Is now a good time to buy real estate? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by Zillow’s Senior Economist, Orphe Divounguy, to break down the latest trends in supply and demand, rental demand, housing permits versus starts, and what these signals mean for home prices. You’ll also hear insights on where investors should be looking to buy real estate now, and what may happen with interest rates in the months ahead.

If you want to stay ahead of the curve in real estate, this market update is packed with data and expert insights you can use today.

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant trend—it’s a practical tool that real estate investors can use right now to grow their businesses. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by Holden Page, SVP of Technology at HousingWire, who shares actionable ways investors and business owners can harness AI today.

Holden breaks down how AI can streamline business activites, accelerate learning, and make complex tasks easier to master. He also offers a forward-looking view of where AI is headed in real estate—and what investors should be doing now to stay ahead.

Whether you’re curious about how AI can help you analyze deals, manage your portfolio, or simply save time, this conversation will give you the strategies to start using it effectively in your business.

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Private credit is rapidly transforming commercial real estate lending. With $1 trillion in CRE debt projected to shift from banks to nonbank lenders, investors need to understand the risks and opportunities. Kathy Fettke is joined by Moody’s Managing Director Keith Banhazl to explore what’s driving this move, how it impacts borrowers and lenders, and what the future holds for private credit in CRE.

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CBRE’s Henry Chin shares the firm’s 2025 Midyear Real Estate Market Outlook, including updated GDP expectations, interest rates, and real estate sector trends. We also discuss how tariffs and U.S. policy are shaping global markets, and where investors may find the best opportunities—and risks—in the months ahead.

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Syndication investing has shifted dramatically in the past year. In this episode, Kathy Fettke sits down with securities attorney and syndication expert Bethany LaFlam to break down what’s happening now in the market—and what passive investors need to watch for.

Bethany shares her insider perspective on the state of syndications in 2025, the asset classes seeing the most movement, and how capital raising and contracts are evolving in today’s tighter lending environment. Whether you’re a passive investor or a syndicator yourself, you’ll gain valuable legal and market insights to help you navigate this changing landscape.

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Discover how the Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) is creating major tax opportunities for real estate investors. In this episode, tax and legal expert Mark Kohler breaks down the bill’s most investor-friendly provisions, including the return of 100% bonus depreciation for residential improvements and the new $40,000 SALT cap. Learn who benefits most, how to maximize these advantages, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Whether you own a few rentals or a large portfolio, these insights could help you keep more of your hard-earned money.

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Good accounting is more than spreadsheets—it’s your roadmap to growth. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Brad Ebenhoeh of Accountfully (now part of Belay) about how real estate investors can use clean books to unlock better decision-making, identify underperforming properties, and scale faster.

You'll also learn when to outsource your bookkeeping, how accounting affects your tax strategy, and why even small portfolios need systems.

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Self storage continues to outperform other sectors of commercial real estate—even as interest rates, tariffs, and construction costs rise. In this episode, Kathy Fettke interviews Doug Ressler, Business Intelligence Manager at Yardi Matrix and RentCafe, to explore what’s driving the self storage boom in 2025.

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