Podchaser Logo Rate on Podchaser

Episode 198

full
Published on:

1st Dec 2023

The Current State of Housing & It's Not Our Fault

In a jam packed episode 198, Chris, Saied and Haroon are very caffeinated and coming in hot.  Recorded back-to-back with BallerBusters: Chapter 2 and a very special guest, you can just feel the palpable stench of the powerful combination of sarcasm and data.  Kicking off the show, the boys jump into US holiday retail sales.  They quickly pivot to how much the “typical American” has in a 401(k) account.  Then wham! Its all housing market updates all day for you the rest of the way.  Almost too much data for you to handle.  I guess that’s why we are the #1 financial literacy podcast in the world isn’t it? Let’s go!  

Sponsored By Transcend Company:

TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP

Resources:

Growth in US holiday retail sales (CNBC Chart Of The Day via Instagram)

Here's how much — or little — the typical American has in a 401(k) (CBS News)

Stocks, houses, and commercial real estate are all expensive – and prices are under 'notable' pressure, Fed economists say (Business Insider)

40% of all US homes currently don't have mortgages (The Kobeissi Letter via X)

Existing Home sales drop again in October (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)

Home prices are falling fastest in these 25 cities, helping buyers escape the least affordable housing market since 1985 (Business Insider)

‘To buy or not to buy, that is the question’: BofA reveals rent is cheaper than mortgages in all but two of 97 major metros (Fortune)

OpenAI brings Sam Altman back as CEO less than a week after he was fired by board (CNBC)

Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Higher Standard

About the Podcast

The Higher Standard
This isn’t a different standard, it’s the higher standard.
Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

About your host

Profile picture for Christopher Naghibi

Christopher Naghibi

Christopher M. Naghibi is the host and founder of The Higher Standard podcast — a rapidly growing media platform delivering unfiltered financial literacy, real-world entrepreneurship lessons and economic commentary for the modern era.

After nearly two decades in banking, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Foundation Bank (NYSE: FFWM), Christopher stepped away from corporate life to build a brand rooted in truth, transparency, and modern money insights. While at First Foundation, he had executive oversight of credit, product development, depository services, retail banking, loan servicing, and commercial operations. His leadership helped scale the bank’s presence in multiple national markets from $0 to over $13 billion.

Christopher is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, and general building contractor (Class B), and he brings a rare blend of legal, operational and real estate expertise to everything he does. His early career spanned diverse lending platforms, including multifamily, commercial, private banking, and middle market lending — holding key roles at Impac Commercial Capital Corporation, U.S. Financial Services & Residential Realty, and First Fidelity Funding.

In addition to his media work, Christopher is the CEO of Black Crown Inc. and Black Crown Law APC, which oversee his private holdings and legal affairs.

He holds a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, an MBA from American Heritage University, and two bachelor degrees. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Global Executive Leadership Program.

A published author and sought-after speaker (unless it’s his son’s birthday), Christopher continues to advocate for financial empowerment. He’s worked pro bono with families in need, helped craft affordable housing programs through Habitat for Humanity, and was a founding board member of She Built This City — helping spark interest in construction and trades for women of all ages.