The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence drops, buyer control rises, and economic sentiment remains low. Americans aren’t feeling good about the economy, but this makes buying a home even better: lower mortgage rates, the ab ... Show More
Nov 21
How to Invest in an Expensive Market ($500K+ Home Prices)
If you live in a market where home prices are hovering above $500,000, this is the episode for you. You’ve all told us loud and clear: real estate investing is tough when you live in an expensive market. Many investors feel like they can’t buy a single property, let alone scale t ... Show More
35m 42s
Nov 17
Sleeping at Work to Build an 8-Unit Portfolio in America’s Most Expensive City
Ben Chester had no money. In fact, it was worse—he had $120,000 in debt. He was sleeping at work and renting out his own rented apartment just to survive in America’s most expensive market—New York City.
Now, six years later, he has eight rental properties, is debt-free, and ... Show More
31m 49s
Jul 2024
233: Housing Market “Stuck” Until 2026 as Insurance Prices Rise, Rents Slow
See Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCon2024 in Cancún, Mexico! Grab your ticket here! The housing market is “stuck” and may stay that way for the next two years. With low inventory, high mortgage rates, stunted demand, and high rents, it seems like there’s nowhere to go. If yo ... Show More
36m 40s
Aug 5
Mortgage Rates Drop to 10-Month Low
Mortgage rates just hit a 10-month low, giving buyers a brief window to increase their purchasing power—but that opportunity may not last. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., inventory is rising fast as former federal workers list their homes amid job cuts and economic uncertainty. I ... Show More
7m 2s
Feb 2025
A Rollercoaster Housing Market
<p>Our co-heads of Securitized Products Research, James Egan and Jay Bacow, explain how the increase in home prices, a tight market supply and steady mortgage rates are affecting home sales.</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p><strong>James Egan:</strong>&nbs ... Show More
7m 8s
Aug 2024
239: THE HUGE Downside of No-Income-Tax States and a Hidden Housing Market Threat
Why is everyone ignoring this one severe housing market trend, what does a 2008 crash predictor think will happen in 2025, and why are homes starting to sit longer on the market, even with mortgage rates starting to fall? Are all the headlines pointing to housing market havoc or ... Show More
39m 43s
Aug 29
Nine Legitimate Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Rate in Today's Market
Waiting for the Fed to cut rates? You don’t have to. In this episode, we break down nine strategies buyers and investors can use right now to lower mortgage costs—from midweek lock-ins and seller credits to 2-1 buydowns, credit unions, and smart DTI management. Learn more about y ... Show More
14m 13s
Mar 2024
VREP #411 | A How-to Guide for Navigating the 2024 Mortgage Market with Alex Mcfadyen
Let’s face it - navigating the last few years of interest rate hikes in the mortgage market has not been easy. But, as the Bank of Canada gets inflation under control, and we start to see real opportunities in the real estate market, it’s time to strategize around financing and c ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2025
The Driven Way: Scaling a Real Estate Business in Dubai’s Competitive Market
In this episode of The Real Estate Majlis, we sit down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder and Managing Director of Driven Properties, to uncover the real strategies behind thriving in Dubai’s ultra-competitive real estate market.From building a winning company culture to leveraging A ... Show More
26m 8s
Sep 29
The housing market is "locked in"
Pending home sales rose in August, boosted by a slight drop in mortgage rates. Overall, though, the market remains sluggish — owners don't want to give up their locked-in low rates and buyers are waiting to see if rates and other costs will cool. Also in this episode: Banks respo ... Show More
25m 40s