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For years, one of the driving narratives in Canadian real estate was deceptively simple: population growth equals home-price growth. Between 2021-2023, that tailwind was unmistakable — massive immigration, booming temporary residents, and a swelling demand for housing fueled price rises across the country. But that story is now changing. The latest federal budget from Ottawa projects zero population growth for the first time in modern history — a signal that the era of “Demographic Alpha” may be over.In British Columbia, the October numbers underscore the shifting landscape. Home sales across the province dropped by 10% year-over-year, with only 6,370 units sold, yet the average price ticked up to $987,600 (a modest 0.8 % increase). At first glance, that may seem counter-intuitive—especially given the drop in the Greater Vancouver region, where prices actually fell 3.4%. What it reveals is a province where local dynamics are diverging: outside the Lower Mainland some markets are still inching up.Nationally, every province except Ontario is showing year-over-year price increases. Ontario is down about 2.9%, even though pockets within have seen drops of 30 % or more. Two regions — Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories — are up more than 10%. So while the broader narrative remains “prices rising,” it's the hyper-local story that matters.Let's go back to population. For decades, Canadian real estate bulls pointed to one immutable fact: we kept growing. New people meant new renters, new buyers, new demand — the structural scarcity argument. But Ottawa's policy shift is turning the page. Between 2020 and 2024, population growth was arguably the strongest single driver of housing returns: it boosted rentals, shortened vacancy, supported pre-construction profits. Now the federal government's reduced intake of permanent and temporary residents is removing that force. Growth dropping from 3% to near zero rewrites the math of valuations.The consequences are broader than real estate: GDP growth in recent years has largely been powered by population expansion. With shrinking labour-force growth and rising youth and newcomer unemployment already flagged by the Bank of Canada, housing demand will be impacted. In effect, immigration policy is now acting as a rate hike — cooling demand without touching interest rates. For investors and developers, the easy “demographic premium” is gone.Condo starts continue to collapse. New sales of condo units have tanked, and about 18 months later condo starts follow that trajectory. We're seeing new-home construction at 15-year lows, fewer jobs in building trades, fewer units coming to market. And then there's the demographic domino effect.So what does this all mean for you—or for anyone who's betting on real estate? The thesis of perpetual population-driven housing demand is under threat. Scarcity is no longer guaranteed. The fundamentals are shifting: slower growth means slower demand, longer lease-ups, muted appreciation. For developers, investors and agents alike: adaptation is key. The era of demographic tailwinds is fading. The question now is: who will stay ahead in the new chapter? _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Conventional wisdom always said, it's never a bad idea to buy property. So what changed? In addition to small sizes and shoddy quality, condo sellers now have to contend with units being worth less than their mortgages.Lori Wilson reads No One Wants to Buy a Condo  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.

The realities of a housing market correction are setting in. This could be the turning point for real estate that investors (and homebuyers) have been waiting for. Are you ready? We're back with our November housing market update, giving you the latest data on home prices, housing inventory, days on market, affordability, and where (and what) are the best opportunities for investors. Sellers are growing increasingly desperate as the buyer's market shifts further toward the investor's side. And, with the seasonally slow winter months coming up, this could be the perfect moment to strike a deal.  There's even better news to come. New affordability measurements are showing what most Americans thought impossible: an improvement in housing affordability. Could this set us on a trend where buying a home (at least temporarily) becomes affordable, and makes deals more profitable for investors? Dave lays it all out in today's show! In This Episode We Cover Home price updates and signs sellers are getting increasingly desperate  More choices for investors as housing inventory growth hits a recent record  The areas where homes are sitting on the market for the longest (multiple months!) Dave's pick for the best strategy in this buyer-controlled market  Affordability for Americans? A major (positive!) shift we cannot ignore And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1200 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

