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The Iran War is Masking Economic Problems: Why Housing is So Expensive | The Weekly Wrap


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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest with the war in Iran and how it continues to mask deeper economic risks. He also mentions even more bad news in the world of private credit and suggests we're hitting the beginning of a credit cycle. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord, in which the two of them discuss the real reasons housing affordability continues to worsen in the U.S.


00:00 - Intro

01:21 - Iran War Updates

03:07 - More Bad News For Private Credit

05:00 - Introducing Our Interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord

07:28 - The State of the Housing Market

14:37 - Meritage Homes

20:10 - Housing Affordability

31:05 - How Meritage Differs From Bigger Companies

43:28 - Hopes For the Future of Meritage

45:22 - Outro



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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest with the war in Iran and how it continues to mask deeper economic risks. He also mentions even more bad news in the world of private credit and suggests we're hitting the beginning of a credit cycle. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord, in which the two of them discuss the real reasons housing affordability continues to worsen in the U.S.

00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Iran War Updates
03:07 - More Bad News For Private Credit
05:00 - Introducing Our Interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord
07:28 - The State of the Housing Market
14:37 - Meritage Homes
20:10 - Housing Affordability
31:05 - How Meritage Differs From Bigger Companies
43:28 - Hopes For the Future of Meritage
45:22 - Outro
Watch my interview with Mark Cuban here: https://youtu.be/gfH0jyPwSDQ
Watch my interview with Michael Ha here: https://youtu.be/jKjg_Ah8DyI
Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU
Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I
Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1
Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook:
🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook
→ Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.
Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
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