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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending October 5th, 2024... what economists are now saying about the jobs report and a “soft landing,” how Hurricane Helene is impacting decisions on where to live, and the rent control ballot measure that could open a Pandora’s box.  Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to our live property tour event in San Antonio at the very beginning of next month! We get together for cocktails and Day of the Dead festivities on November 1st and go on a tour of for sale rental properties on the 2nd. You can read more about the event and register at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. Hope to see you there! Links:   ~~~~ SAN ANTONIO PROPERTY TOUR: https://realwealth.com/tours/   ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

A new proposition for rent control is on the ballot in California. Proposition 33, if it passes, would expand rent controls to include single-family homes and newer apartments. Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, already limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — but for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits on those limits, via a law known as Costa-Hawkins. That law states that cities cannot set rent control on single-family homes or apartments built after 1995. And landlords are free to set their own rental rates when new tenants move in.    Tenant advocates have been fighting Costa-Hawkins for years, but so far, without success. They tried to overturn it with ballot measures in 2018 and 2020. Lawmakers also tried with legislation. While those efforts failed, Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019 signed a law limiting annual rent increases statewide to 5% plus inflation. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, nearly 30% of California renters spend more than h

CEOs are predicting the end of remote work. More than a thousand global CEOs participated in a survey and some 8 in 10 of them said remote work would be dead in three years. Several big companies have already issued return-to-office mandates, including Amazon, which has led to an outcry among employees and some creativity in making it “look” like they’re in the office when they’re not. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Our next live event is just a month away and we’d love to have you join us! We’ll be on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas and will be taking people on a property tour of rental homes on November 2nd. The event will be taking place during Day of the Dead celebrations so it’s sure to be festive! You’ll find a link for more information in the show notes below or at newsforinvestors.com.   Links:   ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 28th, 2024... the Fed’s favorite inflation report for August, property damage estimates for Hurricane Helene, and how climate change could impact worldwide property values. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. What are you doing on the Day of the Dead? Come join us in San Antonio for a property showcase on November 2nd. Get the details here or at newsforinvestors.com under the tabs for Connect and Property Tours.  Links: ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

  In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 21st, 2024... the rate cut we’ve all been waiting for, the nuclear solution for data center power in Pennsylvania, and Amazon’s new mandate for remote workers. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Today we are launching our newest syndication, a build to rent community in San Antonio Texas. We have a webinar at 5 pm PT today. You can sign up for that at newsforinvestors.com, click on the invest tab and you'll see the drop down for syndications and our current offerings. If you miss the live webinar, the recording will be uploaded on that page.  LINKS: ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

The time has finally come for the Fed to make a move on lowering interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee announced a half-point rate cut after their two-day September policy meeting! That’s after immense speculation on whether it would be a quarter point or a half point cut.  Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Just a quick call-out for listeners to participate in our book launch. We’re hosting a virtual preview of our book, Scaling Smart, on the 21st. It’s all about building a profitable business that doesn’t rob you of your free time. Please sign up for the free book launch party at the link in the show notes below or at newsforinvestors.com.  LINKS: ~~~~SCALING SMART BOOK

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 14th, 2024... what we can expect from this week’s Fed policy meeting, how much American mozrtgage-holders have gained in equity, and what we’re seeing for single-family rent growth. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you haven’t heard about our new book yet, please check it out on Amazon! It’s called “Scaling Smart” for anyone who wants to launch and grow a successful business. It could be real estate or any other kind of business! My husband Rich and I wrote the book based on our decades of experience with our company, RealWealth. It just hit the market on the 10th of this month. Join us for our virtual book launch for "Scaling Smart" on September 21st. We’ll post links in the show notes below. LINKS: ~~~~SCALING SMART BOOK

