Real Estate Conversations

AI is Crowding Out Housing

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen talks with Neil Dutta, head of economics at Renaissance Macro, who shares insights on the current state of the economy, the impact of

It’s the start of a new era at the Fed. What happens next?

In this in-depth interview, Mike Simonsen talks with Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at the Wall Street Journal to discuss the recent history and future outl

How Climate Risk and Insurance Shape the Housing Market

In this in-depth interview, Mike Simonsen talks with Dr. Selma Hepp from Cotality to discuss the current state of the US housing market, climate risk impacts, and the inf

The Future of Home Valuations: AI, Data, and Market Trends

In this episode, Mike Simonsen talks with Alex Villacorta from Azuli.ai to discuss the evolution of property valuation, the impact of AI and data on real estate, and the

How Retail Investors are Shaping the US Market

In this episode, Mike Simonsen interviews Dave Meyer, the Chief Investment Officer at BiggerPockets, a leading community for retail real estate investors. They discuss th

Unlocking Real Estate Success: Insights from Real Trends

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen and Mark Adams delve into the intricacies of real estate rankings, focusing on Real Trends and its significance in measuring agent per

Understanding Supply and Demand in Rental Housing

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen and Jay Parsons discuss the current state of the apartment market, focusing on trends in rents, supply dynamics, and the impact of ins

From Rates to Inventory: 2026 Housing Insights

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen and Logan Mohtashami discuss the outlook for the housing market in 2026, focusing on mortgage rates, inventory growth, and the labor m

Understanding Home Buyer Demographics

In this conversation with Mike Simonsen and Eric Finnigan, they explore the changing demographics of home buyers, particularly focusing on the age of first-time home buye

Home Prices and Affordability

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen and Odeta Kushi discuss the current state of the housing market, reflecting on the past four years and the ongoing adjustment period.

How Trends in the Macro Economy Effect the Housing Market with Conor Sen Columnist for Bloomberg

In this conversation, Conor Sen discusses the evolution of the housing market over the past few years, highlighting the impact of rising interest rates, economic recovery

Understanding Mortgage Rates Today with Matt Graham, COO of Mortgage News Daily

In this conversation, Mike Simonsen and Matt Graham discuss the current state of the mortgage market, the factors influencing mortgage rates, and the implications for hom