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Mobile Homes Appreciate MORE than regular housing?? + MLS's are Disappearing!
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- this Week in Real Estate
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- Apr 1, 2026
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- 4580
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Summary
This week on This Week in Real Estate (Episode 355), we kick things off with a big debate—and a special guest. 🎙️ Kristina Smallhorn joins us live to break down whether mobile homes are truly appreciating faster… or if there's more to the story. From affordability hacks to market stagnation, rising mortgage pressure, and major industry shifts—this episode covers what agents, buyers, and investors need to know right now. 🔥 What We're Breaking Down: 🏡 Mobile Homes vs. Traditional Housing Are mobile homes really outperforming single-family homes? Wealth-building potential vs. hidden risks 📉 Market Reality Check Why economists say the housing market feels "stagnant" Listings sitting longer + rising inventory challenges Mortgage rates volatility & refinance demand collapsing 💰 Affordability & Buyer Behavior Which jobs are most likely to own homes in today's market Cleveland emerging as a surprising affordability hotspot Buyers getting sidelined as costs rise 🏢 Bigger Economic Shifts Rent prices softening amid layoffs and global instability Proposed investor homebuying restrictions—what it could break Opendoor's latest move to reshape closing + refinance costs 🤖 Industry & Tech Disruption Realtor.com launching AI home search inside ChatGPT Nearly HALF of MLSs have disappeared since 2015—what that means 🎯 Why This Matters The market isn't crashing—but it's not cruising either. We're in a weird middle phase: Buyers are cautious Sellers are adjusting And the industry is quietly reshaping behind the scenes Understanding these shifts is how you stay ahead—not react late. 👉 Join the Conversation LIVE on YouTube! If you want real estate news without the fluff, hit subscribe and turn on notifications.