Many consumers believe we have been in a recession for more than a year, but economists say that’s not what the data is showing us. They say consumer’s have mistakenly believed the economy is weaker than it is like a “bad vibe” or “vibecession.” But with inflation coming back down to earth and rate cuts on the horizon, those bad vibes are starting to disappear. A recent report on consumer sentiment shows that three out of five Americans mistakenly believe we have been in a recession for more than a year now. The survey was done by Affirm in June with responses from 2,000 adults. The biggest reasons for feeling this way boil down to higher prices and tougher times making ends meet.  Join us for our virtual book launch for "Scaling Smart" on September 21st. You’ll find info on buying the book and the book launch below or at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. LINKS: Purchase Scaling Smart Book:  https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart Virtual Event: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-virtual-event/  

If you’re in the market for new flooring for any of your properties, you might want to check in with LL Flooring. The company just announced that it’s throwing in the towel on a restructuring plan, and will liquidate all 400-plus stores nationwide over the next three months. Liquidation sales are already under way. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Just a quick reminder, that our new book “Scaling Smart” will hit the market on September 10th. It’s about growing your business in real estate or whatever industry you choose! You can also hear more about at our virtual book launch on September 21st. You’ll find info on buying the book and the book launch below or at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. LINKS: Purchase Scaling Smart Book:  https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart Virtual Event: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-virtual-event/   ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 7th, 2024… the Fed’s new stance on rate cuts, the big reversal in single-family permitting activity, and a reminder about real estate referrals and kick-back schemes. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I would like to share a little personal news with you. We had a great weekend in Denver, launching our book with a party at the climbing gym! Thank you to everyone who showed up! Our book, Scaling Smart, will be on sale starting September 10th. It’s about growing your business in a way that’s aligned with your goals and your lifestyle. If you missed the big party, you can join us for a virtual book launch on September 21st. You’ll find info on buying the book and the virtual event below or at newsforinvestors.com under the Connect tab. Links:   Purchase Scaling Smart Book:  https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart   Virtual Event: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-virtual-event/   JOIN RealWealth® FOR F

The Treasury Department finalized two new rules to stop the use of residential real estate and private investment deals for money laundering. One rule will impact real estate agents. The other will impact investment advisors. This is a huge step for the Treasury to close loopholes that have turned the U.S. into an international money laundering machine.  Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I’d like to share some exciting news with you! My husband Rich and I are celebrating our book launch at a climbing gym in Denver, and you are invited! It’s free to attend so long as you pre-order our book, Scaling Smart. The book launch is September 8th just two days before the book hits the market. If you miss the big party, you can join us for a virtual book launch on September 21st. Check the show notes below for information! Links:   Book Launch: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book-launch/   Purchase Scaling Smart Book:  https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart Virtual Event:

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 31st, 2024... a music-to-our-ears inflation report, the “up” side of the down payment, and build-time for single-family homes. Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I begin, I’d like to share some exciting news with you! My husband Rich and I are celebrating our book launch at a climbing gym in Denver, and you are invited! It’s free to attend so long as you pre-order our book, Scaling Smart, which you can buy on Amazon. The book launch is September 8th just two days before the book hits the market. If you miss the big party, you can join us for a virtual book launch on September 21st. Check the show notes for information! Links:   Book Launch: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book-launch/   Virtual Event: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-virtual-event/   ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 24th, 2024... why Fed Chief Jerome Powell is saying “the time has come,” how low do mortgage rates need to go, and where you’ll find the hottest real estate market in the U.S. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. I’d like to take a moment to invite you to an event my hubby, Rich, and I are hosting at a Colorado climbing gym! We’re celebrating the launch of our book “Scaling Smart” and would love to have you join us! It’s a free event although you need to pre-order our book. The event is happening in Denver on September 8th. You can register and get more info by clicking on a link in the show notes below or at newsforinvestors.com. LINKS: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

Gone are the days of a casual home tour with a real estate agent you’ve just met. New rules from the National Association of Realtors require a signed agreement with that agent that includes how the buyer’s agent will get paid and what services the agent will provide. In the past, buyers didn’t have to worry about making a commitment ahead of time. Before I get to the news, I would like to invite you all to a really fun book launch party on September 8th in Denver. My husband Rich and I are celebrating the upcoming release of our new book, Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business. The book launch will be held at a climbing gym. Admission is free although you need to purchase a copy of the book. You’ll find a link for information and to register for the event in the show notes below. Or, go to NewsForInvestors.com and under the connect tab, you'll see the drop down for live events. LINKS: Purchase Scaling Smart book: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book/ Attend Book Launch Party: https://rea

