The Top of Mind podcast features top real estate industry insiders and experts to unpack the most important housing, real estate, mortgage data and trends that are shaping the housing market. Hosted by Altos founder Mike Simonsen and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)
Jason Hartman with Scott Sharp & Daniel Miller
The mission of AIPIS is to properly educate real estate specialists and investors in the proven methods of income property investments as a road to building wealth. AIPIS Education Program Jason Hartman, internationally known investment property guru, had a vision. He wanted to share his 25+ years of real estate experience with a wider audience, so that they could benefit from everything he had learned. The idea for the Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist program grew out of Jas ...
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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation, to talk about what’s happening with home renovations this year and beyond. About Julie Kheyfets Julie Kheyfets is the CEO of Block Renovation, the AI renovation platform empowering homeowners and contractors to build better together. Bl…
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Has seller growth lost momentum? (2/10/25 Market Update)
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Weak demand is forcing more home sellers to reduce their asking price (2/3/25 Market Update)
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Zillow’s Take on the 2025 Housing Market
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1:01:26In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Dr. Orphe Divounguy, senior economist with Zillow's Economic Research team, to talk about what’s on the horizon for the housing market this year. Orphe shares the latest findings from Zillow’s 2025 forecasts, offers some surprising insights from Zillow’s rental data, gives us …
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Will we see home price declines in 2025? (1/27/25 Market Update)
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Home sales are stalled with 7% mortgages (1/20/25 Market Update)
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Decoding the 2025 Housing Market with Bill McBride
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1:01:13In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Bill McBride from Calculated Risk to talk about what to expect in the housing market in 2025 and beyond. About Bill McBride Bill McBride is a housing market expert and the author of the popular economics blog and newsletter “Calculated Risk”, which Nobel laureate economists ha…
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More Home Sellers, Fewer Sales (1/13/25 Market Update)
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Did home sales momentum fizzle in December? (1/6/25 Market Update)
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The two big housing market trends to watch in 2025 (12/30/24 Market Update)
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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Guy Berger, Director of Economic Research at the Burning Glass Institute, to talk about “The Great Stay”: how the lack of mobility in an otherwise strong labor market is impacting the housing market About Guy Berger Guy Berger is a macroeconomist with expertise in US labor mar…
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What rising inventory means for the 2025 housing market (12/16/24 Market Update)
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Will 2025 finally be a normal housing market? (12/9/24 Market Update)
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The Latest on the Distressed Housing Market with Daren Blomquist
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1:00:54In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Daren Blomquist from Auction.com to talk about the state of the distressed housing market. About Daren Blomquist Daren Blomquist is vice president of market economics at Auction.com. In this role, Blomquist analyzes and forecasts complex macro and microeconomic data trends wit…
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How migration is dividing the housing market in two (12/2/24 Market Update)
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Buying a home is growing even less affordable (11/25/24 Market Update)
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Insights into the 2025 housing market (11/18/24 Market Update)
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453: "Halal Investing Unlocked: Smart Strategies for Ethical Wealth Growth"
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24:00Jason welcomes Dilshod Jumaniyazov as they discuss the concept of halal investing, which aligns with Islamic rules and laws, and its potential appeal to non-Muslims interested in social, responsible, and ethical investing. They also explore the rules and principles of Islamic finance, including the concept of ‘halal’ or permissible sources of reven…
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The Housing Market Outlook for 2025 with HousingWire’s Logan Mohtashami
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56:46In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst at HousingWire, to talk about his predictions for 2025. Logan looks at inventory challenges, offers his take on what to expect with mortgage rates, and gives his forecast for prices, home sales, and more. He also shares which signals we should be…
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Housing market pauses for the election, be ready for more inventory later in November (11/11/24 Market Update)
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Home Sales Are Up Over Last Year (11/4/24 Market Update)
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2025 Housing Market Trends with First American’s Mark Fleming
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1:00:12In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American Financial Corporation, to talk about the major market dynamics that will shape the real estate market in 2025. About Mark Fleming Mark Fleming serves as the chief economist for First American Financial Corporation, a premier prov…
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The Surprising Resilience of Home Prices in 2024 (10/28/24 Market Update)
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Which metros are seeing a surge in home sellers? (10/21/24 Market Update)
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452: The Great Housing Shortage and the Rent vs. Buy Dilemma | Is Owning a Home Still a Good Investment in Today’s Market? Richard Ross Part 2
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19:01Jason and Richard of Quinn Residences finish up their conversation about the current state of the housing market, which is facing a significant shortage, particularly for affordable homes. Rising home prices, interest rates, and maintenance costs have made homeownership more expensive than renting. Builders are focusing on constructing more expensi…