Michael breaks down a new data point from the National Association of Realtors: the median age of U.S. home buyers has climbed to 59. He explores what's driving the shift—from affordability crises to shifting priorities—and examines new proposals like 50-year mortgages and portable home loans. Plus, how America's housing shortage ties into mental health, generational trends, and global comparisons. It's all the basis for today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, which asks "Why has the median age for U.S. homebuyers risen to 59 - Affordability, or Shifting Priorities?" Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles is joined by Better.com CEO Vishal Garg to discuss the housing affordability crisis and the challenges faced by first time buyers, as well as Better.com's AI-powered mortgage platform and its potential to lower costs and improve the customer experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post-Shutdown Impact on the Housing Market & Real Estate TrendsIn this episode, Vito discusses the limited impact of the recent government shutdown on the housing market, emphasizing that high rates are still causing buyers to hold off. He talks about important home features such as kitchen islands, home gyms, and outdoor kitchens that appeal to modern buyers. Vito also reviews current mortgage rates and provides an in-depth look at housing options in Santa Clara County, including the price differences and features of homes at $1 million and $2 million. Finally, he highlights recent market trends and explains why some areas offer better deals than others.Real Estate Agents Agree: This Is the Kitchen Feature Buyers Want Most in 2026End of government shutdown presents appropriations predicamentSanta Clara high-rise housing project would displace businessesInventory vs Sales Mortgage Rates this weekHome Inspection CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/homeinspectionchecklistWhat you get for $2MM Santa Clara CountyAIDA: Attract, Interest, Desire, ActionWhat you get for $1MM in SILICON VALLEYFREE HOME BUYER CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/Homebuyerchecklist00:00 Introduction: Post-Shutdown Real Estate Market00:52 Key Features Home Buyers Want01:46 Home Improvement Trends02:37 Current Market Rates and Analysis03:12 Real Estate Listings: What You Get for Your Money05:07 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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Ready to explore thoughtful, research-driven ways to help plan for financial confidence and fulfillment in retirement? In this episode of The Retire Sooner Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase, the hosts unpack timely topics around housing trends, investment considerations, and purposeful living—helping listeners make informed, values-based decisions for their next chapter. • Review current housing market trends and how shifting buyer and seller dynamics may be influencing property values across the U.S. • Identify regions where housing supply and demand are changing, and how local factors might shape opportunities for homeowners and prospective buyers. • Clarify the relationship between Federal Reserve rate changes and mortgage rates, and understand the broader economic influences that affect borrowing costs. • Compare the considerations of maintaining retirement assets in a TSP versus transferring to another investment platform, including factors like plan flexibility, fees, and ERISA protections. • Evaluate ways to balance cash, bonds, and equities in a diversified portfolio when interest rates fluctuate, keeping long-term goals and risk tolerance in focus. • Discuss how Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and TIPS ladders might function as inflation-aware options within a retirement income strategy. • Explore the potential role of dividend-paying stocks in retirement portfolios, recognizing both their income potential and market risk factors. • Reflect on the story of a 58-year-old who joined a college football team, illustrating how personal growth and purpose can possibly remain central at any stage of life. • Hear examples of retirees finding meaning in second careers, creative work, and volunteer efforts, highlighting how purpose may support emotional and financial well-being. • Consider how partnering with a fiduciary financial advisor can sometimes help you evaluate choices, understand trade-offs, and create a plan that aligns with your family's priorities. Stay informed and intentional as you think through what your own version of a fulfilling, financially confident retirement could look like. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for thoughtful discussions on investing, financial planning, and attempting to live a happier, more purposeful life in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane cover everything from shattered mirrors to shattered housing markets. AJ shares an update on her book deadline and upcoming Thanksgiving travel while Shane recounts a chaotic morning involving a Roomba and a broken mirror. The duo unpack the hidden tax pitfalls of S-Corps in New York City, debate credit card rewards and travel perks, and react to the Frontier Airlines CEO telling customers to buy a backup ticket. They also dive into the strange slowdown in new home sales, the Trump administration's proposed 50-year mortgage, Elon Musk's massive pay package, and whether the AI boom is already bubbling over. Timestamps (00:00) Welcome, introductions, and AJ's end-of-year check-in (01:00) Shane's Roomba disaster and chaotic morning (02:30) AJ's book update and Thanksgiving travel plans (04:00) Delta, Marriott, and Chase credit card strategy for the holidays (08:45) Why S-Corps don't make sense in New York City (12:20) Frontier Airlines CEO tells customers to buy a backup ticket (15:15) AJ on the government shutdown and SNAP benefits (18:15) Housing market troubles and unsold new builds (23:10) The Trump administration's 50-year mortgage proposal (29:45) AI, crypto, and whether the boom is just another bubble  

