Is the Housing Market on the Brink? Real Estate, Mortgage Rates & Private Equity Impact

Is America heading for a housing correction—or are we already in one? Housing analyst Melody Wright, CEO & Founder of Huringa, joins the Futures Edge with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino for a deep dive into the complex forces shaping today’s housing market. From soaring mortgage rates and stalled inventory to the rise of private equity landlords and the growing divide between renters and owners, this conversation breaks down what’s really driving the crisis. TAKEAWAYS:  -How high mortgage rates are freezing housing supply -The economic consequences of 15 million vacant homes -Why the rental market is being distorted by oversupply -The influence of private equity and non-bank lenders -The impact of government policy on housing affordability -Airbnb’s ripple effect on local markets -What economic bifurcation means for homebuyers vs investors TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Insights 01:58 Impact of Mortgage Rates on Housing Market 05:46 Understanding Housing Supply and Demand Dynamics 09:34 Geographical Variations in Housing Prices 13:26 The Role of Non-Bank Lenders in the Market 17:19 Private Equity's Influence on Housing 23:04 Speculation vs. Shelter in Real Estate 24:46 Understanding Home Ownership Complexity 27:49 Market Trends and Institutional Influence 29:11 The Future of Renting vs. Buying 30:44 Impact of Airbnb on Housing Market 32:08 Economic Bifurcation and Housing Dynamics 35:28 Government Policies and Housing Market Effects 37:54 Immigration's Role in Housing Construction Follow Futures Edge Show: Twitter: https://x.com/bob_iaccino Twitter: https://x.com/jimiuorio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/ Newsletter: http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/