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
Who Really Pays Trump’s Tariffs? New Fed Report Shows Inflation & Mortgage Rate Impact
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
A new study is challenging one of the biggest narratives around tariffs — and the implications could directly affect inflation, interest rates, and your real estate portfolio. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that Americans are paying nearly 90% of recent tariffs, not foreign exporters. In other words, higher import taxes are largely flowing through to U.S. consumers and businesses. Why does that matter? Because when prices rise, inflation stays elevated. And when inflation runs hot, the Federal Reserve may delay rate cuts — keeping mortgage rates higher for longer....
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Housing Wealth Slips in Q3: But Homeowner Equity Remains Near Record Highs
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CBRE 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Investment to Rise 16%
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Commercial real estate could be a major story in 2026. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down CBRE’s 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook and why investment activity is expected to rise 16% — even as GDP growth slows. We cover what’s ahead for cap rates, income-driven returns, and key sectors including office, industrial, retail, multifamily, and data centers. With two expected Fed rate cuts and easing inflation, how could financing conditions impact commercial property performance? If you’re looking for data-backed insight into where commercial real...
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House Advances Major Housing Bill Aimed at Easing Affordability Pressures
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
The U.S. House has overwhelmingly passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act in a 390–9 vote, advancing a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing America’s housing affordability crisis. The sweeping package focuses on boosting housing supply, streamlining development regulations, expanding financing for manufactured and multifamily housing, and modernizing federal housing programs. Now, the bill heads to the Senate, where lawmakers must reconcile differences with the previously proposed ROAD to Housing Act. Will Congress deliver meaningful housing reform — or will negotiations stall? In...
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U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Falls to 4.3%
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
The January jobs report is in — and it came in stronger than expected. The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs to start 2026, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Hiring was concentrated in health care, social assistance, and construction, even as some sectors saw losses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released updated benchmark revisions confirming that 2025 job growth was softer than previously reported. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the latest employment data signals about the strength of the labor market, wage growth, and what it could mean for Federal...
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Which U.S. Markets Saw Apartment Demand in Q4?
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Apartment demand cooled across much of the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a return to more typical seasonal patterns after several years of unusually strong growth. But the slowdown wasn’t universal. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down which U.S. apartment markets continued to see positive demand in Q4 and why those metros stood out as others experienced net move-outs. We look at absorption trends in major markets like New York, Phoenix, Fort Worth, and Newark, and what tight occupancy levels in select regions may signal for multifamily investors heading into 2026....
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What Is a Trump Home and Could It Impact Housing Affordability?
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In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the proposed “Trump Homes” concept that’s gaining attention across the housing industry. The idea centers on a new pathway-to-ownership model designed to help first-time buyers afford homes—without driving down existing home prices. We explore how the proposal could work, why major homebuilders and investors are paying attention, and how this approach differs from traditional affordability solutions like rate cuts, subsidies, or price corrections. We’ll also look at the potential risks, unanswered questions,...
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Why Immigration Policies Are Creating New Risks for Multifamily Investors
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Immigration policy changes are emerging as a new risk factor for multifamily investors, especially in immigrant-heavy markets like Florida and Texas. Recent surveys show rising vacancies, slower leasing activity, and shifting tenant behavior tied to enforcement actions, creating operational challenges for apartment owners. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest data, explains which submarkets are feeling the most pressure, and why slower immigration growth could impact rental demand going forward. Investors will learn what to watch, how...
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Partial Government Shutdown Delays Jobs Report for January
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The January jobs report has been delayed after a partial government shutdown forced the Bureau of Labor Statistics to suspend its scheduled data releases. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains why the closely watched employment report won’t be released on time, what other economic data may also be delayed, and why the missing labor market numbers matter for investors watching interest rates, housing demand, and overall economic momentum. 🏠📉 Want to learn more? Visit Source:
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62% of Americans Say Buying a Home is Unrealistic in 2026
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A new survey reveals growing pessimism among Americans about the future of homeownership. According to data from IPX1031, 62% of Americans say buying a home in 2026 feels unrealistic, up sharply from last year. Rising home prices, affordability challenges, and limited inventory are pushing many would-be buyers to the sidelines, while confidence in the real estate market continues to weaken. Nearly half of respondents say homeownership no longer represents the American Dream, and only a small share expect conditions to improve this year. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what’s...
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