Could someone steal your rental property without ever stepping foot inside it?

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the alarming rise in deed theft, title fraud, and tax lien scams targeting property owners across the U.S.

From fake quitclaim deeds to fraudulent loans and rental scams, criminals are finding new ways to go after equity-rich investors—especially those with paid-off rentals, vacant homes, out-of-state properties, or assets held in LLCs.

Kathy shares the latest cases, including the attempted theft of Graceland, warning signs every landlord should know, and practical steps investors can take right now to protect their properties, equity, and long-term wealth.

If you own rental property, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

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Source: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/deed-theft-and-fraudulent-tax-lien-sales-are-spreading?utm_campaign=REINewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=lterable&utm_channel=28425&utm_content=Marketing&user_id=&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_17930340

Could a major policy shift in Washington make housing more affordable and unlock new supply?

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a major move by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to roll back a 2024 building code requirement tied to FHA and USDA financing.

The agencies say the rule was adding as much as $20,000 to $31,000 to the cost of building a new home. Now that mandate has been rescinded.

What does this mean for homebuilders, first-time buyers, lenders, and real estate investors?

Kathy explores how this policy change could impact housing supply, build-to-rent opportunities, rural development, affordability, and the future of entry-level housing.

If you invest in real estate or follow housing policy, this is one update you will want on your radar.

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Source: https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-26-029

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new Zillow report showing that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. homes are selling within just seven days. She explains why some listings are moving fast and selling above asking price, while others sit on the market for weeks.

Kathy also covers what this market split means for real estate investors, why Midwest cities are outperforming many Sun Belt markets, and how pricing, condition, and location matter more than ever in 2026. If you're watching housing trends, buyer demand, and where opportunity may be shifting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Why are today's buyers skipping starter homes and aiming straight for forever homes? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a new BMO survey showing Americans now expect to buy their first home at age 40.

Kathy explains what this shift means for real estate investors, including rising demand for multi-generational homes, flexible floorplans, ADUs, rental income potential, and properties in more affordable markets. If the starter home era is fading, smart investors need to know what comes next.

Learn how changing buyer behavior could shape housing demand in 2026 and beyond.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/housing-market-shifts-as-homebuyers-upsize-to-forever-homes-bmo-real-financial-progress-index-302749561.html

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/

Kathy Fettke breaks down why UBS says the latest Trump housing plan may not be enough to solve America's affordability crisis. With the U.S. still short roughly 10 million homes, policymakers are pushing deregulation as a path to faster building—but will it actually work?

In this episode, Kathy explains why Texas-style growth may come with risks, how ResiClub data shows supply can also create volatility, and why markets like Austin and Dallas are now correcting after the pandemic boom.

She also covers the lock-in effect, tight inventory, mortgage rate pressure, and what real estate investors should watch next. If you want to understand where housing policy meets opportunity, this episode is for you.

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Source: https://fortune.com/2026/04/18/trump-housing-market-solution-dead-on-arrival-ubs-says/