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Rent Collections Fall as Some Landlords Face Pressure
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rent payments are slipping again—and landlords are starting to feel it. In this episode, we break down the latest Rental Market Performance Report f...
Multifamily Permits Drop, But These Markets are Still Growing
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multifamily construction is slowing after the pandemic building boom—and it could shift the rental market back in landlords’ favor. In this episod...
Seasonal Housing Markets Begin to Feel the Impacts of a Softening Economy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home sales in seasonal towns like Aspen, Miami, and Palm Springs are falling faster than in non-seasonal markets as second-home buyers retreat amid hi...
Mortgage Fraud Gains New Scrutiny With Several High Profile Cases
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High-profile names—including President Trump, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York AG Letitia James—are facing scrutiny over alleged mortgage fraud t...
New AI Tools Have Made Rental Scams More Dangerous Than Ever
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rental scams are on the rise—and they’re more sophisticated than ever. From forged pay stubs and fake employment letters to fraudulent online list...
Home Flippers Move Away From Flips as Profits Shrink
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House flipping is cooling off fast. A new survey from John Burns Research and Consulting and lender Kiavi shows flippers are struggling with higher co...
Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of Fed Meeting
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates fall to a yearly low. Will the Fed cut drive them down further? Or is the cut already priced in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
When Will the Lock-In Effect Break?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Investor Purchases Fall to Lowest Spring Levels in Five Years
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investor purchases of U.S. homes dropped to their lowest springtime level since 2020, with condo sales seeing the sharpest decline. Despite the pullba...
Florida and Texas Will Make Up 30% of All New Apartments This Year
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half a million new rental apartments are set to hit the U.S. market in 2025, following last year’s record-setting supply surge. From New York City t...
Would Investors Benefit From the "No Tax on Home Sales Act?"
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump and Congress are eyeing a dramatic change to capital gains taxes on home sales. The proposed No Tax on Home Sales Act would remove the...
Sunday Hustle | Make Their Dream Trip Reality: How to Become a Travel Agent from Anywhere!
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Homeownership Rate Drops For the First Time Since 2016
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 2016, the number of U.S. homeowner households has slipped—while renter households jumped by 2.6%. We’ll explore what’s ...
Is Local Politics Ruining the American Dream?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Read the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-local-politics-is-ruining-the-american-dream America’s housing shortage isn’t just ...
New Law in Massachusetts is Another Domino in the Movement Towards Transparency
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Massachusetts just became the latest state to ban hidden rental “junk fees,” requiring landlords to disclose all charges upfront or bundle them in...
Airbnb Makes Huge Change to Host Fees
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb is rolling out a major change that could cut deep into host payouts. Starting October 27, the platform will move to a standardized 15.5% host-o...
America is Still Millions of Homes Short and the Gaps Are the Worst in These Markets
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is still millions of homes short—and the gap is growing. In this episode, we dive into Zillow’s latest data showing a 4.7 million-home de...
Midwestern Markets are the Big Winners in Today's Housing Market
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rust Belt is heating up while the Sun Belt cools down. In today’s episode, we break down Redfin’s latest metro-level housing market rankings, ...
Sunday Hustle: Brand YOU! Get Paid to Rewrite Resumes & Rebuild Careers
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Q3 Zombie Foreclosure Rates Opens Door For Investors to Find Good Deals
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zombie foreclosures, or abandoned homes stuck in the foreclosure process, are making a comeback in parts of the U.S., particularly across the Rust Bel...
Nine Legitimate Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Rate in Today's Market
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting for the Fed to cut rates? You don’t have to. In this episode, we break down nine strategies buyers and investors can use right now to lower ...
These Five States Have the Highest Tenant Retention Rates in America
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal the top states where residents are most likely to stay put—and why that matters for real estate investors. Based on data ...
The Secondary Costs of Homeownership That's Weighing Down Investors
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A September Fed rate cut could bring mortgage relief, but investors shouldn’t celebrate too soon. Soaring insurance premiums, rising construction an...
Why a Shrinking Mortgage Spread is Wonderful News For Investors
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage spreads—the gap between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yields—just hit their lowest point in more than three years. That mea...
Homes Are Beginning to Sell Below Purchase Price at a Higher Rate
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many home sellers are still sitting on strong equity, but that’s not the case everywhere. A new Redfin analysis reveals nearly 6% of homes listed in...
Sunday Hustle | Google Your Way to $750-$2000/Month!
