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:...

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 https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ ~~~~ EXPAND YOUR REAL ESTATE KNOWLEDGE AND PORTFOLIOMembers have exclusive access toVetted property teamsTrusted lenders and lawyersRegular property toursVetted CPAs and legalAsset protection providersAnd more! ~~~~...

The Federal Reserve is squashing hopes for a rate cut in March. The Federal Open Market Committee met this week and left rates where they are, but the bigger message from policymakers: There are no plans yet to cut rates.   Hi I’m Kathy Fettke and this is the Real Estate News for Investors. Please make sure you are subscribed, and when you have a minute, leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing!   This episode is a quick update on the Fed’s latest policy meeting. The committee issued a statement after the two-day meeting that eliminated wording about their willingness to keep raising rates. Instead, it said that it would now begin policy adjustment considerations. But that doesn’t mean they plan on immediately lowering rates. In fact, it said: “The Committee does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it...

Buying a new home might get you a nice interest rate from a builder offering buydowns, but what about the purchase of an existing home? If you find the right deal and a seller who has financial flexibility, you might be able to negotiate seller financing at a lower interest rate. It’s a strategy that has been more common among investors, but some realtors say they are seeing more of these deals as buyers try to lower their monthly mortgage payments...   ...You’ll find links on this topic in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com. You can also learn more about creative financing and real estate investing as a RealWealth member. It’s free to sign up. Just hit the “Join Now” button. Members get full access to our website with educational information on the housing market and real estate investing. You’ll also have access to property teams and other real estate...

This week Amber & Cooper visit the Air Force Museum in Mesa at Falcon Field, watch funny cats, and take a look at Mansel Carter Oasis Park in Queen Creek....

Building a small rental unit on your property is a great way to create passive income, but housing experts say that accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can also help solve the nation’s housing crisis. And there are a growing number of states that are allowing them. Plus, three states are actually paying people to build them!   California was the first to legalize ADUs back in 1982 The law allowed homeowners to build a second unit but local governments hampered the effort with restrictions. Some municipalities charged hefty “impact fees” or imposed complicated and expensive permitting requirements. There may have also been restrictions on renting the units if the owner didn’t live on the property and problems qualifying for a loan to build an ADU...   If you live in a place that allows ADU’s, It’s now time to check your yard for space to build an ADU that can...

This is the 1300th episode of our news podcast! And to celebrate we are featuring another big win for our RealWealth investors -- the public opening of a man-made crystal lagoon in the Tampa Bay area that's now the nation's largest! The 15-acre Mirada Lagoon is part of a massive development project in Pasco County that was syndicated by us at RealWealth. It was supposed to open a few years ago, but thanks to the pandemic and supply chain issues, those plans were delayed until now! (1)   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review.   We acquired the land for about 10 cents on the dollar nearly a decade ago, during the downturn. It was called Cannon Ranch at the time, and slated for 4200 homes on a golf course, but our...

Fannie and Freddie have a growing blacklist for certain properties that they won’t lend to, but it’s not public and it could surprise you when you’re trying to close on a deal. The Los Angeles Daily News first reported on this, saying the government-sponsored enterprises are placing condos, associations, and co-ops on the list for a variety of reasons, including deferred maintenance. (1)   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review.   The president of Philadelphia-based condo and co-op lending service provider CondoTek told the Daily News that the blacklist has now grown to more than 1,400 properties. Orest Tomaselli says just 16 months ago, there were only 900 properties on the list.   New Tighter Standards After Condo Collapse   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened their standards after the collapse of...

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending November 19th, 2022... the latest inflation slowdown, what the Fed might do next, and what homebuyers need to earn to buy the “typical home.” Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-news-real-estate-investing-podcast/id1079952715 Economic News We begin with economic news from this past week, and another good report on inflation. The government reported on Tuesday that wholesale prices only rose .2% in October. That lowers the annual rate of inflation from 8.4% to 8%. It had been as high as 11.7% in March. That report along with one the week before on the CPI, show that inflation is slowing down, but officials at the Federal Reserve say they are still seeing the need for several more rate hikes. (1) St. Louis Federal Reserve President James...

What’s happening with Airbnb? A Palm Springs superhost recently Tweeted about an unusual drop in bookings which opened a floodgate of complaints from guests. Although Airbnb is more successful than ever, there’s growing discontent in at least some markets and the conversation is bubbling over online with comments like (dramatic voice Kathy!) “The Airbnbust is upon us.” Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. The Tweet about a drop in bookings was quickly picked up by Buzzfeed. It published an article with the title: “Couple Says An Airbnb Host Expected Them to Strip the Beds, Vacuum, And Do Chores, Plus More Stories from People Who No Longer Use the Service.” Viral Tweet: Big Drop in Bookings The article posted the tweet from the Palm Springs host who said he’s seen a drop in...