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Economist Eric Basmajian joins Jason to analyze current economic trends, focusing specifically on the housing market, inflation, and recession risks. He explains that although homebuilder profit margins have compressed and residential construction has slowed, broader macroeconomic indicators—such as rising AI capital spending and a cyclical upturn in manufacturing employment—have kept recession...

Although predictions of 9% mortgage rates remain speculative, experts Jason and Michael Zuber note that such a drastic increase would severely cripple home construction and halt existing real estate turnover. Despite these challenges, the housing market would be stabilized by a persistent inventory shortage and a lack of distressed owners, since a vast majority of current […]The post 2484:...

This is Flashback Friday is from episode 998 published laste May 9, 2018. Today’s episode starts with an invitation to Jason’s Philadelphia Creating Wealth seminar that’s coming up soon. He also finishes his talk with Doug about portfolio reviews and making your money actually work for you. Finally Jason talks to Dr. Eric Pichet, Professor […]The post 2483 FBF: Portfolio Reviews, Return on Equity...

In this interview, Jason Hartman and Adam Taggart, founder of Thoughtful Money, discuss the current state of the economy, markets, and future technology. Taggart explains that while he is cautiously realistic rather than purely bearish, long-term challenges like soaring national debt, inflationary pressures, and demographic shifts require investors to maintain an eye to defense. They […]The post...

Jason and Michael talk about the current real estate market and presents significant difficulties for short-term speculators, such as flippers and wholesalers, who rely on rapid exits and face severe challenges. In contrast, long-term value investors and dedicated operators who practice patience and maintain appropriate cash reserves are well-positioned to succeed. Elevated mortgage rates and...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1240 published last July 18, 2019. Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Adam start off today’s show discussing the mindset of investors that needs to change. The whole idea of a “discount” isn’t a reliable methodology for investors, things should be viewed in a win-win lens. Then Jason talks with […]The post 2480 FBF: Investor Mindset & DuckDuckGo...

Jason demonstrates his software tool called Property Tracker. He emphasizes that real estate is an eight-dimensional asset class offering multiple wealth-building benefits beyond basic cash flow and appreciation. Key financial concepts highlighted include cost segregation for accelerated tax savings and inflation-induced debt destruction, which reduces the real value of fixed-rate mortgages over...

This Flashback Friday is from episode 1636 published last January 18, 2021. Censorship and political speech, Jason Hartman asks you where the line is drawn. Remember, to maintain control, Jason Hartman’s Commandment Number Three. Jason Hartman talks with Jim Richards, author of The New Great Depression. Jim shares his discoveries about the lockdown, the stock […]The post 2478 FBF: Jim Rickards on...

Property investors should prioritize seizing growth opportunities and actively avoid the opportunity costs of letting their capital remain idle. Current market conditions feature high mortgage rates and challenging housing affordability, yet human nature dictates that fear of loss remains a powerful motivator for market participation. Due to these economic hurdles, tenant retention has surged...

Jason Hartman and guest Michael Zuber critique the proposed Home Ownership Promise Act, a government initiative designed to provide first-time homebuyers with up to $50,000 in grants via a five-to-one savings match. They argue that while the program is framed as a solution for housing affordability, it actually risks inflating home prices by stimulating demand […]The post 2476: The $50,000...