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Back to SearchWhat the December Fed Rate Cut Means for Real Estate Investors
Episode 1615
The Fed's December rate cut brings the policy rate down to 3.5%–3.75%, but what does it really mean for real estate investors? Kathy breaks down why …
8 months, 1 week ago
Housing Demand Hits 3-Year High as Mortgage Spreads Improve
Episode 1614
Housing demand is finishing 2025 on a high note. Mortgage purchase applications have climbed to their strongest level in nearly three years, thanks t…
8 months, 1 week ago
Redfin's 2026 Predictions: The Great Housing Reset
Episode 1613
Redfin has released its 2026 housing forecast, calling it the start of "The Great Housing Reset." In this episode, Kathy breaks down what to expect n…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Inflation vs Home Prices: The Truth Behind the Latest Case-Shiller Numbers
Episode 1612
The latest Case-Shiller data is out—and the headlines don't tell the whole story. Nominal home prices are edging back toward record highs, but once y…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Construction Starts Jumped 21%: Megaprojects Surge as Multifamily Falls
Episode 1611
Construction starts jumped 21% in October — but not because of housing. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the surge in billion-dollar megapro…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Refi Wave Returns as Mortgage Prepayments Surge and Foreclosures Increase
Episode 1610
Mortgage prepayments just hit a 3.5-year high as softening rates spark a new wave of refinances. At the same time, ICE reports rising foreclosure act…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
September PPI, Retail Sales, Inflation & Delayed Government Data: What It Means for Investors
Episode 1609
September's economic data is finally out—despite government shutdown delays—and it offers a mixed but important look at inflation, spending, and what…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
America's Hidden Growth Markets: Why Rural America Is Booming
Episode 1608
America's rural and tertiary markets are experiencing a surprising surge in economic activity—and investors are taking notice. In this episode, Kathy…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Will an AI Stock Crash Hit the Housing Market?
Episode 1607
A surge in AI stocks has fueled big market gains—but also big volatility. If the tech boom cools, what happens to home prices? In this episode, Kathy…
9 months ago
October Jobs Report Canceled as BLS Postpones November Data
Episode 1606
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has canceled the October jobs report and delayed the November release until mid-December, creating a rare data blackou…
9 months ago