Kathy Fettke, Author at Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind

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US Remains No. 1 Choice for Foreign Real Estate Investors

Kathy Fettke | 27 Jan 2017

It’s a yearly ritual to find out where international investors will put their money. And, the latest AFIRE survey shows that 95 percent plan to maintain or increase their investments… more

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‘Failed Sales’ Double in 2016

Kathy Fettke | 26 Jan 2017

We just ended a year with a huge jump in homes that fell out of contract (“failed sales”) and went back on the market. It’s not clear why this happened… more

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2016 Home Sales Highest in a Decade

Kathy Fettke | 25 Jan 2017

The numbers are in. Sales of existing homes in 2016 were the highest in a decade, but inventory levels were the lowest in recorded history! What does this mean for… more

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Open Playing Field in Arizona for Airbnb

Kathy Fettke | 12 Jan 2017

Arizona is blazing a new trail for the future of short-term rentals. As cities across the nation restrict or even ban the renting of properties on a short-term basis, a… more

3D Printing to Distrupt Construction Industry within 3 Years

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3D Printing to Disrupt Construction Industry Within 3 Years

Kathy Fettke | 6 Jan 2017

The future of home construction is on the verge of what could be a huge transformation. 3D printing technologies are advancing rapidly for the construction of homes and other buildings.… more

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Oakland Warehouse Landlord May Face Murder Charges

Kathy Fettke | 6 Jan 2017

The tragic warehouse fire that killed 36 people in Oakland on Dec. 2, 2016, should never have happened. The building was never fit for habitation. The first lawsuit has been… more

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A Matter of Timing

Kathy Fettke | 28 Dec 2016

Most real estate agents tell their clients that the three most important things to consider when buying property are location, location, location. I disagree. Here’s why: If you sold a… more

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Will Fed Rate Hike Crash the Market Again?

Kathy Fettke | 24 Dec 2016

The Federal Reserve finally raised rates for the first time this year at its December meeting and suggested there could be three more rate hikes next year. There are varied… more

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PCBs: The New ‘Asbestos’?

Kathy Fettke | 19 Dec 2016

BEWARE! If you own an apartment building or other commercial structure that was constructed in the 1950s, ’60s, or ’70s, you need to be aware of potential PCB contamination and… more

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Just Who Is Treasury Pick Steven Mnuchin?

Kathy Fettke | 12 Dec 2016

How much do you know about President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet nominee Steven Mnuchin? Senate confirmation will put former Wall Street insider Mnuchin at the helm of the Treasury Department.… more

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