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Back to SearchThe State of the Housing Market: Key Trends from the 2026 Mortgage Report
Episode 1718
Mortgage rates are back above 6.5%, but the housing market continues to hold up better than many expected.
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Fannie Mae Releases New 2026 Housing and Economic Forecast
Episode 1717
Fannie Mae has released its latest Housing and Economic Forecast, and the outlook points to a gradual recovery in the housing market. In this episode…
5 months ago
First Crypto-Backed Mortgage Launches Through Fannie Mae
Episode 1716
A major milestone just happened at the intersection of crypto and housing finance. Better and Coinbase have funded what they say is the first Fannie …
5 months ago
Berkshire Hathaway's $8.5 Billion Housing Bet: Has the Market Bottomed?
Episode 1715
Berkshire Hathaway is making a major bet on U.S. housing.
Warren Buffett's company has agreed to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison in a deal valued…5 months ago
Inflation Hits a Three-Year High While Savings Rates Plunge
Episode 1714
Inflation is moving in the wrong direction, and Americans are feeling the strain. New data shows inflation has climbed to its highest level in roughl…
5 months ago
What Falling Birth Rates Mean for Real Estate Investors
Episode 1713
Housing affordability may be impacting more than homeownership—it could be affecting population growth itself. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks d…
5 months, 1 week ago
Copper, Lumber and Diesel Prices Surge: What It Means for Real Estate
Episode 1712
Construction costs are rising again, creating a new challenge for the housing market. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down why copper, lumber, d…
5 months, 1 week ago
Mortgage Rates and the Iran Conflict: What Happens Next?
Episode 1711
What happens to mortgage rates if the Iran conflict ends?
In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down new analysis f…
5 months, 1 week ago
3D-Printed Homes Gain Momentum as Wells Fargo Offers Mortgages
Episode 1710
3D-printed homes are moving closer to the mainstream housing market as Wells Fargo begins offering mortgages on homes built with ICON's 3D-printing t…
5 months, 1 week ago
New Credit Score Changes Could Reshape Mortgage Lending
Episode 1709
Mortgage lending is entering a major transition as the industry begins testing newer credit scoring models like FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0. In thi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago