In a major shift, HUD and the FHA are walking back a Biden-era policy on foreclosures that gave nonprofits and government agencies first access to buy distressed properties. Originally intended to support affordable housing and community revitalization, the policy has delivered underwhelming results—prompting officials to reverse course. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down what this rollback means for investors, how it could speed up the flow of foreclosed homes to the open market, and why it might lead to new buying opportunities in 2025.

Topics Discussed:

• 00:00 New FHA Policy
• 00:30 FHA Previous Foreclosure Policy
• 01:02 Mixed Results from Policy
• 01:50 Immediate Changes
• 02:10 What this Means for Investors 

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Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fha-walks-back-biden-era-restrictions-on-foreclosed-property-sales/

A groundbreaking new study from the University of Cincinnati reveals that police funding can significantly impact home prices—but the effect depends on the income level of the community. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down economist David Brasington’s findings, which show that increasing police budgets raises home values by 13% in low-income areas, while decreasing them by at least 14% in high-income neighborhoods. Tune in to learn why these opposing trends had been hidden in previous research, and what this means for investors, homeowners, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscape of public safety and property values.

Topics Discussed:

• 00:00 New Study: Police Budgets and Housing Prices
• 00:41 Low Income and High Income Communities
• 01:27 Study Methodology
• 02:00 Wealthier Communities
• 02:29 Lower Income Communities

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Source: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2025/04/police-spending-housing-prices.html

A major shift is underway at Jack in the Box, owner of Del Taco, and it could open the door to hundreds of new real estate opportunities. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the company’s decision to potentially sell its Del Taco brand and close up to 200 underperforming locations. With softening demand and rising competition in the fast-food sector, Jack in the Box is pivoting toward a leaner business model — and that means a wave of commercial properties may soon hit the market.

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Sources: 

1. https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/retail/jack-in-the-box-closing-stores-cutting-dividends-in-turnaround-129073 
2. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jack-box-seeks-sell-del-101716969.html 

 

Roche and Regeneron, two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, have announced a combined $56 billion investment that’s set to transform U.S. real estate and manufacturing. Billions of dollars will go into expanding research and manufacturing facilities across key states like California, Indiana, New York, and North Carolina, creating thousands of new jobs. These investments signal long-term confidence in the U.S. market and could spark a boom in life sciences real estate. As the pharmaceutical industry navigates potential new tariffs, this expansion is reshaping global supply chains and strengthening biotech hubs in the U.S. Learn how these developments could impact investors and the future of American manufacturing.

Topics Discussed:

• 00:00 Big Pharma Announcements
• 00:22 Roche's US Plan
• 01:01 Regeneron's US Plan
• 01:55 President Trump's Tariffs 
• 02:15 Other Expansions
• 02:33 Real Estate Investors

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A massive real estate portfolio of over 6,000 rental units tied to convicted investor Eli Silber is set for auction following a multi-million-dollar loan fraud scheme. The properties, located across several states including Michigan, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania, are being sold after Silber defaulted on $20M in loans. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHFA are ramping up efforts to crack down on real estate loan fraud with new underwriting rules. Learn more about the fraud case in this episode!

Topics discussed:

• 00:00 6,000 Units Headed to auction
• 00:34 Locations of Units
• 00:55 Fraud Scheme
• 01:48 Fannie and Freddie’s New Rules 

Source: https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/capital-markets/fannie-mae-fraudsters-6300-unit-portfolio-heads-to-the-auction-block-129009? 

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Tired of all the negative headlines? In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke shares three encouraging updates that could brighten your outlook on the market. We’ll cover the latest drop in gas and diesel prices, new signs of a buyer-friendly shift in the housing market, and growing optimism in the multifamily sector for 2025. Discover how these trends could benefit consumers, investors, and the economy as a whole. Tune in for your weekly dose of positive real estate and economic news!

Topics Discussed: 00:00 Good News! 00:28 Gas Prices are Dropping 01:48 Buyers Market? 02:52 Optimism in Multifamily

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Commercial real estate remains strong amid tariffs and economic uncertainty — but why? In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down a special report by Marcus & Millichap and the factors driving CRE resilience in 2025. As new U.S. tariffs disrupt global trade and inflation rises, many investors are bracing for volatility. Yet sectors like multifamily, industrial, and necessity-based retail are holding steady — and in some cases, gaining strength. Tune in to learn how commercial real estate is positioned to weather the storm, and where smart investors are focusing their strategies now.

Topics Discussed:

• 00:00: Silver Lining for Commercial Real Estate?
• 00:25 Liberation Day Tariffs
• 00:52  Market Reaction
• 01:11 Inflation and Recession Risk
• 01:39 Commercial Real Estate Stability
• 01:51 Multifamily 
• 02:05 Retail
• 02:19 Industrial
• 02:37 Office Sector

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Home sellers are surprisingly confident in today’s unpredictable market. A new Realtor.com survey shows that 81% expect to get their asking price—or more—even with high rates and economic uncertainty. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explores what’s behind this optimism, from the ongoing housing shortage to spring selling momentum. Learn how regional trends, seller strategies, and buyer behavior are shaping the 2025 housing market — and what it all means for real estate investors. 🎉 Bonus: Download your free PDF — Top 5 Cities to Invest In — to celebrate our 1500th episode! Topics Discussed: 

• 00:00 Sellers are Optimistic?
• 00:30 Visit Realwealth.com/1500 for a Free PDF
• 00:45 Realtor.com Survey
• 01:45 Sellers Market
• 02:10 Sell Through Rate and Concessions
• 02:28 Why are Home Owners Selling?
• 03:11 Regional Variations

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Flippers across the U.S. are facing the biggest pullback since 2007, with high interest rates, tight lending, and shrinking margins making deals harder to find. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest LendingOne-ResiClub Fix-and-Flip Survey and what it reveals about today’s market. From the aging housing stock in the Northeast to rising material costs in the West, to high borrowing costs in the southeast--hear how regional trends are shaping strategies. As a reminder, if you would like the PDF of the Top 5 Cities to Invest in, make sure to visit www.Realwealth.com/1500 to download that.  Topics Discussed:

• 00:00 Flippers Hit a Speed Bump
• 00:30 www.Realwealth.com/1500 for a free PDF
• 00:51 Flips from Covid to Now
• 01:37 Regional Challenges
• 02:04 Kitchens ROI
• 02:20 Key Trend

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Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/91308774/housing-market-biggest-home-flipping-pullback-since-2007

🎉 It’s our 1,500th episode! In this special milestone edition of Real Estate News for Investors, we’re taking a global view of the housing market in 2025. Discover which countries top the list of the most overpriced real estate markets—from China and Argentina to Singapore and Vietnam—based on mortgage burdens, price-to-income ratios, and more. Plus, find out how the U.S. compares in this worldwide affordability checkup. Whether you're an investor, homeowner, or market watcher, this episode offers fresh insights into where housing is most out of reach—and why.

• 00:00 1500th Episode
• 00:22 www.Realwealth.com/1500 for a Free Download
• 00:35 Affordability Across the Globe
• 00:59 China's Market
• 01:46 Argentina
• 02:12 Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea
• 02:59 Most Expensive Mortgage: Singapore 
• 03:33 Where Does the US Stand? 

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