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The Biden administration announced an ambitious new goal to close the affordable housing gap in just five years. The plan includes financial incentives to build more housing, along with changes to zoning and land use regulations to potentially make it easier to create new housing. It also includes new financing policies for things like accessory dwelling units and manufactured homes, and solutions...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 21st, 2022… forbearance claims hit a two-year low, rent levels are setting new records, and a new list of the "best places to live". Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from the past week, and comments from Fe...

As the country deals with high inflation in food, energy, and housing, many real estate investors are pivoting to keep up with changing market dynamics. Smart investors can thrive in challenging times, if they know where to look. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. I recently interviewed John Chang on my...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 14th, 2022… why lumber prices are falling, what the FHA is doing to discourage investors, and the new Google mapping tool that could help house hunters. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week....

Dealing with sea level rise along the California coast is not going to be easy. One of the options that cities are encouraged to consider is something called "managed retreat." In a nutshell, that's when homes are moved away from the coast as it crumbles toward the sea. With so many expensive California homes perched on oceanside cliffs, the idea has become very controversial. There's even debate...

The Real Estate News Brief; Fed's Rate Hike Plan, Record Home Price Growth, Real Estate Career Surge In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 7th, 2022... the Fed fights inflation with rate hike, home prices hit new record high, and the popularity of a career in real estate. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and...

The Supreme Court has refused to step into the battle over the cap on SALT deductions. Several states sued to lift the cap on state and local tax deductions but the high court refused to hear the case. That leaves the matter up to Congress which hasn't produced results so far, or to the states which in some cases have offered a work-around. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Inv...

The Real Estate News Brief - Week Ending April 30, 2022; Growing Demand for ARMs, The 7-Year Foreclosure, Top Complaints about Neighbors In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 30th, 2022... you'll hear about the surging demand for adjustable-rate mortgages, the years it takes to foreclose in some states, and the top reasons people dislike their neighbors. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and...

Real Estate News - Construction Companies at Risk of Dangerous Cyberattacks There's growing concern about the possibility of a dangerous cyberattack on automated systems used by construction companies. These programs are used for things like the measuring and mixing of materials used to support large construction projects. Some companies are taking steps now to protect themselves from hackers but...

Real Estate News Brief - Week Ending April 23rd, 2022 Top Investor Concerns, Foreclosure Activity, 40-Year Loan Option In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 23rd, 2022... the top concerns for investors, what's happening with foreclosures, and a new 40-year loan option for some borrowers. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, pl...

The National Association of Realtors is hoping to bring a case before the Supreme Court on the use of "floor plans" for real estate deals. NAR and a coalition of real estate groups want the high court to overturn an appeals court ruling that claims the creation of a floor plan is a copyright violation, by anyone, including the homeowner who might want to post a floor plan online to help sell the h...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 16th, 2022... the latest surge in consumer prices, where rents are growing the fastest, and the high cost of building new homes. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, and another alarming...

Cement is to the construction industry like dirt is to a garden. It's essential for all kinds of buildings and infrastructure. But it's also a huge greenhouse gas contributor. With the current push toward more climate-friendly technologies, two researchers from Massachusetts claim they have created a cement-like material that is not just carbon neutral, but literally sucks carbon dioxide out of th...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 9th, 2022... the Fed's inflation fighting game plan, first quarter housing affordability, and the metros with more new listings. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, and the Fed's plan to...

Real Estate News Brief - Week Ending April 2, 2022 Prices Move Higher, Fed Misstep Worries, Biden's Housing Budget In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 2nd, 2022... consumer prices march higher, Wall Street worries about how the Fed will handle inflation, and Biden's budget proposal for housing. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our po...

A new theme park has opened in Texas that might help get kids, and adults, interested in the construction industry. It's called "Dig World" in Katy, Texas, just west of Houston near Interstate 10. It's designed to provide a real world experience with full-size construction machinery that you see at job sites. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast,...

The construction industry is reporting good news about the worker shortage. The Associated Builders and Contractors group says there's been a surge of workers returning to the industry, and the workforce size is almost what it was at the start of the pandemic. But even with that progress, the workforce gap is still an issue. (1) Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If y...

The Real Estate News Brief - Week Ending March 26, 2022 Fed's Next Rate Hike, Mortgage Rate Surge, Pets Who Sell Homes In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending March 26th, 2022... the Fed's next rate hike, the latest surge in mortgage rates, and why pets might help sell homes. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and l...

The latest attempt to create affordable housing in California is sending shockwaves through the real estate industry. And it doesn't just impact investors. It's a wake-up call to any California resident who likes the freedom to move to a new home when the urge strikes them! This new effort involves legislation that would create a steep capital gains tax for anyone who sells their home within seven...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending March 19th, 2022... we check on the Fed's rate hike, look at a range of inflation projections, and get the latest update on single-family rent growth. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, and t...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending March 12th, 2022... we'll take a look at how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could affect the U.S. housing market, the number of homes selling for more than 100,000 over asking price, and why a federal court blocked a ban on homebuyer "love letters." Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please s...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending March 5th, 2022... you'll hear about the Fed's rate hike plan, new figures on record high home equity, and why there's a land rush for autonomous trucks. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, an...

Home builders are facing all sorts of supply chain issues that are contributing to higher prices and construction delays. Some are hoarding supplies in rented warehouses while others are putting in ghost orders for projects that don't exist yet. Whatever magic tricks they have to perform, they are running into problems right up to the finish line, including the almost impossible task of finding a...

Airbnb is offering free temporary housing for 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. It announced the effort in partnership with it's charitable arm, Airbnb.org, and the generosity of its hosts. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. As we've been hearing, many Ukrainians are fleeing their country because of the Russia...

Rents are not just making a rebound after a dip during the pandemic. They are blowing right past the monthly cost of buying a home in more than half of the largest U.S. markets. A new realtor.com report says they've been rising so fast, it's now more affordable to buy a home in 26 U.S. cities, than it is to rent. (1) Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our...