Real Estate Market Minute

Hosted by Mark Salib

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Aug 2026

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Mark Salib is a Real Estate Advisor, Investor, and Co-founder of The Salib Group, based in Florida. The Real Estate Market Minute Podcast delivers short, data-driven insights on what’s really happening in the housing market — and more importantly, what it means for you. Designed for real estate investors, real estate agents, and serious buyers and sellers of real estate, this show provides clear, actionable explanations of current real estate market trends. If you want an edge in today’s housing market — this is your daily resource. Subscribe for ad-free + bonus episodes: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup | Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com

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August 14, 202611 min

Where Americans Are Moving — And What It Really Means for Home Prices

Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Where are Americans moving, and does population growth actually drive home values higher? In this episode of Real Estate Market Minute, we break down the top U.S. metros gaining residents, the areas losing population, and what happened to home values during the same period. Using U.S. Census population data and housing market trends, we explain why migration matters — but why inventory, new construction, affordability, mortgage rates, and housing supply can have an even bigger impact on real estate prices.

July 2, 202611 min

Why Are Americans Moving to These Smaller Cities?

Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Where are Americans moving in the greatest numbers, and what makes these communities so attractive? In this episode, we break down U-Haul’s latest migration rankings, explore the unique characteristics of each city, and discuss what these trends could mean for local housing markets in the years ahead.

June 30, 20269 min

The Top 5 Growth Metros in America — A Surprising Housing Story

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Where are Americans moving in the greatest numbers, and what does that mean for today’s housing market? In this episode, we break down U-Haul’s latest migration rankings, compare them with recent housing data, and explore what these fast-growing metro areas may reveal about where the market could be headed next.

June 26, 20268 min

New Construction Home Sales Just Fell Again — Here’s Why

Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com New home sales declined again, even as other housing data points suggest buyers are becoming more active. In this episode, we break down the latest new home sales report, explore what builders are saying about today’s market, and discuss why the newest housing data may be pointing to a shift in buyer behavior.

June 23, 202612 min

Housing Affordability Is Broken: Do Home Prices Really Need To Fall?

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Only 11 states met Realtor.com’s affordability benchmark in its latest Housing Report Card, while 39 states fell short. Does that mean home prices are destined to decline, or is there another path forward? In this episode, we break down the most affordable states in America and revisit a surprising lesson from the 1980s housing market.

June 17, 20267 min

Housing Starts Just Crashed: Why Builders Are Getting Nervous

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Two major housing reports were released this week, and the numbers caught a lot of people by surprise. In this episode of Real Estate Market Minute, I break down the latest housing data, what builders are seeing on the ground, and why these reports could have important implications for homebuyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals.

June 14, 20269 min

Expert Minute With Anibal Torres — Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here?

In the first-ever Expert Minute episode of Real Estate Market Minute, I’m joined by mortgage expert Anibal Torres to break down where he thinks Mortgage rates are headed next. Anibal is a Florida lender with CMG Home Loans and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and been interviewed on Spanish TV’s Univision network. He is hands-down one of my go to experts when it comes to the real estate lending industry. Connect with Anibal Torres: Instagram: @atorreslender Email: atorres@cmghomeloans.com

June 11, 20268 min

Mortgage Applications Just Surged — Buyers Are Still Coming

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Mortgage applications just posted another strong increase, even with mortgage rates still elevated. In this episode, we break down the latest Mortgage Bankers Association data, why buyers continue showing up despite affordability challenges, and whether the housing market may be adapting to a higher-rate environment faster than many expected.

June 10, 20268 min

Existing Home Sales Just Beat Expectations — Is The Housing Market Finally Waking Up?

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Existing home sales unexpectedly jumped in the latest housing market data release, even with mortgage rates still elevated. In this episode, we break down the newest National Association of Realtors report, rising inventory, home prices, first-time buyer activity, and what this could mean for the 2026 housing market. Is buyer demand finally returning, or was this just a temporary boost from lower spring mortgage rates? We also discuss affordability, pending sales trends, and whether the real estate market is beginning to stabilize nationally.

June 9, 20268 min

Cash Flow vs Appreciation — Which Real Estate Deal Is Best for You?

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com In this episode, we compare different real estate investment strategies using real market examples, estimated rents, cap rates, financing costs, and today’s mortgage rates to see where the numbers may — or may not — still work in 2026.