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In today's episode we explore the latest trends in the U.S. rental market. Kathy Fettke discusses the continued decline in apartment rents, the modest rise in single-family home rents, and the key factors driving these shifts, such as higher vacancy rates, increased multifamily construction, and changing demographics. Learn how these trends impact renters, landlords, and investors, and what to expect in the year ahead.   Don't forget to get your early bird tickets for the Passive Wealth Expo on January 18th at the SF Convention Center—get details at newsforinvestors.com! Timestamps: (00:00) What Can Investors Expect for Rent? (00:28) National Seasonal Rent Trends (01:28) Professional Manage Apartments (01:37) What is Causing Declines? (2:46) Single Family Rentals (03:29) What Does this Mean for Investors? Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/   FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Re

On today's episode, we explore the potential impact of mass deportations of undocumented workers on the housing market and construction industry. While President-elect Trump claims fewer undocumented immigrants will lower housing costs, experts warn that deportations could worsen labor shortages in construction, driving home prices higher. We also discuss potential impacts on rental prices and the overall housing supply. How could this impact investors? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to get your early bird tickets for the Passive Wealth Expo on January 18th at the SF Convention Center—get details at newsforinvestors.com! (00:00) Will Donald Trump Deport Undocumented Immigrants? (00:39) Passive Wealth Expo (00:57) Mass Deportations and Construction (01:48) Labor Supply and Affordability (03:06) Less Competition in the Housing Market? (04:06) Rent Impacts Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/   FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https:

In this episode, we explore why many Baby Boomers are choosing to “age in place” instead of selling their homes, defying predictions of a “silver tsunami” in the housing market. With over half of Boomers planning to stay put, we discuss how this impacts young homebuyers facing tight inventory and rising prices. Plus, we share strategies for buyers looking to navigate the market, from investing in rental properties to considering more affordable areas. (00:00) Is a Silver Tsunami Coming? (00:32) Homeownership and Boomers (1:31) Why Boomers are Aging in Place (2:25) Options for Younger Homebuyers: What Are the Best Paths? Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/   FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe   Source: https://listwithclever.com/research/baby-boomers-housing-market-2024/

Breaking News: a federal court ruling temporarily blocks the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA requires companies, including LLCs, to disclose their beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury Department. Host, Kathy Fettke, explains what this court decision means for real estate investors, especially regarding privacy, CTA compliance risk, and business structures.     (00:00) Breaking News! (00:30) Temporary Halt on Corporate Transparency Act (01:51) Why Real Estate Investors Should Care   Links:   JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/   FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe     Source: https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2024/12/federal-court-enjoins-government-enforcing-corporate-transparency-act/

The National Association of Realtors is facing another heated debate. This time is all about a requirement that agents immediately list for-sale homes on the MLS. Many brokers feel there are situations that call for private listings, including seller preferences. But currently, there’s a rule that requires brokers to list homes within one day of any kind of marketing, which includes the posting of a single for-sale sign. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. We’d really love to get a review from you if you haven’t left one yet. It helps us tremendously to have reviews from people who appreciate the kind of news we deliver. When you get a minute, please leave a review. it would be greatly appreciated! Links:   JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe   Sources:   https:

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 30th, 2024… we have several economic reports including the latest reading on inflation, the newly announced 2025 conforming loan limits, and which state is attracting the most corporate relocations. Hint: It’s not California. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, we’d really love to have you take a moment and write a review. It doesn’t have to be long. Just a few words about what you like or love about our news coverage and how it has helped you. And please know that we really appreciate you as listeners and, for some, as RealWealth members. It’s free to join. Check us out at newsforinvestors.com. Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe   Sources:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.c

