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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss Trump's backing down in Minneapolis, what's going on in Iran, and the resident's takes on housing.Editors' Picks:Rich: Dan's post “New Jersey and Seattle Take Further Steps Toward Open State Insurrection”Charlie: Yuval Levin's magazine piece “America the Durable”Michael: Charlie's piece “ Why the Second Alex Pretti Video Matters — and Doesn't”Phil: Dan's post “Read a History Book, Tim Walz”Light Items:Rich: School of RockCharlie: The Taking of Pelham One Two ThreeMichael: NurembergPhil: Snow strategySponsors:University of AustinExpressVPNThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this latest episode of WFG Insights, Founder & Chairman Patrick Stone sits down with Brian Bushlach to unpack what lies ahead for the real estate and mortgage markets in 2026 and beyond.From economic uncertainty and interest rates to affordability, industry consolidation, and the real-world impact of AI, Pat delivers a candid, forward-looking perspective on where the market is headed and what leaders should be focused on right now.He also shares powerful insights on leadership during volatile times and why communication, adaptability, and investing in people are more critical than ever.Listen to the full episode now and get Pat's take on what's next for our industry.
In this special episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke shares her 2026 housing market forecast and what it means for real estate investors. Recorded from a recent RealWealth webinar, Kathy breaks down where home prices may be headed, what's happening with mortgage rates, inventory, affordability, and why today's housing market is very different from past downturns. She explains how to cut through fear-based headlines, understand the data that really matters, and position yourself for long-term wealth in a changing market. Whether you're actively buying, waiting on the sidelines, or trying to make sense of conflicting housing predictions, this episode offers a data-driven outlook to help investors make smarter decisions in 2026 and beyond.
Melissa Cohn thinks buyers have backed off a little as mortgage rates rose again, and there's a lot of uncertainty about their path forward. It's “pretty clear” the Fed won't cut rates this week, and Melissa says the tone of Powell's speech is what to watch. There's a lot of pent-up demand in the housing market that could be unleashed with favorable policies and interest rates below 5.5%. However, affordability remains a complex and difficult concern.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the spring housing market and why he's excited to see stability as we go into this important home-buying season. Related to this episode: Rising inventory brings balance to the 2026 U.S. housing market HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across Housin
The housing market in 2026 is shaping up to be the most normal market buyers and sellers have seen in years. In this video, we break down how rising inventory and cautiously returning demand are stabilizing the housing market after a period of extreme volatility. We explain how interest rates, supply trends, and buyer behavior are influencing current conditions. The discussion also highlights why the housing market will look very different depending on where you live. FREE Online Workshop - Your Guide to Buying A Home In 2026Ready To Become A Homeowner? Start HereJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us
Buyers just got even more in control, and it's excellent news for investors. Homes are now sitting on the market for the longest time in a decade, with sellers accepting thousands less than their original list price. For those who have been waiting to buy their first or next investment property, this could be the sign that it's time to get in the game. But, with mortgage rates (slowly) coming down, will this window of opportunity last months or mere weeks? We're back with our January 2026 housing market update! Dave is getting into it all—mortgage rates, inventory, demand, and why investors are becoming so bullish heading into this new year. Think there's a housing crash on the way? Dave does his favorite thing—looks at data instead of guessing—to show some clear signs that those hoping for a crash will (unfortunately for them) be waiting quite a while. Demand is growing (steadily), and hungry homebuyers are itching to get back into the market. How much time do we have before steady appreciation returns? Stick around, we're getting into it in this housing market update! In This Episode We Cover Sellers are accepting less: How much should you be bidding on houses? The best (and worst) housing markets in America (updated) Growing buyer demand and signs that the housing market (probably) won't crash Why mortgage rates reversed after falling below 6% earlier this month Why investors are getting so bullish about rental properties in 2026 And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1230 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
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Headlines are flying about housing, interest rates, and institutions being pushed out of residential real estate—but what's actually happening on the ground tells a very different story.In this episode of More Knowledge, More Wealth, Gabriel Shahin, CFP®, breaks down the real-world outlook for residential and rental real estate using data from large-scale property managers overseeing hundreds of billions in assets. This isn't hype or fear—it's supply, demand, and math.What you'll learn: • Why rising housing supply is changing negotiating power for buyers • How record apartment deliveries in 2025 are reshaping the rental market • Why renting is still cheaper than buying—and what that means long term • How wage growth outpacing rent is affecting affordability • Why first-time homebuyers are now over 40—and what policymakers are trying to change • Where prices are already down 20%+ (and where they aren't) • Why the second half of 2026 may be a key entry point for investors • How cap rates, tax benefits, and principal paydown still support real estate returns • The difference between buying to live vs buying to investKey insight: Real estate isn't crashing—but it is shifting. Selective opportunities are emerging as supply peaks, institutions reposition, and distressed sellers face upcoming debt maturities.If you're looking to buy a home or deploy capital, this episode helps you cut through the noise, understand the numbers, and make decisions based on discipline—not headlines.
