Yale's Robert Shiller on U.S. Housing Market

The video discusses the current state of the housing market, focusing on the potential impact of Trump's policies, mortgage rates, and tax code changes. It explores the shift from renting to buying, the challenges of forecasting market trends, and the factors influencing market excitement and affordability.

What is one potential impact of rising mortgage rates discussed in the video?

• Increase in home sales

• Decrease in home sales

• Stabilization of home prices

• Increase in rental properties

What long-term trend is mentioned in relation to housing preferences?

• Shift towards suburban living

• Increase in homeownership

• Preference for rural properties

• Tilt towards renting and apartment living

What is a challenge in forecasting the housing market according to the video?

• Fluctuating home prices

• Uncertainty due to political changes

• Lack of historical data

• Inconsistent mortgage rates

What is one potential effect of tax reforms on the housing market?

• Increase in mortgage rates

• Decrease in home sales

• Stabilization of home prices

• Alteration of mortgage deductions

How does the video describe the current state of housing investment excitement compared to 2006?

• Less exciting

• More exciting

• Equally exciting

• No mention of excitement

What historical period is mentioned as having prohibitive affordability issues?

• 2010s

• Late 70s and early 80s

• 2000s

• 1990s

What was the expected annual home price increase in 2006 according to the video?

• 5%

• 8%

• 12%

• 15%