EPISODE #79: HOT JULY, COOL AUGUST: WHAT THE DATA REALLY SAYS

A hot July, a cool August, and mixed signals. Head Economist and Vice President of Intelligence Ryan Berlin and Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence Manager Ryan Wyse sit down with rennie advisor Joanne Hoekstra to unpack what the latest data says about inventory, prices, and buyer behaviour. They also look at the softening economy, the odds of rate cuts, and why some new home projects are still finding traction.

Featured guests:

Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of Intelligence

Ryan Wyse, Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence Manager

Joanne hoekstra, rennie advisor

Projects mentioned in the podcast: Bridge and Elliot

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