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Homeowners Continue to Become Equity Rich as Buyers Struggle
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we break down two major reports that show a growing split in the U.S. housing market. On one side, nearly half of all mortgaged ...
America's Fastest Growing Renter Demographic
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, landlords have focused on millennials and Gen Z—but the fastest-growing group of renters today is actually adults over 55. In this episod...
July Cancellations Hit an All-Time High
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home sales are falling apart at record levels. Roughly 58,000 purchase agreements were canceled in July, equal to 15.3% of all pending deals—the hig...
Should You Invest by School District? How Every Dollar Spent on Education Translates to $20 in Home Prices
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For landlords, school districts can make or break an investment. Families will pay a premium to rent in top-ranked districts, but today’s high price...
Airbnb's Billion-Dollar Summer Brings Warnings For the Back of the Year
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb just posted its Q2 2025 earnings, and the results carry big lessons for short-term rental investors. Demand is still climbing, with 134 million...
Housing's Slowest Summer in a Decade
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The July housing market slowed to its weakest pace in years, with homes taking a median of 43 days to go under contract—the longest July stretch sin...
Sunday Hustle: Space... The Final Passive Commodity to Net You $250-$1000/Month
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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New Executive Order Changes 401(k) Rules, Making it Possible to Own Real Estate in Them
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new White House order could open the door for landlords to hold real estate directly inside their 401(k) plans—a move some are calling a “game c...
Multifamily Permits Drop, But These Markets are Still Going Strong
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multifamily construction is slowing after the pandemic building boom—and it could shift the rental market back in landlords’ favor. In this episod...
These States Are Weighing Property Tax Repeals
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Property taxes have surged nearly 30% nationwide over the past five years, and now a growing number of states are pushing back. In this episode, we ex...
How Much Are Flippers Making in Today's Tight Market?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home flipping activity fell to a multi-year low in Q1 2025, with just over 67,000 homes flipped—the smallest quarterly total since 2018. Despite rep...
Agent Commissions Increase as the Buyer's Market Award Buyer's Agents
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buyer’s agent commissions are climbing again—back to pre-settlement levels after a year of steady gains. In this episode, we break down Redfin’s...
College Markets Where Short-Term Rentals Thrive During Football Season
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
College football season isn’t just for fans—it’s a goldmine for short-term rental investors. In this episode, we reveal the top 10 college towns...
Sunday Hustle: Turn 'I Do' Into Income - Wedding Side Hustles!
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How the Rust Belt Has Become the Big Winner of Today's Market
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rust Belt is heating up while the Sun Belt cools down. In today’s episode, we break down Redfin’s latest metro-level housing market rankings, ...
How Houston's Boom & Bust Cycle Has Left a Lasting Impact on Its Real Estate
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Houston, long seen as the beating heart of the U.S. oil industry, is now grappling with a commercial real estate crisis. Office vacancies have surged ...
Tracking Where Insurance Prices are Increasing the Most
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home insurance premiums are rising much faster than homeowner incomes—and climate risk is driving the spike. In today’s episode, we dig into new Z...
New Housing Survey Reveals Key Motivations For Sellers, Bad News For Agents, and More
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More homeowners are adjusting to the idea of higher mortgage rates—and they’re getting more comfortable with digital tools too. In today’s episo...
Mortgage Rates Drop to 10-Month Low
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates just hit a 10-month low, giving buyers a brief window to increase their purchasing power—but that opportunity may not last. Meanwhile...
The States That Would Benefit the Most From the New Capital Gains Tax Proposal
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than one in four U.S. homes have appreciated by at least $250,000—and 8% by over $500,000—since their last sale. With lawmakers floating the ...
Sunday Hustle: The Philosophy of Hustle and Task Apps
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Home Prices Drop in 14 Major Markets
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home prices are falling in 14 major U.S. metros as rising inventory and buyer hesitancy reshape the housing market. In this episode, we break down whe...
Starter Home Sales Rise Despite the Rest of the Market Struggling
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starter-home sales just hit a two-year high, rising 3.9% in June—even as sales in every other price tier declined. In this episode, we unpack Redfin...
Small Investors Make Up a Third of the Market in Some States as Opportunities Pile Up
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small investors are taking over the housing market while traditional buyers wait on the sidelines. In this episode, we break down new data showing how...
The Five Best Markets to Buy a Fixer-Upper In
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fixer-uppers are one of the best ways to buy below market value in today’s high-cost housing market. In this episode, we highlight the top cities fo...
