Welcome back to The Shivers Report.

In this episode, Nick and Keegan Shivers tackle a growing question in today’s housing conversation: Should the government be involved in real estate—and if so, how far is too far?

From proposed bans on investors buying homes to legislation that restricts how sellers can market their properties, government intervention in housing is expanding. Nick shares where he draws the line—arguing strongly against policies that dictate how homeowners must sell their property, while also explaining why certain transparency-focused regulations can protect consumers.

We break down:

• Proposed and existing examples of government intervention in housing

• Why banning private listings sets a dangerous precedent

• The difference between regulation for transparency vs. control

• When government involvement helps—and when it hurts homeowners

Bottom line: protecting consumers matters, but forcing homeowners to sell a certain way crosses a line.

Welcome back to The Shivers Report.

Predicting the real estate market isn’t easy—and anyone who tells you otherwise isn’t being honest. In this episode, Nick and Keegan Shivers revisit and update their 2026 real estate predictions, breaking down what’s changed, what still matters, and where they see the market heading next.

We dive into transaction volume after one of the slowest periods in decades, debate how much growth is actually realistic, and explain why interest rates in the mid-5s could unlock a wave of pent-up demand—especially from millennials, the largest buyer group ever.

You’ll hear:

• Updated 2026 home sales forecasts

• Real vs. nominal appreciation (and why inflation matters)

• Where Nick and Keegan disagree on price growth

• Interest rate predictions—and a friendly wager to prove it

Bottom line: 2026 won’t be a boom year—but the right shift in rates could change everything.

Welcome back to The Shivers Report.Oregon keeps showing up on lists as one of the most desired states to move to—but the real estate data tells a more complicated story.In this episode, Nick and Keegan break down what’s actually happening behind the headlines. While people want to live here, Oregon has quietly become one of the hardest and most expensive states to build in. With permitting delays, rising fees, restrictive policies, and shrinking supply, affordability continues to take a hit.We cover:Why supply matters more than interest ratesHow building fees and permits are driving up home pricesWhy developers are leaving Oregon for other statesWhat this means for buyers, sellers, and the future of the marketBottom line: demand is there—but without changes to building incentives, affordability will keep slipping.