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Join host Susan and producer Kurt on Coffee With Real Estate for a candid dive into today's hottest housing issues and a lighthearted detour into modern dating. The episode kicks off with a deep look at the current administration's aggressive push to curb large institutional investors—like Blackstone—from snapping up single-family homes. Susan and Kurt unpack how these corporate buyers have concentrated in metro areas, reduced inventory for everyday buyers, and potentially driven up purchase prices, even as they argue rentals might increase supply. With recent announcements threatening bans on further acquisitions by big players, they explore whether this levels the playing field for first-time buyers or overlooks broader supply shortages.

Susan shares her evolving take on affordability: while median prices hover around $430K against average family incomes near $75K, she emphasizes that starter homes exist—if buyers are willing to compromise on location, condition, or expectations. They discuss falling mortgage rates (recently dipping toward 6%), floated ideas like 50-year mortgages, credit card interest caps to ease debt burdens, and practical steps like boosting credit scores and reducing personal debt.

Then, for the fun topic: a hilarious roast of "10 dating red flags for women," from door-opening etiquette to texting habits, income levels, gym routines, and emotional sharing—revealing the impossible standards and double binds many face. Susan and Kurt add personal anecdotes, gender flips, and evolutionary insights on attraction and competence. Whether you're house hunting or dating, this episode blends real estate wisdom with relatable laughs. Grab your coffee, subscribe, and join the conversation!