The Global Slum: From Victorian London to the Informal City
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex reality of slums, home to nearly one billion people worldwide. We trace the history of the "back slum" from 19th-century London and New York’s Five Po...
10 Feb 33min
The Truth About LEED: Green Buildings, Platinum Points, and the "LEED Brain" Trap
In this episode, we explore the world of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the most widely used green building certification program globally. We break down how projects earn point...
10 Feb 33min
China's Trillion Dollar Ghost City Gamble
China’s real estate market transitioned from a welfare system to a massive commodity industry. Rapid growth led to a property bubble (2005–2011) and "ghost cities," though many areas later became occu...
10 Feb 17min
Ghost Cities & Red Lines: The Truth Behind China’s Property Rollercoaster
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the high-stakes world of Chinese real estate—a market that has served as the engine of China's growth but now faces a precarious future. We investigate the...
10 Feb 30min
The Rise and Fall of Evergrande: From Real Estate Empire to a $300 Billion Collapse
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the spectacular disintegration of the China Evergrande Group. Once the most valuable real estate company in the world, Evergrande’s 2024 liquidation marked the en...
10 Feb 33min
The Rent You Pay to Own: A Global Guide to Property Tax
Why do we keep paying for homes we’ve already bought? In this episode of pplpod, we break down the complex world of property tax—an ad valorem tax levied on the value of real estate that serves as a p...
10 Feb 35min
Understanding Tax Assessment: Assessors, Mill Rates, and Appeals
In this episode of pplpod, we break down the mechanics of tax assessment, the process governments use to determine the value and use of property to calculate tax liability. Join us as we explore how y...
10 Feb 36min
Fundrise: From Crowdfunding Local Shops to a $7 Billion Real Estate Giant
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history and growth of Fundrise, a Washington, D.C.–based fintech company founded in 2010 by brothers Ben and Dan Miller. We discuss how the platform pioneered...
10 Feb 29min
