Podcast Episodes

Compass Alleges Zillow and Redfin Collusion in Antitrust Filing

Episode 1596

Compass has filed new claims in its ongoing antitrust battle with Zillow, alleging that the real estate giant has used its market power to block competition and colluded with Redfin over listing poli…

Published on 10 hours ago

Economists Predict Stable Growth and Rates in 2026: What It Means for Investors

Episode 1595

Top economists are forecasting a year of steady growth, modest inflation, and predictable interest rates in 2026 — and that's welcome news for real estate investors. In this episode, Kathy Fettke rep…

Published on 2 days, 11 hours ago

52% of Americans Would Buy a Haunted House: Here's Why

Episode 1595

Would you buy a haunted house if it meant saving a few thousand dollars? 👻 According to a new study, more than half of Americans say they'd do exactly that. In this Halloween-themed episode, Kathy Fe…

Published on 5 days, 11 hours ago

Fed Cuts Rates but Signals a Possible Pause Ahead

Episode 1594

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again — but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says another cut isn't a sure thing. 

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the Fed's latest quarter-point move, and why…

Published on 6 days, 7 hours ago

NAR: Home Sales Rise as Mortgage Rates Fall

Episode 1593

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke reports on the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS®. Existing-home sales climbed 1.5% in September as mortgage rates …

Published on 1 week ago

New FHFA Review Could Ease Mortgage Costs for Millions

Episode 1592

There could finally be some relief ahead for homebuyers. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced on social media a review of the controversial loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Trump Administration Agrees to Resume Student Loan Forgiveness

Episode 1591

In a major reversal, the Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers. The settlement with the American Federation of Teachers restores debt cancellati…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

HUD Layoffs Could Leave Millions of Subsidized Housing Units Without Inspectors

Episode 1590

Major layoffs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could leave millions of federally subsidized housing units without adequate inspection or oversight. Kathy Fettke explains how th…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Zillow Pulls 3D Home Tour Tech in Clash with CoStar

Episode 1589

Zillow has stopped showing Matterport's 3D home tours after CoStar, a major competitor, bought Matterport for $1.6B and changed how its content could be shared. Kathy Fettke explains how this clash b…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Why Nearly 70% Say the Economy is on the Wrong Track and 73% Say It's a Bad Time to Buy a Home

Episode 1588

A growing sense of economic pessimism is sweeping the nation. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index, which shows that nearly 70% of Americans bel…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago