Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchU.S. Economic Update: Growth Slows in Q2 2026
Episode 1751
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the second quarter of 2026, but the headline doesn't tell the whole story. In this episode, Kathy …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Starter Homes Pile Up as Luxury Sales Rise, Zillow Reports
Episode 1750
The U.S. housing market is splitting in two. New Zillow data shows starter homes are sitting on the market longer, seeing more price cuts, and sellin…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
New Financing Model Could Unlock More Apartment Development
Episode 1749
A new financing model in Massachusetts could offer a solution to one of the biggest challenges facing multifamily development today: getting stalled …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Another Hike May Be Coming
Episode 1748
he Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the seventh straight meeting, but the biggest news was the rare split among policymakers. Three Fed…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Battery Storage Is Becoming Real Estate's New Asset Class
Episode 1747
Battery storage is emerging as one of commercial real estate's fastest-growing asset classes. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains why investors ar…
3 months ago
Student Loan Defaults Could Slow Housing Demand in Key Investor Markets
Episode 1746
Student loan defaults are rising again, and that could have a bigger impact on the housing market than many investors realize. In this episode, Kathy…
3 months ago
Senior Home Equity Hits Record $14.9 Trillion
Episode 1745
America's senior homeowners are wealthier than ever. According to a new report from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association and Riskspan, h…
3 months ago
300,000 Vacant Lots Could Help Ease America's Housing Shortage
Episode 1744
Could one of the biggest solutions to America's housing shortage already be sitting on the market? A new Zillow report finds that more than 300,000 v…
3 months ago
Deepfake Fraud Emerges as a Growing Mortgage Risk
Episode 1743
AI is creating new opportunities in real estate—but it's also creating new risks. Kathy Fettke breaks down a new FundingShield report, covered by Sco…
3 months, 1 week ago
Berkshire Hathaway's Bet on Homebuilders
Episode 1742
Berkshire Hathaway is expanding its homebuilding empire with another acquisition, this time adding McGuinn Homes to its growing portfolio. Kathy Fett…
3 months, 1 week ago