cover of episode Rates Surge Back Up as the Election “Slowdown” Hits Housing

Rates Surge Back Up as the Election “Slowdown” Hits Housing

2024/11/4
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The discussion explores whether presidential elections impact the housing market, focusing on historical trends and current market sentiments.
  • 25% of potential homebuyers are waiting until after the election to buy.
  • Historical data shows elections typically don't significantly affect housing market trends.
  • Interest rates and economic policies have more direct impacts on the housing market.

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Everyone is awaiting the 2024 presidential election) results—especially homebuyers. As mortgage rates rise again, potential homebuyers are sitting on the sidelines, hoping that the next president could make it a little easier to purchase a house. Is this** housing market slowdown** just a temporary phenomenon before the biggest political event of the past four years, or could this last well into the winter? We’re covering it on this headlines show!

Could a **“Trump trade” **push bond yields up and mortgage rates as well? Some economists are betting that a Trump presidency would mean higher mortgage rates). We’ll also talk about California’s Prop 33), which, if passed, could allow more stringent rent control) on landlords in the Golden State. With rising costs for property owners, could this lead to landlords selling their rentals to escape California’s tenant-friendly laws?

If you want to escape the election cycle, we’ve got you covered. Our last story touches on the best companies for career growth, and if you’re trying to up your skills (and your income) next year, applying for a job at any of these companies could help you!

In This Episode We Cover

The **pre-election housing “slowdown” **and why many homebuyers are pausing on purchasing

A new mortgage rate update and what’s causing rates to rise back to seven percent

The “Trump trade” and why economists are worried it could push bond yields up

California’s newest** rent control proposition** and what it means for landlords) in the state

The** top companies for career growth** in the United States (grow your income!)

And So Much More!

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Jump to topic:

(00:00) Intro

(01:01) Pre-Election Housing “Slowdown”

(13:03) The “Trump Trade” 

(16:48) Prop 33 Rent Control?

(24:15) Best Companies for Career Growth

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