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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…
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Let's Talk Housing Episode 83: How Much More Can Housing Take? (opens the original)
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Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, putting renewed pressure on buyers, sellers, and the broader housing market. Steven Thomas and Brennen Thomas examine the rent-versus-buy debate, housing crash predictions, and whether today’s market is becoming increasingly K-shaped. The episode also breaks down why condos and townhomes are struggling more than detached homes and what higher rates could mean heading into 2027. Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at brennen@reportsonhousing.
Let's Talk Housing Episode 82: An Unaffordable Buyer's Market (opens the original)
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The housing market is shifting as affordability remains strained and buyers gain more negotiating power. Steven Thomas and Brennen Thomas examine mortgage rates, home prices, Gen Z’s hopes for a housing crash, and whether America is becoming a nation of renters. The episode also looks at what buyers and sellers can expect through the remainder of 2026. 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
Let's Talk Housing Episode 81: Why Affordability Still Controls Everything (opens the original)
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This episode of Let’s Talk Housing features Steven Thomas of Reports On Housing explaining why affordability remains the single biggest force shaping today’s housing market. The discussion explores how mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes work together to determine affordability, why the market remains frozen, and what could finally improve conditions for buyers. It also addresses common misconceptions about affordability and why meaningful change takes time. Got questions? Drop th
Let's Talk Housing Episode 80: The Housing Market Is Cooling, Not Crashing (opens the original)
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This episode of Let’s Talk Housing explores why the housing market is cooling as summer progresses, but remains far from a crash. Steven Thomas of Reports On Housing breaks down the economic reports that matter most, including inflation, jobs, and Federal Reserve policy. The discussion also examines the difference between sluggish and collapsing demand, the three ingredients required for a housing crash, and why today’s market conditions look very different from those of the Great Recession. Thi
Let's Talk Housing Episode 79: The Housing Market’s Next Big Shift (opens the original)
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The housing market is shifting as inventory rises, buyer demand declines, and mortgage rates remain elevated. Steven Thomas and Brennen Thomas examine the new housing legislation, institutional investors becoming net sellers, price reductions, inflation, and the economic forces influencing the second half of 2026. The discussion also separates declining asking prices from actual home-value trends and addresses concerns that the United States may eventually build too many homes. Buyers and seller
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