, and whether taxing home profits would actually make housing more affordable. Plus, they discuss property taxes, downsizing, investor advantages, generational inequality, and why even “common sense” housing reforms have become politically impossible in Canada.Topics covered:Canada's capital gains exemption on homesHousing affordability and inequalityWhy homeowners are politically powerfulHow other countries tax housing wealthProperty taxes and downsizingInvestors vs families in the housing marketThe politics of housing reform in CanadaWhy fixing housing has become so difficult#Canada #HousingCrisis #RealEstate #Taxes #HousingMarket #CanadianPolitics #Economics #TheMissingMiddleChapters:00:00 Why Canada Doesn't Tax Gains on Your Primary Home01:17 Why Politicians Won't Touch the Primary Residence Exemption04:06 The History of Canada's Capital Gains Exemption05:28 How Other Countries Handle Housing Capital Gains07:25 Does the Exemption Actually Worsen the Housing Crisis?10:39 The Case Against Taxing Primary Residences13:26 Better Alternatives: Tax Fairness Without Capital Gains Reform16:06 Why Even Good Housing Policy Can Be Politically ImpossibleResearch:Canada should look to Australia on eliminating barriers to downsizing for seniorshttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-housing-baby-boomers-suburban-homes-young-families/CBC article from a few years ago: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/the-conservatives-misleading-claims-about-a-secret-liberal-housing-tax-1.5312873 26 of 40:https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2022032109551988175 History of cap gains taxes:https://www.ctf.ca/EN/EN/Newsletters/Perspectives/2021/3/210304.aspxHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/
Will Parrish is the Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Lula, a Kansas City-based proptech platform built to streamline property maintenance for property managers and their residents. Will co-founded Lula alongside CEO Bo Lais with a mission to make property maintenance smarter — pivoting the business during the pandemic to focus on property managers in the single-family rental space, a move that fueled rapid growth. Lula recently closed a $28 million Series A round and is expanding from 42 markets to 60, with heavy investment in AI and automation. Before co-founding Lula, Will spent nearly two decades in enterprise sales and business development, including a long tenure at Thomson Reuters. (00:53) - How Lula Started(02:34) - Trading Corporate for Startup Life(03:29) - Is Maintenance Archaic(05:49) - Where Work Orders Fail(07:30) - Scaling 100K Work Orders(12:28) - Building Vendor Trust & Quality(13:19) - Expanding Markets(16:16) - Flat Rate Pricing Playbook(19:15) - Ideal Rental Customers(21:54) - Integrations(25:47) - AI In Maintenance(30:21) - Future of Lula(32:14) - ROI for Property Owners & Operators(35:49) - Hardware play ahead?(39:12) - Collaboration Superpower: MacGyver
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Some residents of the Boxtown neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, didn't know Elon Musk was building a huge data center nearby until they saw city and Chamber of Commerce officials hyping the deal. A historic Black neighborhood founded by freedmen after the Civil War, Boxtown is one recent example of an old pattern: corporations siting polluting, noisy facilities in Black or poor neighborhoods, which the corporations see as less likely to mount a resistance to their plans. We chronicle this history, finding useful context in the decades-long fight against trash incinerators. We also learn what Memphis is doing to fight back, from citizen journalism to liberation science. Guest voices + context: Dr. Sacoby Wilson: Director of The Health, Environmental, and Economic Justice Lab, and Professor in Global, Environmental and Occupational Health. Focuses on environmental health science, including water quality analysis and air pollution studies, and works closely with community-based organizations, such as those in Memphis. Collaborated with Representative Justin Pearson on work to advocate for Black Communities in the fight against data centers and environmental racism. Andrew Chow: TIME technology correspondent who has extensively covered AI and data centers at the intersection of race over the past few years. Jennifer Kunze: Maryland Organizing Director at Clean Water Action, who took Danny on a tour of the Baltimore Incinerator. Brenda Platt: Director of ILSR's Composting for Community Initiative Amber Sherman: Local policy organizer in Memphis Learn More: Data Center Watch BriefingInside Memphis' Battle Against Elon Musk's xAI Data Center -Andrew Chow, TimeHow the AI Boom Sparked a Housing Crisis in One Texas City -Andrew Chow, TimeFrom Neighborhood Streets to City Hall with Zac Blanchard - Building Local PowerMemphis Community Against Pollution We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning - More Perfect Union
