HousingWire Daily Sarah and Logan Unplugged: Black Friday edition
Nov 28, 2025
Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst and housing market commentator known for his data-driven insights, joins Sarah Wheeler for a lively discussion. They tackle listener questions, debunk the 'silver tsunami' myth of baby-boomer downsizing, and explore the intricacies of supply and demand in housing. Logan shares his yearly forecasting strategy, discusses the impact of rent trends on inflation, and reveals his unique approach to delivering economic education through AI videos. Plus, he offers a glimpse into his disciplined lifestyle and social media engagement.
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From Teacher Aspirations To Housing Analyst
- Logan Mohtashami traced his shift from aspiring teacher to housing analyst back to late-1990s finance and a 2010 social media breakout.
- He began writing for Benzinga, launched a blog, and later joined HousingWire in 2019 after being invited by Clayton Collins.
Using Public Debates To Counter Disinformation
- Logan argues social media spread doom and disinformation that mainstream media and academics failed to counter.
- He uses public debates and clear models to expose bad forecasts and teach economics to a wider audience.
Why The Silver Tsunami Didn’t Happen
- The “silver tsunami” downsizing narrative predicted massive baby boomer listings but repeatedly failed.
- Logan calls it a persistent grift and says demographics shift slowly, so the expected inventory wave never materialized.