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Back to SearchiBuyer Opendoor's Stock Soars 400%, but Razor-Thin Margins Pose Big Risks
Episode 1587
Opendoor's stock has surged more than 400% this year, but analysts warn that its razor-thin profit margins could spell trouble ahead. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving the iBuy…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Rates Ease, Refinances Surge, and Affordability Improves — Even as Delinquencies Tick Up
Episode 1586
Mortgage delinquencies are inching up, but affordability is finally improving — and refinance demand is surging as mortgage rates dip back toward 6%. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the lat…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Gold Hits $4,000: Why Investors Are Turning to Hard Assets
Episode 1585
Gold just hit a record $4,000 an ounce — its highest level ever — as investors seek safety amid a falling dollar and global uncertainty. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains why gold is having its …
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Trump Imposes 10% Tariff on Lumber and 25% on Furniture: What It Means for Home Builders and Investors
Episode 1584
President Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on lumber, cabinets, and furniture — starting at 10% and rising as high as 50% by January. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what these tari…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
ADP Report Shows 32,000 Job Decline Amid Government Shutdown
Episode 1583
With the federal government shut down and the official jobs report on hold, investors are turning to ADP's private payroll data for answers — and the numbers aren't encouraging. In this episode, Kath…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Loans and Borrowers
Episode 1582
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released temporary policies to keep the housing market moving during the government shutdown. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the new rules mean for bor…
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
How 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 of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is…
Published on 1 month 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 explains how delayed jobs data may cloud the Fed's nex…
Published on 1 month 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 illegally removed Redfin as a competitor in online re…
Published on 1 month 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 down what drove the spike, from builder incentives t…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago