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Back to SearchOnly 38% of Non-Homeowners Can Afford a Starter Home
Episode 1734
Buying a first home is becoming harder than ever. A new study finds that fewer than 40% of non-homeowner households can afford a typical starter home…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Home Prices vs. Inflation: Who's Really Winning?
Episode 1733
Home prices are still rising—but they're no longer keeping up with inflation.
In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Case-Shiller Hom…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Consumer 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…
4 months 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…
4 months 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…
4 months 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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