The “Engine” of the U.S. Economy is Starting to Crack (It Will Affect Housing)

The “Engine” of the U.S. Economy is Starting to Crack (It Will Affect Housing)

From On The Market by BiggerPockets

June 4, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 431

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The episode discusses the deteriorating state of the U.S. economy and its impact on the housing market, highlighting consumer confidence issues and economic data.

The “engine” of the U.S. economy is starting to crack—and real estate is already feeling the effects. Just last week, we touched on the hidden “recession” affecting many Americans. Today, we’ve got even more data to back up that analysis. Americans are at a breaking point, and the long-term trends are not looking good for spending, GDP, the economy, and real estate. If you feel economic strain, you’re not alone. We just hit a level of low confidence that hasn’t been seen in 70 years. So, how is the economy still growing? How is GDP still rising? Why haven’t we seen a traditional recession with high unemployment, stock market declines, and a pause in consumer spending? It’s not a question of “why not,” but “when will it happen?” If you invest in real estate, this will affect you. Home prices, rent prices, and activity in your local market will change. Dave is sharing the markets where investors are quickly leaving, the others seeing the most money pour in, the property types that still make sense in this market, and what to prepare for so your rentals weather any economic storm. In This Episode We Cover New economic data showing just how worried the average American is about the…

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