Is the Housing Market Worse Than 2008? Ken Debates with Melony Wright
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Ken tracks affordability and ownership rates; Melody watches youth unemployment, supply, and policy impacts on first-time buyers.
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The housing market is broken, but is a crash actually coming? Ken and Danielle McElroy talk with housing analyst Melody Wright to debate affordability, credit risk, 2008 comparisons, and what the data is really telling us about where prices are headed.
Follow Melody on X at @m3_melody or on Substack at https://m3melody.substack.com
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ABOUT KEN: Ken is the author of the bestselling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, and The ABC’s of Property Management. With over two decades of experience in real estate investing, Ken McElroy is passionate about sharing the good life by helping real estate investors grow and prosper. This podcast is a place for Ken to discuss numerous topics connected to real estate investing, including finance, budgeting, the entrepreneur mindset, and creating passive income. Ken offers a wealth of personal experiences, practical advice, success stories, and even some informative setbacks, all presented here to educate and inspire. Whether you’re a new or seasoned investor, the information and resources on this channel will set you on a path where you and your investments can thrive.
Ken's company: https://mccompanies.com
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Although Ken McElroy and his affiliates take all reasonable care to ensure that the contents of this podcast are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is.’ Ken McElroy makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this podcast. Any links to other websites are provided only as a convenience and KenMcElroy.com, LLC encourages you to read the privacy statements of any third-party websites. All comments will be reviewed by the KenMcElroy.com staff and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate.
Comments that are off-topic, offensive, or promotional will not be posted. The comments/posts are from members of the public and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ken McElroy and his affiliates.
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The housing market is broken, but is a crash actually coming? Ken and Danielle McElroy talk with housing analyst Melody Wright to debate affordability, credit risk, 2008 comparisons, and what the data is really telling us about where prices are headed.
Follow Melody on X at @m3_melody or on Substack at https://m3melody.substack.com
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If you're an accredited investor and are interested in learning about opportunities to invest with Ken follow this link: https://mccompaniesinvest.com/knowmore
• • •
Checkout KenPro - Ken's Education Platform: https://ken-mcelroy.learnworlds.com
• • •
ABOUT KEN: Ken is the author of the bestselling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, and The ABC’s of Property Management. With over two decades of experience in real estate investing, Ken McElroy is passionate about sharing the good life by helping real estate investors grow and prosper. This podcast is a place for Ken to discuss numerous topics connected to real estate investing, including finance, budgeting, the entrepreneur mindset, and creating passive income. Ken offers a wealth of personal experiences, practical advice, success stories, and even some informative setbacks, all presented here to educate and inspire. Whether you’re a new or seasoned investor, the information and resources on this channel will set you on a path where you and your investments can thrive.
Ken's company: https://mccompanies.com
• • •
DISCLAIMERS: Any information or advice available on this podcast is intended for educational and general guidance only. Ken McElroy and KenMcElroy.com, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any of the content available on this podcast. Consult a financial advisor or other wealth management professional before you make investments of any kind.
Although Ken McElroy and his affiliates take all reasonable care to ensure that the contents of this podcast are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is.’ Ken McElroy makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this podcast. Any links to other websites are provided only as a convenience and KenMcElroy.com, LLC encourages you to read the privacy statements of any third-party websites. All comments will be reviewed by the KenMcElroy.com staff and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate.
Comments that are off-topic, offensive, or promotional will not be posted. The comments/posts are from members of the public and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ken McElroy and his affiliates.
© 2026 KenMcElroy.com, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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