How's The Market? with David Childers

David Childers answers real estate agents' top questions related to the housing market. He addresses concerns about a housing crash, the differences between the current market and the 2008 crisis, the importance of homeownership, the lack of affordable homes, and how to approach mortgage rate discussions with clients. David provides facts and expert opinions to support his answers

David interviews Jared James about the housing market and the role of media in shaping public perception. They discuss the importance of podcasts and other alternative media sources in providing trustworthy information. They also touch on the impact of the upcoming election on the market and the need for agents to adapt and level up their skills. Jared emphasizes the importance of

On this episode, David explores how past elections have affected the housing market and discusses how the 2024 election could potentially impact the market. The conversation focuses on three interrelated channels through which elections influence the housing market: uncertainty, policy expectations, and consumer confidence. He covers the impact of elections on home sales, home pri

"The impact of social media engagement may not always be measurable, but it can lead to aha moments and perspective shifts." David is joined on this episode by Chelsea Peitz, a social media coach that helps real estate professionals and other businesses harness the power of social media to build connections and attract clients. Chelsea emphasizes the importance of authenticity and

“Home prices are increasing but not at the same rate as during the COVID years, and waiting for prices to crash is not a valid concern.” In this solo episode, David Childers discusses three important things that every home buyer needs to know right now: prices, inventory, and mortgage rates. He emphasizes the importance of being an educator in the market and provides insights a

"Control the controllables and focus on what you can do every day to achieve success." Joining David on the podcast today is Michael Hellickson, CEO, Club Wealth, a real estate coaching company. David and Michael share valuable insights on how to bring the most value to your audience as a real estate agent. Michael emphasizes the importance of controlling what you can control and n

“The work we put in today is the market share we'll gain in the future.”

Dustin Owen, host of the Loan Officer Podcast, joins David on the How's the Market Podcast to discuss the current state of the mortgage business. He shares his journey in the industry and the purpose behind his podcast. 

This podcast covers the chaos of the past few years, the challenges faced by

Bright MLS released a study where they asked the question to potential buyers, “Do you want someone to be the guide to be helpful in the process?” 75% said, “Absolutely yes.”

What does this mean? It’s our job to show up as the guide.David Childers discusses how vital it is to be an educator in the real estate market. He highlights the upcoming NAR proposed settlement

Welcome to Season 3, where we're kicking things off with a familiar face. Baltimore-based top agent and coach, Alyssia Essig, joins David for another insightful chat. Together, they tackle the recent NAR settlement and delve into why buyer consultations are and always will be absolute game-changers in this business. Alyssia stresses the importance of agents staying up-to-date with

In this episode, David Childers, host and CEO of Keeping Current Matters, provides a perspective on the 2024 housing market. He discusses the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity or getting left behind. The main topics in this podcast include mortgage rates, the relationship between the 10-year Treasury yield and the 3