Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Fannie Mae has dramatically revised its mortgage forecast, now predicting rates will remain around 7.5% through the end of 2027. The agency is also cutting its expectations for mortgage lending as inflation and higher borrowing costs continue to weigh on the housing market. Kathy Fettke breaks down what's behind the shift, what it means for homebuyers and real estate investors, and why waiting for lower rates may not be the best strategy.

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Source: https://www.scotsmanguide.com/news/fannie-mae-slashes-origination-forecast-by-18-for-2027/

Scammers are impersonating real estate agents through fraudulent emails, putting buyers, investors, and real estate transactions at risk. One of the nation's top real estate teams discovered that criminals were using 79 of its unused website domains to send fake emails. Kathy Fettke breaks down how email spoofing works, why cybersecurity experts say the problem is widespread, and what agents and investors can do to protect themselves from real estate fraud.

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Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/criminals-used-79-dormant-domains-to-impersonate-a-top-real-estate-team/

The nation's largest homebuilder is turning to artificial intelligence and robotics to speed up home construction. D.R. Horton has partnered with Promise Robotics to manufacture components for more than 1,250 homes in Arizona, potentially cutting construction times and reducing costs. Kathy Fettke explores how this technology works, why major builders are investing in it, and what AI-powered construction could mean for housing affordability and real estate investors.

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Source: https://www.homes.com/news/d-r-horton-turns-to-ai-powered-robots-to-help-build-homes/1843343309/

The housing market is cooling as high mortgage rates keep buyers on the sidelines, but rent growth is picking up. Zillow's latest report shows falling home sales, more price reductions, and the strongest annual rent growth in months. Kathy Fettke breaks down what's happening in the housing market, where prices are declining, and what these trends could mean for real estate investors.

Mortgage rates have climbed for seven straight weeks, hitting 7.4% — their highest level since 2023. Rising inflation concerns, bond market volatility, and higher borrowing costs are putting even more pressure on an already sluggish housing market. Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving rates higher, how they're impacting homebuyers and real estate investors, and where opportunities may still exist.

New homes are becoming a better deal than existing homes in many housing markets. A new Zillow analysis finds that new construction is now selling for less per square foot nationwide, with some of the biggest discounts in Sun Belt markets. Kathy Fettke explains what's driving the shift, why builders are offering more incentives, and what it could mean for homebuyers and real estate investors.

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Source: https://www.zillow.com/research/new-construction-cost-square-foot-2026/

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in September, with employers adding just 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. Previous job gains were also revised lower. Kathy Fettke breaks down what the weakening labor market could mean for the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and real estate investors.

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Sources: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/empsit_10022026.htm

https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5989140/jobs-labor-wages-federal-reserve

A powerful El Niño could bring more than extreme weather this winter. Kathy Fettke looks at Cotality's warning that flooding, mudslides and severe storms could expose vulnerabilities in homes while putting additional pressure on insurance costs and property values. Find out what real estate investors should be watching.

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Sources: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/a-super-el-nino-is-brewing-what-it-could-mean-for-housing/

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml

Rising insurance premiums are putting new pressure on rental property profits. A new LendingOne and ResiClub survey finds 84% of single-family rental investors say higher insurance costs have impacted their cash flow over the past year. Kathy Fettke looks at how investors are responding — and why getting an accurate insurance quote and stress-testing future increases should now be part of every investment analysis.

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Source: https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/full-results-to-the-lendingone-resiclub-sfr-investor-survey-q3-2026

Mortgage delinquencies moved higher in August, with serious delinquencies up 19% from a year ago and foreclosure inventory up 41%. But ICE says overall mortgage performance remains relatively strong, with delinquency rates still below pre-pandemic levels. Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest data and what it could mean for the housing market and real estate investors.

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Source: https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports/first-look-at-august-2026-mortgage-data