Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchConsumer Confidence Rises, but Americans Are Still Worried
Episode 1732
Consumer confidence improved slightly in June as gas prices fell, but Americans remain worried about inflation, jobs, and the economy. In this episod…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
New Bipartisan Housing Bill Focuses on Disaster Prevention
Episode 1731
A new bipartisan bill in Congress would allow communities to use federal housing funds to prepare for disasters before they happen instead of waiting…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Small Investors Are Buying More Homes as Wall Street Pulls Back
Episode 1730
Small investors are buying more homes while Wall Street pulls back. Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Realtor.com data, where investors are purchas…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Fed Stress Test: Can Banks Survive a Housing Crash?
Episode 1729
The Federal Reserve's latest stress test found that America's largest banks could withstand a severe recession, a 30% drop in home prices, and a 39% …
4 months ago
Record 401(k) Balances Still Aren't Enough for Retirement
Episode 1728
Americans are saving more for retirement than ever before, according to Vanguard's latest "How America Saves" report. But even with record 401(k) bal…
4 months ago
Trump Delays 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Episode 1727
A housing bill hailed as the most significant housing legislation in decades has hit an unexpected roadblock. Kathy Fettke explains why President Tru…
4 months ago
Bank of America Predicts Three Fed Hikes: Will It Happen?
Episode 1726
Bank of America now expects three Fed rate hikes before year-end, citing persistent inflation, a resilient economy, and a more hawkish Federal Reserv…
4 months ago
How SBA's New $10M Loan Limit Could Impact Real Estate
Episode 1725
The SBA has doubled the combined limit for its 7(a) and 504 loan programs, allowing eligible businesses to access up to $10 million in financing. In …
4 months, 1 week ago
What Rising Title Insurance Sales Say About Housing Demand
Episode 1724
Title insurance premiums climbed 15% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $4.5 billion nationwide. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what r…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why the U.S. Economy Is Outperforming Other Countries
Episode 1723
A new report shows the U.S. economy continues to outperform many other developed nations despite inflation, global conflicts, and trade tensions. In …
4 months, 1 week ago