Market Moves with Mark and Jeff

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Real estate market experts and business leaders Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley explore trends and innovations impacting the industry.

  1. FEB 16 · VIDEO

    E77: 2026: Year of Housing Recovery?

    Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), joins Mark and Jeff for a high-level conversation on where the housing market is headed next. NAR is forecasting a 14% jump in existing home sales in 2026 and calling it a potential "year of recovery," but what's changing in the market to support that? They also examine whether Kevin Warsh is the right choice to lead the Federal Reserve, and what new leadership could mean for interest rates and the broader market outlook. While affordability remains a challenge, Dr. Yun highlights a key shift: incomes are now rising faster than home prices, and with mortgage rates hovering near 6%, today may be the most affordable buying window seen in years.

    46 min

  2. FEB 9 · VIDEO

    E76: Housing Market Primed: How Could It Affect You?

    Fresh inflation and jobs data may finally be setting the stage for additional rate cuts, and a new chapter at the Federal Reserve could bring much-needed stability. With Kevin Warsh stepping in as Fed Chair, Mark and Jeff discuss whether the Fed can fade from the national spotlight and refocus on steady, predictable policy. The conversation also dives into Opendoor's strategic pivot toward dramatically higher transaction volume at thinner margins. It's a bold move that raises one big question: can they price homes accurately enough to make it work? To close, Mark and Jeff tackle housing affordability through a different lens. Home prices jumped from $131 per square foot in 2015 to $217 in 2024, but measured in gold, the average home cost roughly 500 ounces in 2002 versus just 76 ounces in 2025. What do these numbers really tell us about affordability, inflation, and value?

    48 min

  3. FEB 2 · VIDEO

    E75: Green Housing: It's Not What You Think

    Market Moves welcomes the "Queen of Green," Sandy Adomatis, for a deep dive into what green building really means and why it's so often misunderstood. Is sustainability in housing just about solar panels or is there much more beneath the surface? Sandy breaks down the key elements of green construction and energy efficiency, explains why buyers, sellers, agents, and even appraisers struggle to fully recognize and communicate green features, and explores how this knowledge gap impacts valuation and decision-making in today's market. Whether you're in the real estate industry or simply trying to understand the true value of a green home, this episode brings clarity to an important topic that's more complex than many realize. Want to dive deeper? 1. The Appraisal Institute has a Green Appraiser Registry that lists the appraisers that have completed 28 hours of green building valuation education. 2. The Appraisal Institute library of Green Classes is available online or in-person. 3. The RESNET Appraiser Registry offers appraisers access to HERS ratings at no charge. This portal gives the rating, energy usage estimated, savings amount, and verifies Energy Star ratings. 4. The Appraisal Institute Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum is a communication tool builders and others should use to identify the features in a home. These are great for model homes, should be attached to a contract, given to the lender, appraiser, and agent. It is most useful for appraisers to understand why a home should sell for more. 5. Interview with Sara Gutterman 6. https://www.pvvalue.com/ is an excellent tool for appraisers, real estate agents, homeowners, and lenders. It provides a value of the energy produced by solar PV. It is a good consulting tool to assist homeowners in right sizing the system to maximize the return on the investment. 7. https://us.greenbuildingregistry.com/ is a free database that lists a large number of homes and multiunit with green and energy features. It is helpful to assist appraisers in identifying market acceptance and green growth patterns.

    58 min

  4. JAN 26 · VIDEO

    E74: Greenland Valuation & Schizophrenic U.S. Housing Market

    What once sounded like a joke is now a serious conversation: the U.S. purchasing Greenland. Mark and Jeff unpack how the idea moved from far-fetched to plausible, including a surprising "land comp" offered by Putin, plus another unconventional comparison they dig up themselves. The conversation then turns to a housing market sending mixed signals. Jeff diagnoses the market with "schizophrenia" as NAR reports a sharp drop in pending home sales, while friend of the pod and mortgage broker John Downs reports more lending interest in the first two weeks of 2026 than in all of Q1 2025. So which data matters? What's the market really telling us?

    50 min

  5. JAN 21 · VIDEO

    E73: Our 2026 Real Estate Predictions + Share Yours & Win! Interest Rates, Regulation, AI, Stocks

    It's time for our 2026 real estate predictions and we want to know yours (join us in the comments)! We may just have to give away a trophy or invite the prediction winner to be a guest on the show. A new Federal Reserve Chair, a lower federal funds rate, sweeping housing policy proposals, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are setting the stage for a transformative 2026. Change is coming and the real estate and mortgage markets won't be immune. Market Moves Hosts Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley go out on a limb with their 2026 predictions across a wide range of real estate and business topics, breaking down what could matter most in the year ahead. Where do you land? What do you think will actually happen in 2026?

    1 hr

  6. JAN 14 · VIDEO

    E72: Real Estate: New Year, New Uncertainties?

    It's time for the 2025 predictions recap. Jeff takes the "Nostradamus" win, edging out Mark 4–3. From rate cuts and mortgage rates to the S&P, Fannie Mae stock, the Fed Chair's future, and median home prices, Mark and Jeff break down what they got right, what they missed, plus the market conditions and thinking in mid-2025 that shaped those calls. The conversation also tackles major headlines, including the administration's push to limit institutional ownership of single-family homes, $200B in MBS purchases by Fannie and Freddie, and the DOJ probe into the Federal Reserve, along with Chair Powell's response. Plus, a huge thank you to everyone who voted for Market Moves with Mark and Jeff in the Buzzy Awards. You helped bring home the win!

    1 hr

  7. JAN 3 · VIDEO

    E71: Locked In. Locked Out. Is 2026 the Mortgage Market's Comeback Year?

    Low interest rates have locked in and kept sellers on the sidelines, while high prices and borrowing costs have shut many buyers out. Will the tide finally turn? Rates are easing, prices are softening, and incomes are rising. This raises the big question: will these shifts drive a real rebound in mortgage volume in 2026? Mark and Jeff break down what's changing, what's not, and whether optimism is justified. They also discuss health screenings, invite listener feedback for 2026, and say thank you to Appraisal Buzz for the Content Creator nomination, as well as everyone who voted for Market Moves.

    46 min

  8. 12/22/2025 · VIDEO

    E70: Positive Changes For Real Estate in 2026?

    New year, new focus for Mark and Jeff. With inflation coming in cooler than expected — right on the heels of a Fed rate cut — the big question remains: is there real hope for 2026? We break down NAR's projections for increased home sales and lower interest rates, and dig into how much improvement the market might actually see. Also, don't forget to cast your vote in the Buzzy Awards — especially for us, if you can still stand listening to us! Vote for Market Moves: https://appraisalbuzz.wufoo.com/forms/2026-buzzy-award-finalists/

    52 min
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