Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast show

Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Summary: Don’t get caught off guard by market crashes that can take all your money down with them. And don’t miss out on markets where you can build wealth practically overnight. Real Estate News for Investors with Kathy Fettke is the premiere source for savvy real estate investors who want the edge. Stay up-to-date on new laws, regulations, and economic events that affect real estate. Topics include: market trends, economic analysis that affects housing prices, updates on the best rental markets for investing in single-family rentals or multi-unit rentals, turn-key housing standards, the fate of the highly revered 1031 exchange and other tax law affecting investors, self-directed IRA investing and 401k changes, where rents and property values are rising or falling, flipping risks, new Dodd-Frank rules regarding private lending and financing standards, areas with job losses vs job growth, areas that are overbuilt or over-supplied versus areas with low supply and high demand, and how to avoid real estate scams. We'll bring you the latest reports from organizations like the National Association of Realtors, Realty Trac, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Rent Range, Property Radar, the Norris Group, Peter Schiff, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Suse Orman, Bigger Pockets, Dave Ramsey and more. And we'll help you interpret the data in terms that make sense for your real estate goals, and portfolio. Grow and protect your wealth by staying on the forefront of economic data analysis, expert opinions, innovative investing strategies and profitable investment opportunities. We'll share all the top real estate news stories and the best trade secrets investors should know, so you can stay ahead of the curve and make fully informed real estate decisions. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of the Real Wealth Network, author of Retire Rich with Rentals and host of the Real Wealth Show on iTunes. She brings decades of media and real estate investing experience, offers her own viewpoints on particular topics, and taps into her network of real estate experts for real world news updates created just for investors like you. Get the real news on real estate on The Real Estate News For Investors Show!

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 Breaking News: Scary Rent Control Legislation in CA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:31

California lawmakers are about to vote on a bill that would create a scary kind of rent control. It would give tenants who’ve organized into an association the right to “boycott” their rent if they have a grievance, or go on strike. That includes a rent increase that’s raised more than the rate of inflation. The legislation is called SB 529, and it’s up for a vote on Thursday, May 16th. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 China-U.S. Trade War Escalates, Increasing Construction Costs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:29

The trade dispute with China is escalating and some U.S. businesses are cringing at the idea of higher costs for goods. President Trump raised tariffs again on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, from the previous 10% increase to 25%. He’s getting support for his strategy but some economists are predicting that the trade war will take a toll on U.S. businesses and consumers. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 Real Estate News Brief - U.S. Financial Stability Report, Refinancing Crackdown, Credit Repair Lawsuit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:07

In this week's Real Estate News in Brief... the results of a U.S. financial stability report, a refinancing crackdown, and a new lawsuit against two big credit repair companies. We begin with economic news from this past week, and a financial stability report from the Federal Reserve. The Fed report says the financial sector is “resilient” overall, but it also reported an increase in the number of risky loans issued to companies already struggling with debt. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 FHA Tightening Standards on Zero-Down Loans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:00

The government is cracking down on affordable housing programs that help buyers with their down payments. HUD issued a clarification letter on the rules for FHA loans. The crackdown is the result of growing concern about the risk that zero-down government-insured home loans present to the $1.3-trillion-dollar mortgage insurance fund. Historical data shows that those borrowers are twice as likely to default on their loans. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 5G Will Transform How and Where We Live | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:21

We’re on the cusp of a digital transformation that’s expected to change the way we live and work. Wireless service providers are building and launching new 5G networks to replace 4G technology for cell phone and internet service, and the upgrade is being called revolutionary. Data transfer will undergo a supersonic boost compared to what we’re getting now. That’s expected to have a big impact on every industry, including real estate. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 Real Estate News Brief – Low Inflation, Softer Eviction Rules in the NW, and Marriott Home Sharing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:02

In this week's Real Estate News in Brief… the word “transitory” is capturing headlines, the state that’s giving tenants an eviction break, and the hotel giant that’s taking on Airbnb. We begin with economic news from this past week, and another Federal Reserve meeting with no interest rate hikes. The Fed left the overnight lending rate unchanged at 2.25% to 2.50%. But Fed Chief Jerome Powell’s comments about inflation, or the lack of it, has caused some concern. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 *NEW* Census Report on Mass Migration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:21

A mass migration is underway in the United States to places that are more affordable with strong job growth and warmer weather. The Census Bureau just released a new report on population growth that shows people are migrating to mostly Southern and Western regions, and Central Florida is one of them. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 Boomerang Buyers are Back! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:04

Economists are anticipating a new wave of homebuyers from the group of Americans who lost their homes during the housing crisis. Bad credit scores have improved since then, and many have also regained confidence about owning a home. According to some experts, these so-called “boomerang buyers” will be a critical component of the housing market over the next few years. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 New Rules for "Dirty" Buildings in NYC and LA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:28

New York City is taking drastic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the city’s biggest polluters, and the culprits are “not” cars. City officials passed a landmark package of bills to reduce the city’s carbon footprint, and the centerpiece is a mandate for older, glass and steel skyscrapers. They are considered “incredibly inefficient” because so much of the heating and cooling escapes through the glass. This new law aims to change that with rigid new guidelines and retrofit requirement

 Mortgage Companies (and the Police) Tracking You with Google | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:52

A loan product that was banned after the housing crisis is making a comeback, for investors. 360 Mortgage is offering a variation on the old NINJA loan, which stands for No-Income, No-Job, No-Assets. The new loan is simply called NINA for No-Income, No-Assets. It’s available as a more lenient option for investors to “purchase, refinance, or cash out of their properties.” www.NewsForInvestors.com

 Real Estate News Brief - GDP Surprise, Optimistic Landlords, and Rental Market Winners | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:14

In this week's Real Estate News in Brief... we have a GDP surprise, optimism among landlords, and a new winner for best rental market. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 California Rent Control Battle is Back | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:12

The California rent control battle is heating up once again. Rent control advocates just launched a signature drive to get another statewide initiative on the 2020 ballot. But even before that comes into play, there are two bills under review in Sacramento that would also allow statewide rent control including some single-family rentals.

 The Growing Retirement Crisis (And How to Avoid It) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:17

There’s a growing retirement crisis in this country. A new report on how well Americans have prepared for retirement shows that many Baby Boomers are in bad shape. Many don’t have any savings or a private pension to rely on. There’s also a risk to basic entitlements, like Social Security and Medicare. Without a major overhaul, retirees may face Social Security cuts, and bigger co-pays for health care, in the not-too-distant future. www.NewsForInvestors.com

 Real Estate News Brief - New Recession Forecast, Average Tax Refund, and Fed Fight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:07

In this week's Real Estate News in Brief... we have a recession forecast, the average tax refund, and a really good reason to exercise! We begin with economic news from this past week, and a report that shows a rebound in economic growth. The Conference Board says the leading economic index was up .4% in March. That’s after a less-than-spectacular .1% increase in February, and a flat reading in January. MarketWatch economists say the growth spurt is due to the strong job market and high stock prices.

 Where SFR Rents are Soaring | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:18

Landlords are seeing higher returns on their single-family rentals. A new report from CoreLogic shows that rents increased at the fastest rate this February since September of 2016. SFRs with the fastest rate of rent growth are also at the low-end of the spectrum. The firm’s Single-Family Rental Index tracks rents in 20 metros, and shows an average 2.9% increase in February of this year compared to 2.7% last year. Looking at the past year, rent growth was 3% for all rentals from low-end to high-end.

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