SHOW NOTES: Hey, everyone! With the seasonal craziness upon us, it feels like we're cramming more stuff into the same schedule. Join us this week as we share how to get your house in order, keep it in tip-top shape through the winter, and prepare for spring with these time-saving tips: - Caulking for Winter Protection: We share why checking and sealing your exterior caulking now is crucial to prevent energy leaks, energy loss, and sky-high heating bills this winter. - Transforming Your Garage into a Workshop: Learn how to convert that chilly, cluttered garage into a warm, usable workspace by winterizing appropriately and making specific upgrades. - Understanding the Housing Market Crunch: We dig into the current real estate affordability crisis and discuss the “golden handcuffs effect.” While high rates and surging prices make affordability a challenge, buyers are gaining slightly more negotiating power. - Preparing Your Appliances and Fireplace for the Holidays: Before Thanksgiving, we give tips on how to give your dishwasher a deep clean. For your fireplace, ensure your chimney has been professionally inspected and swept, and check for debris like nests before starting it up for the season.   Q & A: - Scott in Florida wants to swap the location of the shower and toilet in his first-floor master bathroom, but we advise against it since moving plumbing drains in a concrete slab requires massive construction. The better solution is to make the existing shower smaller and convert that wasted space into a storage closet. - Amy in South Dakota observed grayish discoloration on the wood parts of her windows and on the metal frames. We recommend sanding the oxidized gray wood and refinishing it with an exterior-grade, oil-based urethane. - George in Connecticut was planning to install natural wood flooring over the carpet in his family room, above a dry basement. He was advised to choose prefinished hardwood for its durability and easier installation. - Belinda is adding GFCI outlets to her older home and asked if they require their own circuit breaker. We confirm they do not, and an electrician can splice the GFCI into existing wiring to protect that outlet and others downstream if needed. - Dennis in Michigan was trying to remove powdered roofing cement that had gotten wet, cured, and hardened onto his stained concrete garage floor. He should first scrape off as much cured material as possible and then use a solvent like mineral spirits or acetone, working it in with a wire brush to break down the remaining material. - Dave in Houston, Texas, sought advice on whether to glue down or float the engineered wood flooring he is installing in his second-floor bedrooms. We prefer floating floors because they are easier to install, lock together, and allow for expansion and contraction.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We'd love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  There's one simple, common-sense plan to actually fix housing —but Bill Pulte's 50-year mortgage idea is nothing more than a self-serving scam for builders and banks.In this episode:Why Bill Pulte's “solution” is really a bailout for homebuildersThe truth about who's buying up your neighborhood — and how they rig pricesHow portable mortgages and property-tax reform could actually make homes affordable againWhy real-estate agents and Wall Street don't want prices to dropAnd why your home should never be treated like an “investment asset”Housing shouldn't be a financial hustle. It's supposed to be a home.

Current Housing Market Analysis and Trends: Nov EditionIn this episode, we discuss the current challenges in the housing market, including affordability issues that are preventing first-time buyers from entering the market and the trend of increased renting. We also analyze specific property listings such as a $3 million Dutch farmhouse in Los Gatos and a $1.2 million rural property in San Martin. Additionally, market trends in San Jose and Santa Clara County are reviewed, concluding with an outlook on the upcoming real estate seasons and the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate changes.K-shaped housing market locks out first-time buyersREO of the Week Apple Home of the Week Mountain View Home of the Week FREE HOME BUYER CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/HomebuyerchecklistHome Inspection CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/homeinspectionchecklist 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:11 Housing Market Challenges for First-Time Buyers01:32 Property Spotlight: Los Gatos Listing02:46 REO of the Week: San Martin Property03:54 Market Trends and Predictions

The Empire State Building took 110 days to build—today, changing a window would take two years. Alex Rampell (a16z) and Varun Krishna (Rocket CEO) expose how asset inflation turned housing from the American Dream into a wealth transfer machine where the median homebuyer age jumped from 30 to 38 in just fourteen years. While Silicon Valley burns billions on products people use daily but never pay for, Rocket quietly assembled a $10 billion profit engine and is now buying up the entire housing funnel—from Redfin's 50 million monthly searchers to one in six US mortgages—betting they can crack the code everyone else gave up on: turning a once-in-a-lifetime transaction into an everyday relationship. Resources:Follow Varun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-krishna-30019a22Follow Rocket on X: https://x.com/RocketOTDFollow Alex on X: https://x.com/arampell Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On episode 197 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Sr. Advisor Jonathan Novy to discuss: portfolio allocation, insurance products, structuring withdrawals, the 50-year mortgage, career advice, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get updates on the latest merch drops, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As the U.S. economy buckles under the weight of unprecedented spending, Tara breaks down how reckless fiscal policy, runaway printing, and political infighting have driven the average homebuyer's age to 59. From the proposed 50-year mortgage to Elon Musk's warnings about national debt, Tara exposes the ripple effects on young Americans, the housing market, and the job economy. Plus, she tackles Trump's missteps—from H-1B visa policies to a shocking White House meeting that left veterans outraged. A raw, unfiltered look at the cost of ignoring fiscal reality. When Washington spends, America pays the price. Tara takes listeners deep into the economic fallout of unchecked government spending and the “big beautiful bill” that promised prosperity but delivered pain. With young Americans priced out of homeownership and the average homebuyer nearing retirement, she highlights how federal overspending has consumed the real estate industry. Tara examines Trump's failure to push through spending cuts, the visa policies undercutting American engineers, and the ripple effects now hitting the job market. The episode culminates in a powerful critique of recent White House optics involving an Al Qaeda-linked figure, emphasizing the disconnect between political ambitions and national priorities. Tara calls for a refocus on America first — fiscal sanity, accountability, and leadership that remembers who pays the bill. Economy, Real Estate Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Trump Administration, Federal Spending, 50-Year Mortgage, Gen Z Homebuyers, Housing Market, National Debt, H1B Visas, Inflation, Immigration, Political Accountability, Veterans, Al Qaeda Controversy

