Jason talks about the importance of understanding the relationship between household real estate value, mortgage debt, and GDP. The presented chart indicates increased equity and decreased mortgage debt as a percentage of GDP, highlighting a more stable housing market. He touches on the benefits of leveraging properties and he analyzes a chart on median sold prices based on bedroom count, revealing significant appreciation in lower-priced properties.
Jason welcomes Len Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, as they discuss the current state of the real estate market. Despite concerns about rising interest rates, Kiefer highlighted the resilience of the U.S. economy, emphasizing the stability of the housing market throughout 2023. While acknowledging a potential slowdown in consumer spending due to higher rates, Kiefer pointed out that the housing market has seen low transaction volumes and reduced refinance activity, impacting affordability. He also discussed the unique situation of homeowners with ultra-low mortgage rates, estimating the value of their locked-in rates at around $55,000 per borrower. Kiefer predicted a gradual thawing of the market as consumers adapt to the new interest rate environment. He also underscored the importance of considering broader economic factors and demographic trends in understanding the housing market’s dynamics.
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Key Takeaways:
Jason’s editorial
1:28 Introducing Len Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac
1:46 Chart: Household real estate value and mortgage debt as percent of GDP
4:43 FireYourManager.com
5:41 RocketHomes Chart: Median sold price by bedroom count
Len Kiefer interview
8:33 The view from 30,000 feet
11:24 Charts: Spike in mortgage rates made it very expensive for homeowners to move
13:25 Chart: Historically low rates in previous years means there is no Refi incentive given today’s rates
14:47 Chart: Homeowners locked into low mortgage rates are content to remain in their current homes
20:53 Market is starting to thaw
22:34 Chart: Due to savings from fixed mortgages, household spending may be less sensitive to financial conditions
27:30 Chart: Housing demand robust on favorable Age demographics of FTHBs
31:53 Chart: The U.S. faces a massive undersupply of housing
34:40 Chart: Strong demand from FTHBs and low supply led to a surge in entry-level home prices
38:32 Higher housing costs are contributing to more young adults living at home with their parents
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