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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...

Why Are Investors Selling So Many Properties?

10 Jun 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...

Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Cut Rates By 1%

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve, demanding a dramatic one-point interest rate cut while hinting at a replacement for Fed Chair Jer...

Sunday Hustle: 3 Building Block Hustles that Make $1k-$10k/Month

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MOAT Method Sunday Hustle Episode Link Unlocking Wealth through Side Hustles Dive into creative side hustles that could earn you your first home d...

Insurance Rates Have Risen By More than 50% in These Markets

07 Jun 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...

Is the American Dream Dead?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millennials may be the largest generation in America, but their homeownership rate is lagging far behind earlier generations—and Gen Z is starting e...

Trump Administration to Potentially Limit Rental Assistance and Implement New Work Requirements

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HUD is working on a proposed rule that would let more housing authorities cut off federal rental aid after two years and require recipients to work—...

Delinquencies Hold Steady For Single-Family Homes, But Multifamily is Struggling

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae reported a slight drop in serious mortgage delinquencies for single-family homes in April, signaling a bit of relief for ho...

Investor Purchases Rise Overall, But Some Assets Are Struggling

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A record $698 billion worth of homes is listed for sale in the U.S.—but nearly half of that value is tied up in listings that have been sitting for ...

Short-Term Rental Market Shows Strength Despite Tightening Budgets

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for short-term rentals surged more than 10% in April, with RevPAR rising at its fastest pace since late 2024. But was it real growth—or just ...

Sunday Hustle: Start a Podcast in 2025 - Turn Audio into Your Home Down Payment

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MOAT Method reference episode link Want to get on the Sunday Hustle segment? Visit www.biggerpockets.com/hustle! Podcasting can expand your hori...

The Converging Factors Creating a Perfect Storm For Mortgage Rates

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you waiting on the sidelines for interest rates to drop before making your next real estate investment? In this episode, Matt Myre breaks down the...

"Zombie" Foreclosure Rates Rise Across the U.S.—What Does That Mean For Investors

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Zombie" foreclosures are rising across America, with over 7,300 abandoned properties sitting vacant during the foreclosure process—and they could b...

President Trump Confirms That He Will End Fannie and Freddie Government Conservatorship

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump announces plans to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public while maintaining government guarantees—a move that could reshape the $9 t...

Warren Buffett Sounds Off on Real Estate

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Buffett explains why he still prefers stocks over real estate—even with the resources of Berkshire Hathaway at his disposal. Meanwhile, mortg...

Redfin Turns Bear in It's Latest Price Forecast

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home prices are finally starting to shift—and not in the direction most sellers were hoping for. In this episode, we break down Redfin’s latest ho...

How This Investor Launched a Themed Airbnb

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real es...

Sunday Hustle: Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Side hustles can pave the way to your first home without sacrificing your career stability, or even give you career stability! So, how can you strat...

56,000 Home Deals Fell Through in April, Making the Highest Cancellation Rate Since 2020

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home-purchase cancellations are on the rise, with 14.3% of U.S. pending home sales falling through in April—the highest rate for any April since 201...

Four Markets That Are Good Bets For Any Investor

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about investing in real estate this year? Whether you’re chasing appreciation, passive income, or the best of both worlds, knowing where to...

Zillow Launches New Listing Policy, Putting Agents on Notice

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zillow is changing the game with its new Listing Access Standards—aimed at enforcing transparency, eliminating pocket listings, and leveling the pla...

Rising Lumber Prices Threaten Developers as Construction Costs Mount

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lumber prices surged 23% year-over-year in April, reviving cost pressures that rattled builders earlier in the pandemic. The spike, driven by sawmill ...

Home Prices Fall Month Over Month For the First Time Since 2022

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down the latest data from Redfin’s Home Price Index, which shows U.S. home prices slipped 0.1% in April—the first monthl...

America's Credit Rating Downgraded—And Why It's Another Headwind For Housing

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into Moody’s decision to downgrade the United States’ credit rating from Aaa to Aa1—the final blow to America’s once-...

Sunday Hustle: BP Daily's Matt Myre Reveals His $1k-$10k/Month Hustles

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Sunday Hustle segment... Freelance writing can propel your career forward by leveraging your existing knowledge and honed skills, helping y...

Rent Prices Grow Slow But Steady Nationally While Other Markets Struggle

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rents rose for the third straight month in April, but softening demand signals caution ahead. Meanwhile, active listings in Washington, D.C. surged 25...

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Have Stronger Start in Q1 Than Last Year—What the Data Says

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial real estate lending surged in Q1 2025, with CBRE reporting a 90% year-over-year jump in loan activity and tighter spreads driving new deals...

Powell Hints That the Fed is Changing It's Strategy—What's the New Focus?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed is reconsidering how it defines inflation and employment goals, while homebuyers are turning to the oldest housing stock on record. In this ep...