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The rennie podcast is about the real estate market and the people connected by it. Tune in for monthly discussions making sense of the latest market data.EPISODE #81: BALANCING ACTS AND BOTTLENECKS: HOW SEATTLE'S ECONOMY AND HOUSING MARKET ARE ADJUSTING TO A NEW NORMAL | Seattle Landscape Fall 2025Join Ryan Berlin (Head Economist and VP Intelligence) and Will Ye (US Market Intelligence Analyst) as they explore the Fall 2025 Seattle rennie landscape—our semi-annual report on the trends shaping Seattle's housing market and economy. From slowing job growth and renewed inflation pressures to thinning housing supply and flat rents, they examine how the city's market is shifting and where signs of recovery are emerging.Featured guests:Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceWilliam Ye, US Market Intelligence AnalystFall 2025 Seattle rennie landscapeAbout the rennie landscapeThe rennie intelligence division has just released its semi-annual publication, the rennie landscape, which provides thoughtful, contemporary analysis of the myriad factors impacting the housing markets of Metro Vancouver, Seattle, the Central Okanagan, and Greater Victoria. The commentary in the rennie landscape is lively, and the insights are objective and data-driven. Key stakeholders in the real estate industry—including developers, realtors, commercial brokers, and institutional investors—rely on the rennie landscape for its succinct review of the latest trends that matter to our market.We'd love to answer your real estate questions. Email us at intel@rennie.com or leave a voicemail, and we'll try to respond in future episodes.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, host Nate Thurston discusses the current housing affordability crisis and former President Trump's proposal for 50-year mortgages. Nate examines the complexities and potential downsides of longer mortgage terms, emphasizing that the root problem lies in the supply and demand imbalance in the housing market. He suggests that government regulations, state and local zoning laws, and various economic factors are contributing to the housing shortage. Nate also touches upon the role of institutional investors, immigration, and tariffs on building materials in exacerbating the crisis. The episode provides an in-depth analysis of these issues, advocating for policy changes to increase housing supply and affordability. 00:00 Intro 01:46 The 50-Year Mortgage Debate 02:41 Supply and Demand 06:29 Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Proposal 07:56 Personal Housing Experiences 11:36 Market-Driven Mortgage Solutions 15:19 Housing Affordability Crisis 17:58 Interest Rates and Mortgage Payments 30:28 Rental Companies and Housing Supply 33:48 Institutional Investors and Housing Affordability 34:44 Government Regulatory Failures and Housing Shortage 35:24 Personal Anecdotes and Neighborhood Issues 36:42 Investor Home Purchases and Market Share 38:40 State Legislation and Housing Shortage 41:04 Supply and Demand in the Housing Market 46:27 Local Government's Role in Housing Regulations 52:54 Impact of Immigration on Housing 55:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    

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Emmaline Aliff of Equifax joins Dr. Amy Crews Cutts, Chief Economist at AC Cutts & Associates, to unpack the real costs and competitive dynamics of mortgage credit reporting. They dig into what the data actually shows about tri-merge pricing, lender negotiation power, fallout loans, and the entry of VantageScore.In this episode:What is the true cost of pulling a credit report for a mortgage?The cost of a mortgage credit report usually falls within a wide range—from around $40 up to about $240 per file, depending on factors like the number of borrowers and the products included (such as trended data or monitoring services). While some lenders cite an average cost around $155, the actual cost is often driven by how many borrowers are on the application, how many times credit is pulled, and which ancillary services are added.Why do lenders say credit reports are “too expensive”?Many lenders feel credit reports are expensive not because of the unit price, but because of fallout—loans that never close. When a lender pulls credit and the borrower doesn't complete the loan, the lender usually eats that cost. Unlike appraisals, credit report fees are often not collected upfront, so unrecovered costs on fallout loans can make credit reporting feel disproportionately expensive.How much does a credit report actually matter in the total cost of a mortgage?In the context of a full mortgage transaction, the credit report fee is typically a small fraction of total closing costs and prepaid expenses. Even if a report costs $60–$150, that's minimal compared to items like taxes, insurance, and appraisal fees. The real financial impact often comes from how credit information influences interest rates and approvals, not just the report fee itself.What is a tri-merge credit report and why does it exist?A tri-merge credit report combines data from the three nationwide credit reporting agencies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—into one consolidated file. This helps:Reduce blind spots by capturing regional and portfolio differences between bureausGive investors and GSEs (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) a more complete view of borrower riskSupport underwriting models that rely on rich, multi-bureau data rather than a single viewTri-merge helps maintain investor confidence in mortgage-backed securities by reducing data gaps and gaming risk.

