Housing prices all over the country are rising at historic rates. Some are concerned about a housing bubble and crash like the one in 2008. So what's happening?
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Scam compounds, sewing patterns and stolen dimes
As Vice Week wraps up here at The Indicator, we wanted to take a slightly different perspective on the evolving business of crime and take a look at TRUE crime. As in the genre. Because look, people are obsessed with it! Today on the show, our hosts favorite pieces of true crime ... Show More
10m 37s
Oct 8
When cartels start to diversify
The Sinaloa Cartel made the bulk of its money on cocaine. But cartels are diversifying into new operations including things like wildlife trafficking. Think sharks, jaguars, capybaras. The result is something called “narco-degradation.” On today’s show, we look at what’s driving ... Show More
9 m
Jul 2023
Are We About to See the Shortest Housing Cycle Ever?
Last year, as the Federal Reserve hiked rates to the highest levels in decades, there were lots of warnings about an imminent collapse in the US housing market. But home prices have only dipped slightly since then and now they're even recovering, stacking up three consecutive mon ... Show More
37m 43s
Mar 2022
How to Protect Yourself from the Housing Bubble
A Housing Bubble is typically characterized by significant spike in home prices that is not related to other economic fluctuations or fundamentals. The median price of a home has topped $350,000 nationally. With numbers like that, it’s hard to believe this isn’t a housing bubble, ... Show More
42m 33s