Mortgage Rate Buydowns and Spec Inventory Dynamics

Danny welcomes Ivy Zelman, founder of Zelman Associates, who is acclaimed as the best housing analyst of all time. The discussion covers a wide range of topics within the housing market, including the challenges of affordability, the impact of rate cuts, and the prevalence of mortgage rate buy-downs. Ivy provides her perspective on the current state of the housing market, indicating the late innings of the new home absorption cycle and varying demand across different price points and geographies. She touches on trends in single-family rentals, multifamily rentals, and the broader economic influences affecting housing. Additionally, Ivy discusses potential governmental interventions, private credit impacts, and future trends in sectors such as manufactured housing and student loan debt. With thoughtful analyses and proprietary survey insights, Ivy offers a comprehensive view of the complex housing landscape.

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