Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHUD Drops Energy Code Rule, Builders Save Up to $31K
Episode 1694
Could a major policy shift in Washington make housing more affordable and unlock new supply?
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a major move …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Zillow Report: 1 in 5 U.S. Homes Sell Within 7 Days
Episode 1693
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new Zillow report showing that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. homes are selling within just seven days. She ex…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Home Buyers Are Choosing Forever Homes Over Starter Homes
Episode 1692
Why are today's buyers skipping starter homes and aiming straight for forever homes? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new BMO survey showi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Baby Boomers Dominate Housing Market as First-Time Buyers Hit Record Low
Episode 1691
Baby boomers are now the largest force in the U.S. housing market, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low. Kathy Fettke breaks down new …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rent Trends 2026: Growth, Costs, and Market Dynamics
Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest 2026 rent trends using new data from Apartments.com and CoStar Group. National rent growth has slowed, but select…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pending Home Sales Rise Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
Episode 1690
Pending home sales rose in March, even as mortgage rates moved higher and gas prices climbed. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the la…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Trump Housing Plan Faces Doubts: Why Deregulation May Not Work
Episode 1689
Kathy Fettke breaks down why UBS says the latest Trump housing plan may not be enough to solve America's affordability crisis. With the U.S. still sh…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Rural Opportunity Zones Could Be the Next Investor Boom
Episode 1688
Opportunity Zones are back—and this time, they're permanent. Kathy Fettke breaks down new guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Inter…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Real Estate Investors
Episode 1687
Liability insurance costs are rising fast—and real estate investors are starting to feel it.
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a growing tren…
2 months ago
Self-Storage Hits a Turning Point: Cities Push Back on New Development
Episode 1686
Self-storage has been one of the hottest asset classes—but a shift is underway. Cities across the U.S. are pushing back with zoning restrictions, mor…
2 months ago