In this episode of "Ed Parcaut," hosts Mike Kelly and Ed Parcaut provide listeners with a comprehensive real estate market update. They highlight the current challenges in hiring reliable staff and underscore the importance of focusing on generating new business. Ed Parcaut shares his contact information for those interested in "go high level" inquiries.
The hosts delve into the specifics of the housing market, noting a 5.4% rise in home prices nationally over the last year and variations across major metro markets, with Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, and Chicago seeing significant increases, while San Francisco, Las Vegas, and particularly Dallas experienced more modest growth. San Diego stands out with a notable 8% increase.
The landscape of U.S. employment is also examined, highlighting the increase in job openings to 9.26 million and shifts in employment across various sectors. UPS's job cuts reflect a cautionary stance for 2024, contrasted by a jump in consumer confidence tied to declining inflation. Related to rentals, the discussion turns to the decrease in rents due to more availability.
HUD's allocation of over $3 billion in homeless aid raises conversations about ensuring effectiveness in fund use. The show touches on issues in the mortgage broker industry and the potential for Amazon's entry into legal weed sales.
Practical real estate advice is given, focusing on ownership, financial planning, and strategies for success. The "Real Estate Jerky" podcast's daily availability (with a special weekend edition) and the approachability of the hosts are underscored.
Personal anecdotes from the hosts about their travel plans and experiences serve to humanize the hosts, and past topics like reverse mortgages are revisited. Lastly, the episode covers the recent drop in housing inventory and how homebuyers have gained purchasing power due to lowered interest rates.  Follow Ed on all social media outlets @EdParcaut Need more information? Please visit https://www.edparcaut.com #EdParcaut #RealEstateJerkyDaily #MarketUpdateTuesday #RealEstateInsights #HousingMarketTrends #MortgageAdvice #FinancePodcast #InvestmentStrategies #HomebuyerTips #EconomicUpdate #RealEstatePodcast #ConsumerConfidence #JobMarketAnalysis #RentalMarketReport #HomelessAidImpact #MortgageBrokerIndustry #AmazonLegalWeed #RealEstateSuccess #SocialMediaForRealEstate #VegasMarchMadness #TravelTales #ReverseMortgages #HousingInventory #InterestRateDrop #PurchasingPowerIncrease #MikeKelly