673: Men on Strike: Why This Monumental Social Topic Impacts Real Estate and Household Formation with Helen Smith PhD

About this episode

Jason Hartman interviews Helen Smith about her book 'Men on Strike' and its implications for real estate and societal dynamics.

Jason sets the stage for an interview with Helen Smith, Ph.D., author of Men on Strike , emphasizing the book's wide-ranging impact on household formation and real estate investing. Shifting focus, Jason predicts a new, accommodative Federal Reserve chair who will promote "easy money" and lead to lower rates and increased mortgage credit availability. This policy change is expected to release significant pent-up market demand, driving appreciation as millions of potential buyers enter the limited housing stock. Furthermore, Jason observes that the previously soft apartment market is firming up, which should put upward pressure on single-family rental rates. Finally, he invites listeners to register for a free master class detailing how to secure up to $250,000 in credit to achieve substantial builder discounts through a delayed financing strategy. Then Jason welcomes clinical and forensic psychologist Helen Smith as they discuss her book "Men on Strike" and its exploration of men's disengagement from society, including its impact on marriage and family dynamics. Smith shares insights from her new book "His Side" about men's challenges and experiences, particularly regarding…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Hartman

Guest: Helen Smith

Topics covered

• men's disengagement
• real estate
• household formation
• gender roles
• economic policy
• marriage dynamics

Keywords

• real estate investing
• household formation
• men on strike
• gender roles
• economic crisis
• mortgage credit
• Trad Wife movement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Reserve, Trad Wife

Books & works: Men on Strike, His Side

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