E107: Real Estate Trends: Commissions, Disasters, Airbnb & Interest Rates: w/ Jeff Ostrowski

Bankrate senior writer Jeff Ostrowski returns to discuss the evolving real estate commission rules, post-disaster housing markets, Airbnb regulations, mortgage rates, commercial real estate shifts, and the long-term impact of U.S. demographic aging on housing.

Guest Info: Jeff Ostrowski – Senior Writer at Bankrate, award-winning journalist with over 20 years covering real estate; board member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors since 2019.

Topics Covered:

• Real estate commission lawsuit and rule changes
• Post-hurricane housing dynamics in Asheville and Florida
• FEMA floodplain regulations and rebuild requirements
• Airbnb and short-term rental restrictions
• Mortgage rate trends and Fed policy
• Commercial real estate and the future of office space
• Population aging, Baby Boomer housing decisions, and long-term U.S. housing supply outlook

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