Is a house still a good investment?

Explain It to Me

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Education, Politics, News, Society & Culture

4.4 • 7.9K Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. If you have a question about a story that matters to your life, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier. It was edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I've never felt like this before. It's like you just get me. I feel like my true self with you.
0:07.7	Does that sound crazy? And it doesn't hurt that you're gorgeous. Okay, that's it. I'm taking you home with me.
0:17.6	I mean, you can't find shoes this good, just anywhere.
0:21.5	Find a shoe forever you from brands you love, like Birkenstock, Nike, Adidas, and more at your DSW store or DSW.com.
0:30.9	Support for this episode comes from Nike.
0:34.2	When the world says no, athletes say yes.
0:37.9	They win, they lead, they dominate, all while rewriting the rules of the sport and inspiring the world.
0:45.8	Nike So Win campaign showcases the power of audacious dreams and relentless pursuit.
0:51.2	From the National Women's Soccer League finals to the Women's March Madness Tournament,
0:55.5	the campaign is a rallying cry,
0:57.7	a reminder of what the best athletes do
0:59.9	when the haters get in their head.
1:02.5	Just win.
1:04.0	Go to Nike.com to learn more
1:05.9	and see their So-Win collection.
1:11.7	Mortgage rates.
1:12.9	I know.
1:13.7	They're not cute.
1:15.1	Very ugly right now.
1:18.7	Hey, I'm John Quinn Hill, and this is Explain It to Me.
1:22.6	The show where you call 1-800-6-1845, and we find the answers to the questions that matter most to you.
1:30.3	Miranda hails from the Twin Cities and called in with a question that's on more than a few people's minds.
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