In this episode of the Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast, host Mike Mills brings you market updates and news stories that every industry professional needs to know. Unfortunately, the news isn't all positive. Mortgage rates have crossed 7.8% for the first time since 2000, and existing home sales are at their lowest level since 2010. Delinquencies on mortgages are at historic lows, but credit card debt delinquencies are rising quickly. The government shutdown was avoided, but Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the House, was voted out for the first time in US history.
Mike also dives into the topic of interest rates and how they have affected the real estate market. He discusses how money has been cheap for a long period of time, leading to low borrowing costs. However, this has negatively impacted the housing market, and the government is currently not doing anything to fix the problem. Mike explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the housing market and led to high prices, low inventory, and high interest rates. He also highlights the importance of understanding how the market reached this point to prevent similar situations in the future.
Additionally, Mike touches on other interesting topics such as the commission structure in real estate and how it is being challenged in class action lawsuits. He explores both sides of the argument and discusses the potential consequences of changing the commission structure.
Finally, he recommends the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear as a transformative read for breaking bad behaviors and adopting good habits. He emphasizes the importance of programming daily routines with good habits to improve motivation, health, and efficiency.
Tune in to the Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast to stay informed and gain valuable insights into the real estate industry. Don't forget to check out previous episodes featuring Joe Pizzuro and Conrad Jackson, and don't miss the episode on fractionalization and making money in real estate.
