Ep.80 The Matrix, Alien Invasions and The Housing Market

About this episode

In this episode, Jason and housing economist Steven Thomas discuss the current state of the housing market and debunk popular crash narratives.

Send us Fan Mail Is the housing market really heading for a crash, or is the data telling a very different story? In this episode, Jason sits down with housing economist Steven Thomas to break down what’s actually happening with interest rates, home values, and inventory, especially in Orange County and Southern California. They unpack why popular crash narratives and so-called “18-year housing cycles” don’t hold up under real data, and why today’s housing market looks fundamentally differe...

People in this episode

Host: Jason

Guest: Steven Thomas

Topics covered

• housing market
• interest rates
• home values
• inventory
• economic analysis
• real estate trends

Keywords

• housing market
• interest rates
• home values
• inventory
• economic cycles
• real estate

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Orange County, Southern California

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