Market Trends April 20, 2026 - Boomers, Buyers, and the Fed: The Real Estate Chessboard of 2026

In this April 20th "Market Trends" episode of People Not Titles, hosts Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi cover key real estate topics, including NAR's 2026 Generational Trends Report, which highlights Baby Boomer market dominance and record-low first-time buyer rates. They discuss Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve chair confirmation hearing, Compass Real Estate's growing market share and antitrust concerns, and a legal victory for NAR. Additional topics include MBA's economic outlook, rising mortgage payments, renovation trends, and the "lock-in effect." The episode concludes with a new viewer mail segment and a Cubs victory celebration.Introduction & Episode Overview (00:00)NAR 2026 Generational Trends Report (01:04)Market Divide & Multigenerational Buying (02:52)Gen Z & Millennial Homebuyer Insights (03:38)Seller Trends & Wealth Transfer (05:26)Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation Hearing (06:15)Compass Real Estate Market Share & Antitrust Concerns (09:30)NAR Antitrust Lawsuit Dismissal & AI in Legal Filings (14:04)MBA Chief Economist Outlook: Rates & Inflation (17:55)Labor Market, Inflation, and Housing Supply Trends (19:53)Mortgage Payments, Rate Distribution & Lock-In Effect (21:44)Renovation vs. Relocation: Redfin Study (23:50)Viewer Mail: Market Predictions & Buyer Advice (27:27)Podcast Closing & Outro (31:58)www.peoplenottitles.com