Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMortgage Rates Hit 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
Episode 1790
Mortgage rates have climbed for seven straight weeks, hitting 7.4% — their highest level since 2023. Rising inflation concerns, bond market volatilit…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
New Homes Are Now Cheaper Than Existing Homes in Many Markets
Episode 1789
New homes are becoming a better deal than existing homes in many housing markets. A new Zillow analysis finds that new construction is now selling fo…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply in September
Episode 1788
U.S. job growth slowed sharply in September, with employers adding just 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. Previous job gains were also…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
El Niño Could Test Housing Markets This Winter
Episode 1787
A powerful El Niño could bring more than extreme weather this winter. Kathy Fettke looks at Cotality's warning that flooding, mudslides and severe st…
3 weeks ago
84% of SFR Investors Say Insurance Costs Are Hurting Cash Flow
Episode 1786
Rising insurance premiums are putting new pressure on rental property profits. A new LendingOne and ResiClub survey finds 84% of single-family rental…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Mortgage Delinquencies Rise, but Distress Remains Low
Episode 1785
Mortgage delinquencies moved higher in August, with serious delinquencies up 19% from a year ago and foreclosure inventory up 41%. But ICE says overa…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Coming Soon MLS Listings May Help Homes Sell for More
Episode 1784
Could a "coming soon" listing help sellers get a higher price? A new ARELLO study analyzing more than 10 million home sales found that coming-soon li…
4 weeks ago
More Renters Struggle to Pay for Housing
Episode 1783
More renters are struggling to keep up with housing costs, according to a new Urban Institute report. One in five working-age renters reported troubl…
1 month ago
Mold Lawsuits Are Becoming a Major Risk for Apartment Owners
Episode 1782
Mold is becoming a costly problem for apartment owners. Lawsuits involving mold and habitability issues are on the rise, with some jury awards reachi…
1 month ago
New Home Sales Jump 6.4% as Prices Fall
Episode 1781
New home sales jumped 6.4% in August, while the median sales price fell nearly 6% from a year ago. Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Census Bureau …
1 month ago