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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 16 MIN

Why Investor Home Purchases Fell & What Fed Rate Cuts Could Mean with RedFin's Chen Zhao

from Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Kathy Fettke/ Real Wealth

Investor home purchases just logged their biggest drop since 2023, with condos taking the sharpest hit. What's driving the slowdown, and how could Fed policy shape what happens next? In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Chen Zhao, Head of Economic Research at Redfin, about why investors pulled back in Q2, what markets are seeing the greatest headwinds, and what a potential three rate cuts from the Fed this year could mean for both investors and everyday buyers. LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/REN FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market Reports: https://realwealth.com/learn/best-places-to-buy-rental-property/ RealWealth Videos: https://realwealth.com/category/video/ RealWealth Assessment™: https://realwealth.com/assessment/ RealWealth® Webinars: https://realwealth.com/webinars/ READ BOOKS BY RealWealth® FOUNDERS The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/thewiseinvestorbook Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/retirerichwithrentals Scaling Smart by Rich & Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com

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