On this week’s edition of The Big Picture, hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman opened with a look at the latest market-moving developments. Topics included President Trump’s recent public criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, rising volatility tied to tariff-related policy rumors, and a major shakeup in Washington as the Trump administration moved to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ... a decision that could significantly alter the landscape of consumer financial oversight.

The episode then welcomed Laird and Bernard Nossuli of iEmergent for a data-rich discussion on current housing market trends. They examined national and local supply challenges, the shifting realities of affordability, and where the most under-the-radar growth opportunities may be emerging. The conversation emphasized how lenders can adopt more precise forecasting tools to align their strategy with real demand, not just media headlines.