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The NAR lawsuit just ended in a way almost no one expected. The NAR (National Association of Realtors), America’s largest association of real estate brokers, agents, appraisers, and more, just got dealt a blow that there may be no recovering from. This lawsuit, which focused on agent commission splits, ended in a $1.8B blow to NAR, and this could be just the beginning of a slew of lawsuits like this.

To explain all the messy details, we brought Business Insider reporter James Rodriguez back on the show to explain this massive lawsuit, the verdict, and what this means for the entire real estate industry. This major lawsuit alone could bring sweeping changes to how agents buy and sell real estate and how they’re paid. Even more ground-breaking, the future of buyer’s agents now seems murky at best and non-existent at worst, as these commission structures may make buyer’s agents’ jobs almost obsolete.

If you’re an agent, investor, buyer, seller, or broker, the effects of this lawsuit CANNOT be ignored because if the dominos continue to fall, we could wake up to an entirely new real estate landscape. 

In This Episode We Cover:

The NAR’s real estate agent commission lawsuit explained 

The $1.8B verdict and why this could swell up to over $5B in losses for the defendants

Why NAR and Keller Williams, two massive companies, weren’t able to win this case

The future for real estate agents and how this could crush their commissions

“Enormous” ripple effects that could come as a result of this lawsuit

Why NAR’s CEO decided to jump ship after the verdict was announced

And So Much More!

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The multibillion-dollar lawsuits that could radically reshape how we buy and sell homes forever

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Airbnb is looking for a new type of host: renters. With housing costs rising nationwide, homeowners have almost always been able to rent out their properties to make an extra buck. But, until now, renters haven’t had the same opportunity. And, as mortgage rates rise and rents stay high, many renters are biding their time, hoping to save up enough so that when rates drop, they can snag the home they’ve been dreaming of. Airbnb is trying to make this easier.

Jesse Stein, Global Head of Real Estate at Airbnb, is no stranger to the world of hospitality. His background with hotels made him the perfect candidate to join Airbnb. Jesse comes on the show to talk about the short-term rental industry, where it’s heading, whether or not it’s growing, and a new type of “host” that Airbnb is trying to help create. 

Jesse’s team at Airbnb has partnered with some of the largest apartment communities in the country to offer renters a deal that’s almost too good to pass up: the ability to rent their place while they’re away. Now, high-cash flow house hacking isn’t just reserved for homeowners, and a move like this could help with the wallet-crushing affordability issues we’ve talked about so many times on the show.

In This Episode We Cover:

Short-term rental market trends and why consumers are still spending so much on travel

Growing regulations and Airbnb’s response to cities cracking down on short-term subletting

The new “Airbnb?friendly apartments” that allow renters to house hack like never before

Renting vs. buying a home in 2023 and the savvier of the two choices

The rise of medium-term stays and why more renters are using Airbnb for longer trips 

And So Much More!

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We’re about to show you the eight best housing markets you’ve never heard of before. If you want boring, unsexy markets that give you mailbox money every month, have growing populations, cheap homes, and strong economies, bring your notepad because you probably haven’t thought of any of these markets before. We sent our On the Market researchers on a quest to find the country’s most boring, underrated, yet promising rental property markets—and we’re sharing the list with you today.

From college football towns to underrated beach cities and strong manufacturing centers, almost all these cities have cash-flowing real estate where you can find steals and deals easier than already-tapped markets like Miami, D.C., or Denver. Some of these markets are on the smaller side. Still, with housing affordability tanking, these cheaper states could see a massive influx in population as coastal workers seek financially stable inland cities.

So, if you’ve been saving up to buy your next deal but can’t find anything worth investing in around your area, check out ANY of these eight markets because if you don’t buy in them, we will (and Henry already has)!

In This Episode We Cover:

Eight boring, stable, cash-flowing real estate markets you can invest in NOW

The East Coast beach city with MASSIVE population growth and cheap home prices

The college football towns where you can make a killing on student housing

Staying away from single-industry markets and what happens when employment starts to fall

The state pushing for zero percent state tax that could see a significant population boost

The growing city where Henry is gobbling up rental properties as fast as he can

And So Much More!

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We messed up. Our real estate investing mistakes in 2023 totaled up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and although On the Market is THE show where expert real estate investors come together, today is proof that we all make mistakes. From forgotten tax bills to landscaping debacles that cost six figures in interest, letting your property manager run your short-term rental into the ground, and forgetting about a house you own—these mistakes are rough. 

