Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Don't get caught off guard by market crashes that can take all your money down with them. And don't miss out on markets where you can build wealth practically overnight. Real Estate News for Investors with Kathy Fettke is the premiere source for savvy real estate investors who want to stay up-to-date on new laws, regulations, and economic events that affect real estate. Topics include: market trends, economic analysis that affects housing prices, updates on the best rental markets for investing in single-family rentals or multi-unit rentals, turn-key housing standards, the fate of the highly revered 1031 exchange and other tax...
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April Jobs Report Tops Forecasts as U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs
<p>In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the April jobs report after the U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs and unemployment held steady at 4.3%. Hiring beat expectations, but beneath the headline, signs of economic strain are emerging—from rising part-time employment to slowing wage growth and sector-specific layoffs. Kathy unpacks what the latest labor data, rising gas prices, and growing global uncertainty could mean for inflation, mortgage rates, and real estate investors in the months ahead.</p> <p>Want to learn more? Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com</p> <p>Source: https://www.bls.gov/news.re...
Capital Gains Taxes May Be Keeping Homes Off the Market
<p>A new study suggests capital gains taxes may be quietly keeping homes off the market, and it could have major implications for real estate investors. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down how capital gains taxes work, when homeowners may qualify for tax exclusions, why rental property owners can face depreciation recapture, and how what some are calling an "exit tax" may be contributing to today's housing inventory shortage. Plus, Kathy explains why strategies like a 1031 exchange remain an important tool for investors looking to defer taxes and reposition their portfolios in today's...
U.S. Debt Surpasses GDP: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
<p>America has reached a historic economic milestone. For the first time since World War Two, U.S. public debt has grown larger than the nation's entire economy. In this episode of The Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down what public debt actually means, why federal interest payments have now topped one trillion dollars a year, and how rising debt could affect taxes, consumer spending, Treasury yields, mortgage rates, and the housing market. Most importantly, what should real estate investors be watching next as Washington's debt continues to grow?</p> 🏠 Want to learn more about investing in rea...
Why AI and Automation Are Fueling Industrial Real Estate
<p>Kathy Fettke breaks down a surprising trend in commercial real estate—AI and automation aren't reducing warehouse demand… they're expanding it.<br /> <br /> In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy unpacks new April 2026 data from CommercialCafe and Yardi Research showing how robotics, faster delivery expectations, and growing power demands are reshaping the industrial market.<br /> <br /> You'll learn why modern warehouses are commanding premium rents, why Dallas and Atlanta are attracting billions in industrial investment, and why older warehouse stock may face growing obsolescence.<br /> <br /> If you invest in commercial real estate, industrial properties, logistics hubs...
Deed Theft Is Rising: How Real Estate Investors Can Protect Their Properties
<p >Could someone steal your rental property without ever stepping foot inside it?</p> <p >In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the alarming rise in deed theft, title fraud, and tax lien scams targeting property owners across the U.S.</p> <p >From fake quitclaim deeds to fraudulent loans and rental scams, criminals are finding new ways to go after equity-rich investors—especially those with paid-off rentals, vacant homes, out-of-state properties, or assets held in LLCs.</p> <p >Kathy shares the latest cases, including the attempted theft of Graceland, warning signs every landlord sh...
HUD Drops Energy Code Rule, Builders Save Up to $31K
<p>Could a major policy shift in Washington make housing more affordable and unlock new supply?<br /> <br /> In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a major move by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to roll back a 2024 building code requirement tied to FHA and USDA financing.<br /> <br /> The agencies say the rule was adding as much as $20,000 to $31,000 to the cost of building a new home. Now that mandate has been rescinded.<br /> <br /> What does this mean for homebuilders, first-time buyers, lenders, and real estate investors?<...
Zillow Report: 1 in 5 U.S. Homes Sell Within 7 Days
<p >In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new Zillow report showing that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. homes are selling within just seven days. She explains why some listings are moving fast and selling above asking price, while others sit on the market for weeks.<br /> <br /> Kathy also covers what this market split means for real estate investors, why Midwest cities are outperforming many Sun Belt markets, and how pricing, condition, and location matter more than ever in 2026. If you're watching housing trends, buyer demand, and where opportunity may be shifting, this is an episode you won't want...
Why Home Buyers Are Choosing Forever Homes Over Starter Homes
<p >Why are today's buyers skipping starter homes and aiming straight for forever homes? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new BMO survey showing Americans now expect to buy their first home at age 40.</p> <p >Kathy explains what this shift means for real estate investors, including rising demand for multi-generational homes, flexible floorplans, ADUs, rental income potential, and properties in more affordable markets. If the starter home era is fading, smart investors need to know what comes next.</p> <p >Learn how changing buyer behavior could shape housing demand in 2026 and beyond.</p> <p>Source: https://www...
Baby Boomers Dominate Housing Market as First-Time Buyers Hit Record Low
<p >Baby boomers are now the largest force in the U.S. housing market, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low. Kathy Fettke breaks down new National Association of Realtors data showing how high mortgage rates, rising costs, and home equity are creating a major divide between today's buyers.</p> <p > In this episode, learn why boomers now make up 42% of home buyers, why younger households are struggling to enter the market, and what this means for home prices, rental demand, and real estate investors in 2026.</p> <p >📈 Want to learn more? Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com. </p> <p>Sourc...
Rent Trends 2026: Growth, Costs, and Market Dynamics
<p>Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest 2026 rent trends using new data from Apartments.com and CoStar Group. National rent growth has slowed, but select states and affordable markets are still showing strength. Learn where rents are rising, where costs remain low, and what today's shifting rental market means for real estate investors and landlords looking for cash flow and long-term opportunity.</p> <p>📈 Want to learn more about turn-key rental properties? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Deals to learn more. </p> <p>Source: https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/us/ </p>
