EP 9: Why Are Entry-level Homes Disappearing?

Veros’ Economist Reena Agrawal sits down with seasoned realtor, Salee Zawerbek to discuss the Orange County, California, housing market in episode 15 of RiskWire: On the House. Discover how the regional market diverges from the national news report.

Learn how artificial intelligence is being utilized to transform home valuations in episode 14 of RiskWire: On the House. Veros’ modeling team discusses how AI is aiding property condition analysis and making automated valuation models more accurate.

In the 13th episode of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ Senior Research Economist discusses whether homeownership is becoming a luxury in the United States. She considers mortgage rates, home prices, and the lock-in effect as they relate to the 2026 housing market.

In the 12th episode of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ Economists look at the data on domestic migration and its impact on the U.S. housing market. They also explain how other factors like supply constraints and new construction are affecting the market.

Will the Spring 2026 housing market be as fruitful as expected? Veros’ Economists explore what the market will look like this season, and whether it will live up to expectations or not. Conversations surrounding affordability, mortgage rates, and the labor market lead the way on the status of the Spring market.

Baby Boomers and Gen Z both faced hard paths to becoming first-time homebuyers. But who really had it harder? Veros’ Economists and two special guests debate this topic while covering numerous factors such as affordability, shifts in priorities between generations, and much more!

In episode 9 of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ Economists explain why entry-level homes are becoming increasingly rare. They also discuss the forces that are pushing builders towards bigger, higher-priced homes, and what that means for future first-time homebuyers.

What is in store for the 2026 housing market? In Episode 8 of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ economists break down their top predictions. From affordability gap challenges to shifting regional demand in the Sunbelt and Northeast, discover the key factors that will define the real estate landscape in the coming year.

In Episode 7 of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ Economists discuss a topic not covered before on the podcast – Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). They explain what AVMs are, how they are used across the industry, and what the future looks like for these valuation models.

In Episode 6 of RiskWire: On the House, Veros’ Economists explore the current paradox in the housing market – why home prices aren’t falling? They factor in numerous components contributing to this problem, including a weak demand/tight supply, mortgage rates, and affordability.