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 25th. It’s a free RealWealth webinar that I’ll be hosting with Economist John Chang. You can register at newsforinvestors.com. And remember to bring questions for our Q&A at the end! Links ..read more

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 recorded a show on this on my other podcast with another expert demographer. You can check that out on the Real Wealth Show.  Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. And if you ..read more

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 13th, 2024… what the Fed is saying about a rate cut, where renters are finding the best deals, and new trends for lot size and values! Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to a free fun mid-year update on today’s economy. You’ll hear from both me and one of my favorite economists, John Chang, on what we think of the current economic conditions and the housing market. You’ll also have a chance to ask us questions so don’t come empty-handed! It’s happening on July 25th. Loo ..read more

The monthly jobs report on hiring is a critical piece of economic data, but it is almost always overstated, and lately, significantly overstated. Out of the last 17 months, the government posted substantial revisions for 15 months. So why is this happening and how does it impact our view of the economy and the Federal Reserve’s decision on rate cuts? Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to my 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update with economist John Chang. We'll be sharing our thoughts on the economy and the housing market during a fre ..read more

Senior housing is suddenly becoming a critical issue as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 next year. A firm that provides data and analytics for the senior housing industry expects an incredible increase in demand over the next 25 years, and says we already have a serious senior housing gap to contend with. The firm, NIC MAP Vision, is calling it a $275 billion investment shortage for housing that’s needed by the year 2030. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I'd like to invite you to my 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update with economist John Chang. We'l ..read more

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 6th, 2024... why more economists are seeing a September rate cut, where home buyers are getting the upper hand, and what you have to earn to be in the top 1%.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I’d like to invite all of you to my 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update with Marcus & Millichap Economist John Chang on Thursday July 25th.  It’s free to attend and will be a lively forward-looking update with time to answer your questions. Simply login to the Investor Portal here to register ..read more

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 expanding that investigation.   Hi, I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the 1,400th episode of Real Estate News for Investors! And now we’re going for 1,500 and beyond to help keep you informed! I’d also like to invite investing listeners to a RealWealth ..read more

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 we are hosting a free webinar this week with a Florida builder who's offering loan rates as low as 4.25% on duplexes in Jacksonville with property management in place. You can sign up at newsforinvestors.com, under the “Connect” tab. It's fre ..read more

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. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about brand new homes and duplexes for sale in Jacksonville Fl. where the builder is buying down the rate to as low as 4.25%. You can find out more on a free RealWealth webinar next week. Sign ..read more

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 Exchange will help turn Dallas into a global banking hub that could rival Wall Street.   Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Please sign up for a RealWealth membership at newsforinvestors.com to find out how Dallas is bene ..read more