Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchConstruction 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…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 months, 2 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…
11 months, 2 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…
11 months, 2 weeks 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…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
What Home Depot & Lowe's Profit Forecast Cuts Reveal About the Housing Market
Episode 1605
Home Depot and Lowe's cut their profit forecasts after a softer-than-expected quarter, pointing to continued pressure in the housing market and weake…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump Administration Weighs Portable Mortgages: Could You Take Your Rate With You?
Episode 1604
The Trump administration is exploring a major shift in housing policy: portable mortgages. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what this could …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside the K-Shaped Economy: How Housing Became America's New Divide
Episode 1603
America's housing market has officially split in two. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down how the 2025 "K-shaped economy" is creating winners a…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
First-Time Homebuyer Age Hits 40 for the First Time: NAR Report
Episode 1602
The National Association of Realtors' latest data shows a historic shift in the U.S. housing market: the typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years…
11 months, 4 weeks ago