Yes, it's the 6th hottest market in the nation. We talk with Stuey about this and the Fed, and many other issues which weave into politics today on the Annie Frey Show.
Mortgage Applications jumped 16% as home buyers come back to the market. At the same time, mortgage rates are sitting near 3 year lows causing pending sales to hit multi-year highs. This is setting up to be the most balanced housing market we've seen in years. In this LIVE episode we will discuss the current housing market while updating you on mortgage rates and the economy to help you become The Educated HomeBuyer. Start your stress-free loan journey todayJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Trump says he could crash the housing market—but won't. The idea that lower rates fix housing is wrong. Rates go down, prices go up. That doesn't make homes more affordable.You don't need a crash—you need a reset. Just like stocks, overheated real estate can cool off, and that's not bad for the economy.And let's be clear: your home is not an investment. It's a bill—mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, and upkeep. A place to live, raise kids, and make memories—not a wealth plan.If your wealth is tied up in your house, that's risky. Build wealth outside your home. And no—Trump can't simply crash the real estate market.
Are UK house prices really taking off — or is something else at play? On this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek dig into the latest eye-catching figures and reveal why the “surge” may not be quite what it seems. From the powerful role of location in driving valuations to why houses are leaving flats behind as investments, the conversation cuts through the headlines to what’s really happening in the property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our co-heads of Securitized Products Jay Bacow and James Egan explain why recent U.S. government measures won't change much the outlook for mortgage rates, home prices and sales this year.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Jay Bacow: Jim Egan, I see you sitting across from me wearing a quarter zip. As old things become new again, my teenager would think that is trendy. James Egan: I think this is one of, if not the first, times in my life that a teenager has thought I was trendy, including back when I was a teenager. Jay Bacow: Well, as captain of the chess team in high school, I was never trendy. But Jim… Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Jay Bacow, co-head of Securitized Products Research at Morgan Stanley. James Egan: And I'm Jim Egan, the other co-head of Securitized Products Research at Morgan Stanley. Today, we're here to talk about some of the programs that are being announced and their implications for the mortgage and U.S. housing markets. It's Tuesday, January 20th at 10am in New York. Now, Jay, there have been a lot of announcements from this administration. Some of them focused on affordability, some of them focused on the mortgage market, some of them focused on the housing market. But I think one of them that had the biggest impact, at least in terms of trading sessions immediately following, was a $200 billion buy program from the GSEs. Can you talk to us a little bit about that program? Jay Bacow: Sure. As you mentioned, President Trump announced that there would be a $200 billion purchase of mortgages, which later was confirmed by FHFA director Bill Pulte, to be purchased by Fannie and Freddie. Now, we would highlight putting this $200 billion number in context. The market was probably expecting the GSEs to buy about a hundred billion dollars of mortgages this year. So, this is maybe an incremental a hundred billion dollars more. The mortgage market round numbers is a $10 trillion market, so in the scope of the size of the market, it's not huge. However, we're only forecasting about [$]175 billion of growth in the mortgage market this year, so this is the GSEs buying more than net issuance. It's also similar in size to the Fed balance sheet runoff, which is something that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant mentioned in his comments last week. And so, the initial impact of this announcement was reasonably meaningful. Mortgage spreads tightened about 15 basis points and headline mortgage rates rallied to below 6 precent for the first time since 2022 on some mortgage measures. James Egan: Alright, so we had a 15 basis point rally almost immediately upon announcement of this program. That took us, I believe, through your bull case for agency mortgages in our 2026 outlook. So, what's next here? Jay Bacow: Well, we have a lot of questions about what is next. There's a lot of things that we're still waiting information on. But