Unpacking the Housing Crisis: Zoning Laws, Market Distortions, and Tech's Role

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06/04/24 • 35 min

In today's episode, Dylan Bain offers a deep dive into the complexities of the housing crisis today, exploring its multifaceted issues and proposing some thought-provoking solutions. He discusses the intricate interplay between zoning laws, market incentives, and technological advancements. Throughout the episode, Dylan emphasizes the need for uncomfortable but necessary decisions to address the housing crisis effectively, advocating for either a deregulated market approach, removing restrictive zoning laws, or a more regulated market that prioritizes single-family housing.

Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the housing crisis that challenges conventional wisdom!

Show Highlights

[01:20] Overview of the housing crisis in the U.S.
[06:45] Discussion on building homes in the U.S.
[09:44] Investor activity and its effects
[14:21] The problems with zoning laws
[22:29] Hierarchical zoning as an alternative
[26:25] The role of data analytics and algorithms in influencing housing prices and rents
[28:18] Discussion on market Participation and regulation

Links and Resources

🟢 The Human Revolution with Dylan Bain → DylanBain.com

🟢 Intuitive Finance Toolkit → DylanBain.com/Toolkit

🟢 Instagram → Instagram.com/TheDylanBain

🟢 Threads → Threads.net/@TheDylanBain

🟢 Twitter → Twitter.com/TheDylanBain

Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the housing crisis that challenges conventional wisdom!

Show Highlights

[01:20] Overview of the housing crisis in the U.S.
[06:45] Discussion on building homes in the U.S.
[09:44] Investor activity and its effects
[14:21] The problems with zoning laws
[22:29] Hierarchical zoning as an alternative
[26:25] The role of data analytics and algorithms in influencing housing prices and rents
[28:18] Discussion on market Participation and regulation

Links and Resources

🟢 The Human Revolution with Dylan Bain → DylanBain.com

🟢 Intuitive Finance Toolkit → DylanBain.com/Toolkit

🟢 Instagram → Instagram.com/TheDylanBain

🟢 Threads → Threads.net/@TheDylanBain

🟢 Twitter → Twitter.com/TheDylanBain

Previous Episode

Unforgettable Experiences: Insights on Growth, Resilience, and Parenting with Mo Barrett and Katy Stevens

In this fun-filled and insightful episode, guests Mo Barrett and Katy Stevens, "unlikely best friends building a world filled with unforgettable experiences that entertain and empower, by using humor in unexpected ways " sat down with Dylan to talk about navigating life. They delve into the realms of feeling overwhelmed, embracing failure, and fostering communal connections.

Hear anecdotes packed with valuable lessons — from Mo's experience in the cockpit that highlights the importance of breaking down daunting tasks into manageable steps to Dylan's early podcasting days and Katy's teaching method of "greatest hits," which showcases the value of embracing failure as part of one's growth and progress.

They also talk about the significance of cultural connections and shared experiences, sparked by Dylan's recounting of a communal dumpling-making event, and explore the transformative power of such experiences compared to transactional interactions.

Show Highlights

[00:29] Introduction to guests
[02:20] What Katy and Mo do, and how they ended up working together
[06:32] Why Katy and Mo rebranded
[10:57] On making an experience unforgettable
[17:56] Interactive ways to connect with an audience
[27:22] Katy and Mo's preparations before going on stage
[39:05] Transaction versus Transformation

Links and Resources

🟢 Unforgettable Experiences Website → Unforgettableexperiences.com

🟢 Unforgettable Experiences Instagram → Instagram.com/yourunforgettableexperiences/

🟢 How to Be Unforgettable | TEDxYoungstown → Youtube.com/watch?v=eX2YN_OaIJ8

🟢 Intuitive Finance with Dylan Bain → DylanBain.com

🟢 Intuitive Finance Toolkit → DylanBain.com/Toolkit

🟢 Instagram → Instagram.com/TheDylanBain

🟢 Threads → Threads.net/@TheDylanBain

🟢 Facebook → Facebook.com/FiscallySavage

🟢 Twitter → Twitter.com/TheDylanBain

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On Balancing Life’s Demands: A Four-Step Success Process

In this episode, host Dylan Bain reflects on a pivotal moment when a fellow student approached him, seeking advice on how he managed to excel in graduate school, secure a prestigious job, and maintain a healthy family life -- leading him to ponder the universal challenges of pursuing significant life changes and overcoming fear and doubt.

He shares a practical four-step process for achieving any goal: knowing where you want to be, understanding your current situation, taking the next best step, and reassessing your goals continuously.

Throughout the episode, Dylan illustrates these steps with anecdotes from his financial coaching practice and personal experiences and offers actionable advice on navigating life’s transitions, managing finances, and staying true to one's aspirations. Don't miss it!

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