Would you buy a haunted house if it meant saving a few thousand dollars? 👻 According to a new study, more than half of Americans say they'd do exactly that. In this Halloween-themed episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's behind the spooky statistics — and why some buyers fear high prices more than ghosts. Plus, what this trend reveals about investor psychology in today's market.

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SOURCE: https://www.realestatewitch.com/haunted-house-real-estate-2025/

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again — but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says another cut isn't a sure thing.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the Fed's latest quarter-point move, and why policymakers are sending mixed signals about the next meeting. The Fed also announced it will end its quantitative tightening program in December — a shift that could ease pressure on credit and lending.

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SOURCE: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/fed-rate-decision-october-2025.html

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke reports on the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS®. Existing-home sales climbed 1.5% in September as mortgage rates eased, helping affordability and bringing more buyers back into the market.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says improving conditions are giving the housing market new momentum — and that could create fresh opportunities for investors as demand rebounds. 🏡

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SOURCE: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-existing-home-sales-report-shows-1-5-increase-in-september

There could finally be some relief ahead for homebuyers. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced on social media a review of the controversial loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) fees that impact millions of borrowers. The review, led by mortgage expert and Fannie Mae board member Barry Habib, could lead to lower mortgage costs for buyers and homeowners looking to refinance.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains what this review means for borrowers, how it could affect affordability, and why any change to mortgage pricing could ripple through the housing market.

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SOURCE: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-reviews-loan-level-price-adjustments/

In a major reversal, the Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers. The settlement with the American Federation of Teachers restores debt cancellation under income-driven repayment programs paused earlier this year. Kathy Fettke explains what the deal means for borrowers—and how added financial relief could ripple into the housing market for investors.

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SOURCE: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/19/trump-student-loan-forgiveness.html

Major layoffs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could leave millions of federally subsidized housing units without adequate inspection or oversight. Kathy Fettke explains how the shutdown and staff cuts at HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center are raising safety, compliance, and investment concerns nationwide.

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SOURCE: https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/affordable-housing/hud-layoffs-leave-affordable-housing-exposed-to-increased-risks-131416

Zillow has stopped showing Matterport's 3D home tours after CoStar, a major competitor, bought Matterport for $1.6B and changed how its content could be shared. Kathy Fettke explains how this clash between two real estate tech giants could impact agents, buyers, and investors searching for homes online.

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SOURCE: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-removes-matterports-from-listings/

A growing sense of economic pessimism is sweeping the nation. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index, which shows that nearly 70% of Americans believe the economy is on the wrong track — and an even higher 73% say it's a bad time to buy a home.

We'll explore what's driving this negative outlook, from high mortgage rates and rising home prices to slowing job growth and stagnant wages. Kathy also explains what these trends mean for real estate investors and why understanding buyer sentiment can reveal key opportunities in shifting markets.

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SOURCE: https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/is-it-good-bad-time-to-buy-house-housing-market-economy-wrong-track/