Bill McBride Talks Broken Housing Market

One Rental At A Time

In this episode, I sit down with Bill McBride, also known as Calculated Risk, to discuss the current state of the housing market. Bill, who successfully predicted both the housing market top in 2007 and the bottom in 2012, shares his insights on the similarities between today's market and the period from 1978 to 1982. We also cover the latest data from Aalto's Research and Redfin, discuss small business optimism, and examine the trends in consumer credit. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply interested in the housing market, this episode is packed with valuable information and expert analysis.

Key Talking Points with Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction to Bill McBride - Overview of Bill McBride's credentials and his accurate market predictions.

[1:18] Housing Market Analysis - Bill McBride compares current market conditions to those from 1978 to 1982.

[3:58] Price Reduction Trends - Darryl Fairweather from Redfin discusses the recent trend of homes selling below list price.

[5:30] Aalto's Research Data - Insights from Mike Simonson's weekly housing market updates.

[7:54] Increasing Loan Conditions - Discussion on the rise of loan conditions as reported by Danielle Fountain.

[10:14] Small Business Optimism Survey - Analysis of the latest survey results and their implications for the economy.

[11:36] Consumer Credit Trends - Examination of the recent jump in consumer credit and what it signifies for financial conditions.

[13:47] Real Estate Listings and Market Health - Evaluation of current listing trends and the concept of "stale" listings.

[14:20] School Community Update - Information on upcoming guest speakers and the benefits of joining the school community.

[15:53] Closing Remarks - Final thoughts and a reminder to check out Bill McBride's work and the latest interviews.

Links & Resources

• Bill McBride (Calculated Risk): https://www.calculatedriskblog.com
• Aalto's Research: https://www.altosresearch.com
• Redfin: https://www.redfin.com
• School Community Sign-Up: https://www.example.com/school-signup