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Back to SearchHow the Government Shutdown Impacts National Flood Insurance
Episode 1581
The federal government is still shut down — and the ripple effects could hit the housing market. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains how the lapse…
6 months ago
Impacts of the Government Shutdown: Economic Data Delays, Fannie & Freddie, and Real Estate
Episode 1580
The U.S. government shutdown on October 1st, and the timing could shake markets. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke expl…
6 months ago
Breaking News: FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Rental Ads Agreement
Episode 1579
Breaking News: The Federal Trade Commission has sued Zillow and Redfin over a $100 million rental advertising deal. The FTC alleges the agreement ill…
6 months, 1 week ago
New Home Sales Jumped 20% in August Despite Rates
Episode 1578
New home sales surged 20% in August, hitting their highest level in nearly three years—even as mortgage rates stayed above 6%. Kathy Fettke breaks do…
6 months, 1 week ago
Lennar Profits Fall 46% as Housing Affordability Pressures Grow
Episode 1577
Lennar, the nation's second-largest homebuilder, reported a 46% drop in quarterly profit as affordability pressures and higher interest rates continu…
6 months, 1 week ago
How Housing Costs Are Driving U.S. Birth Rates to Record Lows
Episode 1576
U.S. birth rates have fallen to a record low, and soaring housing costs are a major factor. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explores new data from the …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Compass to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate in $10B Deal
Episode 1575
Compass is acquiring Anywhere Real Estate in a $10B all-stock deal, creating a combined network of 340,000 agents across 120 countries. In this episo…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fed Cuts Rates: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
Episode 1574
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in months, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy. In this …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Credit Card Debt at $8,550 Average: What It Means for Housing
Episode 1575
Credit card debt is weighing heavily on Americans, with the average balance now at $8,550. A new study from BestMoney finds that 76% of people say th…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Insurance Costs Soar, HELOCs Surge & Refi Opportunities Return
Episode 1574
Property insurance costs are now the fastest-growing housing expense, up 70% in just five years and nearly 10% of the average mortgage payment. In th…
6 months, 3 weeks ago