As part of our continuing series on Nashville's affordable housing crisis, today we're looking at the challenges older adults are facing. The city has partnered with a program called Nesterly to pair seniors with younger residents through home sharing. Nesterly's Nashville community liaison Kay Bowers joins Marie Cecile Anderson to explain how, and why, the program works. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Window Nation Centennial Park Conservancy Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
In this episode, Janet sits down with Kim Herbstritt of Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity to discuss the 8th Annual Northern Shenandoah Valley Housing Summit. The conversation covers the deep and often overlooked connection between housing conditions and community health, what to expect at this year's free summit, and how Blue Ridge Habitat's home repair program is helping seniors and veterans stay safely in their homes. What You'll Learn in This Episode What the Housing Coalition of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is and why it was founded Why this year's summit theme is Housing is Health How poor housing conditions — mold, leaky roofs, inaccessible entryways — directly impact physical and mental health Why essential workers and workforce families are being priced out of the communities they serve What zoning has to do with the housing shortage — and what Virginia is doing about it How Blue Ridge Habitat's home repair program serves seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners Details on TWO free housing summits happening in May and June Key Takeaways Housing affects every sector of a community — health, education, workforce, and economic development are all tied to where people live. Families spending 40–50% of their income on housing have little cushion for emergencies, health care, or transportation costs. Habitat for Humanity's home repair waitlist continues to grow, with most requests coming from seniors on fixed incomes. Virginia has completed a statewide zoning atlas — a potentially powerful tool for policymakers and planning commissioners. Long commutes driven by a lack of local affordable housing contribute to stress, poor nutrition, and diminished mental health. Events Mentioned in This Episode 8th Annual NSV Housing Summit
Kris Krohn is joined by Chad Brown to discuss a revolutionary solution to the housing crisis: steel-framed homes. Discover how moving away from traditional wood construction can save homeowners and investors anywhere from $70,000 to $500,000 while producing a higher-quality, more durable product.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down what he calls the most important budget in decades. As Donald Trump's war on Iran continues to cause chaos around the world, and support for One Nation surges in Australia, the treasurer insists this is a budget that will ease economic pressures. But does the bold rhetoric stack up? And will this budget be enough to stem the rise of the populist right? Nour Haydar speaks with Tom Mcllroy and Patrick Commins, who break down a budget that comes with big reforms and big questions
Reporting from Parliament House in Canberra, The Quicky's Taylah Strano is bringing you 2026–27 Budget For Basic B*tches. Last night the Federal Budget officially dropped and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it is Australia's most important and ambitious budget in decades. But if the mention of capital gains tax makes you want to stare blankly at a cube cheese platter, don't worry, we’ve translated the jargon into Basic B*tch English.
In the United States, home ownership used to be part of the American dream. But today, in cities like Los Angeles, housing has become unaffordable for millions of essential workers. Nurses, teachers and firefighters are often no longer able to live near their workplaces due to soaring property prices. With exorbitant rents and endless commutes, many are being pushed to their limits. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet and Pierrick Leurent went to meet some of these Americans grappling with a housing crisis.
Chris Calton links California's housing crisis to three books published in the 1960s that spawned three ideological movements — the democratization of urban planning, the politicization of environmentalism, and the no-growth movement — each of which handed activists and bureaucrats new tools to block development and destroy private property rights one permit hearing at a time.Recorded in San Diego, California, on April 25, 2026.
A new book by two UNF researchers explores what happens when homes become an asset class.
