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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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When asked how much money a person needs to be wealthy the magic number is currently about $2 million. But many people who have far less than that say they already feel wealthy today, for other reasons. So what’s the catch? According to a Charles Schwab survey, there’s more to “wealth” than a dollar sign. Earlier this year, Schwab conducted its sev…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 25th, 2023... you’ll find out why many Americans are choosing to rent, why apartment landlords are offering more concessions, and a trend reversal for home size. We begin this episode with a few economic reports that were released before the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. The weekly une…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 18th, 2023... you’ll hear about two great inflation reports, a big tax break for Texas property owners, and the latest on the former 4% withdrawal rule for retirees. We begin with economic news and two great inflation reports from this past week. The government released the latest CPI and …
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Buying a new home might get you a nice interest rate from a builder offering buydowns, but what about the purchase of an existing home? If you find the right deal and a seller who has financial flexibility, you might be able to negotiate seller financing at a lower interest rate. It’s a strategy that has been more common among investors, but some r…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 11th, 2023... how many home buyers are lowering their payments, what the IRS will let you contribute to your retirement accounts in 2024, and the new IRS tax brackets that are going higher thanks to inflation... ...If you’d like to know more about how to buy rental properties in today’s to…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 4th, 2023... where the Fed stands on short-term rates, what the Fed is expected to do next, and how mortgage rates are creating an economic “ripple effect.” We begin with economic news from this past week. The headline event was the Fed’s monetary policy meeting. As many economists expecte…
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Many investors are wondering what the most worrisome near-term risks are in today’s economy. Twenty-five of the nation’s most informed professionals have offered their opinions in a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. There are a number of risk factors that made the list, but, unsurprisingly, inflation and the possibility of more rate h…
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NAR plans to appeal a verdict in a case that many say will weaken the association’s grip on the real estate industry. NAR and several other defendants were convicted of conspiring to keep brokerage commissions artificially high. Many industry experts are now speculating on how this will change the way homes are bought and sold. But NAR said in a ne…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 28th, 2023... inflation is still simmering, homebuyers come on strong in September, and the “Survive to 2025” mess from one real estate group. We begin with economic news from this past week that was highlighted by a report on inflation. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, or…
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In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Michael Hetchkop about the complicated world of commercial real estate lease audits. Michael Hetchkop, a seasoned professional in the field, shares his expertise on the nuances of lease audits, the complexities of lease terms and expenses, and common issues that can arise …
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 21st, 2023... the mortgage rate milestone we didn’t want to see, proof that the laws of supply and demand are functioning in the housing market, and why five million U.S. homes are vacant in the midst of a housing crunch. We begin with economic news from this past week. Federal Reserve Chai…
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A new law in California is building on the ADU movement, by allowing homeowners to “sell” their ADUs as condos. The law was one of dozens signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in early October to boost the state’s housing supply. This law will give homeowners an opportunity to create wealth from the sale of the ADU, and buyers the opportunity to own more…
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You might a surge in the number of renters becoming roomies to share the high cost of rent, but a new study shows the opposite. A study by RentCafe shows a significant increase in tenants renting alone, the generations that are driving the surge, the cities they are choosing to live in, and how much extra income they need to go it alone. According …
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 13th, 2023... two September inflation reports, a big jump in the rent-to-income ratio, and the 2024 COLA for Social Security recipients. We begin with economic news from this past week. Two inflation reports are among the headlines. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, was hotter-than-expected…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 7th, 2023… what’s driving mortgage rate volatility, what the housing industry wants from the Fed, and why brokers are severing ties with the National Association of Realtors. As for economic news for the last week… The Treasury yield has been on a bit of an upward trend and hit 4.80% last w…
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The Supreme Court has said “no” to a New York rent control case that could have influenced rent control laws across the country. Two landlord groups had hoped the high court would void a law approved in 2019 on the grounds that it contributes to an unconstitutional taking of property. The lawsuit had the backing of other real estate organizations, …
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 30th, 2023... what the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge says about August, how U.S. real estate values are setting new records, and why the typical American can’t afford to buy a home in 99% of the nation. We begin with economic news from this past week that ended with a last minute scrambl…
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It was one year ago that New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, accusing him of fraudulent business practices. Just this week, a New York judge has ruled that Trump is guilty of fraud in the building of his massive real estate empire. The judge claims that the he inflated the valu…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 23rd, 2023... the Fed’s forecast on inflation, future rate hikes and the GDP, why remote work is good for the environment, and calls for a major shake-up at NAR. We begin with economic news from this past week and a message from Fed Chief Jerome Powell. He announced the result of the comm…
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In the latest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael delve into the world of real estate investment funds with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America. Matt brings a wealth of experience, having transitioned from individual deals to pooled investment funds in the late '90s. This episode explores various facets of real estate fund ma…
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The market for existing homes is so tight that even the big landlords are having a tough time finding them, but the new rental real estate playbook is all about build-to-rent homes. It’s no secret that renters want the single-family lifestyle, and builders are pumping tens of thousands of new rental homes into the market, with the biggest BTR boom …
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 16th, 2023... two more reports on inflation just ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, single-family versus multi-family rent growth, and why two background check companies were fined $5.8 million. We begin with economic news from this past week and another round of inflation reports for the …
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The Australian real estate tycoon who became notorious for his comments about millennials wasting money on avocado toast, is making new waves with comments about employee attitudes. Tim Gurner spoke out at an Australian Financial Review conference and told his peers that they have to “kill” this feeling of superiority among employees and to do that…
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More big landlords and property managers are getting hauled into court over alleged rent-fixing. I recently reported on a lawsuit against RealPage and institutional landlords who use the company’s YieldStar rent-setting platform. Now there are similar allegations against Yardi Systems and 18 property management companies. Seattle-based law firm Hag…
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 9th, 2023... we’ll tell you the mortgage rate buyers are waiting for, the homebuying expectations for millennials, and a new super low 1% down payment program. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, and comments from three Federal Reserve Bank Presidents about the …
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Are you thinking of buying land as a place to build your dream home or to own as an investment opportunity? With such a tight inventory of already-built homes, land sales are increasing across the country and so is a real estate scam known as title fraud. According to an attorney for the National Association of Realtors, title fraud has become a mo…
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