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#329 Headline Hype vs. Housing Reality: What’s Really Going On in Real Estate
Manage episode 478221323 series 2518844
Sensational headlines scream that tariffs and buyer fatigue are crushing new‑home construction, but the data tell a more nuanced story. In this episode, we’ll dissect the latest MarketWatch report, unpacks regional construction trends, and walk you through the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor (HOAM) to show why inventory shifts, interest rates, and affordability, not celebrity gossip, should guide your real‑estate strategy.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
- Why scary housing headlines often ignore key data points and how to spot the omissions
- How March housing‑start numbers can dip while building permits rise—and what that signals for investors
- The real impact of interest‑rate swings on buyer sentiment and affordability
- Los Angeles vs. Kansas City: Regional affordability gaps and how they drive builder activity
- Practical tactics for staying opportunistic when rates, tariffs, or media noise create market paralysis
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONNECT WITH US:
- If you need help with anything in real estate, please email [email protected]
- 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
329 episodes
Manage episode 478221323 series 2518844
Sensational headlines scream that tariffs and buyer fatigue are crushing new‑home construction, but the data tell a more nuanced story. In this episode, we’ll dissect the latest MarketWatch report, unpacks regional construction trends, and walk you through the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor (HOAM) to show why inventory shifts, interest rates, and affordability, not celebrity gossip, should guide your real‑estate strategy.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
- Why scary housing headlines often ignore key data points and how to spot the omissions
- How March housing‑start numbers can dip while building permits rise—and what that signals for investors
- The real impact of interest‑rate swings on buyer sentiment and affordability
- Los Angeles vs. Kansas City: Regional affordability gaps and how they drive builder activity
- Practical tactics for staying opportunistic when rates, tariffs, or media noise create market paralysis
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONNECT WITH US:
- If you need help with anything in real estate, please email [email protected]
- 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
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