This week on This Week in Real Estate (Episode 355), we kick things off with a big debate—and a special guest.

🎙️ Kristina Smallhorn joins us live to break down whether mobile homes are truly appreciating faster… or if there's more to the story.

From affordability hacks to market stagnation, rising mortgage pressure, and major industry shifts—this episode covers what agents, buyers, and investors need to know right now.

🔥 What We're Breaking Down:

🏡 Mobile Homes vs. Traditional Housing

Are mobile homes really outperforming single-family homes? Wealth-building potential vs. hidden risks

📉 Market Reality Check

Why economists say the housing market feels "stagnant"

Listings sitting longer + rising inventory challenges

Mortgage rates volatility & refinance demand collapsing

💰 Affordability & Buyer Behavior

Which jobs are most likely to own homes in today's market

Cleveland emerging as a surprising affordability hotspot

Buyers getting sidelined as costs rise

🏢 Bigger Economic Shifts

Rent prices softening amid layoffs and global instability

Proposed investor homebuying restrictions—what it could break

Opendoor's latest move to reshape closing + refinance costs

🤖 Industry & Tech Disruption

Realtor.com launching AI home search inside ChatGPT

Nearly HALF of MLSs have disappeared since 2015—what that means

🎯 Why This Matters

The market isn't crashing—but it's not cruising either.

We're in a weird middle phase:

Buyers are cautious

Sellers are adjusting

And the industry is quietly reshaping behind the scenes

Understanding these shifts is how you stay ahead—not react late.

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