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 Real Estate News Brief: Lookin’ Good on Inflation! Which Rents Are Up, Down? The Senior Housing GAP
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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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Big Warning for Landlords Using AI-Powered Software to Set Rents
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The Department of Justice is ramping up its price-fixing probe into the use of AI by large residential landlords and management companies to set rental rates. You may have heard of the investigation into RealPage and the lawsuits against RealPage and property owners that use the software. According to published reports, the DOJ is escalating and ex…
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US Housing Shortage Is Getting Worse, Not Better
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The US is falling behind in its race to build enough homes to meet the demand. Zillow just released a report that shows the housing gap is getting worse despite a pandemic-era building boom. And it’s this gap in housing supply that is driving up prices and intensifying the affordability crisis. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News f…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Is the Fed “Playing with Fire”? US Home Shortage Grows, Build-to-Rent Opportunities
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 22nd, 2024… we’ll look at why one economist says the Fed is “playing with fire,” how big the housing gap has grown, and what the build-to-rent boom means for renters and investors. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before we get started, I want to remind you that…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Paused but Poised for a Rate Cut, Amazon Housing Initiative, Farmland or Utopian City?
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 15th, 2024... reaction from the Fed on what appears to be more encouraging news about inflation, Amazon’s big contribution to affordable housing, and the voter initiative that could decide the fate of a utopian city in California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors…
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Dallas Poised for New Growth Spurt as Wall Street Rival!
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Dallas may soon have another feather in its cap when it comes to attracting people, businesses and growth to the region. Some of the world’s largest financial institutions just announced the launch of a new stock exchange in Dallas that could be a catalyst for more business and population growth. Some are even speculating that the Texas Stock Excha…
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The Real Estate News Brief: U.S. Housing Inventory Returning to Normal and Fastest Growing Markets for Apartments
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 8th, 2024... why a strong jobs report discourages the Fed from cutting rates, why Americans may have an easier time finding a home to buy, and which metro is experiencing the most apartment construction. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I encourage you to take a…
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Return to Normal? Big Uptrend in FOR SALE Homes
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It’s a breath of fresh air to see that the number of homes for sale is heading back “up” toward normal. We’ve heard for so long about a tight inventory that’s making homes more expensive and harder to find. But a new Realtor.com report is showing a sharp rise in for sale listings that some real estate experts are calling an “incredible trend.” Hi I…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Return of the Zero-Down Mortgage?, SFR Rents are Rising and Renters are Staying Put
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 1st, 2024... we take a look at how the latest inflation report might influence the Fed’s rate-cutting decision, the return of the zero-down mortgage, and two new rent growth reports for single-family homes and apartments. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I encou…
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Why the Increase in Single-Family Home Sales to Investors?
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Investor purchases of single-family homes increased last month. According to a new Redfin report shows investors captured more of the single-family market in the first quarter than they did a year earlier. And it was the first time for this kind of activity since mid-2022. I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you’d like t…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Fed Meeting Minutes & Inflation, Single-Family Home Size, Millennials Destinations
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 25th, 2024... what the Fed meeting minutes are telling us about inflation, how much single-family homes are shrinking, and which cities are attracting millennials. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before we get started, I want to invite you to join me in San Anto…
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What They Want in a Home: Buyer Preferences by Generation
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When it comes to home buying priorities, a lot depends on the age of the buyer. An analysis by the New Home Trends Institute shared data about the four generations that are currently buying or planning on buying homes and how much they differ from each other. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Now, back to our story abo…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Mixed Results on Inflation, The Buzz from Fed Officials, Top Short-Term Rental Cities
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 18th, 2024... what the latest two inflation reports are telling us, how several Fed officials are responding to those reports, and which cities are the best for short-term rentals. Before we begin, we'd like to let you know that you can become a member of RealWeath for free! Just head over to n…
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“Factory of the Future” for Home Construction!
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There’s big news from the University of Maine about the future of fast, cost effective, eco-friendly home construction. The University just announced a new 3D printer that beats the 2019 Guinness World Record for the largest polymer 3D printer. It’s four times the size of its predecessor and can be used by many industries, including the manufacturi…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Fed Officials on Rate Cuts, Income Needed to Buy a Home, Home Buyer Compromises
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 11th, 2024... what Fed officials are now saying about rate cuts in 2024, how much income you need to buy a home, and the kinds of compromises buyers are willing to make for a more affordable home. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you have the money but not the…
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The affordable housing gap is growing with a huge 7.2 million rental homes needed to meet demand. A new report on the supply of affordable homes in the US shows that no state has enough supply to meet the needs of low-income renters. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Find out more about how you can provide affordable s…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Fed’s Forecast on a Rate Cut, Consumer Pullback Arrives, Odd Punishment for NY Landlord
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 4th, 2024… why the Fed is holding firm on interest rates, what economists are saying about consumer spending, and why a NY landlord may be forced to live in one of his poorly maintained buildings. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you want more helpful informat…
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Lunar Land Grab: Will the Moon Be Off-Limits if China Gets There First???
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NASA’s chief is worried about the possibility of a lunar land grab by China. China announced the launch of a test flight just this past week with plans to put boots on the moon’s surface in the near future. One big concern is that China is not part of an international lunar cooperation agreement, and may try to lay claim to an area believed to have…
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Home Buyers Off the Hook for Title Insurance?
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A federal agency is suggesting that lenders foot the bill for title insurance instead of home buyers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that home buyers are paying way too much for something that protects lenders. But skeptics are pushing back, saying if lenders are forced to pay, a change in the rules won’t have the desired result and …
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The Real Estate News Brief: Disappointing Inflation Report, Housing Share of the GDP, CA Judge Strikes Down Single-Family Lots Splits
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 27th, 2024… the Fed’s preferred inflation report casts another shadow over a near-term rate cut, housing takes a bigger bite out of the GDP, and the court ruling that could prevent a controversial but popular law that allows single-family lot splitting in California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and …
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The Real Estate News Brief: Fed Chief Talks “Higher for Longer”, Moody’s Upbeat Rate Cut Prediction, Renters & Homeownership
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 20th, 2024... you’ll hear what the Fed Chief said about “higher for longer,” (he didn't say that on 4/20 but that would have been funny!) why Moody’s is offering an upbeat prediction about rate cuts, and how renters feel about homeownership. We begin with economic news from this past week and…
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How Will You Future-Proof Your Portfolio Against Climate Risks?
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Earth Day is here again, as a reminder to celebrate this beautiful planet we live on. For real estate investors, It's also a reminder to check on our own properties and do whatever we can to make them more resilient to natural disasters. Climate resiliency is what CoreLogic says is the key to “future real estate stability.” Environmental risk is be…
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US Supreme Court Victory for California Property Owners & Developers!
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California property owners, developers and affordable housing advocates are scoring a big win from the US Supreme Court! The high court ruled that local “impact fees” imposed on newly constructed homes can be challenged in court. This is a significant win for property rights because these fees can add a substantial amount of money onto the price of…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Rate-Cut Hopes Deflate, Price Impact on Construction, Property Tax Sticker Shock
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 15th, 2024... why the latest inflation reports could postpone the Fed’s rate-cutting plan, how inflation continues to impact construction costs, and why homeowners are getting sticker shock from property tax bills. We begin with economic news from this past week that was dominated by two of t…
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Will Squatters Take Your Property? New Florida Law Says “NO”!
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Florida Realtors are celebrating a new law that makes it easier for property owners to remove squatters. It’s become a crisis situation across the nation when squatters take control of a property and claim they are the victims. Florida has changed that, but property owners also need to protect themselves from the illegal occupation of their rightfu…
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