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Jason Hartman and Mike Simonsen from Altos Research discuss toxic low interest rates and their dysfunctional effect on the overall economy. Will these low rates lead to a further housing shortage? They also take a deep dive into local housing market data from Ocala and Jacksonville, Florida, and look at home price reductions, days on market and supply vs demand data using the Altos Market Action Index. Links to the videos- Part 1 HERE; Part 2 HERE Key Takeaways: Institutional investors in the real estate market Cheap rates are getting cheaper New inventory = new construction California Proposition 13 and property taxes How high can the lack of housing inventory push prices? Millennials are in their peak earning and buying years Percentage of homes on the market taking a price reduction Go to Altosresearch.com to see local market reports "Days on market" peak frenzy 2021 data Local market data for Ocala, Florida using the Market Action Index which looks at supply vs demand Altos Research data covers every mar