The House of Ravenscroft

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—Phoenix real estate strategist and wealth advisor—responds to the surge of calls, emails, and DMs following his recent MarketWatch feature on seller hesitation and pricing fatigue.

If you’re a homeowner asking, “Should I drop the price, rent it out, or just wait it out?”—this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📉 Why “Holding Out” Often Costs More Than Adjus...

🎙️ In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—Phoenix real estate strategist—dives deep into the June 2025 housing market shift and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

You’ve heard the whispers: prices are slipping, sellers are backing off, and buyers are regaining control.

But this isn’t a crash—it’s a correction. And understanding it gives you the upper hand.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📉 W...

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—real estate strategist and former Director of Wealth Management—tackles one of the most asked questions in personal finance:
Should I invest in stocks or real estate?

You bring the curiosity.
Eric brings the clarity.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📈 Growth Potential Breakdown
Which asset historically outperforms—and how leverage and compounding change the game ent...

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—real estate strategist and financial planning expert—dives into the shift we’re seeing across the housing market and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

You brought the uncertainty. Eric brings the clarity.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
📉 Why Buyers Hold the Leverage Now
From builder incentives to price flexibility, discover why today’s market i...

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—real estate strategist and financial planning expert—dives into the questions you’ve been asking, from the smart move behind keeping your home as a rental to whether it’s time to buy or wait.

You brought the real-life scenarios. Eric brings the strategy.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📉 Should You Wait for Rates to Drop?
Why timing the market is less important than unde...

Can one home help you live for less and build wealth?
In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—real estate strategist and financial planning expert—dives into one of the most overlooked paths to long-term wealth: buying a property with income-producing units, living in one, and renting out the rest.

This isn’t just house hacking. It’s cash-flow-first homeownership—and it works in Phoenix, Austin, Nas...

Is buying a new construction home in 2025 actually a smart financial move?

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—real estate strategist and financial planning expert—breaks down why new construction is more than just a fresh start. It’s a financial tool that, when approached strategically, can build wealth, protect liquidity, and reduce long-term costs.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🏡 Builder-Paid Inc...

Still feeling the sting of tax season? This episode might save you thousands next year.

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, I’m unpacking powerful real estate tax strategies that most people—and even their CPAs—don’t know exist.

I’ll cover:

• Overlooked deductions for homeowners (yes, even mortgage interest strategy)

• Why rental properties can be tax shelters (with deductions like travel, repairs, and management fees)

• How depr...

Episode 1 — Welcome to the show!
Home prices in Greater Phoenix are finally starting to fall — and while it may look like a short-term dip, it could be the beginning of a much larger shift.

In this kickoff episode of The House of Ravenscroft, I break down what’s really happening in the Phoenix housing market right now: real price drops, inventory growth, buyer behavior, and why sellers need to pay close attention heading into...

Welcome to the preview of House of Ravenscroft — a new podcast where real estate and financial planning come together. Hosted by Eric Ravenscroft, a seasoned strategist with over 15 years of experience in wealth management and real estate, this show explores the insights and tools you need to build lasting wealth through smart property decisions.

From market updates to investment strategies, future episodes will give you a clear edg...