Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Student Loan Changes Could Impact Homebuyers

Major changes to federal student loan rules are now in effect, bringing new borrowing limits and repayment options for millions of Americans. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains what changed, why it matters, and how these new rules could influence the next generation of homebuyers—and the housing market. If you're a real estate investor, this is a policy shift worth watching. Learn more at www.newsforinvestors.com [http://www.newsforinvestors.com] Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-changes-july-1-2026/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-changes-july-1-2026/]

Only 38% of Non-Homeowners Can Afford a Starter Home

Buying a first home is becoming harder than ever. A new study finds that fewer than 40% of non-homeowner households can afford a typical starter home, highlighting the growing affordability gap facing first-time buyers. Kathy Fettke breaks down what the data reveals, why affordable markets continue to stand out, and what these trends mean for real estate investors. Download your Free PDF at www.Realwealth.com/AffordableMarkets [http://www.Realwealth.com/AffordableMarkets]. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/starter-home-affordability-income-gap-lendingtree/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/starter-home-affordability-income-gap-lendingtree/]

Home Prices vs. Inflation: Who's Really Winning?

Home prices are still rising—but they're no longer keeping up with inflation. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index, why real home values have now declined for 11 straight months after inflation, which markets are still seeing price growth, and what the latest housing data means for real estate investors. Get your FREE PDF at www.Realwealth.com/AffordableMarkets [https://www.Realwealth.com/AffordableMarkets]. Sources: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/inflation-outpaces-home-prices-april/ [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/inflation-outpaces-home-prices-april/] https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CSUSHPINSA [https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CSUSHPINSA]

Consumer Confidence Rises, but Americans Are Still Worried

Consumer confidence improved slightly in June as gas prices fell, but Americans remain worried about inflation, jobs, and the economy. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the latest confidence data, consumer spending trends, and labor market outlook could mean for the housing market and real estate investors. Want to learn more about real estate? Visit www.Newforinvestors.com [http://www.Newforinvestors.com] Source: https://apnews.com/article/consumer-confidence-economy-inflation-da0a1dee651d3e36123e8e83622c4ac4 [https://apnews.com/article/consumer-confidence-economy-inflation-da0a1dee651d3e36123e8e83622c4ac4]

New Bipartisan Housing Bill Focuses on Disaster Prevention

A new bipartisan bill in Congress would allow communities to use federal housing funds to prepare for disasters before they happen instead of waiting to rebuild afterward. Kathy Fettke explains what the proposed legislation could mean for homeowners, real estate investors, insurance costs, and the future of housing resilience. Want to learn more? Visit www.NewsforInvestors.com Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/liccardo-timmons-bill-ounce-of-prevention-act/ [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/liccardo-timmons-bill-ounce-of-prevention-act/]