Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBuilder Sentiment Edges Up as 64% Offer Incentives
Episode 1669
Home builder confidence improved slightly in March, but the housing market is still facing pressure.
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the la…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Fed Holds Rates, Signals Only One Cut as Inflation Risks Rise
Episode 1668
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady — and now expects just one rate cut in 2026.
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's be…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump Executive Orders Could Change Housing Supply and Mortgage Access
Episode 1667
President Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at improving housing affordability by addressing both supply and mortgage lending. Federal agen…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Midwest Housing Markets Surge as Spring Demand Arrives Early
Episode 1666
Spring housing demand is arriving earlier than expected — and some of the fastest-moving markets in the country are in the Midwest.
In this episode o…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
GDP Slows, PCE Holds: 3 Economic Signals Investors Are Watching
Episode 1665
Economic growth is slowing, but inflation is still running above the Federal Reserve's target. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest d…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Senate Passes Major Housing Bill: What It Means for Investors & Build-to-Rent
Episode 1664
The U.S. Senate has passed a major bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting housing supply and improving affordability. The 21st Century ROAD to Hou…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Mortgage Lender Sued Over AI Robo-Calls
Episode 1663
A Michigan mortgage lender is facing a federal class action lawsuit over alleged robo-calls that used artificial voice technology. The case claims th…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Migration Trends Reshaping U.S. Housing Markets
Episode 1662
New Census data shows where Americans are moving — and how those migration trends could reshape housing markets across the country.
U.S. population g…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
401(k) Balances Are Up — So Why Are Americans Cashing Out?
Episode 1661
Retirement account balances are rising — but so are withdrawals.
New data from Fidelity shows the average 401(k) balance climbed more than 11% in 202…
8 months ago
U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs— What It Means for the Housing Market
Episode 1660
The latest jobs report delivered a surprise. The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to …
8 months ago