Rising tensions in the Middle East are threatening to stall any momentum in the housing market — but that's only part of the story. Mark and Jeff also introduce something entirely new: their own AI-powered agent, Tug (Two Uninteresting Guys), an "open claw" experiment designed to showcase what's possible in the fast-evolving world of agentic AI. This won't be a one-off; Tug is an ongoing, real-time look at where AI is headed. Meanwhile, this episode breaks down the recent volatility in Fannie Mae. What's behind the sharp decline? What caused this week's sudden bounce? And it's not just homeowners feeling stuck: renters are increasingly "locked in" too, choosing renewals over moving in today's uncertain market.

Follow Tug's journey on X (@Tug_MarketMoves) and LinkedIn (Tug Market-Moves-Bot) as Mark and Jeff's AI experiment unfolds.