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Level Up Your Real Estate Knowledge in 15 Minutes.

Are you a real estate professional looking for helpful ways to explain real estate economics to your clients? Or maybe you’re a real estate investor or buyer wanting to understand more about what drives prices and affordability across different types of real estate? 

Whether you’re a pro or just looking to level up, this podcast series will help you gain a stronger understanding of what moves the market in seven 15-minute sessions. 

 

Download the Guide to
Real Estate Economics

Complete the form to download the exclusive guide and follow along with each episode of The REconomy Podcast™ Summer School series. 
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What's inside the guide?

This guide is designed to help you get the most out of each episode in the summer school series. With insights that remain relevant in today's market, here's what you'll find inside: 

  • Episode highlights
  • Visual illustrations
  • Sharable insights
  • Important terms and definitions
  • Helpful links for more information

 

How to use this guide:

Listen: Tune in to each 15-minute episode of the Summer School series.

Follow Along: Use the guide to track key insights.

Share: Discuss with peers and share the guide with your network.

 

The REconomy Podcast™ Summer School Episode List

Episode 1:  The Complete Guide to Home Purchase and Closing

We cover every aspect of the home purchase process, spotlighting the roles and interactions of all involved parties.

Episode 2:  Homeownership Drivers and Benefits 

We explore the intricate connections between lifestyle factors that shape the desire for homeownership and create market demand.

Episode 3:  What Makes Real Estate “Commercial”?

We detail how space is used for business and the variety of purposes that define different asset classes that generate income.  

Episode 4:  The Trinity of Commercial Real Estate Returns

We’ll explore Cap Rates—what they are, how they work, and why they matter.

Episode 5:  Cracking the Code of House Prices and Affordability

We’ll dissect the various methodologies for measuring housing affordability and discuss why traditional measures often get it wrong.

Episode 6:  Understanding the Lifecycle of a Mortgage

We’ll trace the journey of mortgages and how the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage shapes the accessibility and stability of the nation’s housing market.  

Episode 7:  Urban Economics 101

We examine the dynamics of monocentric and polycentric cities, while the exploring the potential impact of remote work on traditional urban models.  

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