What the December Fed Rate Cut Means for Real Estate Investors
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
Release Date: 12/12/2025
Single-Family Rental Investors Shift to Discipline Heading Into 2026
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Single-family rental investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined, selective mindset, according to new survey data. While investor confidence remains intact, the era of “growth at all costs” appears to be over. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Q4 2025 LendingOne/ResiClub Single-Family Rental Investor Survey, including what it reveals about buying and selling plans, portfolio rebalancing, rising insurance costs, rent expectations, and shifting views on mortgage rates. The data points to a market driven less by speculation...
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Zillow Stock Slides as Google Tests Real Estate Listings in Search
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Zillow shares dropped sharply after reports revealed that Google is testing real estate listings directly inside its search results. The news sparked investor concern about long-term competition and platform risk, sending Zillow’s stock down more than 9% in a single session. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, producer Kailyn Bennett breaks down what Google’s real estate listings test includes, why the market reacted so strongly, and what analysts from Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Oppenheimer are saying about the potential impact on Zillow’s business model. While...
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November Consumer Prices Rose 2.7%, Below Expectations
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A delayed inflation report shows consumer prices rose 2.7% over the past year, coming in below economist expectations. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 2.6% year over year. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, producer Kailyn Bennett breaks down why this CPI report looks different than usual, following a government shutdown that disrupted October data collection. Some figures reflect a two-month window, rather than standard month-to-month changes, adding important context for investors. We look at what’s driving inflation now — including food, energy,...
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Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Weakening as Unemployment Hits 4.6%
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New federal jobs data confirms the U.S. labor market softened in October and November. After weeks of delays caused by the government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports job losses in October, modest hiring in November, and an unemployment rate rising to 4.6% — the highest level since 2021. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down what’s driving the slowdown, including sharp cuts in federal employment, slower wage growth, and mixed signals from consumer spending. We also look at which sectors are still adding jobs — like health care and...
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2026 Housing Market Outlook: Rates, Demand & Key Shifts
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What will shape the housing market in 2026? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down fresh insights from John Burns and his team of housing analysts on where rates, demand, construction costs, and rental markets are headed. Learn why demographic shifts are redefining who’s buying, why long-term rates may stay higher for longer, and where builders and investors are finding the best opportunities in a market full of crosscurrents. If you want to understand the forces driving real estate in 2026—and how to position yourself—this episode delivers the key takeaways you need. 🏡 Want to...
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What the December Fed Rate Cut Means for Real Estate Investors
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The Fed’s December rate cut brings the policy rate down to 3.5%–3.75%, but what does it really mean for real estate investors? Kathy breaks down why mortgage rates don’t move directly with Fed decisions, how the shift toward “neutral” policy shapes the 2026 outlook, and why affordability and home sales may improve as rates stabilize. A quick, clear look at what investors should watch next. 🏡 Want to come to RealWealth's Live Event? Visit to learn more. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE SOURCE:
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Housing Demand Hits 3-Year High as Mortgage Spreads Improve
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Housing demand is finishing 2025 on a high note. Mortgage purchase applications have climbed to their strongest level in nearly three years, thanks to 18 straight weeks of improved mortgage spreads keeping rates near 6%. In today’s episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what’s driving this surge in buyer activity, how inventory and pricing trends are shifting, and what the latest data signals for the housing market as we head into 2026. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast SOURCE:
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Redfin's 2026 Predictions: The Great Housing Reset
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Redfin has released its 2026 housing forecast, calling it the start of “The Great Housing Reset.” In this episode, Kathy breaks down what to expect next year—from easing mortgage rates to slower price growth, rising rents, and why affordability may finally begin to improve. Learn how these shifts could affect buyers, sellers, and investors in the year ahead. If you want to hear Redfin's Chief Economist talk about this report visit or on you favorite podcast app on December 9, 2025 to learn more. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate...
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Inflation vs Home Prices: The Truth Behind the Latest Case-Shiller Numbers
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The latest Case-Shiller data is out—and the headlines don’t tell the whole story. Nominal home prices are edging back toward record highs, but once you adjust for inflation, the picture shifts dramatically. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the September Case-Shiller numbers, explains why real home prices have declined for nine straight months, and looks at how today’s values compare to the mid-2000s housing bubble in inflation-adjusted terms. You’ll learn why “real” prices matter far more than nominal ones, how rising inflation reshapes long-term returns, and what...
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Construction Starts Jumped 21%: Megaprojects Surge as Multifamily Falls
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Construction starts jumped 21% in October — but not because of housing. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the surge in billion-dollar megaprojects driving the growth, from data centers and manufacturing plants to massive LNG and infrastructure builds. While commercial and nonbuilding projects climbed sharply, multifamily construction plunged nearly 39%. Kathy explains what’s behind the divergence, how rising inventory and shifting demand are reshaping the landscape, and what real estate investors should watch as these projects ripple through local housing markets. JOIN RealWealth®...
info_outlineThe Fed’s December rate cut brings the policy rate down to 3.5%–3.75%, but what does it really mean for real estate investors? Kathy breaks down why mortgage rates don’t move directly with Fed decisions, how the shift toward “neutral” policy shapes the 2026 outlook, and why affordability and home sales may improve as rates stabilize. A quick, clear look at what investors should watch next.
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SOURCE: https://www.realtor.com/research/federal-reserve-december-2025-meeting/
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