This Isn’t 2008—Here’s Why Real Estate Is Actually a Buyer's Market Now
Ken McElroy Show
Ken McElroy
4.8 • 692 Ratings
🗓️ 10 April 2025
⏱️ 70 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
In this episode, Ken and Danille McElroy break down why today’s real estate landscape is a true buyer’s market—even if the headlines say otherwise. They dig into interest rates, inflation, tariffs, and the psychology of investors, explaining why waiting on the sidelines could cost you more than you think.
In the second segment of this episode, they talk with Matt Potter of Pray.com about his life and career and lessons learned from working in technology.
• • •
Visit Ken's Bookstore: https://kenmcelroy.com/bookstore
• • •
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.
© 2025 KenMcElroy.com, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | So let's talk about how it's a buyer's market right now in most of the country. |
| 0:06.4 | Things have changed. |
| 0:07.6 | It's really changing. |
| 0:08.7 | And Trump's tariffs are pushing it a little bit more. |
| 0:11.3 | It is definitely a window of opportunity. |
| 0:13.0 | A lot of people are waiting for, but a lot of people are waiting for a crash. |
| 0:16.6 | That's not going to happen. |
| 0:18.0 | What we have is rates come down. |
| 0:20.6 | Rates will come down. |
| 0:21.3 | This is good for buyers. |
| 0:22.4 | It is. |
| 0:22.9 | And, you know, we talked about on our live last week that, you know, rates could go back up depending on what inflation does. |
| 0:30.4 | So this might be a good window to buy. |
| 0:32.5 | You know, it's everyone wants this crystal ball where it's like, now's a good time to buy. |
| 0:36.8 | Like, they just know all the signs just point to buy. |
| 0:39.3 | Here's what they want. |
| 0:39.9 | They want low prices and low rates. |
| 0:42.6 | Yes. |
| 0:42.9 | And then only. |
| 0:43.9 | And then even then they're going to go, well, I think it's going to go down more. |
| 0:46.9 | Exactly. |
| 0:47.4 | Right. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ken McElroy, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Ken McElroy and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.