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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 invest ...
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During a time of great uncertainty and change, connection and information is a more important resource than ever before. Today's problems could be amplified or completely altered in a matter of days or hours, so it is vital that organizations and thought leaders frequently share knowledge, dispel rumors, and offer insight. To meet this need, the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate launches the resource Lusk Perspectives. Hosted by Professor and Lusk Center Director Richard K. Green in the style ...
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Do you love HBO's Silicon Valley? Do you like reading about the latest technology trends? Then you'll love this show. Think of us as the real world/explain-it-how-it-is podcast for anyone with a Silicon Valley fetish. The Bay Area, San Francisco, and California in general are undergoing massive political and social change. We tackle issues like homelessness, the housing crisis, dating in the age of technology, startups, and other things you care about. How will it affect your life? It doesn' ...
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Solar electricity is now expanding faster than any other kind of power source in the U.S. New solar installations are surging ahead of natural gas expansion as demand grows for the transition to clean energy for homes, businesses, data centers, and artificial intelligence. It’s still a small percentage of the electricity we use, but industry expert…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Rate Cut Expectations, Home Price Switcheroo, California Tech Exodus
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 19th, 2024... rate cut expectations grow after subtle comments from Fed officials, how new and existing home prices stack up against each other, and another big tech exodus from California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. A brief reminder, I will be giving my 2…
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Migration trends are a crucial part of the real estate industry. Population growth equals more demand for nearly all asset classes of real estate. But demand changes over time, so it's also vital to be on top of what’s trending in order to make smart decisions. In this episode, we'll take a look at what’s happening in 2024 according to one of my fa…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Pressure Building for Rate Cut, Top Cities for Renters, Values Rise Size Falls… for Lots!
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 13th, 2024… what the Fed is saying about a rate cut, where renters are finding the best deals, and new trends for lot size and values! Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to a free fun mid-year update on today’s economy. You’…
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The monthly jobs report on hiring is a critical piece of economic data, but it is almost always overstated, and lately, significantly overstated. Out of the last 17 months, the government posted substantial revisions for 15 months. So why is this happening and how does it impact our view of the economy and the Federal Reserve’s decision on rate cut…
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Senior housing is suddenly becoming a critical issue as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 next year. A firm that provides data and analytics for the senior housing industry expects an incredible increase in demand over the next 25 years, and says we already have a serious senior housing gap to contend with. The firm, NIC MAP Vision, is calling it a $…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Rate Cut Hopes Grow, Home Buyers vs Sellers, Top 10%, 5%, 1% Income
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 6th, 2024... why more economists are seeing a September rate cut, where home buyers are getting the upper hand, and what you have to earn to be in the top 1%. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I’d like to invite all of you to my 2024 Mid-Year Econ…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Lookin’ Good on Inflation! Which Rents Are Up, Down? The Senior Housing GAP
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 29th, 2024... we have some great news on inflation that is raising hopes for a rate cut, where rents are going higher and lower and for what type of rentals, and the skyrocketing demand for senior housing. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before we get started, …
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The Department of Justice is ramping up its price-fixing probe into the use of AI by large residential landlords and management companies to set rental rates. You may have heard of the investigation into RealPage and the lawsuits against RealPage and property owners that use the software. According to published reports, the DOJ is escalating and ex…
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The US is falling behind in its race to build enough homes to meet the demand. Zillow just released a report that shows the housing gap is getting worse despite a pandemic-era building boom. And it’s this gap in housing supply that is driving up prices and intensifying the affordability crisis. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News f…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Is the Fed “Playing with Fire”? US Home Shortage Grows, Build-to-Rent Opportunities
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 22nd, 2024… we’ll look at why one economist says the Fed is “playing with fire,” how big the housing gap has grown, and what the build-to-rent boom means for renters and investors. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before we get started, I want to remind you that…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Paused but Poised for a Rate Cut, Amazon Housing Initiative, Farmland or Utopian City?
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 15th, 2024... reaction from the Fed on what appears to be more encouraging news about inflation, Amazon’s big contribution to affordable housing, and the voter initiative that could decide the fate of a utopian city in California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors…
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Dallas may soon have another feather in its cap when it comes to attracting people, businesses and growth to the region. Some of the world’s largest financial institutions just announced the launch of a new stock exchange in Dallas that could be a catalyst for more business and population growth. Some are even speculating that the Texas Stock Excha…
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The Real Estate News Brief: U.S. Housing Inventory Returning to Normal and Fastest Growing Markets for Apartments
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 8th, 2024... why a strong jobs report discourages the Fed from cutting rates, why Americans may have an easier time finding a home to buy, and which metro is experiencing the most apartment construction. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I encourage you to take a…
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It’s a breath of fresh air to see that the number of homes for sale is heading back “up” toward normal. We’ve heard for so long about a tight inventory that’s making homes more expensive and harder to find. But a new Realtor.com report is showing a sharp rise in for sale listings that some real estate experts are calling an “incredible trend.” Hi I…
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The Real Estate News Brief: Return of the Zero-Down Mortgage?, SFR Rents are Rising and Renters are Staying Put
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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending June 1st, 2024... we take a look at how the latest inflation report might influence the Fed’s rate-cutting decision, the return of the zero-down mortgage, and two new rent growth reports for single-family homes and apartments. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I encou…
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Investor purchases of single-family homes increased last month. According to a new Redfin report shows investors captured more of the single-family market in the first quarter than they did a year earlier. And it was the first time for this kind of activity since mid-2022. I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you’d like t…
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