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Let's Talk Housing

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Let’s Talk Housing is your go-to Q&A-style podcast for all things real estate and economics. Hosted by Brennen Thomas, with insights from chief economist Steven Thomas, we break down the market in plain language for realtors, investors, buyers, sellers, and anyone curious about housing.
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Episodes

Let's Talk Housing Episode 51: Housing Shortage Or Housing Surplus?

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down the recent inventory surge, first-time homebuyers depleting, the state of the job market, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at brennen@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:00-Current Market Update 05:50-Latest Economic News 08:33-Is There Still A Housing Shortage? 10:39-Bubble Deflating & ...

Jun 25, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Let's Talk Housing Episode 50: Housing Market Myths Debunked

In this special edition of Let’s Talk Housing, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths in the housing market: beliefs that buyers, sellers, and agents still get wrong. From the truth about needing 20% down to whether it’s always better to buy than rent, we’re tackling the rumors with real-world experience and data to back it up. What you’ll learn in this episode: The top 6 housing market myths debunked How waiting for rates to drop is unhelpful Is it a bad time to sell? Why the 20% down my...

Jun 11, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Let's Talk Housing Episode 49: Are Prices Heading For A Correction?

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down home prices and where they are heading, debt delinquency, mortgage rate lockdown, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 02:38-Current Market Update 07:48-Latest Economic News 11:57-What If Rates Stay Above 7%? 14:51-Credit Downgrading Impacting The Market 17...

May 28, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 49

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down cracks in the housing market, private listings, price reductions, tariffs, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 03:00-Latest Economic News 07:57-Current Market Update 12:17-Cracks In TheM arket 14:34-Private Listings Affecting The Housing Market? 16:30-Pric...

May 14, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 48

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down where home prices are heading, concessions, home sales slamming the brakes, mortgage rates, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 00:47-Current Market Update 04:38-Latest Economic News 07:40-What Can Drive Down Rates? 08:46-More People Passing Down Homes? 10...

Apr 30, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 47

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down tariffs, the bond market, economic recession, ageing homeowners, and so much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 02:21-Current Market Update 05:07-Latest Economic News 09:30-What Is Happening In The Bond Market? 13:30-What Would An Economic Recession Mean For Housi...

Apr 16, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 46

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down if there is a best day to sell, recession flags, consumer spending, more on the spring market, and so much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 02:19-Current Market Update 04:20-Latest Economic News 11:17-Is There A Right Day To Sell? 14:55-If Rates Do Give In, Can ...

Apr 02, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 45

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down the housing and economic recession, what type of market we're seeing, the silver tsunami, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 03:01-Current Market Update 05:24-Latest Economic News 10:09-How Likely Is An Economic Recession? 12:05-How Could A Recession Impa...

Mar 19, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Let's Talk Housing Episode 43: Markets Gaining Traction

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down the spring market, dropping rates, first-time home buyers, home values, and much more.Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode!Time Stamps:00:00-Introduction 04:33-Current Market Update 08:26-Latest Economic News 17:00-Spring Market 20:11-Busy Season Slower Than Last Year? 23:07-Tariff Being Used To Lower...

Mar 05, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 43

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down home insurance, home prices, Phoenix inventory, tariffs, and so much more. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:37-Latest Economic News 07:59-Current Market Update 13:04-What Do The High Inventory Levels Mean? 15:19-Phoenix Inventory 18:51-Tariffs Impacting The Mark...

Feb 19, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 42

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends and economic updates in this episode! We’ll break down the outlook for 2024, discuss the demand for lower rates, emerging market trends, and answer your top questions. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, this is your go-to source for expert insights. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:34-Cu...

Feb 05, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 41

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

Join us as we explore the latest housing market trends, key economic updates, and what’s on the horizon for real estate in 2025. This episode covers foreclosures, a unique start to the new year, the California exodus, and more! Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, you’ll find valuable insights to help you navigate the market. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them featured in a future episode! Time St...

Jan 22, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 40

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

Dive into the latest housing market trends, economic updates, and what’s ahead for real estate! In this episode, we break down volatile mortgage rates, how 2024 wrapped up, the outlook for 2025, and much more. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional, this episode has insights you don’t want to miss. Have questions? We’d love to hear them! Drop them in the comments or email us at info@reportsonhousing.com for a chance to have them answered in an upcoming episode. Time Stamp...

Jan 08, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 34

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

This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, more on 2025, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, areas at risk, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 04:06-Current Market Update 07:26-Economic Update And Latest Federal Reserve Meeting 15:53-Can The Fed Be Impacted By Different Administrations 19:53-Why Rates Are Hard To P...

Dec 26, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 38

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

This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, 2025, new build apartments, baby boomers, home insurance, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:36-Current Market Update 06:40-Economic Update 09:02-What Will The Fed Will Do In The Next Meeting 10:44-Why Was October A Strong Month For Sales? 13:19-Jobs Switching To In-Off...

