Recently a viral post saying “AirBNB Collapse is Real” stirred up quite the conversation on BOTH sides of the issue. So are they REALLY in trouble, or is this just HYPE? This week we discussed how this fact or fiction weighs in on Real Estate and Mortgage.
This week we talked about some of what’s happening on the front line in Real Estate. National Headlines, news shows and online newsletters can paint certain pictures that don’t always reflect what’s happening in our own back yard. In this episode you’ll hear some of our most recent stories of homeowners winning in the market, changes in the loan process which impact the experience, and whether it’s worth it to buy the home that needs updated vs. the new build that might carry a higher price tag.
Housing inventory has been plaguing most of the country in 2023. However the recent resurgence of Homebuilder confidence and the increase of housing starts led us to discuss is the “housing recession” over?…and did it even really happen?
The Fed paused Rate hikes, but revealed they think their terminal rate should be 0.50% higher by the end of the year. Why the pause now? Why not raise immediately? What are they waiting for? Will they raise rates at July’s meeting? Where will mortgage rates go? What EXACTLY are they going to be watching in the economy? …so many questions.
Andy and Brian unpack where we’re at with rates half way through the year. How did we get here, where are we at currently, and where do we think the rates will head by the end of 2023?
Today we’re going to take a look back at some of the more memorable moments from the first half of our Show season. This year has definitely had a lot of ups and downs with the Fed, the economy, bank failures, buyers resurgence, among other things, so we hope that you enjoy this mid year check-in recap show. With this many doozies, I’m sure the second half of the year has some surprises up it’s sleeve…I mean why wouldn’t it?!?
PRODUCTION NOTE: This episode was recorded just days prior to the Debt Ceiling vote. Find out what aspects of lending and real estate are vital and reliant on Government remaining open. We have a follow up episode coming out right after the final vote is settled.
Buyer demand is BACK in San Diego in a big way, and homebuilder sentiment is also up! What’s causing all this buyer demand, sentiment, optimism, and new escrows opening right now?
In this episode, Brian Memo & Andy each discuss 3 Market observations and predictions relevant to what’s happening in Real Estate and Mortgage RIGHT NOW! Also, we also got to celebrate the DTI Loan Level Price Adjustment rule being rescinded! What a great week and a cost savings for borrowers nationwide!
Another Fed Meeting, another rate hike…but now where do they go from here? The prepared comments weren’t too revealing and the press Q& A session was really vague. So now we’re left dissecting the data to determine what we think will happen in mortgage and real estate through 2023. Here’s what we think is going on!