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 23rd, 2024… why home buyers are suddenly jumping back in, what the data shows about single-family built-to-rent homes, and what renters are doing to make sure they can pay their rent each month.   Hi, I'm Rich Fettke, filling in for Kathy on this episode of Real Estate News for Investors. When you get a minute, please leave a review for this podcast! It really helps us when people who appreciate our podcast share their opinions with newcomers.    We begin this News Brief with the latest economic news. The upcoming week will be packed with a number of reports despite the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes the Personal Consumption Expenditure index or PCE for October, which is the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge. Looking back over the past week, the unemployment report shows that initial claims hit their lowest level in seven months, but the data suggests that it’s taking much longer for the unemployed to find jobs. New jobless claims were down 6,000 f

The combination of high mortgage rates and record high home prices has priced out millions of Americans from buying a home or investment property. On today’s real estate news show, we’ll dive into CoreLogic's recent Home Equity Insights Report for the 2nd quarter of 2024 to determine if it still makes financial sense to buy or invest in real estate. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and welcome to Real Estate News for Investors. You can join RealWealth.com for free and get access to over 500 free educational webinars on how to build wealth, increase cash flow and save on taxes through real estate. Check it out at: newsforinvestors.com. Links:    JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Source Material: https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/home-equity-report-q2-2024/  

Californians are looking for a lifestyle affordability fix, and Arizona seems to have what they want. A new study by Storage Cafe shows several migration patterns from Southern California to various counties in Arizona, Phoenix being the most popular. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. As you ponder investing opportunities, please be sure to check in with us at RealWealth. While we don’t have a property team in Arizona to help you buy rentals there, we have property teams in other markets across the country. You can find out how to tap into those opportunities by becoming a free member of RealWealth at newsforinvestors.com. Links:    JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Source Material: https://www.storagecafe.com/blog/california-to-arizona-moving/

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 16th, 2024... the Fed takes a more leisurely stance on rate cuts, we'll look at what apartment rents are doing now, and what one industry leader is saying about the future of the MLS system. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. There’s some  post-election uncertainty about new agendas and policies that could impact the economy. Educating yourself about financial security during changing times is your best defense, along with smart investing. You can join RealWealth.com for free and get access to over 500 free educational webinars on how to build wealth, increase cash flow and save on taxes through real estate. Check it out at: newsforinvestors.com.   Links:    JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Sources:  

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, host Kathy Fettke explores the latest trends and predictions shaping the housing market as we approach 2025. From economic growth to mortgage rates, we break down expert forecasts on home sales, pricing, and the outlook for real estate investors. Will home sales bounce back? How will political shifts and economic policies impact the market? Tune in for key insights from top economists and stay informed on the future of real estate investment. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Source Material: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housing-market-forecast-2025-nar-mba/  

If you’re wondering where the hottest real estate market will be next year, there’s a new list that puts Dallas Fort Worth on the throne. In fact, five of the top ten markets are in the Sunbelt states of Texas and Florida so Dallas isn’t the only real estate darling under the southern sun.  Hi, I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. This report confirms what we've known at RealWealth for 20 years. We’ve been buying property in Dallas since 2005, and referring our members at RealWealth to a property team that is always on the forefront of the fastest growing suburbs of Dallas.  You can learn more about them and other property teams in  strong growth markets nationwide by visiting www.newsforinvestors.com. It’s free to join and once you do, you'll get access to turnkey rental property teams nationwide who can help you build your real estate portfolio.  This new report on top U.S. markets has been highlighting real estate trends for 46 years. Published by Price Waterhouse Cooper and the Ur

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 9th, 2024... how Donald Trump as President is expected to handle the Fed, the defeat of a rental control measure in California, and a record high in the average age for homeowners. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I continue, I’d like to invite you all to check out our webinars. We’ve got one coming up this Thursday on the kind of tax strategies available for people who invest in syndications. You can submit your questions for a Q&A at the end. That’s this Thursday, November 14th, at 12 noon pacific time. For more info, go to newsforinvestors.com and look under the Connect tab.  Links: ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