Dec 11, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 37

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

This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, Baby Boomers, 6% mortgage rates, the California exodus, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:05-Current Market Update 06:59-Recent Economic Update 10:45-More Americans Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck 13:26-"Baby Boomers" Working Multiple Jobs 16:15-Are 6% Rates The Key? 21:47...

Nov 27, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 36

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

This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, post-election housing market, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, cash buyers, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:13-Latest Federal Reserve Meeting 05:33-Recent Economic Update 07:56-Current Market Update 10:24-Post-Election Housing Market 12:56-Airbnb Crash? 15:21-Home...

Nov 13, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Let's Talk Housing Episode 34: Jammed Housing Market

This exciting episode entails the latest economic news and statistics, luxury market, spreads getting worse, jammed housing market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:40-Current Market Update 04:33-Luxury Market In Higher Rate Environment 05:57-Recent Economic Update 08:34-Spread Worsening 11:38-6 Ways To Battle Lock-In Effect 11:51-Fixer-...

Oct 30, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 34

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

This exciting episode entails the most recent economic news and statistics, mortgage rate volatility, reasons why buyers and sellers are hesitant, black swan event, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:01-Current Market Update 05:17-Recent Economic Update 11:42-Can The Fed Change Course? 14:16-Rough October(s) 20:20-Mortgage Rates Jumped 22:...

Oct 16, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 33

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

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the latest Federal Reserve meeting, student debt impacting ownership, mortgage rates, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:20-Recent Economic Update 04:48-Jobless Claims Decreasing 06:28-Recent Federal Reserve Meeting 15:30-Current Market Update 19:23-Is Housing Finally Moving? 2...

Oct 02, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 32

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

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, shrinkflation, housing bubble, homebuilding, starter homes, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:20-Current Market Update 06:03-Recent Economic Update 09:48-Yield Curve Returned To Normal 13:25-Can Homebuilding Pick Up With Lower Rates? 15:01-Shrinkflation 17:13-Housing Bubble? 2...

Sep 18, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 31

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

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, national home sales, the mortgage rate lockdown potentially opening, more on the effects of the commission changes, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:31-Current Market Update 05:32-Recent Economic Update 08:42-1.8% Of All Mortgages Have Negative Equity 11:00-Austin Inventory 1...

Sep 04, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 30

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

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the refinance market, bidding wars, a turning point for the housing market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:38-Recent Economic Update 05:14-Fed Turning To The Job Market? 08:03-Current Market Update 10:39-Refinance Surged 35% Week-Over-Week 12:39-Ease In Mortgage Rate Lockdo...

Aug 21, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 29

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

This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, the recent Federal Reserve meeting, cash transactions, growing inventory, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:38-Recent Economic Update 06:44-Current Market Update 10:24-Federal Reserve Meeting 14:09-Possibility Of 3 Rate Cuts In 2024? 17:36-Canada Cutting Rates Agai...

Aug 07, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 28

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

This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, home insurance, surging inventory levels, AI, Rentvesting, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 02:46-Current Market Update 04:47-Recent Economic Releases 07:26-Lower Rates Reflecting In Housing Market 09:54-What Would Lower Rates Mean For The Economy? 11:53-How Long Can...

Jul 24, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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

This exciting anniversary episode entails current market news and updates, building issues, real estate soft landing, Q&A questions, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the comments or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 01:16-Why We Made This Podcast 02:36-Our Favorite Episode 08:26-Current Market Update 10:48-Recent Economic Releases 14:53-Low Income Tax Credit 17:30-Is There A Surplus Of...

Jul 10, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Let's Talk Housing Episode 25: Economic Woes…

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, economic uncertainty, the housing market in an election year, the latest fed meeting, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:58-Current Market Update 06:01-Recent Economic Releases 12:02-Opposing Economic Forces 14:51-Can We Compare Today To The Past? 19:37-Is The Fed Too Late? 20:3...

Jun 26, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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

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

Jun 12, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 24

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

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, whether investors are to be blamed for our critically low inventory and soaring prices, Airbnb's, if renting is cheaper than buying, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:20-Current Market Update 08:59-Recent Economic Releases 13:43-What Do We Use To Track Economic Releases 16:25-N...

May 29, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Let's Talk Housing Episode 22: Abnormal Spring Market

This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, the recent Federal Reserve meeting, a breakdown of the abnormal spring market, home insurance, the secondary mortgage market, and much more. Have questions? We're all ears! Share them in the Q&A or drop us an email at info@reportsonhousing.com for answers in upcoming episodes. - Time Stamps: 00:00-Introduction 04:20-Current Market Update 05:46-New Counties Announcement 07:41-Recent Economic Readings 12:53-Abnormal Spring Market 1...

May 15, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 22
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