we think the initial move has sort of been fully priced in. We don't know the pace of the buying. We don't know if the purchases are going to be outright – like the Fed's purchase programs were. Or purchased and hedging the duration – like historically, the GSEs portfolios have been managed. We don't know how the $200 billion of mortgages will be funded. The way we're kind of thinking about this is if the program is just – and this is a podcast, not a video cast but I'm putting air quotes around just – $200 billion, it is probably priced in and then maybe and then some. However, if the purchases are front loaded or the purchases are increased, or maybe this purchase program indicates possible changes to the composition of the Fed's balance sheet, then there could be further moves in spreads and in mortgage rates.But Jim, what does this mean to the mortgage market writ large? James Egan: Right. So, when we think about what you're talking about, a 15 basis point move in mortgage rates, and we take that into the housing market, the first order implication is on affordability. And this is a move in the right direction, but it is small from a magnitude perspective. You mentioned mortgage rates getting below 6 percent for the first time since 2022. When we think about this in the context of our expectations for 2026, we already had the mortgage rate getting to about 5.75 in the back half of this year. This would take that forecast down to about 5.6 percent. That has a very modest upward implication for our purchase volume forecast, but I want to emphasize the modest piece. We're talking about [$]4.23 million was our original existing home sales forecast. This could take it to [$] 4.25 [million], maybe as high as [$]4.3 [million] with some media effect layered in. But any growth in demand, when we think about the home price side of the equation, we think we'll be met with additional listings. So, it really doesn't change our home price forecast for 2026, which was plus 2 percent. So very modest, slightly upward risk to some of our forecasts. And as we've been saying, when we think about U.S. housing in 2026, the risk to our modest growth forecasts, 3 percent growth in sales, 2 percent growth in home prices. The risk has always been to the upside. That could be because demand responds more to a 5 percent handle in mortgage rates than we're expecting. Or because you get more and more of these programs from the administration. So, on that note, Jay, what else do we think can be done here? Jay Bacow: I mean, there are a lot of potential things that could be done, which could be helpful on the margin or not, depending on how far they are willing to think about the possibilities. Some of the easier changes to make would be changes to the loan level pricing adjustments and the guaranteed fees, and mortgage insurance premiums, which would lower the cost in the roughly 10 to 15 basis points. There are some other changes that could be put through which we think from a legal side which would be much more difficult to make retroactive. That would be either allowing you to take your mortgage with you to the next house, which is what we call portability. Or allowing you to transfer your mortgage to the new home buyer, which is what we call assumability. We think it's extremely difficult to make that retroactive, but that could have some larger impacts, if that were to go through. Now, Jim, speaking of other impacts, mortgages spreads have tightened 15 basis points. What does that do to some of the other sectors that you cover? James Egan: Right. We do think there is a portfolio channel effect here that could be good for risk assets broader than just the agency mortgage space, even though that is clearly the primary impact of that $200 billion buying program. Securitized credit, we think is one of the clear beneficiaries of that tightening, given the relationships it has to agency mortgages. The non-QM mortgage market in particular – one that we're looking at for positive tailwinds as a result of this. Jay Bacow: All right, so we got a big announcement. We got a pretty quick market move after that, and now we're waiting to see what the next steps are. Likely going to have a marginal impact on housing activity, but we got to keep our ears and our eyes open to see what else might come. Jim, always great talking to you. James Egan: Pleasure talking to you too, Jay. And to all of you regular listeners, thank you for adding us to your playlist. Let us know what you think wherever you get this podcast and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today. Jay Bacow: Go smash that subscribe button.*** Disclaimer ***James Egan: It's a shame it's not a video podcast. What a great cardigan.
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Mentioned in this video: CrisisInvesting.com Expertsroundtable.substack.com swpcayman.com (gold storage) In this episode, Doug Casey and the host discuss a variety of topics including Trump's recent recognition of the cost of living crisis in America and his proposed solutions, like a 10% cap on credit card interest and a $2,000 rebate on tariffs. They also dive into Trump's Board of Peace for the Gaza Peace Plan and the individuals involved. The conversation extends to commentary on healthcare, mortgage plans, and the broader economic outlook, alongside Doug's personal insights on various geopolitical issues such as El Salvador's crackdown on MS gangs, Alberta's potential independence, and prospects of underwater mining. Viewers' questions range from precious metals storage to the viability of gemstone investments, making it a comprehensive discussion on multiple pertinent topics. 00:00 Introduction and Viewer Questions 00:10 Trump's Cost of Living Proposals 03:05 Critique of Trump's Economic Plans 06:46 Healthcare and Insurance Issues 11:49 Housing Market and Mortgage Ideas 17:06 Trump's Gaza Peace Plan 27:58 Viewer Questions on Investments and Global Politics 33:24 Discussing El Salvador's Prison System 38:06 Stock Ownership and Physical Certificates 42:33 Real Estate Market During Economic Crisis 46:35 Dividends in Physical Gold 54:03 Alberta's Potential Independence 55:39 Deep Underwater Autonomous Mining 57:50 Speculation on Iraqi Dinar Reevaluation 01:02:52 Casey's Speculation and Development 01:05:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
NBC's Christine Romans shares tips for buying a home in 2026. Plus, NBC's Yasmin Vossoughian explores the resurgence of couples finding love through personal ads. And, Paola Velez shares game-day recipes for the NFL playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rogers Healy and Ben Ayers discuss the U.S. housing market. They evaluate whether recent upticks in new and existing home sales, driven by lower mortgage rates, signify a durable recovery. The conversation explores the role of supply constraints, the potential for price re-acceleration in 2026, and how various market factors influence pricing.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
2025 was a tough year for homebuyers. Two things happened over the last three months of the year that helped people trying to buy a home: Housing prices grew more slowly, and mortgage rates fell. We'll unpack and discuss other housing news. Also on today's program: how the wealth effect is supporting our K-shaped economy, and how the bond market is responding to pressures on the Fed to lower interest rates.
2025 was a tough year for homebuyers. Two things happened over the last three months of the year that helped people trying to buy a home: Housing prices grew more slowly, and mortgage rates fell. We'll unpack and discuss other housing news. Also on today's program: how the wealth effect is supporting our K-shaped economy, and how the bond market is responding to pressures on the Fed to lower interest rates.
In this episode, we break down the December 2025 real estate market update for Jeffersontown — one of Louisville's most popular and consistently in-demand neighborhoods.You'll learn how many homes sold, what prices are doing, how long homes are staying on the market, and what the current inventory looks like heading into the end of the year. We also discuss buyer demand, pricing trends, and what the latest data means whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market.If you're considering a move in Jeffersontown, this update will help you understand where the market stands and how to make smart decisions in today's shifting real estate landscape. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats.Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm and a rare Michael Jordan rookie card to be auctioned off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The president of the United States has ordered Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion of mortgage bonds (in a week where he has said and done a lot of things, some of which he is even allowed to do). On today's Capital Record, David unpacks what this means, what it doesn't mean, and why it doesn't represent any solution to the housing affordability mess in which we find ourselves.Show Notes: The Saddest Part of This Recent Economic Lunacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 1 for 1/12/26 Drew is joined by Tommy Waller(5:48) to discuss Iran, Israel, Hamas, and broader Middle East tensions (2:44), along with Venezuela and Cuba. Then, Wendy Wilmowski joins the program to break down President Trump’s intervention in the housing market, including the implications for buyers and investors (31:32) and continued analysis of how federal action could reshape housing affordability (40:48).