If you feel like you made severe investing mistakes in 2023, worry not, because on this episode, our expert guests will talk through some of their most painful real estate losses of the past year as entertainment for you to enjoy! Ever forgot that you owned a house that had interest accruing on it? Thought that deal you lost money on was over? Didn’t pull a permit, and now you’re stuck paying six-figure holding costs over some shrubs? You probably haven’t made these mistakes, but our guests have!

Stick around to hear exactly what you SHOULDN’T do in 2024 (and beyond) and how you can turn a terrible situation into a profitable deal…or at least a lesson you don’t repeat. 

In This Episode We Cover:

Why you should NEVER wait to pull permits on a flip and how it could cost you six figures

The massive “loan forgiveness tax” you could be forced to pay if your deal goes south

Forgetting about a flip and the downside to scaling your portfolio too fast

Whether or not you missed the best buying opportunity of the past year 

Hire slow, fire fast, and signs it’s time to relieve your property manager of their duties 

Why you’ll want to become Henry Washington’s next private money lender 

And So Much More!

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3 Investing Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In 2023

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Another housing market “frenzy” is much more likely than many of us thought. With the traditionally slow fall/winter season upon us and housing inventory gradually inching up, home buyers could get a much-deserved break. But this won’t last for long. The long-term outlook on the housing market isn’t looking good for buyers, and many Americans will be forced to rent as a result.

So, what could cause the next home buying “frenzy”? We’ve got Clayton Collins, HousingWire CEO, on the show to give his take. HousingWire has been acquiring data and research companies as fast as possible, trying to build the most perfect picture of the housing market available. And right now, it looks great for sellers but not buyers.

With inventory still in the gutter and mortgage rates at a twenty-year high, homeowners will only consider selling once rates have dropped. But won’t lower rates flood the market with eager home buyers all over again? We’ll get Clayton’s opinion on what could fix the inventory shortage, when mortgage rates could drop, real estate markets with the best chances of price cuts, and what to watch out for in 2024.

In This Episode We Cover:

America’s underbuilding problem and how this could create an inventory shortage that lasts decades

Whether or not rising housing inventory is a sign of a coming crash 

The real estate markets most likely to see price cuts in the coming months/years

What has caused mortgage rates to stay so high for so long (and what will happen when they fall)

The housing market “frenzy” that could restart once THIS happens

Multifamily mayhem and big problems in today’s rental market

And So Much More!

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Mortgage demand has fallen off a cliff, according to ICE’s recent Mortgage Monitor Report. With affordability hitting new lows and mortgage rates still rising, home buyers have simply given up on buying a house any time soon. Mortgage applications are now forty-five percent below pre-pandemic levels, and something BIG will have to change for buyers to jump back into the market—are lower home prices the answer?

To explain the Mortgage Monitor Report’s most recent findings, we brought on ICE’s Andy Walden. Andy has the most recent home buyer, mortgage rate, foreclosure, and delinquency data to share. We’ll talk about the buying power that’s been wiped out of the market, why mortgage applications fell off a cliff, rising unaffordability and whether or not it’ll force foreclosures, and the real estate markets with the most potential for home price growth.

Andy even gives his 2024 housing market forecast with some eerie warnings about what could happen to home prices as we reach an “inflection point” in the market and enter the traditionally slower winter season.  

In This Episode We Cover:

Why mortgage originations are falling faster than ever before (and what this means for home prices)

Andy’s Q4 housing market forecast and how to tell where prices are headed

Foreclosures, delinquencies, and why “distressed sellers” aren’t flooding the market

Why investors have “backed off” the housing market waiting for mortgage rates to dip

Regional housing markets that could see the best (and worst) home price performance 

The rising popularity of assumable mortgages and the massive downside to doing one of these deals

And So Much More!

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The Fed’s new “neutral interest rate” could mean pricier mortgages, less cash flow, and higher home prices for longer. After the great financial crisis, interest rates were kept in check, slowly sliding down for over a decade. But, since the pandemic, things have gone the opposite way. Mortgage rates have hit multi-decade highs, bond yields have crossed new territory, and we could be far from things returning to “normal.”

If you want to know the math behind the mortgage rates and understand what the Fed does (and doesn’t) control in a high-rate world, Redfin’s Chen Zhao can break it down for you. In this episode, Chen goes through the economic indicators tied to mortgage rates, how bond yields affect banks' lending power, why the ten-year treasury is at a historic high, and the Fed’s newest “neutral interest rate.”

We’ll also get into the potential effect of next year’s presidential election on mortgage rates and the housing market and what to look for to gauge where we’re headed. If you want to know where interest rates will go, Chen details the roadmap in this episode.