Zillow Makes Another Revision to Its Home Price Forecast
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zillow just slashed its home price forecast for 2025—again. After starting the year bullish, the real estate giant now expects U.S. home prices to f...
Trump is Considering Eliminating Capital Gains Taxes on Real Estate
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump says he’s “thinking about” eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales—a move that could reshape the housing market. ...
Sunday Hustle: A Course on Courses - Selling Knowledge for Tens to Thousands of Dollars in Sales
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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This Housing Market is Booming—But is it a No-Brainer Investment?
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Dallas isn’t just growing—it’s exploding. In this episode, we dive into why the Dallas-Fort Worth metro is ranked the #1 U.S. market for r...
This Real Estate Brokerage Just Made it Possible to Buy Homes With Crypto
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A $65 million Beverly Hills mansion bought in crypto. A $118 million Bel Air estate listed for Bitcoin. And now, Christie’s International Real Estat...
The U.S. Had a Construction Boom, But the Housing Deficit is Somehow Worse
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is still millions of homes short—and the gap is growing. In this episode, we dive into Zillow’s latest data showing a 4.7 million-home de...
Need a Steady Supply of Tenants? These States Have the Highest Retention Rates in the Country
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal the top states where residents are most likely to stay put—and why that matters for real estate investors. Based on data ...
Investor Sales Rose in 2024—What's Driving the Trend?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, nearly 11% of all homes sold in the U.S. came from investors, the highest share on record. In this episode, we break down what’s driving th...
The Housing Markets Where You Can Get the Steepest Discounts
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fixer-uppers are gaining steam in today’s pricey housing market—and for good reason. In this episode, we break down the U.S. cities where renovati...
Sunday Hustle: Sit Your Way to Hustle Income!
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Summer Housing Market Struggles to Find Footing
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market may finally be leveling out. In June, total active inventory surged 17% year over year to 1.36 million homes—the highest level si...
Rent Growth Continues It's Decline as Sunbelt Markets Enter Correction Territory
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rent growth cooled again in June, with U.S. asking rents rising just 2.9% year-over-year to $2,069—one of the softest showings for this time of year...
A "Reshaping" of Housing is Happening—Here's What Investors Should Know
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With mortgage rates hovering near 7% and the median home price topping $420,000, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for Gen Z and millennials—...
Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in June, But Tariff Costs are Starting to Creep In
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
June’s inflation report came in cooler than expected—again—but the details reveal something new: tariffs are starting to bite. In today’s epis...
Rent Collections Fall as Some Landlords Are Feeling Serious Pressure
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rent payments are slipping again—and landlords are starting to feel it. In this episode, we break down the latest Rental Market Performance Report f...
America’s Housing Divide: Equity Rich Owners vs. Struggling Buyers
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we break down two major reports that show a growing split in the U.S. housing market. On one side, nearly half of all mortgaged ...
Sunday Hustle: ZM to a Million - A Digital Marketing Transformation
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Rent Your Property Faster and New Changes to Mortgage Lending
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New policies are shaking up both the rental and mortgage landscapes. In today’s episode, we explore how pet-friendly rental listings can help landlo...
California Makes Huge Change to Environmental Law—Will It Revive Development?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
California just made a major move to tackle its housing crisis. In this episode, we break down the state’s sweeping reform of the California Environ...
America's Housing Shortage Continues to Get Worse According to New Report
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As buyer demand increases, the housing shortage continues to grow. In today's show, Matt explains why America’s housing deficit has now reached near...
How More and More Landlords are "Accidental"
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The return-to-office (RTO) mandates have created an unexpected wave of reluctant landlords—homeowners who never planned to rent out their properties...
Understanding America's "Silver Tsunami"
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baby boomers own nearly $19 trillion in U.S. real estate—but as they age, millions of homes will eventually hit the market. In this episode, we expl...
The Age Bust and Why Housing Will Look Different in the Near Future
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America’s housing market was built around the idea of family formation: get married, buy a home, raise kids. But what happens when people stop follo...
Sunday Hustle: Social Media Hustle Breakdown with Lauren Krailo
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MOAT Method reference episode link. AI-driven social media marketing offers businesses a streamlined way to enhance their online presence and engage ...
Mortgage Rates Fall—A New Trend or a Blip?
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates have dipped to 6.67%, their lowest level since early April—and that shift is giving buyers a rare boost in purchasing power. In this ...
Airbnb Just Quietly Changed the Rules For Hosts
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb just updated its payment terms—and hosts need to pay attention. In this episode, we break down the most important changes coming September 8,...
