Real Finds Podcast

The Sunbelt Bubble: Is The Housing Market Crashing? With Melody Wright – RFP #36

In this compelling episode of “The Real Finds Podcast,” we delve into the future of the U.S. residential real estate market with Melody Wright, a renowned housing strategist and an influential voice among housing bears in the finance sector. Melody brings a fresh and critical perspective to the table, challenging conventional commercial real estate wisdom and revealing insights into deceptive data practices, hidden speculation, and the impact of demographic shifts on the U.S. housing market.

Throughout the episode, Melody’s in-depth data analysis and ground-level research shed light on the emerging trends and potential paradigm shifts in the real estate landscape. This conversation is essential for anyone keen on understanding the future trajectory of the housing market, especially from an angle that questions mainstream assumptions.

Join us in this enlightening discussion and be part of the conversation. Your engagement is valuable to us, so please support our podcast by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.

For further reading and to deepen your understanding of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following books:

  1. “Bubble in the Sun: The Florida Boom of the 1920s and How It Brought on the Great Depression” by Christopher Knowlton. This book offers a historical perspective on real estate bubbles and their economic impacts, providing context to current market trends. Available here.
  2. “Fed Up: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America” by Danielle DiMartino Booth. Gain insights into the Federal Reserve’s influence on the economy and housing market, offering a critical look at monetary policy and its consequences. Available here.

These books complement the themes discussed in our podcast and provide a broader understanding of the economic forces shaping the U.S. residential real estate market.

Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.

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