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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 18th, 2021… inflation eases up overall, but rents and building materials soar, while mortgage rates hold steady. 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. Concerns about inflation have ease...

It wasn't too long ago that housing experts were predicting the demise of the garage, because of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, and a desire to live "car free." Many people have also turned their garages into additional living space. But now, with electric vehicles becoming more popular, EV owners want a place to safely charge their cars overnight and that's making the garage, once agai...

Contractors have been struggling with a worker shortage that began with the Great Recession, and then was made worse by the pandemic. If one worker on the job site gets sick with the virus, the entire project can be stalled for at least 2 weeks. And now, things are becoming even more complicated as more clients are wanting all workers on their property to be vaccinated. But many available workers...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 11th, 2021... a record high for home equity, a drop in Zombie foreclosures, and the house flippers' hunt for 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. It was a short week because of...

Los Angeles is fast-tracking its green energy plan. The City Council approved a plan for 100% renewable energy by 2035. That's inline with President Biden's goal, and a decade sooner than LA's previous plan. The City Council decision comes after a comprehensive study that looked at everything from greenhouse gas emissions, public health, and cost versus benefit analysis to electricity demand, roof...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 4th, 2021... new FHFA rules on the foreclosure bidding process, the for-sale homes needed for a "normal" market, and the renters who don't think they will ever be homeowners. 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 econom...

Airbnb is stepping in to help Afghan refugees now pouring into the U.S. It's offering free housing to 20,000 of them with the help of Airbnb hosts. The temporary lodging will be paid for by Airbnb's non-profit arm, Airbnb.org, along with contributions from Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky and donations made to Airbnb.org's Refugee Fund. (1) Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Inves...

The eviction moratorium roller coaster continues. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the moratorium, saying: "it is up to Congress, not the CDC, to decide whether the public interest merits further action here." And now, three federal agencies are asking state and local governments to implement eviction moratoriums or extend the ones they currently have. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Est...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 28th, 2021... which lender will let you pay in Bitcoin, why a Covid-19 vaccine will get you a discount on closing costs, and the rising popularity of patios, for outdoor living. 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 have economic new...

Tiny homes can be a great option for the minimalist lifestyle and affordability, but don't let the cost of insurance take you by surprise. A new study shows a huge difference in the cost of tiny home insurance depending on where you live and the risks associated with that location. It's still cheaper overall to insure a tiny home than it is a larger home, but insurance will take a bigger bite out...

Real estate guru Robert Kiyosaki isn't placing ALL his eggs in the real estate basket. He's recommending Bitcoin as a way to protect yourself against the death of the dollar. The Rich Dad, Poor Dad author believes that the dollar is going to fail, and when it does, it will "crash the whole economic system." (1) Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Thanks for joining...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 21st, 2021... we'll look at second quarter home prices, a big surge in rents for single-family homes, and a softening demand for vacation 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. The...

Transcript 00:00:00 Intro Music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke The housing market appears to be settling down a bit as we head into the Fall. Home price growth is stabilizing and buyers are facing a bit less competition. According to Redfin, the percentage of deals tangled up in bidding wars last month dropped to the lowest level since January. (1) Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 14th, 2021… where lot values are surging, how rent payments can help new home buyers, and a contest for tiny home designs. 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 today's episode with economic news from this past week. Two inflat...

Transcript 00:00:00 Intro Music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: The second-richest man in the world has traveled to space and returned home to a 375-foot tiny home. Tesla founder Elon Musk followed through with a promise to downsize his life. He sold off almost all his mansions and physical possessions and recently moved into a tiny pop-up home in Boca Chica, Texas, where his company SpaceX is located. Hi...

Transcript 00:00:00 Intro [Speaker] Kathy Fettke In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 7th, 2021... another single-family eviction moratorium, legislation to extend Opportunity Zones, and sellers who use spy cams at showings. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week. The job market picked...

Transcript 00:00:00 Intro [Speaker] Kathy Fettke Doing an office exclusive on your home may not get you top dollar. There's a new study that shows homes listed on the MLS sell for substantially more than those that are sold off the MLS. Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Thanks for joining me and don't forget to hit the subscribe button for our podcast. We recently did...

Transcript 00:00:00 Intro Kathy Fettke [Speaker] In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 31st, 2021… an inflation surprise for the Fed Chief, where single-family rents are growing the most, and a pet's influence on home buying decisions. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week. Fed Chief Jerome P...

For the full transcript, click on the Notes tab on the podcast player for this episode on our website: www. NewsForInvestors.com . Transcript 00:00:00 Intro Music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: With all the talk about the housing gap, you might think it's because we have very strong population growth. But in reality, the opposite is true. The birth rate has dropped again, and population growth is close t...

For the full transcript, click on the Notes tab on the podcast player for this episode on our website: www. NewsForInvestors.com . Transcript 00:00:00 [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: Americans behind on their mortgage payments are facing the end of a long pandemic-induced foreclosure ban. The moratorium officially ends on July 31st for federally-backed mortgages, and with forbearance programs also coming...

For the full transcript, click on the Notes tab on the podcast player for this episode on our website: www. NewsForInvestors.com . Transcript 00:00:00 Intro Music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 24th, 2021… why refi's are getting cheaper, what investors are doing with this hot market, and how homeowners are making money from their backyard swimming p...

Audio Transcript 00:00:00 Music Intro [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: Competition is so fierce among homebuyers, that we're seeing a surge in all-cash offers. A new Redfin study shows that all cash-offers are up almost 5% nationwide in the last year. There are also a host of start-ups that help buyers make cash offers and they are expanding. Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investo...

Transcript 00:00:00 music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: The MLS isn't the only place to find homes for sale. There are studies that show more and more sellers are opting for exclusive listings, and that is limiting buyer options. Also known as "pocket" or "whisper" listings, buyers might want to work with an agent who has them. But beware, pocket listings are best for the broker, and not always the best...

Audio Transcript: 00:00:00 Intro Music [Speaker] Kathy Fettke: In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 17th, 2021... what the Fed says about the June inflation report, why there's been a surge in listings, and where homebuyer love letters are now banned. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, a...

Transcript: [Intro music 00:00:00] Kathy Fettke [Speaker]: It looks like the sellers are coming out of hiding. Redfin is reporting an increase in listings, and a new survey by Fannie Mae shows that more and more people feel that "now" is a good time to sell. (1) But there are also signs of a pullback among homebuyers. Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. It's been a sell...