Housing Market Following SVB & Signature Bank Collapses – Wharton Real Estate Prof. Susan Wachter
Episode Description
Susan Wachter, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, spoke on Wharton Business Daily about how the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank collapses affect the housing market, big banks, the tech sector, the risk of a credit crunch, and the potential for a recession.
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Brief Summary
Susan Wachter discusses the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and its impact on real estate, highlighting risks to commercial properties and the role of regional banks.
Key points
- Silicon Valley Bank Collapse. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is set to impact the real estate market significantly.
- Potential Doom Loop. The regional banking sector is at risk, creating a potential Doom Loop for real estate.
- Office Apocalypse. The West Coast faces severe challenges in commercial real estate due to multiple factors.
- Stability in Single Family Mortgages. Despite the turmoil, the single family mortgage market remains stable and secure.
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Episode highlights
- Silicon Valley Bank CollapseThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is set to impact the real estate market significantly.“This is a troubling moment for real estate.”0:38Mar 21, 2023
- Potential Doom LoopThe regional banking sector is at risk, creating a potential Doom Loop for real estate.“We're in this potential Doom Loop.”3:41Mar 21, 2023
- Office ApocalypseThe West Coast faces severe challenges in commercial real estate due to multiple factors.“The office apocalypse is absolutely the case for the West Coast.”6:42Mar 21, 2023
- Stability in Single Family MortgagesDespite the turmoil, the single family mortgage market remains stable and secure.“The single family mortgage market is in safe hands.”9:26Mar 21, 2023





