🎉 Celebrating 38 Years of Home Improvement: Is a Housing Crash on the Horizon? 🏡

Happy 38th birthday to the Around the House show! 🎉 Can you believe it’s been nearly four decades of home improvement chatter? In this midweek update, Eric G is diving into the juicy question that’s been floating around: are we heading for a housing crash in 2026? Spoiler alert: Eric thinks not! With a shortage of homes on the market and construction lagging behind, he’s got some solid reasons why we’re not staring down a market meltdown anytime soon. So, grab your favorite drink and settle in as we celebrate our big day and unravel the mysteries of real estate together. Cheers to another year of making your home dreams a reality! 🛠️ Let’s dive right into the heart of home improvement, shall we? Picture this: Eric G., the host with the most, is celebrating a big milestone—38 years of 'Around the House'! Spanning almost four decades, this podcast has transformed from a humble local show in Portland into a nationwide sensation, and Eric’s been at the helm for a good chunk of that time. He reflects on the journey, sharing hilarious anecdotes about his early days alongside Handyman Bob, the ups and downs of the radio industry, and what it takes to keep the show fresh and engaging. He’s not just reminiscing; he’s inviting listeners to grab their tools and join him in the exciting world of home projects.Takeaways:Celebrating 38 years of the Around the House show, Eric G reflects on its journey from local roots.The housing market isn't looking at a crash in 2026; rather, we're facing a shortage of homes.Despite inflation and rising energy costs, Eric believes the housing market will maintain stability for now.Portland's real estate struggles illustrate how market conditions can vary significantly across locations.Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.Mentioned in this episode:InstaBid: Stop losing jobs to slow estimates Turn 3 hours of manual estimating into 5 minutes. Real material prices. Real labor rates. Professional PDF quotes delivered instantly. Try it free at instabid.pro. Use code ATH50 for 50% off your first month. That's instabid.pro — code ATH50Instabid