U.S. Housing Starts Climb 3.3% in November

The video discusses recent housing starts data, which exceeded expectations, and the implications of these numbers on the economy. Mark Zandi, an expert from Moody's Analytics, provides insights into the current state of housing demand and the potential impact of the GOP tax plan on housing prices. The tax plan is expected to negatively affect house prices, particularly in regions relying on mortgage interest and property tax deductions.

What potential impact does the GOP tax plan have on housing prices according to the discussion?

What are the expected trends for house prices in 2019 as mentioned in the text?