In this special episode of Tangent Proptech, Edward Cohen is on the red carpet at one of the most exclusive commercial real estate events of the year: the Real Estate Gala in New York City. This episode features rapid-fire conversations with founders, investors, brokers, developers, and operators across the proptech and commercial real estate ecosystem. A big focus of the evening was on AI. Namely, this question: how is AI being used in real estate right now? And possibly more front-and-center: what's hype and what's here to stay? From leasing and marketing to underwriting and financial modeling, this episode explores where artificial intelligence is already driving value in real estate, where it's falling short, and how we can close the gap.(00:00) - Welcome to the Real Estate Gala Red Carpet Interviews (02:30) - Cyrus Claffey (ButterflyMX): AI Across Product, Marketing, & Operations (06:00) - Zach Molzer (Molzer Development) & Madi Bremer (CBRE): Networking & AI in Leasing (08:30) - Gabe Einhorn (VryfID): Content, Consistency, and AI Efficiency (10:00) - Kaylan Knitowski (Franklin Street): AI Workflows and Competing with Experience (13:30) - David Auerbach (Hoya Capital): Driving Tech Adoption in Real Estate (14:45) - Adam Steiner (Rick, Steiner, Fell, and Benowitz): Document Automation & Bridging Tech and Business (16:45) - Humberto Lopes (HL Dynasty, Gotham Housing Alliance): A Human-First Real Estate Perspective (19:15) - Jovian Lopes (Gotham Housing Alliance): AI for Research vs Human Relationships (21:00) - Lauren O'Breza (Foresite CRE): AI in Brokerage & Underwriting (24:30) - Pablo Barreiro (Fortec): Simplifying Tech Adoption & the Future of Financing (26:00) - Shanti Ryle (Crexi): AI Data Enrichment & Storytelling Advantage (30:30) - Rameen Inayat (Ryan): AI for Admin & Property Tax Insights (32:00) - Collaboration Superpower: Priya Parker
Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the global geopolitical churn is actually creating opportunities to realign your portfolio? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, powered by First National, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are joined by Eric Carlson, Core-Founder and CEO of Anthem Properties... The post The Housing Crisis Isn't Supply, It's Policy Failure: Insights from Eric Carlson, Core-Founder and CEO of Anthem Properties Group Ltd. appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Skip: Getting others on board and believing in being able to achieve a shared mission.The housing crisis in the United States is staggering. Experts now estimate the country needs to build 10 million homes to meet demand—a near-impossible feat using traditional methods. Enter Lagom Development, a vertically integrated housing platform that combines innovative construction techniques with sustainable practices to make homeownership attainable for more people.In this interview, Lagom Development's founder and CEO, Skip Hulsey, discussed the company's approach to tackling this massive problem. Skip's solution involves integrating manufacturing, construction, and sales under one roof, leveraging Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to build efficiently, affordably, and sustainably. “Our target is four hours from slab to a dried-in home,” Skip explained, emphasizing the remarkable speed at which they can build. “Instead of a weeks-long process, we're delivering a fully insulated, weather-ready shell in an afternoon.”Lagom Development's homes aren't just fast to construct—they're energy efficient, too. Skip noted that owners see substantial savings on utilities: “By our calculations, it's roughly equivalent to an additional mortgage payment every year in utility savings.” This groundbreaking approach reduces waste, shortens labor time, and cuts long-term energy costs, making it a win for both homeowners and the planet.To scale its vision nationally, Lagom Development is raising funds through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. This democratized approach to fundraising aligns with its mission to make homeownership accessible. “Allowing retail investors to come along for the ride,” Skip said, “helps us extend the same end goal of accessibility to more families.”Skip's journey to founding Lagom Development reflects his lifelong commitment to housing. He began framing homes as a teenager, worked in manufacturing and real estate, and later earned a master's degree in real estate development. COVID-19 served as a key turning point for him. “I saw that teachers, first responders, and service industry folks could no longer afford starter homes,” he said. Determined to find a solution, he created Lagom Development to reimagine what's possible for housing.For anyone interested in supporting or learning more about this impactful venture, visit Lagom Development's crowdfunding page or check out its innovative SIP technology. Skip's team is proving that with the right tools, partnerships, and approach, solving the housing crisis isn't just possible—it's within reach.tl;dr:Skip Hulsey introduced Lagom Development, a purpose-driven company addressing the U.S. housing crisis with scalable solutions.Lagom Development uses Structural Insulated Panels to build affordable, energy-efficient homes in just four hours.The company is raising funds through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder.Skip shared his personal journey in housing and his decision to pursue innovative solutions post-COVID.Skip's superpower—team building—has been critical to assembling a high-performance team at Lagom Development.How to Develop Team Building As a SuperpowerSkip's superpower is team building. In today's episode of Superpowers for Good, Skip attributed the success of Lagom Development to the strength of its team. He described his superpower as “getting others on board and believing in being able to achieve a shared mission.” He emphasized the importance of attracting talented individuals who share a common purpose, explaining, “I think it's always been and will continue to be about getting the right people on the bus.”Skip shared how he convinced a seasoned operations expert with over four