Ep. 188 - HousingWire Expert: Why 2024 Isn't the Next 2008 Housing Crash

Are you worried about another housing market crash? In this episode, Quinton Harris sits down with Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire and renowned housing market expert. Logan breaks down why 2024 isn't shaping up to be a repeat of the 2008 crisis, using data-driven analysis to dispel common myths. He explains the current state of the housing market, discusses the Federal Reserve's impact on interest rates and employment, and provides his perspective on inventory growth and consumer credit. Logan also shares his thoughts on the "lock-in effect" and offers predictions for the housing market's future. Whether you're a homeowner, potential buyer, or simply interested in economic trends, this conversation offers valuable context for understanding today's complex housing landscape.

 

[00:00 - 01:14] - Introduction and guest background

[01:15 - 04:59] - Why 2024 isn't the next 2008 housing crash

[05:00 - 08:44] - Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates

[08:45 - 11:29] - Labor market's impact on Fed decisions

[11:30 - 14:44] - The 10-year yield and mortgage rates

[14:45 - 18:29] - Unemployment rate and Fed pivot

[18:30 - 21:44] - Consumer credit market concerns

[21:45 - 25:14] - The "lock-in effect" myth

[25:15 - 29:44] - Inventory growth and market health

[29:45 - 33:44] - Long-term homeownership trends

[33:45 - 36:30] - 2024 housing market outlook

[36:30 - 39:56] - Closing Segment

 

Connect with Logan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logan_mohtashami/
Twitter: https://x.com/LoganMohtashami

 

Key Quote:

“It mathematically can’t be 2008" - Logan Mohtashami

______________________

 

Connect with us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsyour1more 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatsyour1more 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsyour1m... 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37zPGiz... 

 

Loan People: https://loanpeoplejax.com/

 

Please subscribe, like, and leave a comment to let us know you want to keep the content coming