Silver Tsunami? What the Greatest Wealth Transfer Ever Means For Investors

14 May 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...

Homebuilders Sit On Most Inventory Since 2009

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spring 2025 is off to a slow start for homebuilders—and buyers are gaining leverage. In this episode, we unpack rising unsold inventory, aggressive ...

Renter Turnover Rates Fall—What it Means For Investors

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renters aren’t leaving, and buyers aren’t pulling the trigger—welcome to the 2025 housing market. In this episode, we break down why apartment t...

It's Still a Seller's Market in These 37 Cities

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inventory is rising nationwide—but not everywhere. In this episode, we dive into the 37 U.S. metro areas where housing inventory is still more than ...

Vacation Property Purchases Slow to 6-Year Low

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vacation-home demand just hit a six-year low, and the investor implications are huge. In this episode, we break down why second-home purchases are col...

The Fed Holds Steady + Insights From Powell's Speech and What Comes Next

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in its latest meeting—but that doesn’t mean nothing’s changed. In this episode, we unpack the Fed...

Trump Makes Official Proposal to Cut and Eliminate Section 8

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s latest budget proposal would slash federal rental aid by 40%, end programs like Section 8 as we know them, and shift responsibilit...

What the Latest Building Permit Trends Say About Builder Confidence

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homebuilder sentiment is cooling nationwide—but not everywhere. In this episode, we break down the latest data on building permits and construction ...

Four Top Investors Reveal Their Best Real Estate Bets

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With mortgage rates high and commercial real estate under pressure, where should investors be putting their money? In this episode, we break down four...

Will the Fed Cut Rates This Week? And the Battle Over Broker Fees in New York

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed is stuck—and it’s not just about inflation. Today’s episode breaks down why Jerome Powell and the central bank are pausing rate cuts des...

Daily Hustle: The 5 Hustles of Nate That Make $500-$5,000/Month

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to see more of/work with Nate and his team? https://calicocontent.com/[email protected]@caliconate or https://www.instagram.com/caliconat...

The Best Ways to Protect Your Property From Natural Disasters

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-you-can-protect-your-properties-from-natural-disasters Subscribe to the Bigger...

Multifamily Construction Grinds to Halt as Spring Market Slumps

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. housing market is flashing new signs of slowdown—multifamily construction is plummeting, and the spring homebuying season is off to one of ...

Monthly Mortgage Costs Drop in Big Markets—Good News?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we explore the unexpected silver lining for buyers: falling monthly mortgage payments in 12 major U.S. metros—especially in pa...

GDP Shrinks For First Time in Three Years

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. economy officially contracted in the first quarter of 2025, fueling fresh recession fears and putting pressure on the Federal Reserve amid a ...

Home Price Gaps Reach Widest Range in 5 Years as Market Tips Towards Buyers

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home sellers are stuck in the past—and buyers aren’t having it. In today’s episode, we break down the growing gap between what sellers are askin...

The Case For Why the Housing Market is Stronger Than It Seems

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market in 2024 and 2025 is standing on much stronger footing than it was during the frenzy of the pandemic years. Despite some headlines c...

The Daily Hustle: The MOAT Method Tackles Voiceover Side Hustles

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock Your Wealth with Voiceover Skills – Find Success in a Side Hustle! Ever thought of turning your voice into a money-making machine? How can y...

Insurance Trends to Pay Close Attention to This Year

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/landlord-insurance-trends-in-2025 Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the b...

Brand New Housing Report Shows Falling Profit Margins

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home sellers are still making big profits, but the margins are slipping. In this episode, we break down ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report, reve...

A Stat That Shows How Soft the Housing Market Has Become

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market is bending under pressure—and buyers are finally gaining the upper hand. In today’s episode, we break down the surge in seller ...

A Major Housing Market Goes Bust After Years of Booming

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Miami housing market is finally coming back down to earth—sales are plunging, inventory is spiking, and affordability is driving buyers away. In...

Section 8 Under Fire as the Trump Administration Ramps Up Cuts

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump is turning up the heat on the Federal Reserve, publicly threatening to fire Chair Jerome Powell if interest rates don’t come down. A...

Will Trump Get His Way With the Federal Reserve? Can Powell Be Fired?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates just surged to their highest level since February, sending homebuyers scrambling for riskier adjustable-rate loans. Meanwhile, Presiden...

BP Daily’s NEW ‘Daily Hustle’ Series: The MOAT Method Side Hustle Strategy

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daily Hustle: Turning Side Hustles into Potential Full-Time Success! You can turn your passion projects into potential full-time jobs, and we're here...

The Impact of a Recession on Real Estate

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-the-last-six-recessions-say-about-todays-housing-market Subscribe to the Bigg...

