The U.S. national debt has officially topped $40 trillion, roughly double what it was a decade ago. But what does that massive number actually mean for real estate investors? Kathy Fettke looks at the growing federal debt, its connection to Treasury yields and borrowing costs, and why investors should be paying attention to interest rates, inflation, and cash flow as they plan their next move.

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Source: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/23/economy/national-debt-40-trillion

U.S. apartment rents rose for the seventh straight month in August as the national vacancy rate fell to 7.1%. Is the multifamily market finally stabilizing? Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Apartment List data, where rents are rising and falling, and what slowing apartment construction could mean for real estate investors.

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Source: https://www.credaily.com/briefs/us-apartment-rents-show-early-signs-of-stabilization/

Mortgage rates could face new upward pressure as Treasury yields surge to their highest level since early 2025. Rising oil prices are fueling new inflation concerns, while investors are sharply increasing their bets on a September Fed rate hike. Kathy Fettke explains what's driving the bond market selloff, why the 10-year Treasury matters more to mortgage rates than the Fed's short-term rate, and what it could mean for real estate investors and the housing market.

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/global-bond-yields-surge-oil-100600156.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK3iDWHxDOdFHWKwVyBdoDY2XZh2tGv7MSW5mWw6Xdp6n3vBqv65AROS2DL3s8CorQgItGfGC9A4eqM8L13ufmVEnWh4pPJxPp11z5nqqTYl6dIY01KXqzc7Zv-KcD5Iuq4qbcwEdGlvm6dyJU9MJb30A-QryuU8O2uDe8bRQ0Ya

Multifamily loan delinquencies at U.S. banks have climbed nearly six-fold from their 2022 low, reaching the highest level since 2013. But this isn't 2008. Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving the increase, why refinancing is creating problems for some apartment owners, and how rising distress could create new opportunities for real estate investors in 2026.

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Source: https://cred-iq.com/blog/2026/05/15/bank-multifamily-delinquencies-up-5-9x-since-the-2022-cycle-low/?amp=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com

U.S. foreclosure filings rose 10% year over year in July, while bank repossessions jumped 23%, according to new data from ATTOM. But despite the increases, foreclosure activity remains low by historical standards. Kathy Fettke breaks down where foreclosures are rising fastest, why Texas is showing up prominently in the data, and what the trend could mean for real estate investors.

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Source:https://www.housingwire.com/articles/foreclosure-filings-july-attom/

Homeowners are putting off big renovations, but they're still spending on the repairs they can't avoid. New earnings from Home Depot and Lowe's show professional contractors outperforming DIY customers as the housing market remains stuck in a low-turnover environment. Kathy Fettke breaks down what this shift tells us about homeowner spending, America's aging housing stock, and the maintenance costs real estate investors need to plan for.

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Sources: https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2026/home-depot-and-lowes-battle-over-the-housing-markets-maintenance-economy/

https://corporate.homedepot.com/news/earnings/home-depot-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings

Zillow and Redfin have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over a $100 million rental listings agreement that regulators said reduced competition. Redfin will now restart its rental advertising business, while its partnership with Zillow can continue. Kathy Fettke breaks down what happened, why regulators stepped in, and what the settlement could mean for landlords, property managers, renters, and real estate investors.

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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ftc-settles-zillow-antitrust-case-redfin/

Texas cities are taking over the top of America's housing market rankings. A new WalletHub report names Frisco and McKinney as the two best real estate markets in the country, with four Texas cities landing in the top 10. Meanwhile, major coastal markets including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco rank near the bottom.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving Texas to the top, why new construction, job growth and affordability matter, and what real estate investors should look at before jumping into any highly ranked market.

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