Rent Reporting, Cheaper New Homes, and Falling Mortgage Rates

Send us Fan MailIn episode 29, Pat and Zach are back with another episode of Real Estate News to unpack three major housing & credit headlines you need to know right now:Reporting Rent Payments: More renters are using their monthly payments to build credit. What does that mean for tenants and landlords? Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/15/using-rent-payments-to-boost-credit-score.htmlNew Homes vs. Existing Homes: For the first time in decades, new construction is selling for less than existing properties — by nearly $40K. What’s driving this rare flip? Read more: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/09/16/the-role-of-direct-investment-opportunities-in-the-ai-revolution/Mortgage Rates Drop Sharply: The Fed hasn’t even cut rates yet, but mortgages just hit their lowest level since 2022. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/16/mortgage-rates-drop-to-3-year-low-ahead-of-fed-meeting.htmlThe guys break down what these shifts could mean for buyers, renters, and investors. Don’t miss their takes, insights, and a few laughs along the way.Follow and subscribe so you never miss the latest in real estate trends, tips, and market moves. Got a question you want answered on air? Email us at [email protected]://ledgre.ai/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=OrganicSocialMedia&utm_campaign=Feb2026Promotion Learn More https://innago.com/podcast/  https://joincohorts.com/Sponsors: Innago is a free, online property management software designed for landlords, particularly those managing small to medium-sized portfolios. It offers a range of features to simplify tasks like rent collection, lease management, maintenance requests, and tenant screening. Ledgre is an All-in-One Accounting Software Built for Rentals. Organize property transactions, track expenses, and automate rental accounting with simple software focused on your industry.Cohorts where serious real estate leaders level up. Join a curated peer group of founders, principals, and GPs who meet monthly in small, high-value circles. No fluff—just real insights, real accountability, and direct access to people who’ve done it before.Follow us on Instagram