Greg Heym's Crossing the Line

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Welcome to Crossing the Line, where Brown Harris Stevens Chief Economist Gregory Heym digs into the latest news on the economy, housing, and anything else that interests Greg. Greg is the author of the weekly economics blog The Line, which covers new developments in the economy and housing, and has over 2,500 subscribers. From guests with opposing views, to the Rant of the Week, Greg promises to be informative, concise, entertaining, and edgy all at the same time. Let's see if he can pull it off... Introducing the Mastery of Real Estate Network, the newest Podcast and Episodic Series Network Powered by the Real Estate Experts at Brown Harris Stevens. We will feature content around real estate, the economy, architecture, our communities, neighborhoods, and more. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OSwzBAeflzGNqX3GrWvOMdJ Connect with Greg Heym: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions at: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

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October 28, 202659 min

Episode 332: Pending Home Sales, Mortgage Rates & Halloween Spending

On this week's episode of Crossing the Line, Greg talks with Shar and Lisa Rae about the state of the U.S. housing market. They break down the latest pending home sales data, where mortgage rates are headed, and what needs to happen to get buyers and sellers moving again. Plus, with Halloween around the corner, they dig into how much the average American is spending on costumes, candy, and decorations this year. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Shahriar Sedgh Lisa Rae Castrigno Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

October 20, 20261 hr 5 min

Episode 331: The September CPI Report's Effect on Mortgage Rates

September's inflation numbers came in worse-than-expected , so what does that mean for mortgage rates, homebuyers, and anyone hoping for relief on borrowing costs? Greg, Shar, and Morgan break down the latest CPI report and what it could signal for the Fed's next move and the housing market. Then they dig into the three biggest reasons American households are feeling financial strain right now, from cost of living to debt to stagnant wages. Plus, the hosts make the case for why the pied-à-terre tax on second homes could backfire for New York real estate and the city's economy. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Shahriar Sedgh Morgan Willkins Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

October 7, 202658 min

Episode 330: The September Jobs Report, Inflation, and Mortgage Rates

Greg and Scott explain why mortgage rates rose after a weaker-than-expected jobs report and a better-than-expected inflation report. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guest: Scott Nadler Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

September 29, 202659 min

Episode 329: Up, Up and Away

Greg and Scott tell you why mortgage rates rose by so much last week, what the government can do about it, and how homebuyers can "rate-proof" their budgets. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guest: Scott Nadler Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

September 23, 202657 min

Episode 328: Fed Hikes and Consumer Spending

Greg, Lisa Rae, and Morgan discuss what the Fed's hike means for your money, break down the August retail sales report, and tell you what a haunted house discount really means. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Lisa Rae Castrigno Morgans Wilkins Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

September 16, 202654 min

Episode 327: Are You Ready for Some Rate Hikes?

Greg, Scott, and Shar discuss the latest on inflation, and explain why the Fed will start hiking rates this month and what that means for mortgage rates. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Scott Nadler Shahriar Sedgh Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

September 1, 20261 hr 0 min

Episode 326: To Hike, or Not to Hike, that is the Question

Greg and Lisa Rae discuss the latest on the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, tell Gen Z why sports betting is not an investment, and lament that Americans are feeling guilty about spending money on fun. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guest: Lisa Rae Castrigno Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

August 26, 20261 hr 3 min

Episode 325: $40 Trillion!

This week Greg and Morgan explain how the U.S. managed to run up a $40 trillion debt, tell you how much sports fans are spending per year on their fandom, and explain how poorly the pied-à-terre tax rollout is going in NYC. All episodes filmed in Studio 1873 and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data: https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Lisa Rae Castrigno Morgan Wilkins Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

August 19, 202654 min

Episode 324: Inflation, Consumer Spending, Debt, and Hiring All in One Show!

Greg, Lisa Rae, and Morgan cover the latest on consumer prices and spending, America's $1.26 trillion credit card debt, and explain how nobody seems to be hiring workers even as companies make record profits. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Lisa Rae Castrigno Morgan Wilkins Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

August 12, 20261 hr 3 min

Episode 323: Where Did Our Jobs Go?

Greg is joined by Scott and Lisa Rae to explain why the July jobs report isn't as bad as it seems, and why stocks keep reaching new records even as job growth has vanished. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe to Crossing the Line https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Host: Greg Heym https://www.bhsusa.com/about-gregory-heym Market Report Data https://www.bhsusa.com/market-reports Guests: Scott Nadler Lisa Rae Castrigno Sponsors: Scott Nadler | @loan.daddy CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/brooklyn-ny-5601/scott-nadler/ Shahriar Sedgh Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC: shar@sznylaw.com The Everset https://theeverset.com/ Submit your "Crossing the Line" questions: CTL@bhsusa.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/