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Markets thought mortgage rates were heading down — then Powell stepped in and slammed the brakes. No December rate cut (yet), stocks slid, and mortgage rates jumped. But the Fed also made a stealth move that could shape housing in 2026, and nobody's talking about it. In this episode, we unpack what the Fed really said, why it matters more than the headlines, and what smart buyers should be doing right now. 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

#658: An unusual First Friday episode because we don't have a jobs report. However, we do know that in October, U.S. companies announced more job cuts in a single month than they have over any single month of the last 20 years. In other words, October was peak job cut month. By contrast, private payrolls, as reported by ADP, rose by 42,000 in October, so we have a little bit of conflicting data. Some pessimistic, some optimistic. We're going to take a deeper look at that in today's episode. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising segments. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Conflicting Job Market Data (03:40) Youth Unemployment and AI's Impact (10:16) Fed Rate Cuts and Housing Market (20:23) New Job Postings Lowest in 4 Years (20:54) Consumer Sentiment (22:04) Social Security Payments Increase in 2026 (23:33) Rising Car Costs and Repossessions (24:46) Good News for Prescription Drug Prices (31:50) Government Shutdown Impacts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada's housing market in 2025 is stuck in neutral—not booming or crashing, but stagnant. Despite interest rate cuts, buyer confidence remains low due to employment uncertainty and immigration policy reversals, creating a prolonged stalemate between cautious buyers and reluctant sellers. We're also joined by some of our national event hosts for some boots on the ground updates. Toronto has seen home values drop 25% since 2022 with condo prices down 7.5% year-over-year, while Winnipeg posted 7.2% price gains and Calgary remains 35% above pre-pandemic levels. Canada's population growth will hit near-zero in 2025-2026, down from 3%+ recently, with permanent resident targets reduced to 395,000 in 2025 and 365,000 by 2027, profoundly impacting rental markets and housing demand. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will talk about an expert-driven look at where home prices, interest rates and buyer demand are headed—and what that means for investors and homeowners. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), Tariffs, Market Wrap, The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Housing Market Forecast 2026: What's Coming Next?, NIKE, Inc. (NKE), Stride, Inc. (LRN), Lemonade, Inc. (LMND), Supreme Court vs. Trump Tariffs, EQT Corporation (EQT), A-I Advertising, Pool Corporation (POOL), The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), FAA Orders Cuts in Flights.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Redfin's Chen Zhao joins Nicole Petallides at Charles Schwab's IMPACT 2025 Conference to explain how housing demand remains "frozen." She says that prospective buyers shouldn't expect to see the "ultra low" mortgage rates of 2019, though she believes wages will catch up to prices. For those seeking a home now, Chen says it's impossible to "time" the housing market and offers homebuying advice.======== 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 – 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

In today's video, we break down why the housing market crisis may have only just begun and how Bitcoin could play a major role in what happens next. A top Bitcoin expert explains what the mainstream media is ignoring: rising mortgage stresses, collapsing affordability, surging debt, and the hidden risks sitting beneath the property market. Follow Leon on Twitter/X: https://x.com/leonwankum Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel!

Tony Misura sits down with Chris Beard, Building Products Research Director at John Burns Research and Consulting, for a comprehensive look at what's really happening in housing and building materials markets heading into 2026. Chris breaks down the numbers that matter: why single-family starts are down mid-single digits while multifamily is strengthening, what the "magic" 5.5% mortgage rate means for buyer behavior, and why production builders are willing to pay a $130 premium per thousand board feet for Canadian lumber despite new tariffs. From the "wall of wood" created by preemptive inventory builds to the lock-in effect keeping 72% of homeowners in sub-5% mortgages, this episode cuts through the uncertainty of 2025's policy-driven volatility. Chris shares bullish forecasts through 2034 based on demographic trends, explains why the remodeling market could see major tailwinds from falling HELOC rates, and offers practical advice on building localized market dashboards. Whether you're a dealer, distributor, manufacturer, or builder planning your 2026 strategy, this conversation provides the data-driven insights you need to navigate labor shortages, tariff impacts, and regional market variations. Key Topics: Mortgage rates, Canadian lumber tariffs, household formation trends, multifamily construction, labor inflation, existing home sales, remodeling market opportunities, and regional market forecasting. Guest: Chris Beard, Building Products Research Director, John Burns Research and Consulting Length: 46 minutes

Are the Government's housing plans working?

Real estate veteran Brian Burke joins Kathy Fettke to share how experienced investors navigate — and even thrive in — changing housing market cycles. With nearly four decades of experience through booms, busts, and everything in between, Brian explains how market psychology, timing, and loan strategy all play a role in long-term success. He also discusses his latest pivot into senior housing and the key lessons he's learned from flipping homes, managing multifamily portfolios, and avoiding common investor mistakes. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up, this episode will help you understand how to adapt to every phase of the real estate market. LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market Reports: https://realwealth.com/learn/best-places-to-buy-rental-property/ RealWealth Videos: https://realwealth.com/category/video/ RealWealth Assessment™: https://realwealth.com/assessment/ RealWealth® Webinars: https://realwealth.com/webinars/ READ BOOKS BY RealWealth® FOUNDERS The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/thewiseinvestorbook Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/retirerichwithrentals Scaling Smart by Rich & Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com

