Nick dissects the January 2026 developments through an Austrian economics lens, weigh the pros and cons, and discusses the current state of the housing market, particularly in relation to recent interventions by Donald Trump. We'll see why the need for a free market approach to housing, arguing that government regulations and zoning laws contribute to the housing crisis. Nick proposes solutions that focus on reducing bureaucratic restrictions and allowing the market to respond to demand.
SPONSOR: Lear Capital
The best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.
Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com
-----
GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0
00:00:00 The Housing Market Dilemma
00:09:01 Government Intervention and Its Consequences
00:19:06 Zoning Laws and Housing Supply
00:25:20 The Myth of Greed and Rent Control
00:28:32 The Housing Supply Dilemma
00:31:16 Government Intervention in Housing Markets
00:32:43 The Hoover Trap and Economic Management
00:35:05 Trump's Economic Policies and Their Implications
00:39:20 Risks of Government Manipulation in Housing
00:41:12 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps and Their Consequences
00:43:55 Institutional Investors and Housing Market Dynamics
00:46:39 The Role of the Federal Reserve in Housing
00:49:16 Proposed Solutions for Affordable Housing
00:52:36 The Need for Government Humility in Housing Policy
