THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Targeting Opportunities in Essential Housing Investments
Real estate has quietly endured one of its most challenging periods in decades, and Clay Grubb, CEO of Grubb Properties, isn’t sugarcoating it. In this candid conversation, Clay and Megan unpack how rising interest rates, soaring construction costs, and frozen capital markets have reshaped real estate investing even as housing demand continues to grow. Clay explains why Grubb Properties’ long-term focus on essential housing and young professionals helped them weather the storm, why transparency during downturns matters, and why demographic trends still point to a powerful long-term opportunity.
Tune in if you're interested in…
- Why renters are older than ever, and what that means for housing demand
- How higher rates and construction costs have stalled new development nationwide
- What made this real estate downturn feel “lonelier” than 2008
- Why demographics, mobility, and essential housing still create long-term opportunity
- Where Clay sees the most compelling real estate markets emerging next