RiskWire is the housing market webcast powered by Veros Real Estate Solutions, co-hosted by Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist. The webcast brings data-driven insights into the current happenings in the U.S. housing market.
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Episode 12 – RiskWire Webcast series: “The Housing Supply Shortage was Inevitable”
Discover how historical trends, coupled with the retirement of Baby Boomers, were already setting the stage for a diminished housing supply even before the pandemic.
Episode 11 – RiskWire Webcast series: “How Millennials Are Navigating Home Affordability”
Uncover the unconventional tactics millennials are using to navigate the real estate market! Together with hosts Eric Fox and Reena Agrawal, RiskWire webcast episode 11 discusses how millennials and younger generations are using innovative strategies for future home purchases.
Episode 10 – RiskWire Webcast series: “Demographic Trends in the Housing Market”
This episode focuses on the impact of Baby Boomers, who stand as the predominant homeowners in the country. Learn more about the complex relationship between mortgage rates, the supply and demand of homes and the challenges presented by the substantial portion of mortgage-free properties.
Episode 9 – RiskWire Webcast series: “Housing Market in the Tech Hubs”
Uncover the fascinating history of how San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX tech hubs experienced remarkable growth during the early pandemic years, only to face challenges as mortgage rates rose and remote work dynamics shifted.
Episode 8 – RiskWire Webcast series: “Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and Bias”
Discover how Veros’ research sheds a light on whether AVMs can truly achieve bias-free results, and if there is any impact on AVM results due to historical redlining. Furthermore, uncover how the VeroVALUE AVM can be utilized to meticulously examine and address bias inconsistencies.
Episode 7 – RiskWire Webcast series: “The Housing Market: 1970s vs 2023”
Discover the parallels between the housing market of the 1970s and 2023 in RiskWire’s latest webcast episode. Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, will challenge your perception of historical patterns and help you gain insights into mortgage trends, inflation rates and affordability.
Episode 6 – RiskWire Webcast series: “Staying Put is the New Downsizing in Today’s Housing Market”
Tune into our latest RiskWire Webcast titled, “Staying Put is the New Downsizing.” Join Veros’ Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, as they explore the changing landscape of retirement decisions. Baby Boomers are increasingly opting to stay in their current homes rather than downsizing, and episode six examines the reasons behind this new popular trend.
Episode 5 – RiskWire Webcast series: “Finding Affordability in the Midwest”
Dive into our RiskWire Webcast by watching the latest episode, “Finding Affordability in the Midwest.” In this episode, you will listen to the dynamic duo of Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, as they discuss the ongoing issue of housing affordability in today’s market and unravel what this means for aspiring homeowners.
Episode 4 – RiskWire Webcast series: “The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Policy”
Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, examine the concerns of investors and policymakers regarding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and discuss how the Fed plans to proceed with it.
Episode 3 – RiskWire Webcast series: “The Housing Market and Artificial Intelligence”
Reena Agrawal Ph.D., Research Economist, and Jon Flees, Data Scientist, explore artificial intelligence and how this powerful tool affects the housing industry. Discover the potential benefits and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer and how this could shape the housing market’s future.
Episode 2 – RiskWire Webcast series: “The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Policy”
Veros Real Estate Solutions Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, Eric Fox, along with Research Economist Reena Agrawal, dive into the relationship between the labor market and housing demand. This episode examines the impact of employers on housing demand, providing insight into the intricate connection between employment opportunities and the housing market. Fox and Agrawal shed light on the current dynamics shaping the housing industry through their informative labor market analysis.
Episode 1 – RiskWire Webcast series: “What is Going on with Housing Supply?”
Eric Fox, Veros Real Estate Solutions Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics, and Reena Agrawal, Research Economist, discuss the pressing concern of the housing market’s shortage of homes for sale. Discover why potential homeowners across the country are struggling to find their dream homes amidst the current challenges of the market. Gain valuable insights into the driving forces behind this trend and the implications it holds for the future of real estate.
Meet The Hosts
Eric Fox
Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics
Eric provides expert leadership in predictive technologies, economic modeling methodologies, and collateral valuation forecasting. He brings more than 30 years of experience to his role, including statistical and econometric modeling, probabilistic life methodology development, statistical training, probabilistic design software development, and probabilistic financial analysis. Eric has published more than twenty technical papers on probabilistic and statistical methods.
Reena Agrawal, PhD
Research Economist
Reena received her PhD in Economics from Vanderbilt University and MA in Economics from the Ohio State University. She has several years of industrial experience in economic research and analysis. Reena recently published two important research reports on “Does Historical Redlining Influence Today’s AVM Estimates?” and “Is There Evidence of Racial Bias?”, and several informative articles.