Your home's equity can be a powerful financial tool — but should you tap into it through a line of credit or a fixed-rate loan? Compeer Home loan officer Scott Gundermann joins Home Sweet Home to explain the key differences between a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a Home Equity Loan. Hear how each option works, what fits best for different goals and lifestyles, and how Compeer Home's rural expertise can help you use your equity with confidence.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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Flat prices, stable rates, rising inventory — this episode reveals why today's “boring” market is a gift for first-time buyers.This 2025 market update breaks down why the so-called “stagnant” housing market is actually filled with opportunity for first-time buyers. David exposes how media headlines overlook improving buyer conditions — like falling interest rates, more flexible credit score requirements, and the quiet rise of new inventory.You'll also get clarity on why ultra-low rates aren't coming back, how to read between the lines of housing data, and what recent buyer wins say about your chances. If you're prepping to buy in 2025 or 2026, this is the episode that shows you where the opportunity really is.“Flat and stagnant isn't sexy for homeowners — but it's a dream for you.”HighlightsWhy “bad” real estate news is actually good for buyersHow today's media frames the market from a homeowner's perspectiveUpdates on credit score flexibility and lender shifts in late 2025Signs that interest rates may be stabilizing or easingReal stories of first-time buyers winning in today's marketThe truth about inventory and what's changing with new buildsHow to read housing headlines with a buyer's lens, not a seller'sEncouragement for listeners coming off the 10-step educational series (Ep 400–410)Referenced EpisodesEpisodes 400–410: The Complete “How to Buy a Home” 10-Step Starter Series355 - Real Answers Pt 4: Should I Rent or Buy in 2025?391 - New Build Inventory & Incentives - Late Summer Promo 2025180 - Online Mortgage Calculators Are GARBAGE - Here's Why383 - 2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 2: Sales, Inventory & AffordabilityConnect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

The national housing correction is here but your results will be decided locally. Some markets are cooling gently, others are slipping fast, and a few affordable metros are still running warm. So where does that leave buy-and-hold, flips, STRs, and BRRRRs? We map the dramatic regional split, Midwest/Northeast steadier, Gulf Coast/Texas under pressure, and show how to match your strategy to on-the-ground realities like inventory, rent growth, and affordability. You'll hear why “flat prices + rising rents” can be a green light for cash flow, when to take a calculated swing in oversold-but-strong-fundamentals cities (think Austin/Nashville/Dallas), and where supply and insurance costs are pushing deeper discounts (hello, Florida). We also dig into metro-level forecasts into 2026 and why your underwriting should look different in Milwaukee than in Miami. In This Episode We Cover Local > national: why the same correction looks totally different by region and price tier Affordability & supply: the two signals driving winners and laggards (and how to measure both) Hottest vs. coolest markets: where buyers have leverage and where demand still pops Rents vs. prices: pairing flat/declining prices with rising rents to improve cash flow Risk-on vs. risk-off playbooks: conservative buy boxes vs. opportunistic dips in strong cities Flipping in a slowdown: wider spreads, longer days-on-market, how to price and pace Forecasts into 2026: what recent metro projections imply for your next 3 - 12 months of deals Hold or sell? Handling “paper losses,” market selection, and underwriting for a slower cycle Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-369⁠  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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In today's episode, Clark has an update on the housing market, and how “involuntary landlords” are benefitting tenants. Also, you may notice some changes to some restaurant menus that are good for both your wallet and your health. Housing Update: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Smaller Portions: Win-Win: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Checking monthly statements key defense against credit card hacks Net Worth Calculator - Clark.com The next big thing on menus: Smaller portions When Do You Tell a Car Dealership You're Paying Cash? Where Should You Keep Your Cash Reserve? Money Market Funds: What They Are, How They Work 18 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in October 2025 How To Get Your Financial Affairs In Order  Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Recorded live at MBA Annual25 in Las Vegas, host Rebecca Kritzman and guests Ashley Sellers, Elaina McFarland, and Bobby Deery break down what lenders are asking for right now: AI-driven workflow efficiency, expanding use of soft-pull strategies, and dual processing to analyze Vantage Score alongside existing scores. Who are the speakers?Rebecca Kritzman – SVP, Experience & Partner Marketing, EquifaxAshley Sellers – VP, Mortgage Sales, EquifaxElaina McFarland – Leader, Solution Sales Experts (Credit & Verification), EquifaxBobby Deery – SVP, Product, Credit Division, EquifaxTogether, they explore the intersection of innovation, compliance, and customer trust.What were the major insights from Day Two?AI and Automation in Workflows: Lenders are adopting AI to streamline process flows and improve efficiency from application through close.Rising Interest in Dual Processing: Many lenders are testing Vantage Score alongside existing models to compare outcomes and assess portfolio risk.Soft Pull Momentum: Equifax's soft-pull tools are helping lenders pre-qualify borrowers and protect consumers' credit scores, especially under the new trigger law.Voice of the Customer: Product teams are incorporating direct lender feedback to guide new innovations such as income qualify and telco/pay-TV/utility data integrations.Education and Clarity: With rapid industry change — from FICO model updates to 1B vs. 3B credit reporting — customers are asking for clear, data-driven guidance. What challenges did attendees highlight?Widespread uncertainty dominated discussions — from pricing implications and trigger-law timing to confusion around single- vs. tri-bureau models. Customers expressed concern about misinformation and asked for help educating both lenders and consumers on what these changes truly mean.What recommendations did Equifax leaders share?Stand up dual-score processing to compare outcomes between Vantage and FICO models.Collaborate with Equifax product teams to provide feedback that shapes future solutions.Audit your process flows to align products (credit, verification, income qualify) with milestones that deliver the most value.Prioritize education and communication — both internally and with consumers — to navigate market shifts confidently. 