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The Great Stay: Why Homeowners Are Staying Put (10/14/24 Market Update)
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Housing market recovery threatened by mortgage rate pop (10/7/24 Market Update)
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451: The Rise of Build-to-Rent: The Growing Influence of Institutional Investors with Richard Ross of Quinn Residences Part 1
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19:58The build-to-rent (BTR) trend is growing, with institutional players becoming more involved in the real estate market. Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, discusses the factors driving the demand for BTR homes, including a shortage of affordable housing, aging millennials, and the pandemic’s impact on living preferences. He also highlights the i…
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Homes Sales Are Climbing With Lower Mortgage Rates (9/30/24 Market Update)
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Why aren’t home prices falling? (9/23/24 Market Update)
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450: The Science of Memory Hacks: How to Study Smarter, Not Harder and Set Yourself Up for Success with Matt DiMaio
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30:38Jason and Matt DiMaio discussed strategies to improve memory and learn new skills faster, with Matt sharing his extensive experience in building large sales forces and his journey of discovering effective learning techniques. They explored the causes of forgetfulness, the importance of active learning, and the power of belief in memory retention. L…
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Housing Demographics with John Burns’ Eric Finnigan
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1:09:00In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Eric Finnigan, Vice President of Demographics Research at John Burns, to talk about the biggest themes and trends in American housing demographics today. About Eric Finnigan Eric Finnigan leads demographics research at John Burns Research and Consulting, where he helps clients…
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351: Let's Talk Money: Real-World Financial Advice with Megan Gorman, Author of All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money
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57:04Megan Gorman, author of "All the President's Money," explores the financial habits of US presidents throughout history. Gorman, a financial advisor, tax attorney, and wealth manager, discusses the presidents' varying approaches to money management, from frugal to extravagant. She also explores the historical context of each president's financial de…
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More home sellers are withdrawing listings (9/9/24 Market Update)
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Will homebuyers come back this fall? (9/3/24 Market Update)
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449: Creative Financing- Getting the Best Deal with Brad Smotherman
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30:04Jason and Brad Smotherman discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on both the sales and rental markets, and the challenges faced by buyers. They also discussed the advertising and negotiation strategies of Brad's real estate business, the impact of technology on people's behavior, and the potential of converting an office buil…
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Deep Dive on Rentals with Zumper’s Anthemos Georgiades
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57:07In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Anthemos Georgiades from online rental marketplace Zumper to talk about the biggest trends in the rental market today. About Anthemos Georgiades Anthemos Georgiades is the Co-Founder & CEO of Zumper. At Zumper, Anth leads the company in its mission to make renting a home as ea…
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Inventory is now declining in key markets (8/26/24 Market Update)
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Is inventory growth finally slowing? (8/19/24 Market Update)
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Tackling America’s Housing Crisis with Mercatus Center’s Salim Furth
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1:02:54In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Salim Furth from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University to explore America’s housing affordability and supply crisis and the optimistic changes that are under way. About Salim Furth Salim Furth is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity project at the Mer…
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Mortgage rates are down. Do buyers care? (8/12/24 Market Update)
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350: Unpacking the Culture War, Gender Roles and Social Responsibility in History with Curt Doolittle
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34:21Jason Hartman welcomes Curt Doolittle, founder of the Natural Law Institute, referred by previous guest Rudyard Lynch. Doolittle, an expert on Culture War economics and historical contexts, discusses the transformation of cultures over time. He explains the cyclical nature of societal changes, using historical examples like the Greek and Roman impa…
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Will home buyers jump at cheaper mortgage rates? (8/5/24 Market Update)
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448: Leadership and Real Estate: Creating a Successful Business and Life with Trey Taylor
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23:38Real estate investor Trey Taylor advocates for single-family homes as a stable, long-term investment. He emphasizes financial prudence, focusing on properties generating rental income that exceeds expenses. While acknowledging economic challenges like rising interest rates, Taylor remains optimistic about the housing market's resilience. His leader…
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Is the 2024 housing market beyond saving? (7/29/24 Market Update)
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Housing demand stalls as homebuyers wait for lower rates (7/22/24 Market Update)
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349: The Collapse of the Dollar's Empire and @MilkshakesPod with Brent Johnson
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25:36The Dollar Milkshake Theory, proposed by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, predicts a surge in the US dollar's value compared to other currencies. This is due to the US's strong financial system, deep markets, and the dominance of the dollar in global transactions, like oil purchases. When a global debt crisis strikes, countries will scramble for …
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