Baby boomers are now the largest force in the U.S. housing market, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low. Kathy Fettke breaks down new National Association of Realtors data showing how high mortgage rates, rising costs, and home equity are creating a major divide between today's buyers.

In this episode, learn why boomers now make up 42% of home buyers, why younger households are struggling to enter the market, and what this means for home prices, rental demand, and real estate investors in 2026.

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Source: https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/baby-boomers-tighten-grip-on-housing-as-first-time-buyers-retreat/572014

Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest 2026 rent trends using new data from Apartments.com and CoStar Group. National rent growth has slowed, but select states and affordable markets are still showing strength. Learn where rents are rising, where costs remain low, and what today's shifting rental market means for real estate investors and landlords looking for cash flow and long-term opportunity.

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Source: https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/us/

Pending home sales rose in March, even as mortgage rates moved higher and gas prices climbed. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest housing data from Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors, including what stronger contract activity could mean for spring closings.

She also covers rising inventory, falling list prices, regional market shifts, and why the South may be best positioned for growth in 2026. If you're a real estate investor watching rates, demand, and opportunity this spring, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Source: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/pending-home-sales-index-nar-march-2026/