Today's real estate news is jam-packed... we’ll look at the latest report on inflation, insights from the November Fed policy meeting, what the magical mortgage rate is for most buyers, and how much faster renter households are growing than homeowner households.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors.   Starting with the biggest news of the week, the Presidential election of course.  After Donald Trump was re-elected into office, the “Trump Trade” went into overdrive. All three major stock indices on Wall Street hit new records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shot up 3.6%, its biggest one day jump since November 2022. The S&P 500 went up 2.5% while the Nasdaq climbed nearly 3%...   ...You can read more about the stories in this episode by following links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com. And please remember to hit the subscribe button and leave a review! ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

Mortgage-free homeownership has hit a new record high in the United States. A recent survey shows a gradual increase in paid-off homes from the years 2010 to 2023. Many investors have been paying cash to avoid high interest rate loans and reap the benefits of paid-off properties. But if you need to purchase real estate with a loan, we have discovered a way to cut the cost. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I would like to do a quick share on what we've got in store for investors this weekend. The RealWealth team will be in San Antonio, Texas, to host a tour of newly built rental properties this Saturday, November 2nd. We’ll be whooping it up along the RiverWalk as well and we’d love to have you join us! You can register here: https://realwealth.com/tours/ Links: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 26th, 2024... what economists are forcasting as we wait for the next Fed meeting, new tax brackets for 2025 capital gains, and new life for a home decor store that went out of business last year. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Hot on our list of things to do next weekend is a RealWealth get-together and property tour in San Antonio. We’ll be hosting cocktails on November 1st along the Riverwalk, and touring properties the next day, all in the midst of Day of the Dead festivities! If you are in San Antonio, please check us out. And people who can hop on a plane, please come! We’ll be having loads of fun. You can get more information and register at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. Links: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

It’s a tough housing market right now for most home buyers, but the age of the buyers having the most success might surprise you. Gen Zers are between the ages of 12 and 26, and research shows that the older Gen Zers between the ages of 19-26 are enthused about becoming homeowners and currently have a higher homeownership rate than earlier generations of the same age. So what’s their secret? Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Just a quick mention… We are hosting a property tour in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, November 2nd. We’ll be meeting for cocktails along the Riverwalk on Friday night, and touring for-sale, brand-new rental properties the next day. You are welcome to join us. You can find out more at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. This takes place during Day of the Dead festivities so be prepared for a very lively event! Links: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 19th, 2024… we’ll hear what the Fannie Mae CEO thinks of this housing market, the atypical economy that managed to break a trustworthy recession indicator, and where you will pay the most and the least in property taxes. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you’d like to find out where you can buy newly-built rentals in Texas, please join us for a property tour in San Antonio! We’ll be hosting the event on November 2nd with cocktails the night before along the Riverwalk. The properties are located in a neighborhood of well-maintained homes and a family-friendly, community-oriented environment. You can get more information and register at newsforinvestors.com. Links: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

Is Florida a safe place to buy property these days with hurricanes, tornadoes caused by hurricanes, horrific rainstorms, and flooding? Although there’s some amount of risk across the Sunshine State as there is for the rest of the country, parts of Florida are less risky than others.  Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. As you might know, we feel Florida is a great place to invest, especially in areas that are not getting hit hard by hurricanes. You can find out more as a RealWealth member at newsforinvestors.com. It's free to join and free to speak with an investment counselor who can answer your questions about Florida income properties. Links: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 12th, 2024… why some economists are saying the inflation battle is over, how much Social Security will be boosting paychecks next year, and what Mexico City is doing about short-term rentals.  Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. It’s also a call out to investors interested in newly-built rentals in San Antonio, Texas! We’ll be hosting a property tour on November 2nd and you are invited to join us! We get together for cocktails and Day of the Dead festivities on November 1st and go on a tour of for-sale rental properties the next day. You can read more about the event and register at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. Hope to see you there! LINKS: ~~~~SAN ANTONIO TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/ ~~~~JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE