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/

Opendoor’s stock has surged more than 400% this year, but analysts warn that its razor-thin profit margins could spell trouble ahead. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what’s driving the iBuyer’s massive rally, why profitability remains elusive, and how new AI strategies might reshape its future. Plus, what investors can learn about risk, margins, and sustainability in a volatile housing market.

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SOURCE: https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/10/02/this-is-opendoors-biggest-risk-hint-its-not-the-ho/

Mortgage delinquencies are inching up, but affordability is finally improving — and refinance demand is surging as mortgage rates dip back toward 6%. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor Report for October 2025, revealing where the housing market is showing strength and where the risks remain.

You’ll hear how lower rates are boosting refinance activity by 80%, why the Midwest is leading in affordability, and which markets are still struggling with tight inventory and stretched buyers. Kathy also dives into a surprising new data point: millions of homeowners face serious flood risk — and most don’t have insurance.

If you want to understand what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage performance, and the broader U.S. housing market, this episode delivers the insights every investor needs to know.

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SOURCE: https://mortgagetech.ice.com/publicdocs/mortgage/imt-october-2025-mortgage-monitor-report-7tZGfFsYkUxV.pdf

Gold just hit a record $4,000 an ounce — its highest level ever — as investors seek safety amid a falling dollar and global uncertainty. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains why gold is having its best year since 1979, what it signals about the economy, and why many are turning to hard assets like real estate to protect and grow their wealth.

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SOURCE: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5566666/gold-hits-record-best-year-1979

President Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on lumber, cabinets, and furniture — starting at 10% and rising as high as 50% by January. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what these tariffs mean for the housing market and for real estate investors.

With lumber and wood products already under strain from supply chain disruptions, higher import costs could make new construction, remodeling, and even replacement materials more expensive. Kathy explains how these new trade policies might ripple through the real estate industry — from home builders facing tighter margins to investors navigating higher property and renovation costs.

Plus, we look at which countries are hit hardest, how Canada and Vietnam are responding, and what this could mean for long-term housing affordability in the U.S.

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With the federal government shut down and the official jobs report on hold, investors are turning to ADP’s private payroll data for answers — and the numbers aren’t encouraging. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the surprise 32,000 job decline in September, the biggest drop in more than two years. You’ll hear insights from ADP’s Chief Economist Nela Richardson and Boston Fed President Susan Collins on why employers are pulling back hiring, how wage growth is shifting, and what this means for the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.

Stay informed on how these economic shifts could impact real estate investors and the broader housing market.

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SOURCE: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/01/private-payrolls-declined-in-september-by-32000-in-key-adp-report-coming-amid-shutdown-data-blackout.html

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released temporary policies to keep the housing market moving during the government shutdown. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the new rules mean for borrowers, lenders, and real estate investors — including changes to employment verification, paystub requirements, and forbearance options for furloughed workers.

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The federal government is still shut down — and the ripple effects could hit the housing market. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains how the lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is stalling an estimated 1,300 home sales per day in flood-prone areas. You’ll hear why new flood insurance policies can’t be issued during the shutdown, what it means for buyers and sellers in coastal markets, and how lawmakers are responding.

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SOURCE: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/30/why-a-shutdown-looms-over-the-housing-market-00586923