The advantage of renting over buying is going in two directions. On one hand, it's become cheaper to rent than to buy in more cities this year. On the other hand, the overall advantage is narrowing. That indicates benefits for potential homebuyers as well as investors. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I get to the news, I would like to invite you all to a book launch party on September 8th in Denver. My husband Rich and I are celebrating the upcoming release of our new book, Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business. The book launch will be held at a climbing gym. Admission is free although you need to purchase a copy of the book. You’ll find a link for information and to register for the event in the show notes below. Or, go to NewsForInvestors.com and under the connect tab, you'll see the drop down for live events. LINKS: Purchase Scaling Smart book: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book/ Attend Book Launch Party: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-b

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 17th, 2024... why the latest inflation reports are feeding into rate cut expectations, how the new NAR policies are impacting home buyers, and where million dollar homes are growing the fastest. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Before I get to the news, I would like to invite you all to a book launch party on September 8th in Denver. My husband Rich and I are celebrating the upcoming release of our new book, Scaling Smart: How to Design a Self-Managing Business. The book launch will be held at a climbing gym. Admission is free although you need to purchase a copy of the book. You’ll find a link for information and to register for the event in the show notes below.  LINKS: Purchase Scaling Smart book: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book/ Attend Book Launch Party: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book-launch/ ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban rent-setting technology such as that offered by RealPage. City supervisors completely banned the sale and use of that software in a unanimous vote on July 30th. They say it has made the affordability crisis worse by raising apartment rents above competitive levels. RealPage says the city is not focusing on the real problem. Hi, I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. For all you real estate investors out there, we are focusing on portfolio rebalancing this month with a series of free webinars. We had one on August 8th that will talk about cash-out refi's, HELOCs, and the 1031 exchange as ways to leverage your existing equity. We will have a Q&A so bring your questions, but you need to pre-register at newsforinvestors.com. If you're not a member, sign up for free, login, and go to the upcoming events tab. The webinar will be recorded and you can login to the investor portal to watch the replay. LINKS: ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth®

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 10th, 2024... what real estate investors are expecting in 2024, what rents are doing in Sunbelt cities, and why a bathtub full of icy water is becoming a popular multi-family amenity. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. And I am so excited to announce the upcoming release of my new book, that I co-wrote with my hubby and RealWealth cofounder Rich Fettke. It's called "Scaling Smart, How to Design a Self Managing Business." And we are kicking it off with a book launch party in Denver, CO on Sept 8th at a rock climbing wall so we can all scale up together! Just bring your receipt of Scaling Smart book and get free entrance to the party and climbing. Get more info on our book launch party at realwealth.com/scalingsmart. LINKS: Pre-Order Scaling Smart Book: https://a.co/d/fMkSWRj Book Launch Party: https://realwealth.com/scaling-smart-book-launch/ ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban rent-setting technology such as that offered by RealPage. City supervisors completely banned the sale and use of that software in a unanimous vote on July 30th. They say it has made the affordability crisis worse by raising apartment rents above competitive levels. RealPage says the city is not focusing on the real problem. Hi, I’m Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. For all you real estate investors out there, we are focusing on portfolio rebalancing this month with a series of free webinars. There's one on August 8th that will talk about cash-out refi's, HELOCs, and the 1031 exchange as ways to leverage your existing equity. We will have a Q&A so bring your questions, but you need to pre-register at newsforinvestors.com. If you're not a member, sign up for free, login, and go to the upcoming events tab.   REFERENCES:   1 - https://www.bisnow.com/san-francisco/news/multifamily/realpage-responds-to-san-francisco-law-banning-its-

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 3rd, 2024... why concern is growing about the job market, how home affordability just got a little better, and what’s happening with commercial property foreclosures. We begin with economic news from this past week. It’s been a bumpy ride for stock traders. The latest reports on the job market sent Wall Street into somewhat of a tailspin, but as fast as that happened, a report from the Institute of Supply Management helped soften the blow... LINKS: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE