What’s in store for the housing market in 2025? Today Kathy Fettke dives into Redfin’s latest predictions for the U.S. housing market. Learn why home prices might rise 4% and what factors could drive an increase in home sales despite ongoing challenges. We’ll also explore trends in the rental market, including a potential shift toward a renter's market and flat apartment rents due to a record-breaking supply of new construction units. Plus, find out why Gen Z may delay homeownership and what that means for the market. Tune in for these insights and more as we kick off a week of housing market forecasts for 2025. Don’t miss Wednesday’s episode where we break down Zillow’s predictions! (00:00) Housing Market Predictions Week (00:28) Predictions (00:48) Rise in Home Prices (01:22) Home Sales (02:00) Renter's Market (02:24) Apartment Rent (02:33) Single Family Home Predictions (02:59) Gen Z and Home Ownership Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/

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In this episode, Kathy Fettke dives into the latest data from CoreLogic’s Q3 2024 Homeowner Equity Report. Discover why U.S. homeowners gained $425 billion in equity over the past year, despite a slight rise in negative equity. We’ll also explore why foreclosure rates remain historically low, what’s driving delinquencies downward, and how rising home values and interest rates are shaping the real estate market. Tune in for expert insights into the trends that matter most to homeowners, homebuyers, and investors in 2024! (00:00) Will There be a Housing Market Crash and Foreclosures? (00:26) Core Logic's New Report (01:00) Negative Equity (01:43) Is the Housing Market on Shaky Ground? (02:14) REO Inventory (02:28) Delinquencies  (03:08) The Real Distress in the Market

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1 - https://calculatedrisk.substack.com/p/q3-update-delinquencies-foreclosures-a98?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=443155&post_id=152779445&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5cplo&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email 2 - https://www.corelogic.com/press-releases/corelogic-us-homeowners-see-equity-gains-drop-by-more-than-5-percent-in-q3/ 3 - https://calculatedrisk.substack.com/p/mba-mortgage-delinquencies-decreased

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the Fed’s latest rate cut, its impact on inflation, GDP growth, and the markets. Learn what this means for borrowers, investors, and the real estate market as we look ahead to 2024 and beyond. (00:00) Breaking News (00:18) Rate Cut (00:47) Future Rate Cuts (01:09) Gradual Rate Cuts (01:43) How Did Markets React? (02:20) Investor Impact Links:JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS 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.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/fed-rate-decision-december-2024-.html 

In this week's Real Estate News Brief (December 15, 2024), mortgage rates dip before rebounding, inflation trends upward with a 0.3% CPI increase, and the jobs report exceeds expectations with 227,000 new payrolls. Kathy Fettke breaks down how these updates could impact the Fed's next move on interest rates and what real estate investors need to know about mortgage trends, inflation data, and economic shifts. Tune in to learn about the latest real estate and economic insights! Timestamps:(00:00) News Brief Breakdown (00:28) Inflation Update (01:44) November Jobs Report (02:57) Mortgage Rates Update Links:JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS 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.scotsmanguide.com/news/november-cpi-report-signals-that-fight-against-inflation-has-stalled/?utm_source=originator&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=newlayout 2. https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/todays-rates/mortgage-rates-for-friday-december-13-2024/  3. https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/ 4. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/06/jobs-report-november-2024.html 

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1 - https://news.remax.com/whats-the-future-of-real-estate-remax-report-finds-out

2 - https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/12/08/re-max-report 

3 - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/17/more-americans-regularly-get-news-on-tiktok-especially-young-adults/

• (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?

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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.

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(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

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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?

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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.

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