What is really happening in the U.S. economy heading into 2026 — and how does it affect real estate?

In this episode of The Powers Playbook, we take a deeper look at the broader economic factors that influence the housing market. Using data shared at the Keller Williams Family Reunion conference, this episode breaks down key economic indicators including GDP, unemployment, job growth, inflation, and consumer sentiment.

Understanding these economic signals helps provide context for what’s happening in the housing market and why buyers and sellers may be making the decisions they are today.

If you’ve been wondering whether the economy is strong, weak, or somewhere in between, this episode walks through the numbers and explains what they may mean moving forward.

• What GDP (Gross Domestic Product) tells us about spending in the U.S. economy
• Why the economy rebounded so strongly after COVID
• How unemployment has changed since the 2008 housing crisis
• Why unemployment is still historically low
• The current job growth trends across industries
• Why healthcare is currently one of the fastest-growing employment sectors
• How AI and technology may influence the job market in the future
• The growing wealth gap between income levels in the U.S.
• Why real estate ownership plays a major role in wealth creation
• How inflation surged after COVID and where it stands today
• How the Federal Reserve actually makes economic decisions
• Why consumer sentiment about the economy remains surprisingly low

Despite the long history of real estate creating wealth for American families, only 17% of people in 2025 believe it’s a good time to buy a home.

Interestingly, during the early 1980s when mortgage rates were near 17%, more people believed it was a good time to buy than they do today.

This raises an important question:

Is it really a bad time to buy a home — or does it simply depend on your personal situation?

Economic headlines often create a lot of noise, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

While inflation, interest rates, and consumer confidence have shifted in recent years, the underlying economic indicators show that the U.S. economy continues to move forward — and long-term investments like real estate have historically played a major role in building wealth for families.

If you're considering buying, selling, or investing in property in Las Vegas or Henderson, feel free to reach out.

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