Housing Market Update: Price Declines & Inventory Woes with Melody Wright

In this episode, Nik is joined by housing analyst Melody Wright to discuss the US residential real estate market. In a sweeping analysis of why the housing market is heading for a very troublesome 2025, Melody details the inventory issues in Texas and Florida due to pocket listings, private equity, and other forms of distressed borrowing arrangements. She also explains what Americans should do in their search for a home, especially in new construction. Also discussed are millennials' investments in Airbnb properties, trends in rents, the Fed's interest rate path, and Freddie Mac's home equity underwriting program.
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[@sgpbnp]

Excellent interview. Melody is a wealth of information. Interviewer asked useful questions, listened to learn, and didn’t talk over his guest. Well done.

[@jimmydean4509]

Great video Melody!

[@bombasticlove76]

Start early with diversified investments in stocks, bonds, and real estate. Maximize contributions to tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs. Regularly review and adjust your strategy to ensure security.

[@mohamedali-fj8xz]

People dont understand that the prices of things are never going back down. This inflation is deeper than we think. Those buying groceries are well aware that the real inflation is much over 10%. The increments dont match our income, yet certain investors still earn over $365,000 in stocks and assets. Wish I could accomplish that.

[@vanillatgif]

Very possible! especially at this moment. Profits can be made in many different ways, but such intricate transactions should only be handled by seasoned market professionals.

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[@MeliszaMagalyMezaEspinoza]

Brian demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit

[@naomiking2442]

❤ Amazing!

[@tonequin4562]

Thanks Nick🍻

[@pupupoopface]

This interview was great. She helped to clarify the little twilight zone that I’m in where I’m seeing a lot of “for sale” signs pop up, but when I pull up my Zillow or Redfin app, the listings just aren’t there. If they were, there would be a heck of a lot more dots on the map. (Upstate NY)

[@frankmarsh1159]

Quite frequently I will see houses for sale and I will pull my car over somewhere to check Zillow and they are not on there. Never, not one time have I ever seen a house with a sign in the yard listed on Zillow...(North Atlanta suburbs)

[@brewbuildsit]

Was noticing the same exact thing in Kansas City a few weeks ago when there seeing family.

[@user-qq2cm2zi6w]

Absolutely loved it! Bring more of these hidden folktale heroes to life for us commoners .. Bitcoin for everyone!!

[@fairplayer7435]

Although I'm not in the US, this was still insightful and informative.

[@busymikey]

🔥

[@upup209]

Thanks for the excellent discussion

[@Firehorse39]

Melody has been a blessing to all.

[@gregsandifer2398]

Come on . The county assessment is almost always low..

[@HoneyBadger80886]

8:42 i was wondering about the shenanigans... I get the Price Dropped notices.

[@Dante3X]

💯🎯

[@patoripraha]

🧡🤝

[@jacinedelarosa6302]

This lady talks a lot but offers absolutely NO data or evidence to support ANYTHING she says. 🙄

[@flman4440]

Spoken like someone who works in the industry who is benefiting from all of the private housing transactions. Nice try.

[@jacinedelarosa6302]

@flman4440 Spoken like someone who has been hoodwinked into forever renting by unqualified 🤡s like the one you're shilling for.