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President Trump just made some bold calls that will have a huge impact on the 2026 housing market. In this episode, we break down how Trump's potential housing policies could impact mortgage rates, affordability, and buyer behavior heading into 2026. We separate real levers of power from political noise, so you know what actually matters if you're planning to buy or sell. If you want clarity instead of clickbait headlines, this is a must-watch. FREE Online Workshop - Your Guide to Buying A Home In 2026Ready To Become A Homeowner? Start HereJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us
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In this episode, Karl Eggerss breaks down the key economic and market developments shaping early 2026. He covers the sharp moves in the Venezuelan stock market, the renewed strength in energy stocks, and how recent federal policies under President Trump may influence housing affordability. Karl also examines the latest sector rotation in the stock market and explores whether the shift has staying power. To wrap up the episode, he shares a personal story about meeting Warren Buffett as the legendary investor retired at the end of the year. Show Topics 01:34 Market Movements and News Events 02:01 Venezuelan Stocks and Oil Prices 04:26 Housing Market and Government Policies 07:14 Market Update 11:07 Asset Allocation and Financial Planning 15:17 Personal Anecdote: Meeting Warren Buffett 17:48 Conclusion
Zillow released its new 2026 housing market predictions and…I'm not sure I agree with them. From home price to mortgage rate predictions, “kidfluence” steering decisions, and the rise of the lifestyle renter, I'm going through all 10 of Zillow's predictions and sharing which I agree with, which I'm confused by, and which made me laugh. Even with a few very interesting predictions, I do think some core forecasts will actually play out in 2026. When's the last time you asked your kid, “Hey buddy, where do YOU want to live?” and rented based on their answer? Well, Zillow believes that your toddler does have a serious influence on your next home. But that's not all. In 2026, renting could become cool again as more “lifestyle renters” plan NOT to buy, even if mortgage rates drop. This could be a good sign for investors looking to keep long-term tenants, but you'll need the right type of property. We'll also touch on Zillow's home price prediction (and why they're more positive than Dave), the floor for mortgage rates in 2026 (will we break into the 5s?), and why buying a new-build could get even better. In This Episode We Cover Zillow's 2026 housing market predictions (prices, rates, rents, and more!) Why housing demand could bounce back (but by how much?) The “kidfluence” and why your seven-year-old really calls the shots when house hunting One prediction that Dave audibly started laughing at (does anyone believe this?) The rise of “lifestyle” renters and a good trend for real estate investors Will AI find your next home? Why Zillow is betting on a breakthrough And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1224 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
Will the Housing Market become more affordable in 2026? Should you BUY NOW or WAIT for Lower House Prices? Will we continue to see house prices move lower or will we see the Housing Market go higher as mortgage interest rates decline? Will it be easier as a first time home buyer? Start your stress-free loan journey todayJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us
Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: https://ept.ms/49I2LA3The United States is facing a housing crisis, and part of this ties into large investors buying up single family homes. President Donald Trump just said this trend is now coming to an end, and he announced that he is now working to stop investment firms from buying more single-family homes.In other news, American now has a new food pyramid, with meat at the top, and with a focus on “real food.”We'll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Housing expert Rick Sharga joins Kathy Fettke to share a data-driven 2026 housing market outlook based on the latest investor sentiment survey. They break down where home prices, mortgage rates, and investor activity may be headed, why more investors are shifting from fix-and-flips to rentals, and whether fears of a housing crash are supported by the data. A realistic, no-hype look at what real estate investors should expect in 2026.
David Trainer calls a push against corporate investors buying homes a "good thing for society," but believes the housing market as a whole will struggle from longstanding headwinds. Companies that can withstand margin pressure are the ones David likes the most. He explains why D.R. Horton is his top stock pick in the housing sector. George Tsilis offers an example options trade for D.R. Horton. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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In this New Year episode of the TNT Business Podcast, KT and Kent Temple break down their 2026 predictions for real estate, mortgage rates, AI, and the broader economy. From the “Great Release” in housing to the rise of AI and why human expertise will matter more than ever, they share what business owners, investors, and professionals should be watching as the year unfolds.
