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The Federal Reserve is squashing hopes for a rate cut in March. The Federal Open Market Committee met this week and left rates where they are, but the bigger message from policymakers: There are no plans yet to cut rates.   Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Please make sure you are subscribed , and when you have a minute, leave us a review and let us know how we'r...

If you've ever wondered how local regulations might impact your Airbnb rental plans, you might get a few insights from a tourist destination in Southern California. Palm Springs and eight other nearby cities have been an attractive market for Airbnb investors, especially during the pandemic. But the backlash against short-term rentals has led to strict regulations, investor losses and a depressed...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending January 27th, 2024... you'll hear the latest good news on inflation, how many tenants are struggling to pay rent, and where you can still find fixer uppers worth fixing... ...That's it for today. You can read more about the stories in this episode by following links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com . You can also sign up for a free RealWe...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending January 20th, 2024... what Fed officials are saying about rate cuts, metros with the highest single-family rent growth, and the most searched metro for rental listings... ...If you're looking a metro that is getting searched the most by potential renters, then Atlanta may be your city. RentCafe says that Atlanta rental listings attracted the most...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending January 13th, 2024... what the latest two inflation reports are telling us about the months ahead, why the US Supreme Court is debating a California builder's fee, and how a new apartment surge is impacting investors...   ...That's it for today. You can read more about the stories in this episode by following links in the show notes at newsforinve...

Do you have a checklist of essentials for a property you'd like to buy? Or you might be upgrading a home for sale, or renovating a property for future tenants, or making design choices for a development project. Whatever direction you are headed with real estate, it's a good idea to know what's trending right now in the real estate market.   The National Association of Realtors just published an i...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending January 6th, 2024... why economists are getting a more hawkish message from the Fed, what Zillow is listing as the hottest housing market in 2024, and the top growth states according to U-Haul.   If you happen to be in the SF Bay area on Jan 20th, I'd love to meet you at our live event. You can get the details at GrowDevelopments.com under the eve...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the final two weeks of 2023... you'll hear the results of the last inflation report along with a few predictions for 2024 and some surprising data on the number of investors buying real estate in the Dallas area.   We begin with a report on the Personal Consumption Expenditures index which is the Fed's favorite inflation gauge. It shows the PCE dipped .1% in Nove...

Happy New Year! And welcome to the 9th year of Real Estate News for Investors. I'm Kathy Fettke, and I want to take this moment to thank you for being a loyal listener. And a shout out to some of our very kind recent reviews. Thanks Chris W Ball for saying this show  "is the most relevant, factual and considerate real estate information I get all week." and to Johnny Mously who said, "Love the new...

Rental application fraud has always been a problem, but there's a new trend on social media to share techniques for duping your future landlord. Deceptive tenants are learning from people boasting about their success at scoring luxury apartments with fake documents… and sharing tips on how to create them.  Bisnow published an extensive report on the problem just recently. It's called "How Renters...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 16th, 2023… why homebuyers are happy about the Fed's rate hike decision, how inflation is losing its battle against the Fed, and what Redfin says about the 2024 Housing Market.   We begin with economic news from this past week, and a Fed decision that spread some holiday joy among homebuyers. Fed officials held their December meeting and...

The Federal Reserve has put a little joy into the hearts of homebuyers this Holiday season. The December FOMC meeting closed with no rate hike, and instead hints of rate cuts next year. That drove the stock market up, with bond yields and mortgage rates coming down... ...And if you want even lower rates, the San Antonio and Jacksonville property teams listed on the Real Wealth website offer invest...

There's a new effort in Congress to keep big landlords from owning single-family homes. Democrats in the Senate and House introduced legislation that would ban hedge funds from owning rental homes and force them to sell off what they have over ten years. But that bill and a second one both appear to target any large real estate investor, not just hedge funds.   The legislation is called the "End o...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 9th, 2023… the latest big drop in mortgage rates, what Redfin is predicting for 2024, and another reason to live, work, visit, or invest in North Texas.   We begin with economic news from this past week. Several financial institutions are predicting a noticeable economic slowdown in the fourth quarter. BofA is forecasting a GDP of just 1%...

New York landlords are hoping to resolve unpaid rent issues without going to housing court. It's a plan that could save time and money for both tenants and landlords, but tenant advocates are fighting against the proposal, claiming it will cause more harm than good. Landlords say tenant groups are angry because they weren't consulted before it was proposed to officials. But, there's a reason for t...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 2nd, 2023... what the Fed thinks of the latest inflation report, how much home you can buy with a conforming loan in 2024, and where you'll find a hot housing market and mushrooming population growth...   ...I'm excited to share this next story with you about a Texas market that is expanding rapidly. It's an area north of Dallas, in Colli...

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 seventh annual Modern Wealth Survey. It took place in...

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 unemployment report shows a drop in the number of p...

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 PPI reports for October. The Consumer Price Inde...

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 realtors say they are seeing more of these deals as...

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 tough market, please sign up for a free RealWealth m...

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 expected, Fed officials kept the short-term Federal Fun...

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 hikes that could trigger a recession continue to be...

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 news release that this case is far from over.   The...

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 PCE, rose more than expected in September. The...