Robert Dietz

Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders, discusses the current housing industry's challenges and opportunities. He dives into the ongoing housing deficit, explaining how population shifts impact the market. Dietz sheds light on the effects of tariffs and labor shortages while highlighting the need for workforce development. He also addresses housing affordability trends and provides insights on future mortgage rates, advising builders on material cost planning and long-term strategies.

Matt Colyar, an economist from Moody's Analytics, discusses the quirks in consumer price index (CPI) data affected by the government shutdown, highlighting the misleading drop due to insufficient fresh data. Meanwhile, Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, shares insights into the housing market's tough year ahead while pointing out opportunities, such as the dynamics between existing and new home sales, and the challenges posed by rising interest rates and builder incentives.