Real Estate Syndication Investment Overview Michael and Stewart explored the world of real estate syndication and why it has become a practical alternative to traditional property ownership. They explained how 25 to 50 investors can pool their capital to purchase larger properties, giving individuals access to substantial real estate deals without managing the property themselves. Stewart pointed out that although real estate is generally less liquid than stocks, the future looks promising as tokenization grows and could make private deals more accessible within the next few years. Understanding Investment Risks and Rewards Michael and Stewart broke down the complexities of alternative investments, especially in areas like cryptocurrency and innovative financial models. Stewart explained SEC rules for accredited investors and shared that typical syndicate minimums start at $50,000, with $25,000 possible for new investor relationships. They highlighted the potential for recurring cash flow, attractive tax advantages, and average annual returns around 13.5 percent, with a minimum expected return of 6.5 percent in the first year. Real Estate Tax Depreciation Benefits The conversation shifted into tax strategy, where Stewart explained how depreciation and bonus depreciation can significantly impact an investor's bottom line. He described cost recovery, the ability to deduct the cost of an asset over time, and how current tax laws allow for 100 percent bonus depreciation on certain types of personal property. Michael and Stewart emphasized that real estate offers unique tax opportunities through cost segregation, allowing investors to classify a large portion of a property's cost as personal property and deduct it in the first year. Real Estate Investment Tax Benefits and Market Outlook Michael and Stewart emphasized the importance of solid research and guidance from qualified financial professionals when evaluating real estate investments. They discussed how the U.S. economy is heavily tied to real estate and how government incentives often support development. Stewart shared his outlook on the housing market, predicting potential movement in the first half of next year if interest rates ease and new policies, such as down payment support or extended mortgage terms, are introduced. Housing Market and Investment Insights Wrapping up, Michael and Stewart discussed the importance of a balanced housing ecosystem that supports both home ownership and rental opportunities. Stewart encouraged listeners to explore more about their projects at harvardGrace.com and offered a free digital copy of his latest book to help aspiring investors deepen their understanding of real estate investing. Stewart O. Heath, CPA Stewart is the Founder and CEO of Harvard Grace Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm that helps individuals and business owners build wealth faster through hands-off real estate investing that generates passive income, reduces risk, and maximizes tax efficiencies. Backed by a combined 150+ years of entrepreneurial and CRE experience, Stewart and the Harvard Grace Capital team have raised millions of dollars via syndications, and consistently deliver tax-advantaged 18%+ ROI on well-located commercial real estate assets (office, retail, medical, self-storage, etc.) between Nashville, Tennessee and Birmingham , Alabama. Harvard Grace Capital stands out in a crowded market because of its focus on stabilized commercial real estate, which cash flows from day one – a refreshing contrast to high-risk, speculative ventures. Stewart and his team prioritize consistency and resilience in an economy that feels increasingly unpredictable, often reciting their motto: “boring is beautiful.” A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Stewart brings over 40 years of business experience to the real estate sector. His background spans multifamily and commercial development, construction, management, and investing, but it's his CPA-level financial rigor that gives him an edge in deal analysis and risk mitigation. Stewart's journey has been deeply shaped by his comeback after losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis. Rather than retreating, he rebuilt smarter. He learned how to structure real estate portfolios that provide tax-optimized long-term, reliable returns. That experience now fuels his mission: to help investors navigate uncertain markets with investments that perform through all cycles and beat inflation. More about Stewart: Served as a COO/CFO across industries including media, manufacturing, and retail; held leadership positions at Tennessee Valley Properties, Creative Trust Ventures, Gaines Manufacturing Company, and more. Former Board Member of the Freedom Business Alliance, the only global network creating business solutions to human trafficking. Worked as a tax consultant with PwC in the 1980s, creating value or tax savings in the millions of dollars. Hosted the Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, where he interviewed top entrepreneurs, executives, and wealth builders about what it takes to succeed in business and life. Social media links: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-grace-corporation/ Stewart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartoheath/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/harvardgrace
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2026 is finally here! And if you can still read this sentence without seeing double, you've made it! But this year, things are going to be a little… different. We usually talk about the best places or strategies for buying rentals, but we're going on a bit of a detour to start the year by discussing our real estate resolutions, all of which will actively help us retire early. Want to retire with rentals, too? This is the episode for you, and we're sharing the strategies we're using in 2026 to get there. Kathy Fettke shares a new way she's optimizing her real estate portfolio, with the goal to increase cash flow by 10% on her current portfolio (not buying more rentals!). Henry takes an opposite approach to most investors, opting not to scale his portfolio and instead doing something much safer. Dave details his “End Game”—the ultimate real estate portfolio for early retirement. You can copy these experts' strategies in 2026 to retire with rentals, too! In This Episode We Cover How to use AI to optimize your portfolio and find the cash flow blind spots where you're losing potential profits Stop scaling? Why Henry is making moves to pay off some rentals instead (and whether you should, too) Building your “End Game” portfolio to retire with rentals you actually enjoy owning The three “buckets” of investing and a sign you've already outgrown yours (it could cost you) Henry and Dave's real goal that has nothing to do with real estate (can you help them out?) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1221 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