decades of experience—including a career at Accenture—to join Lagom Development as its Chief Operations Officer. This hire was critical to Lagom Development's ability to scale its operations. As Skip explained, building a team depends on “selling the narrative” and fully believing in the mission. He noted that people are drawn to being part of projects that are bigger than themselves, especially when they sense real optimism and purpose.Tips for Developing Team-Building Skills:Burn the Boats: Commit fully to your mission and project to inspire others to join you.Stay Curious: Ask people about their experiences and engage in meaningful conversations to build connections.Evangelize the Vision: Share your belief in the mission and paint a compelling picture of what's possible.Work Hard: Lead by example to demonstrate your commitment and inspire your team.By following Skip's example and advice, you can make team building a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Stay Cool This Summer!Guest ProfileSkip Hulsey (he/him):Founder/CEO, Lagom DevelopmentAbout Lagom Development: Attainable/Sustainable housing for ALL.Website: lagomdevelopment.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/people/Lagom-Development/61576748907711/LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/lagom-developmentInstagram Handle: @lagom.development Other URL: wefunder.com/lagom.developmentBiographical Information: Skip has been around homebuilding for 26+ years. He started framing at 15 and worked the trades while pursuing his Economics degree. After graduation, he worked a couple years for the 4th largest manufactured home company. Skip then did a decade in brokerage; giving 50% commission rebates to help first time buyers get on the property ladder. After covid accelerated pricing by 60% overnight and interest rates tripled, he went back to school for his master's in real estate development to figure out how to bring back the starter home. 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Community votes help shape the SOCAP agenda (about 20% of the selection process), so every vote matters. Please take a moment to vote for our session before the deadline. Thank you!SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on May 19th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will lead a session on “How to File Your Form C-AR Yourself for Free!” Designed for founders and issuers navigating regulated investment crowdfunding, this practical session will walk attendees through the annual Form C-AR filing process and show how to complete it independently—without unnecessary legal or filing expenses. Devin will explain what information is required, common mistakes to avoid, important deadlines to remember, and how staying compliant helps build trust with investors while protecting your raise. Whether you've recently closed an offering or are preparing for your first annual report, this SuperCrowdHour will provide a clear, cost-effective roadmap to filing your Form C-AR with confidence. Register here: https://thesupercrowd.com/20may26SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. 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In this enlightening episode of John Solomon Reports, we continue our crucial discussion on the housing crisis that threatens the American dream. Kicking off the show, Congressman Marlon Stutzman joins us to explore the potential re-privatization of Feeney Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as other significant housing reforms that may be on the horizon. With mortgage rates poised to drop, we discuss how these changes could revitalize homeownership for younger generations, who are facing unprecedented challenges in the housing market.In the middle segment, we hear from former Fire Chief John Casale, who shares his poignant experiences about the struggles firefighters face in securing stable employment and housing in their communities. His insights highlight the broader impact of skyrocketing housing prices on essential workers who serve our communities.To conclude our episode, we welcome John Gibbs, former deputy HUD secretary under President Trump, who offers critical perspectives on the privatization of housing entities like Feeney and Freddie. Gibbs emphasizes the importance of a careful approach to ensure that reforms do not lead to unintended negative consequences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this insightful episode of John Solomon Reports, we embark on a two-day exploration of a pressing issue: housing in America. John Solomon opens the discussion by addressing the growing concerns among young adults who fear they may never achieve the American dream of homeownership. With the average age of first-time homebuyers reaching an all-time high of 40 years, we delve into the factors contributing to this alarming trend and the impact it has on wealth building for future generations.Joining us first is former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, who shares his thoughts on the potential privatization of Feeney Mae and Freddie Mac. Could this move unlock billions in funding for a new housing program? Carson's insights could reshape our understanding of the housing market and its future.In the second segment, we hear from CJ Hutter, a police union official who highlights the struggles faced by essential workers like cops, firefighters, and nurses in affording homes in high-cost urban areas. Hutter's perspective sheds light on the real crisis these professionals face as they strive to live in the communities they serve.Finally, we welcome Dr. Peter McCullough, who brings us up to speed on the latest medical developments, including new vaccine data and findings from recent studies. This segment promises to provide crucial information on health matters that affect us all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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White House data shows a 10 million home shortage. On this Business Wednesday, Lyn Alden and Patrick Bet David break down housing scarcity, interest rates, bank rules, zoning fights and why millennials feel shut out of real estate.