Webcasts & Interviews

Episode 19  |  May 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Mortgage Rate Forecast for 2024”

Hosts Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, and Eric Fox, Chief Economist, discuss the current unemployment and inflation readings and their potential impact on the mortgage rate.

Episode 18  |  April 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Is It a Good Time To Buy a House?”

Hosts Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, and Eric Fox, Chief Economist, discuss “Is It a Good Time To Buy a House?”

Episode 17  |  April 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Inflation, Rates, and the Housing Market”

Hosts Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, and Eric Fox, Chief Economist, discuss inflation and its effect on the current housing market.

Episode 16  |  April 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Implications of the NAR Commission Settlement on the Housing Market”

Hosts Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, and Eric Fox, Chief Economist, discuss the implications of the NAR Commission settlement and the potential future of commission structures.

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Episode 15  |  March 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Will the Housing Lock-In Effect Continue? ”

Hosts Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, and Eric Fox, Chief Economist, discuss the housing lock-in effect and its implications for the real estate market.

Episode 14  |  March 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “2024 Update: Does Historical Redlining Influence Today’s AVM Estimates? ”

Eric Fox, Veros’ Chief Economist, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, delves into the intricate dynamics between Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and historical redlining. In this episode, the economists present findings from their 2024 updated research study, “Does historical redlining influence today’s AVM estimates,” which now includes data from five additional metropolitan areas across the United States: Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Birmingham, and Austin.

Episode 13  |  Feb 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Gen Z on Housing Affordability”

Hosted by Reena Agrawal, Veros’ Research Economist, alongside guests Kevin Bui, Business Intelligence Analyst, Jon Flees, Data Scientist, and Jalen Liu, Data Analyst, this episode comprehensively reviews the housing affordability crisis and dives into why it’s been so difficult for Millennials and Gen Z to purchase their dream home. 

Episode 12  |  Feb 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “The Housing Supply Shortage was Inevitable”

Discover how historical trends, coupled with the retirement of Baby Boomers, were already setting the stage for a diminished housing supply even before the pandemic.

Episode 11  |  Jan 2024  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “How Millennials Are Navigating Home Affordability”

Uncover the unconventional tactics millennials are using to navigate the real estate market! Together with hosts Eric Fox and Reena Agrawal, RiskWire webcast episode 11 discusses how millennials and younger generations are using innovative strategies for future home purchases.

Episode 10  | Dec 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Demographic Trends in the Housing Market”

This episode focuses on the impact of Baby Boomers, who stand as the predominant homeowners in the country. Learn more about the complex relationship between mortgage rates, the supply and demand of homes and the challenges presented by the substantial portion of mortgage-free properties.

Episode 9  |  Dec 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Housing Market in the Tech Hubs”

Uncover the fascinating history of how San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX tech hubs experienced remarkable growth during the early pandemic years, only to face challenges as mortgage rates rose and remote work dynamics shifted.

Episode 8  | Dec 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and Bias”

Discover how Veros’ research sheds a light on whether AVMs can truly achieve bias-free results, and if there is any impact on AVM results due to historical redlining. Furthermore, uncover how the VeroVALUE AVM can be utilized to meticulously examine and address bias inconsistencies.

Episode 7  |  Nov 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “The Housing Market: 1970s vs 2023”

Discover the parallels between the housing market of the 1970s and 2023 in RiskWire’s latest webcast episode. Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, will challenge your perception of historical patterns and help you gain insights into mortgage trends, inflation rates and affordability. 

Episode 6  |  Nov 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Staying Put is the New Downsizing in Today’s Housing Market”

Tune into our latest RiskWire Webcast titled, “Staying Put is the New Downsizing.” Join Veros’ Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, as they explore the changing landscape of retirement decisions. Baby Boomers are increasingly opting to stay in their current homes rather than downsizing, and episode six examines the reasons behind this new popular trend.

Episode 5  |  Oct 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “Finding Affordability in the Midwest”

Dive into our RiskWire Webcast by watching the latest episode, “Finding Affordability in the Midwest.” In this episode, you will listen to the dynamic duo of Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, as they discuss the ongoing issue of housing affordability in today’s market and unravel what this means for aspiring homeowners.

Episode 4  |  Sept 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Policy”

Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, examine the concerns of investors and policymakers regarding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and discuss how the Fed plans to proceed with it.

Episode 3  |  Sept 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “The Housing Market and Artificial Intelligence”

Reena Agrawal Ph.D., Research Economist, and Jon Flees, Data Scientist, explore artificial intelligence and how this powerful tool affects the housing industry. Discover the potential benefits and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer and how this could shape the housing market’s future.

Episode 2  |  Aug 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Policy”

Veros Real Estate Solutions Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, Eric Fox, along with Research Economist Reena Agrawal, dive into the relationship between the labor market and housing demand. This episode examines the impact of employers on housing demand, providing insight into the intricate connection between employment opportunities and the housing market. Fox and Agrawal shed light on the current dynamics shaping the housing industry through their informative labor market analysis.

Episode 1  |  Aug 2023  |  RiskWire Webcast series:  “What is Going on with Housing Supply?”

Eric Fox, Veros Real Estate Solutions Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, discuss the pressing concern of the housing market’s shortage of homes for sale. Discover why potential homeowners across the country are struggling to find their dream homes amidst the current challenges of the market. Gain valuable insights into the driving forces behind this trend and the implications it holds for the future of real estate.