The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% in November and prices growing just 1.2% year over year. Rising inventory and falling mortgage rates mean affordability is improving, though rates likely need to dip below 6% for demand to really pick up. Also in this episode: The 2026 outlook for oil prices and production, a look at which states are getting a minimum wage increase, and what's going on with AI travel influencers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% in November and prices growing just 1.2% year over year. Rising inventory and falling mortgage rates mean affordability is improving, though rates likely need to dip below 6% for demand to really pick up. Also in this episode: The 2026 outlook for oil prices and production, a look at which states are getting a minimum wage increase, and what's going on with AI travel influencers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
The housing market correction is well underway, but the story looks very different depending on where you invest. Some markets are cooling gently, others are slipping faster, and a few affordability outliers are still holding up. With new Zillow data in hand, Dave breaks down the major regional patterns, why price growth is slowing almost everywhere, and what today's shifts actually mean for investors buying at the end of 2025 and into 2026. He also looks at markets that may be “oversold” despite strong fundamentals, the places where buyers suddenly have serious leverage, and how rents are diverging sharply from home prices in some metros. We'll even take a look at the data to see where corrections may continue. So, where should you buy? If you want killer deals, are these “oversold” markets prime places for rental property investing, or could they fall even further? In This Episode We Cover Zillow's newest list of best and worst housing markets of 2026 Where buyers have strong leverage and where demand still holds Markets that have strong fundamentals but major concerns from buyers What rising or falling rents actually signal for investors Will hot, affordable markets keep their flame burning or freeze like the rest of the US? And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1218 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
This could be the most encouraging sign for the housing market in years. It's the final month of 2025, and the housing market has flipped from this time last year. Real prices are down, mortgage rates are near a percent lower, inventory is stabilizing, and affordability…it's actually improving. But hints at a wave of underwater mortgages are making people nervous. With the number rising, is this the “distress” signal many have been waiting for? Welcome to our last housing market update of 2025. We're getting into it all: home price, mortgage rate, and inventory updates, plus a new seller trend that is causing serious confusion, and could be the final nail in the “housing market crash” coffin. With sellers doing what nobody expects, next year could get interesting. More homeowners are falling “underwater” on their mortgages. Is this a 2008 repeat or just a blip on the real estate radar? Some economists are worried about rising delinquencies, but a high-level view of the data could point to an entirely different conclusion. In This Episode We Cover Sellers do what nobody expects, and it's killing the “crash” narrative Underwater mortgages are surging, but are homeowners really in danger? The best news we've had in three years? A massive win for housing affordability Mortgage rate momentum and whether now is the right time to refinance The key affordability improvements we've seen since the start of 2025 And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1216 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
Has real estate finally bottomed? Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise (managing over $7B in real estate), says it's so. And he's not just talking about commercial real estate. If true, one particular type of real estate investment could do exceptionally well over the next year, but most people (even Dave!) are going in a different direction. Where could the next big real estate boom happen? We're getting into it! To continue this prediction season, Ben joins us to walk through a few crucial economic outlooks that could greatly affect the housing market. From AI stunting hiring to inflation actually going down (below 2%!), American wage trends changing dramatically, and the assets that will perform best, we're getting his take as someone who manages billions of dollars in real estate. Want mortgage rates to go down? We need lower inflation, and Ben says there's good news on the horizon for stable prices. New technology adoption could lead to much lower inflation (even deflation in some cases). Could this be what reignites the housing market as mortgage rates react to a more stable economy? Ben gives his full take, with some surprises even Dave wasn't prepared for. In This Episode We Cover The bottom for real estate prices? Why Ben thinks it's here (or very close) The end of runaway inflation: How AI could kill the concern over rising costs More Americans making less, and what happens when AI takes tens of millions of jobs The one type of residential real estate that is poised to perform best in 2026 A new AI tool that could be pivotal for rental property investing research And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1215 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