Is the Housing Market on the Brink? Real Estate, Mortgage Rates & Private Equity Impact

Is America heading for a housing correction—or are we already in one?

Housing analyst Melody Wright, CEO & Founder of Huringa, joins the Futures Edge with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino for a deep dive into the complex forces shaping today’s housing market. From soaring mortgage rates and stalled inventory to the rise of private equity landlords and the growing divide between renters and owners, this conversation breaks down what’s really driving the crisis.

TAKEAWAYS: 

-How high mortgage rates are freezing housing supply

-The economic consequences of 15 million vacant homes

-Why the rental market is being distorted by oversupply

-The influence of private equity and non-bank lenders

-The impact of government policy on housing affordability

-Airbnb’s ripple effect on local markets

-What economic bifurcation means for homebuyers vs investors

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Insights

01:58 Impact of Mortgage Rates on Housing Market

05:46 Understanding Housing Supply and Demand Dynamics

09:34 Geographical Variations in Housing Prices

13:26 The Role of Non-Bank Lenders in the Market

17:19 Private Equity's Influence on Housing

23:04 Speculation vs. Shelter in Real Estate

24:46 Understanding Home Ownership Complexity

27:49 Market Trends and Institutional Influence

29:11 The Future of Renting vs. Buying

30:44 Impact of Airbnb on Housing Market

32:08 Economic Bifurcation and Housing Dynamics

35:28 Government Policies and Housing Market Effects

37:54 Immigration's Role in Housing Construction

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