Real Estate Insights: Unemployment, Reverse Mortgages, and Surprising Costs for Retirees

Dive into the latest episode as host Ed Parcaut and realtor Mike Kelly serve up fresh real estate updates for Stanislaus County and beyond, always with a generous helping of humor. They break down everything you need to know about market trends—including why properties are taking longer to sell, how government moves might push mortgage rates lower, and why builders are pulling back on new construction. From housing starts, unemployment stats, and jobs reports to reverse mortgage insights for retirees, Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly keep it real and relevant, bantering about home-buying timing, refinancing realities, and even a little football talk to round things out. If you care about housing demand, home prices, and want practical, candid advice on navigating today's market, this episode delivers the numbers and the laughs. Tune in for market knowledge, insider wisdom, and straightforward talk about making smart real estate moves—plus hear why now could be the best time to buy before competition heats up! Contact and Social Links: 🔗 **Follow us:** - **Facebook:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://facebook.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Instagram:** [@RealEstateJerky](https://instagram.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Website:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://realestatejerky.com) 🔗 Ed Parcaut: www.edparcaut.com - Twitter: [@EdParcaut](https://twitter.com/EdParcaut) - LinkedIn: [Ed Parcaut](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edparcaut) Catch every episode for sharp insight and real talk about what matters now in real estate! #RealEstateJerkyDaily #MarketUpdate #MortgageRates #HousingStarts #ReverseMortgage #RetirementPlanning #HomeSales #StanislausCounty #UnemploymentRate #RefinanceBoom #PodcastInsights #EdParcaut #MikeKelly #RealEstatePodcast #CaliforniaRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips #FinancialNews #JobReport #BLSJobs #HousingPermitsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-jerky-daily--6413899/support.