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The Real Estate News Brief: Fed Officials on Rate Cuts, Income Needed to Buy a Home, Home Buyer Compromises

Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Release Date: 05/14/2024

Fed Cuts Rates: What It Means for Real Estate Investors

Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in months, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains how the Fed’s rate cut could impact mortgage rates, housing affordability, refinancing opportunities, and commercial real estate markets. From homebuyers to investors in multifamily and office properties, learn what this move means for borrowing costs, property values, and the road ahead for real estate. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast ...

Credit Card Debt at $8,550 Average: What It Means for Housing

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Credit card debt is weighing heavily on Americans, with the average balance now at $8,550. A new study from BestMoney finds that 76% of people say their debt is mostly due to their own choices — from small impulse buys to stress-driven spending. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the survey results, the emotions fueling overspending, and what it all means for homebuyers and real estate investors. JOIN US AT OUR RealWealth® EVENT: FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast SOURCE:

Insurance Costs Soar, HELOCs Surge & Refi Opportunities Return

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Property insurance costs are now the fastest-growing housing expense, up 70% in just five years and nearly 10% of the average mortgage payment. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor, including why insurance is outpacing mortgage and tax costs, how home prices and foreclosures are shifting, and what falling HELOC and refinance rates mean for homeowners and investors navigating today’s affordability crunch. JOIN US AT OUR RealWealth® EVENT: FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast SOURCE:

Mortgage Rates Fall to 2025 Low as Jobless Claims Spike

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Mortgage rates have dropped to a new low for 2025, now averaging 6.27%. The surprising part? It happened even as inflation came in hotter than expected. The reason lies in a sudden spike in jobless claims, led by Texas, that shook bond markets and sent Treasury yields lower. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down why labor data is outweighing inflation concerns, what continuing claims at a three-year high signal for the job market, and why bond traders are betting on a softer economy. You’ll also learn what level of jobless claims could tip the U.S. into recession territory — and why...

Norada Capital Founder Charged with $62.5M Investor Fraud

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A well-known Southern California real estate operator is facing federal charges. Marco Giovanni Santarelli, founder of Norada Capital Management, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding more than 500 investors out of $62.5 million through a Ponzi-style scheme. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains what happened, how unsecured promissory notes can put investors at serious risk, and what you can do to protect yourself. You’ll learn the difference between secured real estate investments and unsecured notes, why unrealistic double-digit monthly returns are a red flag, and three steps every...

2025 Riskiest (and Safest) Housing Markets

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Which housing markets are most at risk in 2025—and which are the safest bets for investors? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down ATTOM’s latest Housing Risk Report, which names the riskiest U.S. counties based on affordability, unemployment, foreclosures, and underwater mortgages. You’ll hear why California and Florida top the list, which counties are struggling with extreme affordability, and why Louisiana stands out for underwater properties. Kathy also shares where buyers and investors will find the safest and most affordable markets, from New York to Texas and beyond. If you...

U.S. Adds Just 22,000 Jobs: Unemployment Rises, Fed Rate Cuts Ahead?

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The August jobs report shows the U.S. economy added just 22,000 jobs, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2017 outside the pandemic. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including which industries are adding jobs, where losses are showing up, and why long-term unemployment is on the rise. You’ll also hear how markets reacted, with Treasury yields dropping, mortgage rates hitting new yearly lows, and investors betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. For real estate...

Mortgage Rates or Prices: What Matters More?

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In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new Bankrate Home Affordability Report that asks: what impacts buyers more, mortgage rates or home prices? The findings show that even a small drop in mortgage rates can lower monthly payments far more than a price cut. Kathy explains why waiting for home values to fall may not be the best strategy, how lower rates could trigger more demand, and what buyers can do now to prepare financially. You’ll also hear the latest forecasts for mortgage rates, home price trends across the U.S., and what it all...

How Airbnb's New Host-Only Fee Will Impact Real Estate Investors

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Airbnb is changing the way it charges hosts — and the update could impact how much real estate investors actually take home. Beginning October 27, 2025, Airbnb will phase out its split-fee model and move to a 15.5% host-only fee. Guests will see a flat price, but hosts will need to adjust their rates to protect margins. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the new structure means for property owners, how it could affect short-term rental profitability, and why some smaller investors may struggle while professional managers adapt more easily. If you invest in short-term rentals or...

Senior Renters Surge: A New Housing Trend for Investors

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Senior renters are now the fastest-growing group in the U.S., with more than 2.4 million Americans aged 65 and older entering the rental market in the past decade. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the numbers from U.S. Census and Point2Homes data, and explains what’s driving this powerful demographic shift. You’ll learn why older Americans are choosing rentals over ownership, which metros are seeing the biggest surge in 55+ renters, and how single-family homes are playing a growing role in this trend. Real estate investor Ken McElroy also weighs...

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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 11th, 2024... what Fed officials are now saying about rate cuts in 2024, how much income you need to buy a home, and the kinds of compromises buyers are willing to make for a more affordable home.

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We begin with a few economic stories from this past week and a focus on this week’s two inflation reports. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expects a rate cut at some point, but maybe not this year. He wants to see “multiple positive inflation readings suggesting that the disinflation process is on track.”...

Links:

1 - https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/federal-reserve-president-says-rate-cuts-may-not-come-2024

2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-still-trying-to-assess-if-recent-hot-inflation-readings-mean-economy-is-overheating-goolsbee-says-1e9716d9?mod=mw_rss_topstories

3 - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/13/inflation-outlook-rises-fueled-by-expected-increases-for-housing-costs-new-york-fed-survey-shows.html

4 - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/10/consumer-sentiment-tumbles-as-inflation-fears-surge-closely-watched-survey-shows.html

5 - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/10/consumer-sentiment-tumbles-as-inflation-fears-surge-closely-watched-survey-shows.html

6 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-climb-sharply-to-highest-level-in-nine-months-5e799341?mod=mw_latestnews

7 - https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms

8 - https://www.globest.com/2024/05/06/national-median-income-needed-to-buy-a-home-jumps-again/

10 - https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/05/top-compromises-buyers-will-make-to-reach-homeownership/

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