In This Episode We Cover:

The math behind mortgage rates and what causes them to rise and fall

The Fed’s new “neutral interest rate” and why mortgage rates could stay where they are for a LONG time

Bond spreads, how they affect mortgage rates, and why they’ve taken a massive leap

Reaching economic equilibrium and how the Fed plans to keep unemployment and inflation down

The 2024 presidential election and whether Democrats or Republicans could help/hurt the housing market

And So Much More!

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The Federal Reserve is Suddenly Doubling Its Forecast For Growth—But Will They Keep Hiking Rates?

Mortgage Rates Reach the Highest Point in 20 Years—How Much Higher Will They Go?

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Everyone wants low mortgage rates again, but getting there might be one of the most economically treacherous roads many have ever faced. The sacrifice needed to get interest rates down would be substantial and lead to severe effects throughout the economy and all of our lives. After you hear today’s interview with Senior Economist at Zillow, Orphe Divounguy, you’ll know exactly what we mean.

Orphe’s team tracks anything and everything to do with the housing market. From home prices to migration, mortgage rates, new construction, and more, their finger is closer to the housing market pulse than most. But, if you want an episode where we talk about home prices coming back down and rates finally falling, this isn’t it. Orphe brings on the housing market facts and forecasts a future many of us didn't think possible just a few months ago.

We’ll go over home price predictions, what could cause rates to finally fall, underrated affordable markets, recession risk, and how to get started investing in real estate during such a tough market.

In This Episode We Cover:

The one thing that could cause mortgage rates to fall (and the danger behind it)

Zillow’s recession forecast and why US economic growth might be impossible to stop

Higher home prices and how the supply lag has kept prices near all-time-highs 

Rent growth and which types of real estate are already seeing a return to normal

The most affordable, underrated real estate investing market that won’t last long

Where Orphe is investing in real estate and his advice for getting started

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The real estate commission lawsuit that threatened buyer’s agents’ income is coming to an end. The conclusion? There could be even more murkiness ahead, and agent commissions are far from future-proofed. This settlement could either have been a cash grab from the get-go or a way to end the “unfair” buyer-seller agent commission split. So, how will this affect buyers and sellers today, and will these lawsuits make a difference on your next home sale or purchase?

We’ve got the hard-hitting housing market headlines you need to hear about on this episode of On the Market. First, we’ll talk about RE/MAX’s settlement and the future for buyer’s agents. Then, we’ll uncover why exactly housing starts have started (no pun intended) to freeze and why apartment investors could be begging you to take land off their hands. And, if you’ve ever wanted your home to pay you money every month, the new “passive home” development has just what you’re looking for. But with a high initial purchase price, are the savings/profits worth the cost?

Finally, if you thought you were smart for house hacking, prepare for an ego-blow because Dave Ramsey wants YOU to know that subsidizing your mortgage is a move for LOSERS. Sell that investment property, buy your house in cash, and prepare some beans and rice for dinner! All that and more on this episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

The RE/MAX agent lawsuit settlement and what this means for real estate agent commissions 

Too many agents, not enough housing, and why “change” is coming to the industry 

Home construction numbers and why housing starts dropped to their lowest level in years

The “passive home” with such massive energy savings that utility companies will pay you to live

Dave Ramsey’s house hacking rant and why his investing advice doesn’t quite hit the mark

And So Much More!

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New Agent Lawsuits Could Have Profound Effects for Buying and Selling Homes

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The Chinese real estate crisis could mean much more for the global economy than you think. One economic giant falls, and other interconnected countries, like the United States, feel the shockwaves. As more and more bad news (or LACK of news) comes out of China, we have one question: how will our housing market, stock market, and government be affected? The Motley Fool’s Bill Mann is on to help answer.

Bill works as a “treasure hunter,” searching for underpriced but financially sound stock investments for all of The Motley Fool’s subscribers. As a result, Bill’s research goes far beyond the borders of the United States. He’s constantly looking at global markets and industries to see which could be on track for a meteoric rise.

In today’s episode, Bill walks us through China’s economic crisis, their “rotting” real estate, and what happens if they continue into a deflationary spiral. Then, we talk about Taiwan’s chip manufacturing monopoly and what would happen if a global conflict threatened this industry’s safety? Finally, Bill gives us a global economic forecast with his two cents on interest rates, the “economy of the future,” and the USD “wrecking ball.”

The spiraling Chinese economy and why their real estate is beginning to “rot” 

Chip manufacturing and the most important technological industry you’ve never thought about

Taiwan’s semiconductor monopoly and why the US is going to great lengths to protect it

The USD “wrecking ball” and how a strong dollar could hurt global economies 

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