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Back to SearchTrump Pushes to Take Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Public: What It Means for Homebuyers
Episode 1520
Trump just announced plans to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — but without ending government conservatorship. In this episode, Kathy Fettke b…
1 year, 5 months ago
Real Estate News Brief: U.S. Credit Downgrade, Debt Crisis, and Bond Activity
Episode 1519
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion, prompting Moody's to downgrade America's credit rating and setting off a sharp selloff in stocks a…
1 year, 5 months ago
Where are People Moving? Migration Trends Explained
Episode 1518
Migration is slowing in 2025—but some states are still attracting new residents. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke brea…
1 year, 5 months ago
Housing Inventory Surges, Yet Buyers Wait on Lower Rates
Episode 1517
Housing inventory is surging across the U.S., with new listings up over 11% and total active listings rising more than 30% year-over-year. But despit…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bond Yields Jump After Moody's Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating
Episode 1516
US credit downgrades are back in the spotlight as Moody's lowers the U.S. rating from Aaa to Aa1 for the first time since 1949. In today's episode, K…
1 year, 5 months ago
U.S. & China Slash Tariffs in Surprise Deal, Sparking Wall Street Rally
Episode 1515
The U.S. and China have agreed to dramatically roll back tariffs — from 125% to 10% — in a surprise deal that's sparking a major Wall Street rally. I…
1 year, 5 months ago
Opportunity Zone Program May Expand: What Investors Need to Know
Episode 1514
Opportunity Zone incentives may soon reach new areas, thanks to a proposed extension through 2033. A key House committee has included major Opportuni…
1 year, 5 months ago
Real Estate News Brief: Builder Slowdown, Sales Surge, and Rising Inventory
Episode 1513
Builders are slowing down, but inventory is rising. In this Real Estate News Brief, Kathy Fettke dives into the latest trends in home starts, sales, …
1 year, 5 months ago
Zillow Pushes MLS Compliance: What It Means for Listings, Agents, and Investors
Zillow is enforcing stricter MLS compliance, requiring publicly marketed listings to appear on the MLS within one business day — or be removed from Z…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Fed's Interest Rate Pause: What It Means for Real Estate and the Economy
Episode 1511
The Fed's interest rate pause is making headlines as economic uncertainty reaches new heights. In this episode, Kathy Fettke unpacks what the Federal…
1 year, 5 months ago