Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 12th, 2024… why some economists are saying the inflation battle is over, how much Social Security will be boosting paychecks next year, and what Mexico City is doing about short-term rentals.  Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. It's also a call out to investors interested in newly-built rentals in San Antonio,...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 5th, 2024... what economists are now saying about the jobs report and a "soft landing," how Hurricane Helene is impacting decisions on where to live, and the rent control ballot measure that could open a Pandora's box.  Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I'd like to take a moment to invite you to our live prop...

A new proposition for rent control is on the ballot in California. Proposition 33 , if it passes, would expand rent controls to include single-family homes and newer apartments. Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, already limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — but for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits on those limits, via a law known as Costa-Hawk...

CEOs are predicting the end of remote work. More than a thousand global CEOs participated in a survey and some 8 in 10 of them said remote work would be dead in three years. Several big companies have already issued return-to-office mandates, including Amazon, which has led to an outcry among employees and some creativity in making it "look" like they're in the office when they're not. Hi I'm Kath...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 28th, 2024... the Fed's favorite inflation report for August, property damage estimates for Hurricane Helene, and how climate change could impact worldwide property values. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. What are you doing on the Day of the Dead? Come join us in San Antonio for a property showcase on Nov...

  In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 21st, 2024... the rate cut we've all been waiting for, the nuclear solution for data center power in Pennsylvania, and Amazon's new mandate for remote workers. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Today we are launching our newest syndication, a build to rent community in San Antonio Texas. We have a webinar...

The time has finally come for the Fed to make a move on lowering interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee announced a half-point rate cut after their two-day September policy meeting! That's after immense speculation on whether it would be a quarter point or a half point cut.  Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Just a quick call-out for listeners to participat...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 14th, 2024... what we can expect from this week's Fed policy meeting, how much American mozrtgage-holders have gained in equity, and what we're seeing for single-family rent growth. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you haven't heard about our new book yet, please check it out on Amazon! It's called "Sca...

Many consumers believe we have been in a recession for more than a year, but economists say that's not what the data is showing us. They say consumer's have mistakenly believed the economy is weaker than it is like a "bad vibe" or "vibecession." But with inflation coming back down to earth and rate cuts on the horizon, those bad vibes are starting to disappear. A recent report on consumer sentimen...

If you're in the market for new flooring for any of your properties, you might want to check in with LL Flooring. The company just announced that it's throwing in the towel on a restructuring plan, and will liquidate all 400-plus stores nationwide over the next three months. Liquidation sales are already under way. Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Just a quick remind...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 7th, 2024… the Fed's new stance on rate cuts, the big reversal in single-family permitting activity, and a reminder about real estate referrals and kick-back schemes. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I would like to share a little personal news with you. We had a great weekend in Denver, la...

The Treasury Department finalized two new rules to stop the use of residential real estate and private investment deals for money laundering. One rule will impact real estate agents. The other will impact investment advisors. This is a huge step for the Treasury to close loopholes that have turned the U.S. into an international money laundering machine.  Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 31st, 2024... a music-to-our-ears inflation report, the "up" side of the down payment, and build-time for single-family homes. Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I'd like to share some exciting news with you! My husband Rich and I are celebrating our book launch at a climbing gym in Denver, and y...

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 my hubby, Rich, and I are hosting at a Colorado c...

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. Before I get to the news, I would like to invite...

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 the news, I would like to invite you all to a boo...

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 would like to invite you all to a book launch party on...

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 not focusing on the real problem. Hi, I'm Kathy Fet...

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 upcoming release of my new book, that I co-wrote with my...

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 not focusing on the real problem. Hi, I'm Kathy Fet...

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 market sent Wall Street into somewhat of a tailspin, b...

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 Real Wealth Show . We are lining up guests for a...

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 experts say we are at a turning point in our decarboniza...

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 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update this Thursday, the...

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 favorite demographic experts. And I also just record...