A practical look at American housing prices since 2019 and why the market is behaving the way it is right now. In this video I cover: • How low rates and high demand during 2020–2021 pushed prices up • Why many owners are staying put and why some sellers are now taking losses • What builders like Lennar and D.R. Horton are doing with excess inventory • Why the next few months may create better options for some buyers This is not financial advice and I’m not a realtor. I’m simply walking through the basic economics of the current market so people can think through their own situations. If you’re considering buying or selling, interview a few realtors and don’t sign anything until you’re comfortable. Are you watching the housing market in your area, or are you staying put for now? Comment below. My Books (Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • FoodSaver: https://amzn.to/49tzmcw • Wallaby Mylar (ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Readywise: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • MIRA Safety (Roaming10): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 Practical financial awareness for people who live and work on the road. No hype. Hashtags #HousingMarket #InterestRates #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #HomeBuying #RealEstate #FinancialAwareness

For the record, this was the second time I watched it the first time I couldn’t even hold my phone. This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while. #Fail #Funny #Humor #dirtyjokes

This was the truck before me…I KNOW that vehicle probably has a 32 gallon tank. Gas is painful right now. Here’s a short, practical look at what you can control when prices are high. Quick actions that help: • Keep tires properly inflated • Combine trips and plan efficient routes • Stay on top of basic vehicle maintenance • Drive smoother (less hard acceleration and braking) • Trim unnecessary weight from the vehicle None of these fix the global price, but they stretch every gallon and protect your budget. This is everyday defensive preparedness—small habits that add up when costs are elevated. What fuel-saving step are you using right now? Comment below. My Books (Amazon & Kindle) • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz • Roads of the Citadel (Book 4): https://amzn.to/46dqKEN Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost) • Wallaby Mylar (ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Blackout Coffee (ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • MIRA Safety (Roaming10): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • Readywise: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 Practical steps for high fuel costs. No hype. Hashtags #GasPrices #FuelSavingTips #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #SaveOnGas #PrepperTips #BudgetFuel

Keep your corgi busy. That way you don’t need new shoes and laces every week. 🤣 #creatorsearchinsights #howtotrainapuppy #corgipuppy #corgilife

Monday situation report on events in France and why they matter beyond the headlines. In this stream I cover: • What’s actually occurring on the ground • How social, political, and economic pressure can compound • Why this is relevant to people watching from the U.S. and elsewhere (travel, supply chains, and general stability) This is not a prediction or a call for alarm. It’s a look at a developed country dealing with sustained stress and what that looks like in practice. The takeaway is the same as always: stay aware, keep your own basics in order, and don’t assume distant problems stay distant. What part of the France situation are you watching most closely? Comment below. My Books (Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • FoodSaver: https://amzn.to/49tzmcw • Wallaby Mylar (ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Readywise: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • MIRA Safety (Roaming10): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 Practical awareness for people who live and work on the road. No hype. No fear-mongering. #MondaySitrep #France #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #CurrentEvents #PrepperAwareness #EuropeNews

Suspicious Corgi…or snack time? #corgi #corgisoftiktok #corgife #funnydogs

Things are not going well in France. Is this a “student protest” or something more. These protesters are NOT all kids…something is wrong here. However, we can’t control this. The question is what can WE DO? - Plan trips and know what’s happening in the areas - Have alternate routes - Have an emergency bag in your car or office - Have a change of footwear or clothes that you can move freely in #francetiktok #franceriots #protest #prepping #defensivepreparedness

A practical follow-up on what to consider if disruption or unrest occurs in your area (US, Canada, Mexico, or elsewhere). In this video I cover: • Knowing multiple routes in and out of places you frequent • Staging a basic get-home or office bag (and why a change of practical clothes matters) • Color palette and blending so you don’t stand out • How to move through or around a crowd without drawing attention • Why situational awareness and a simple plan beat improvisation This is not tactical advice and I’m not a professional. I’m an engineer sharing basic patterns I’ve observed and the low-key steps that make getting home safer. The goal is awareness and simple preparation, not panic. Do you already have a basic get-home bag or alternate routes planned for your normal areas? Comment below. My Books (Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • FoodSaver: https://amzn.to/49tzmcw • Wallaby Mylar (ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Readywise: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • MIRA Safety (Roaming10): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 Practical awareness for people who live and work on the road. No hype. Hashtags #CivilUnrest #SituationalAwareness #GetHomeBag #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #EmergencyPlanning #StaySafe

On sale at Costco today! Both were discounted to UNDER $20….I’ve owned one of the lanterns for years and am not disappointed! #prepping #theroamingprepper #defensivepreparedness #emergencypreparedness #budgetprepping