Recorded live at MBA Annual25 in Las Vegas, host Rebecca Kritzman, SVP of Experience and Partner Marketing at Equifax, sits down with Emmaline Aliff, Tom Ciulla, and Chris Mock to unpack the biggest themes from Day One — from innovation and data-driven lending to the industry's ongoing dialogue around tri-merge vs. single-bureau credit models.Who are the speakers?Rebecca Kritzman – SVP, Experience & Partner Marketing, EquifaxEmmaline Aliff – Leader, Equifax AdvisorsTom Ciulla – SVP, Enterprise Alliances, EquifaxChris Mock – VP Mortgage Verification Services, EquifaxTogether, they bring perspectives from marketing, data strategy, sales, and economic analysis. What are the major takeaways from MBA Annual25 Day One?Optimism and Energy: Attendees are feeling energized by collaboration and the potential for industry innovation.Tri-Merge vs. Single-Bureau Debate: Executives discussed the implications of recent announcements on credit models and what they mean for lenders and low-to-moderate-income borrowers.Data-Driven Decisions: The Equifax team emphasized how expanded data, tri-bureau perspectives, and new credit indicators help lenders make more responsible, inclusive lending decisions.Balancing Innovation and Safety: Many sessions focused on adopting new technologies without compromising trust or consumer protection.Industry Alignment: Across meetings, Equifax was recognized for leadership in data innovation and responsible lending. Why is innovation such a key theme this year?Rapid regulatory shifts, market uncertainty, and announcements about credit scoring models have pushed lenders to explore new data sources, smarter automation, and more personalized credit insights. The conversation centered on how innovation can serve both lenders and consumers — improving efficiency while promoting fair access to credit.  What challenges did the speakers highlight?The group noted miscommunication and uncertainty around policy changes and data use. They stressed the need for industry education, transparent communication, and data-backed decision-making to reduce fear and misinformation.  What gives them hope about the mortgage market?Every guest emphasized a shared sense of responsibility and care within the industry — a collective commitment to helping people live their financial best through responsible, data-driven lending.  

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/qaISUXRUJrQIn this episode of the Structure Talk podcast, hosts Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry welcome Sam Rashkin, former Chief Architect for the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office and creator of the Energy Star for Homes and Zero Energy Ready Home programs. Sam shares his journey into the housing industry, his passion for sustainable building, and his insights into why the U.S. housing market is fundamentally broken. The conversation dives deep into housing affordability, productivity challenges, regulatory barriers, and the transformative potential of advanced manufacturing in home construction. Sam also discusses the importance of purpose, resilience, and the need for a national roadmap to fix the housing crisis.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder: https://www.iebcoaching.com/eventsCheck Sam's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-rashkin-1684582/To check his book on Amazon, click here: https://amzn.to/4nhU5nHTakeawaysSam Rashkin's early passion for housing led him to a career in architecture and energy-efficient building.The U.S. housing market is broken due to a growing disconnect between home prices and median income.Productivity in the housing industry has declined over the past 150 years, with little innovation in construction methods.Advanced manufacturing and factory-built homes, as seen in countries like Sweden, offer a model for cost-effective, high-quality housing.Regulatory complexity and lack of a national building code hinder innovation and scalability in the U.S.Labor shortages and aging workforce are exacerbating the housing crisis.Sam advocates for a national attic upgrade program as a low-hanging fruit for energy efficiency improvements.Emotional connection and simplicity in consumer-facing metrics (e.g., star ratings for home energy scores) can drive better decision-making.Resilience and disaster preparedness must be prioritized in housing design, especially in high-risk areas.A collaborative, stakeholder-driven roadmap is essential to transform the housing industry.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Sponsors01:35 – Guest Introduction: Sam Rashkin04:06 – Sam's Journey into Housing and Architecture06:45 – The Power of Purpose and Personal Stories11:18 – Why the U.S. Housing Market is Broken15:48 – Housing 2.0 and the Need for Disruption17:42 – Lack of Innovation in Home Construction20:43 – Customization vs. Standardization in Homebuilding23:50 – Lessons from Sweden: Factory-Built Homes33:05 – Labor Shortages and Immigration Challenges37:29 – The Future of Home Inspection41:18 – Creating a National Roadmap for Housing Reform44:07 – The Role of Building Codes and Regulation50:11 – Insurance Costs and Resilience55:06 – Government Programs and Hypocrisy in Efficiency56:29 – Shifting Perspectives and Asking the Right Questions57:51 – The Need for Change and Sam's Call to A

