{"podcast":{"title":"this Week in Real Estate","slug":"this-week-in-real-estate-1143209","podcast_index_feed_id":1143209,"rss_url":"https://beardedmenofrealestate.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://thisweekinrealestate.libsyn.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/1/6/5/41658db6f09f29815f2e77a3093c12a1/twirepodlogo.png","author":"Ray Ellen","episode_count":100,"summary":"The longest running real estate news podcast created so that you would have one place to go to find out the latest real estate news and headlines with succinct professional analysis from those of us active in the field! We cover the national housing market, mortgage rates, the federal reserve, housing affordability, and real estate industry news and information! This show is brought to you by listeners & viewers like you. Hit the share button on your favorite podcatcher and send this to someone like you because it is listeners like YOU who make this podcast possible. Subscibe button and hit the bell so that you can be notificed when we are live and participate in the podcast chat. You can make comments and we can display that comment and talk about you or your comment!! We are also broadcasting on facebook, twitter, linked in, and you can join the conversation via audio on ClubHouse. Join us!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T08:21:11.381802+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-real-estate-1143209"},"episode":{"title":"Mobile Homes Appreciate MORE than regular housing?? + MLS's are Disappearing!","slug":"mobile-homes-appreciate-more-than-regular-housing-mls-s-are-disappearing","published_at":"2026-04-01T18:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-real-estate-1143209/mobile-homes-appreciate-more-than-regular-housing-mls-s-are-disappearing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-real-estate-1143209","url":"https://beardedmenofrealestate.libsyn.com/mobile-homes-appreciate-more-than-regular-housing-mlss-are-disappearing","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beardedmenofrealestate/355_Mobile_Homes_Appreciate_MORE_than_regular_housing_____MLS_s_are_Disappearing.mp3?dest-id=2406185","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.","meta_description":"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 brea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4580,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-week-in-real-estate-1143209/episodes/mobile-homes-appreciate-more-than-regular-housing-mls-s-are-disappearing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-real-estate-1143209/mobile-homes-appreciate-more-than-regular-housing-mls-s-are-disappearing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}