Why Home Prices Everywhere Look More and More Like California
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sun Belt cities like Phoenix, Miami, and Dallas were once havens for affordable housing—now they’re facing price surges that rival coastal metros....
Key Provisions in the Latest Version of the Tax Bill Passed By the Senate
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump’s sweeping new tax and spending bill just cleared the Senate—and it’s packed with major changes for workers, investors, and real...
Condo Slump and the Top 10 NFL Markets For Airbnbs
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Condo prices are falling fast across the U.S.—especially in Florida—due to soaring HOA fees, rising insurance costs, and new special assessments. ...
How Oil and Gas Has Left Houston's Office Market in Serious Trouble
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Houston, long seen as the beating heart of the U.S. oil industry, is now grappling with a commercial real estate crisis. Office vacancies have surged ...
Sunday Hustle: The Hustle Hacks of Summer Bringing in $500-$5000/day
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Florida's Housing Problems Get Worse—A Warning Sign For the Rest of the Country?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Florida’s once-booming housing market is cooling off—and fast. Prices are falling in most metros, with condos taking the biggest hit. But is this ...
Consumer Spending Continues to Fall as Fed Officials Weigh the Timing of Rate Cuts
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer spending declined with the sharpest drop of the year, signaling economic uncertainty is starting to weigh on households. With inflation still...
Powell Holds Steady at Congress While Fed Proposes Reduced Bank Leverage Requirements
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spent two days testifying before Congress, facing questions on inflation, tariffs, political pressure from Preside...
New Report Says Homes Are Beginning to Sell Below Purchase Price at a Higher Rate
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many home sellers are still sitting on strong equity, but that’s not the case everywhere. A new Redfin analysis reveals nearly 6% of homes listed in...
Fed Chair Powell Gives Mid-Year Testimony to Congress, Plus the Latest Home Price Report
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces congressional testimony this week amid mounting political pressure from President Trump to cut interest rate...
Flipping Gets Harder—Q1 Report Shows Falling Margins and Longer Timelines
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home flipping activity fell to a multi-year low in Q1 2025, with just over 67,000 homes flipped—the smallest quarterly total since 2018. Despite rep...
Sunday Hustle: Treasure Hunting Your Way to $700+/DAY (Yard Sale Flipping Secrets)
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MOAT Method Episode Reference Link Discover how yard sales and flipping items can help you make extra cash without complex investments—solving the ...
Home Price Record? A Stunning Stat Despite a Slow Market
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The median sale price just hit an all-time high of $396,500, but price growth is slowing and homes are selling below asking. With inventory up 14.5% y...
A Mid-Year Review of the Housing Market
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home prices are finally losing steam after years of steady gains, as housing inventory returns to pre-pandemic levels and buyer demand stays soft. Whi...
The Fed Says Rate Cuts to Come, But Not Yet
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in June, signaling caution amid inflation concerns and trade uncertainty. While two cuts re...
Tariffs? Or is it Just the Economy? Why Developers Are Pulling Back
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New home construction fell nearly 10% in May — the slowest pace since May 2020 — as rising inventory and softening demand push builders to scale b...
Rent Price Growth Continues Its Slowdown
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rent growth is slowing and inventory is rising, giving renters more negotiating power and forcing investors to rethink their strategies. Single-family...
What the "Big Beautiful Bill" Means For Real Estate
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump’s massive new tax bill is more than just a revival of his 2017 tax cuts—it’s a sweeping economic overhaul that could reshape hou...
Sunday Hustle: Airbnb Co-Hosting with Isaac Making W2 Numbers?
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MOAT Method Episode Link Co-hosting on Airbnb provides an efficient path to manage short-term rentals without the hassle of rental arbitrage or ext...
Court Ruling Opens the Door For Landlords to Sue the Federal Government Over Eviction Mortatoriums
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer sentiment surged in June, marking its biggest jump since early 2024, as inflation fears cooled and Americans grew more optimistic about their...
Is the South (and Just the South) in a Recession?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The South may be in trouble. While inflation remains elevated in the Northeast and Midwest due to persistent housing costs, the South is showing clear...
The Spring Market Was the Worst In Years, But Could Summer Be Better?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pending home sales have hit their lowest level for this time of year since 2015, as high mortgage rates and rising prices continue to sideline buyers....
New Inflation Data Comes in Below Expectations—Will the Fed Shift Course?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we unpack the latest Consumer Price Index report showing underlying U.S. inflation rose just 0.1% in May, extending a four-month...