The Short Term Show Why the Housing Crash Might Already Be Here with Chuck Kramer
Dec 24, 2025
Join Chuck Kramer, a savvy former government/IT pro and short-term rental owner, as he explores the potential housing crash. He shares insights on how the Fed's shift to quantitative easing might impact borrowing costs and credit availability. Chuck delves into why vacation markets are feeling more pressure than primary home markets and discusses how a weaker dollar could influence travel demand. With an eye on economic trends, he reveals potential asset flows into real estate amidst tightening conditions. A must-listen for anyone tracking the housing landscape!
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How QE Loosens Credit Markets
- Quantitative easing increases bank reserves by buying Treasuries and MBS, putting more liquidity into markets.
- More liquidity can lower borrowing costs and pressure mortgage rates down over time.
Weaker Dollar Makes Assets Attractive
- Printing money can weaken the dollar which makes holding assets preferable to cash during inflation.
- A weaker dollar and inflation incentives can push investors toward real estate and other tangible assets.
Low Volume Feels Like A Hidden Crash
- Transaction volume has been unusually low since 2022, which Avery argues already reflects a housing price 'crash' in activity terms.
- Low sales counts, not headline price drops, can signal that the market is effectively at a new, lower level.