Home prices might not rebound for years. For many markets, we're seeing negative price growth, and even in the “hot” markets, that growth is slowing way down. Inventory is up, affordability isn't, and the supply-demand balance is shifting fast. But here's the thing. If prices remain stagnant, investors may have years' worth of opportunities to buy, and when the market swings in the other direction, those who did could see significant appreciation. This isn't a guess—we've seen this many times before. Dave is here to break it all down in this October 2025 housing market update. We're going to get into it all: home prices, housing inventory and demand, rent price growth predictions, and the huge upside for investors that many are already taking advantage of. Plus, a shocking statistic reveals the “real” home price appreciation in America and why it's nothing like what you think. This could hurt real estate investors in the short term, but it could be life-changing for anyone who invests for the future.  In This Episode We Cover Why home prices in America could stagnate for years to come  The huge advantage real estate investors will have to scoop up discounted deals A shocking calculation on the “real” (inflation-adjusted) home price appreciation in America When home prices could rebound again (how long you have to buy more property) Rent price updates and the two things keeping rent growth so low And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1191 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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This Flashback Friday is from episode 475, published last February 11, 2015. In today's Creating Wealth show, Jason first talks about statistics and how so many people use it to manipulate others. He also talks about how there are still a few Meet the Masters home study courses left, so do not forget to order them now while supplies last!  Sara Silverstein joins Jason today on the Creating Wealth show to talk about  funny tongue and cheek correlations. She shares a few examples that she has found over the past few months as well as talks about the birthday paradox, the Wizard of Oz, and her next article for Business Insider about vaccines.    Mentioned In This Episode: How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff  Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt.  http://www.businessinsider.com/author/sara-silverstein   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

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Today, Jason offers investment guidance, beginning with a discussion on the United States housing market, noting the significant pent-up demand from would-be buyers due to high interest rates and low sales volume. He then promotes income property as the most historically proven asset class, emphasizing the benefit of inflation-induced debt destruction, which reduces the real value of fixed payments over time. Additionally, Jason  cautions against speculative investments and advises maintaining a diversified portfolio while strongly advocating for being a direct investor to avoid the risks associated with syndicators and fund managers, citing the recent Marco Santarelli fraud case as a key example of why investors should "maintain control." Finally, he briefly touches on the rarity of favorable US mortgage options for foreign nationals and offers contact information for building a real estate portfolio. Then Micheal Zuber and Jason focus on the critical distinction between a "bear" and a "doomer" or "crash bro" in financial markets. They argue that being a bear is a logical position based on market cycles, whereas being a doomer is akin to a "religion" motivated by profit, clicks, and the "stealing of hope." A key difference highlighted is that a bear will adjust their opinion when presented with new information, but a doomer never owns their mistakes and simply continues promoting fear, leading to significant opportunity cost for those who follow their advice and remain inactive. They conclude with a call for accountability, urging audiences to challenge doomers on their consistently wrong predictions. https://OneRentalAtATime.com/ #PureEvilExposed #TrillionsLost #InactionCost #OpportunityCost #FearForProfit #ReligionForMoney #FinancialScam #NeverAdmitMistakes #ConstantlyWrong #20PercentCrashLie #ChickenLittle #SkyIsFalling #MindPoisoned #AlgorithmReward #RentTrap #MissedTheWave #HoldThemAccountable Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:48 Check out the Longevity and Biohacking Podcast 2:46 Chart: Existing homes Sales  4:50 Pent Up demand 7:57 Annual nominal vs. inflation adjusted (Real) payments over time 10:23 Monthly inflation adjusted (Real) payments over time  11:17 I love Canada... but not Bitcoin 15:30 The Rational Optimist 16:35 Scammer Marco Santorelli indicted 23:04 We are here to help you build your portfolio Michael Zuber interviews Jason 24:04 Doomers vs. bears   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Affordable housing isn't just a buzzword; it's becoming a national crisis. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down the data from the Atlanta Fed's Home Ownership Affordability Monitor and reveals why the numbers tell a bigger story about government intervention, construction costs, and market imbalance. He explains how home prices, interest rates, taxes, and insurance interact to shape affordability, and why builders have stopped creating entry-level homes altogether. This episode cuts through the noise to show what's really behind the housing gap and what it means for investors.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE   How income, interest rates, and home prices combine to create unaffordability Why the “affordable” price band has nearly vanished across the U.S. Economic reasons why builders no longer construct sub-$300K homes Luxury home sales vs. entry-level housing  The impact of government regulation on construction costs and supply   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Why It's Nearly Impossible to Build Affordable Housing in America with Brian Mertz    CONNECT WITH US: If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com  Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community Instagram: @ronphillips_ YouTube: RpCapital Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter