In this episode of pplpod, we dig into the complex world of real estate, exploring how "real" property differs from personal possessions like vehicles or furniture by including the land, buildings, and natural resources such as minerals and crops,. We trace the history of property rights from their roots in Roman law and Greek philosophy through the 16th-century rise of surveying and the massive 1803 Louisiana Purchase, where the U.S. acquired territory for roughly 4 cents an acre,.

Join us as we discuss:

• The Evolution of the Industry: How the oldest brokerage firm began in 1855, the coinage of the term "realtor" in 1916, and the creation of Fannie Mae to fund new homes after the Great Depression caused a 50% drop in property values,.

• Residential Structures: A breakdown of housing t ...