Real estate podcasts: Ivy Zelman’s top 5 picks

When Ivy Zelman speaks, the housing industry listens. As the co-founder of Zelman and one of the nation’s most influential housing analysts, her insights guide decision-makers from Wall Street to Washington. In 2024 and 2025, she made several guest appearances on key real estate podcasts, helping audiences unpack the latest market trends, risks, and opportunities.

Here are five must-listen podcasts delivering expert-level real estate conversations featuring Ivy recently.

1. The Walker Webcast

Host: Willy Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop

A cornerstone of real estate thought leadership, The Walker Webcast delivers in-depth discussions with industry executives, economists, and policymakers. Host Willy Walker’s wide-ranging conversations explore the intersection of capital markets, public policy, and the built environment.

Notable episode: Ivy Zelman has been a guest on the Webcast multiple times, offering unmatched analysis on housing demand, demographic shifts, and affordability. Her episodes are among the most replayed by professionals across the industry.

Best for: Real estate executives, capital markets professionals, and public-sector stakeholders seeking high-level macro insights.

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2. The Eisman Playbook

Host: Steve Eisman

Led by renowned investor Steve Eisman, this podcast offers sharp, no-nonsense conversations on financial markets and economic structures. Eisman’s background in analyzing systemic risk provides a valuable lens for discussions on real estate, lending, and investment.

Notable episode: Ivy Zelman appeared on The Eisman Playbook on May 12, 2025, for a detailed conversation about supply-side constraints, investor behavior, and the policy levers influencing housing affordability.

Best for: Listeners who want critical, contrarian takes backed by data and market experience.

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3. Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

Hosts: James Dwiggins & Keith Robinson

Known for its candid tone and practical wisdom, Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered offers raw, relevant insights from top real estate operators. The podcast is especially useful for leaders navigating shifting market conditions and evolving consumer behavior.                           

Notable episode: In May 2025, Ivy Zelman joined the show to discuss national housing imbalances, affordability challenges, and where the next wave of housing demand is likely to come from.

Best for: Brokers, executives, and entrepreneurs looking to sharpen strategy with direct, experienced perspectives.

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4. On the Highway Podcast

Host: Barry Habib

This podcast is a top resource for professionals tracking mortgage rates, bond markets, and housing-related economic data. Barry Habib’s reputation for market forecasting brings credibility and actionable insights to every episode.                                                            

Notable episode: On May 21, 2025, Ivy Zelman joined Barry Habib for a deep dive into interest rate trends, builder incentives, and long-term housing demand scenarios.

Best for: Mortgage originators, housing economists, and investors seeking timely rate and policy insight.

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5. Housing Insiders

Hosts: Jonathan Lawless & Jeremy Potter

Housing Insiders brings real-world perspectives from inside the residential real estate trenches. Each episode seamlessly blends market news with authentic agent and leadership commentary, covering a wide range of topics, from pricing trends to branding strategies.

Notable episode: Ivy Zelman appeared on Housing Insiders on November 25, 2024, sharing her outlook on the housing market’s near-term trajectory, interest rate impacts, and regional demand shifts.

Best for: Agents, brokerage leaders, and marketers looking to stay agile in a fast-moving housing landscape.

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With sharp analysis and broad relevance, these five podcasts are essential listening for real estate professionals across the spectrum. From macroeconomic shifts to consumer behavior, they offer the insights that drive smarter strategy, and Ivy Zelman’s contributions elevate the conversation even further.

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