Home Buying: Beyond Pre-Approval, Master Your Budget
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- National Association of Realtors - Mentioned in the context of the median age of first-time home buyers.
Articles & Papers
- Study on demographic changes and home prices (Published in the Journal of Finance) - This academic study examined how fertility and mortality rates influenced home prices over centuries in Amsterdam and Paris, suggesting that rapidly aging populations correlate with cheaper houses, while large populations of young adults drive prices up.
Websites & Online Resources
- Schwab.com - Where listeners can find Rob Williams's work and additional housing-related articles under the "financial planning" tab.
- Schwab.com/learn - Specific section of the Schwab website where additional housing-related articles are posted under the financial planning tab.
People Mentioned
- Rob Williams (Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management Research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research) - Guest expert on the episode, providing insights into home buying.
- Mark Riepe (Head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research) - Host of the podcast and expert in financial decision-making and behavioral biases.
Other Resources
- Schwab's Onward Magazine - A publication where Rob Williams's work can be found.