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Don’t get caught off guard by market crashes that can take all your money down with them. And don’t miss out on markets where you can build wealth practically overnight. Real Estate News for Investors with Kathy Fettke is the premiere source for savvy real estate investors who want to stay up-to-date on new laws, regulations, and economic events that affect real estate. Topics include: market trends, economic analysis that affects housing prices, updates on the best rental markets for invest ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 24th, 2024... why Fed Chief Jerome Powell is saying “the time has come,” how low do mortgage rates need to go, and where you’ll find the hottest real estate market in the U.S. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to an event…
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Gone are the days of a casual home tour with a real estate agent you’ve just met. New rules from the National Association of Realtors require a signed agreement with that agent that includes how the buyer’s agent will get paid and what services the agent will provide. In the past, buyers didn’t have to worry about making a commitment ahead of time.…
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The advantage of renting over buying is going in two directions. On one hand, it's become cheaper to rent than to buy in more cities this year. On the other hand, the overall advantage is narrowing. That indicates benefits for potential homebuyers as well as investors. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I get to…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 17th, 2024... why the latest inflation reports are feeding into rate cut expectations, how the new NAR policies are impacting home buyers, and where million dollar homes are growing the fastest. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I get to the news, I woul…
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San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban rent-setting technology such as that offered by RealPage. City supervisors completely banned the sale and use of that software in a unanimous vote on July 30th. They say it has made the affordability crisis worse by raising apartment rents above competitive levels. RealPage says the city is n…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 10th, 2024... what real estate investors are expecting in 2024, what rents are doing in Sunbelt cities, and why a bathtub full of icy water is becoming a popular multi-family amenity. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. And I am so excited to announce the upcomin…
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San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban rent-setting technology such as that offered by RealPage. City supervisors completely banned the sale and use of that software in a unanimous vote on July 30th. They say it has made the affordability crisis worse by raising apartment rents above competitive levels. RealPage says the city is n…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 3rd, 2024... why concern is growing about the job market, how home affordability just got a little better, and what’s happening with commercial property foreclosures. We begin with economic news from this past week. It’s been a bumpy ride for stock traders. The latest reports on the job mark…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 27th, 2024... what the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge is telling us now, the surge in canceled home-purchase agreements, and the home insurance hit to our wallets. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to mention two exciting topics for my other podcast, The…
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Solar electricity is now expanding faster than any other kind of power source in the U.S. New solar installations are surging ahead of natural gas expansion as demand grows for the transition to clean energy for homes, businesses, data centers, and artificial intelligence. It’s still a small percentage of the electricity we use, but industry expert…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 19th, 2024... rate cut expectations grow after subtle comments from Fed officials, how new and existing home prices stack up against each other, and another big tech exodus from California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. A brief reminder, I will be giving my 2…
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Migration trends are a crucial part of the real estate industry. Population growth equals more demand for nearly all asset classes of real estate. But demand changes over time, so it's also vital to be on top of what’s trending in order to make smart decisions. In this episode, we'll take a look at what’s happening in 2024 according to one of my fa…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 13th, 2024… what the Fed is saying about a rate cut, where renters are finding the best deals, and new trends for lot size and values! Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to a free fun mid-year update on today’s economy. You’…
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The monthly jobs report on hiring is a critical piece of economic data, but it is almost always overstated, and lately, significantly overstated. Out of the last 17 months, the government posted substantial revisions for 15 months. So why is this happening and how does it impact our view of the economy and the Federal Reserve’s decision on rate cut…
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Senior housing is suddenly becoming a critical issue as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 next year. A firm that provides data and analytics for the senior housing industry expects an incredible increase in demand over the next 25 years, and says we already have a serious senior housing gap to contend with. The firm, NIC MAP Vision, is calling it a $…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 6th, 2024... why more economists are seeing a September rate cut, where home buyers are getting the upper hand, and what you have to earn to be in the top 1%. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I’d like to invite all of you to my 2024 Mid-Year Econ…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 29th, 2024... we have some great news on inflation that is raising hopes for a rate cut, where rents are going higher and lower and for what type of rentals, and the skyrocketing demand for senior housing. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before we get started, …
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