Home Price Forecasts Drop Into Negative Territory

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

America’s top housing forecasters just dropped a bombshell. Zillow, Moody’s, and First American are now signaling serious weakness ahead for home ...

Breaking Down Zillow's Dogfight With the Brokerage Industry

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zillow just threw a grenade into the real estate industry. In a bold new move, the listing giant announced it will blacklist homes that are marketed p...

A New Bill in Congress Could Have Huge Impacts on the Housing Market

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A rare bipartisan breakthrough in housing policy: Congress just introduced the Housing Supply Frameworks Act, a bill that could reshape local zoning n...

It's Been an Economic Roller Coaster, So What Are Real Estate Investors Doing Right Now?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Landlords are going on offense in 2025. In this episode, we break down a new RentRedi survey showing that the majority of U.S. property investors—es...

How China Could Devastate the American Housing Market

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates are spiking—but the real danger isn’t just the Fed. It’s China. In this episode, we break down how the global selloff in U.S. Tre...

Is Turnkey Construction Worth It?

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/who-is-turnkey-new-construction-right-for Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel f...

5 Marketing Strategies Investors Should Use This Year

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real est...

How Long Will It Take For the Fed to Act?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When does the Federal Reserve intervene in the economy? In this episode, we unpack the historical playbook of Fed rescues—from the Long-Term Capital...

Trump Shocks the World and Reverses Tariffs

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump launched a sweeping tariff plan—and within days, the markets revolted. Trillions vanished, bond yields spiked, and panic spread acro...

What the Last Six Recessions Tell Us About the One That's Coming

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to real estate when the next recession hits? Today’s episode explores the three types of recessions—monetary tightening, bubble pops,...

Worried About the Economy? Here's Where to Put Your Money Right Now

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are sending shockwaves through the U.S. economy—driving up prices, tanking markets, and forcing consumers a...

Do These "Top" Housing Markets Work For Short-Term Rentals?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/do-zillows-top-10-housing-markets-work-for-airbnbs Subscribe to the BiggerPockets ...

Stock Volatility Makes Real Estate Look a Whole Lot Better

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/stock-volatility-could-create-good-opportunities-for-real-estate-investors Subscri...

Mortgage Rates Fall as Tariffs Ripple Through

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates just took a sharp dive following Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement—and it’s already sending ripples through the housing market...

Why Staying In Your Quickly Appreciating Home Doesn’t Make Sense

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-capital-gains-taxes-is-hurting-more-and-more-homeowners Subscribe to the Bigge...

Bidding Wars Return in the Hottest Spring Markets

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homebuyers are back—and they’re bidding high in America’s most expensive markets. In today’s episode, we break down new data showing that more...

Today's Historic Round of Tariffs Could Radically Shift the Economy

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump is set to unveil what could be the most sweeping tariff policy in modern American history—potentially affecting trillions of dollars...

Today's Buying Opportunity That Looks Like 2012

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could go back to 2012 and buy real estate at the bottom? You can’t—but you might be able to do the next best thing. In this episode, we d...

No, Mortgage Delinquencies Are Not Spiking and the Market is Not Crashing

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowner delinquencies are rising—but before you panic, let’s set the record straight. In this episode, we break down the truth behind the recent...

Why You Need Vacation Rental Insurance

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/vacation-rental-insurance-why-every-host-needs-it Subscribe to the BiggerPockets C...

This State is the Next California

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This state is quietly becoming one of the strongest long-term bets in U.S. real estate—and it’s not just because of migration. In this episode, we...

Where to Invest $100K Today

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With markets rattled by tariffs, inflation fears, and geopolitical risk, we’re asking a big question on today’s episode: If you had $100,000 to in...

Big News at the FHA and the Latest Data on Rent Prices

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The newly confirmed head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, says he has no plans to lower the conforming loan limit — meaning Fannie...

"Bad Economy Sellers" Drive New Listings Up

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inventory is rising. New listings are coming in faster than they have since before the pandemic. And while sales are ticking up for spring, price cuts...

The Markets Where Housing Demand is Rising

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/housing-markets-where-demand-is-rising-jan-2025 Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Cha...

Florida Could Make a Radical Change to It's Real Estate Market

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida lawmakers are exploring a bold proposal: eliminating property taxes entirely. In this episode, we break down what that would mean for homeowne...

6 Ways to Invest Out-of-State

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/6-ways-to-invest-out-of-state-this-year Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for...

7 Barriers Keeping Investors From Financial Freedom

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/reasons-why-you-have-not-reached-financial-freedom Subscribe to the BiggerPockets ...

The Fed Downplays Volatility As Home Sales Beat Expectations

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we break down the latest existing-home sales report from the National Association of REALTORS® and what it tells us about the d...

Home Price Growth Slows Down as the Fed Makes Decision

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market is shifting, and we’ve got the latest data to break it all down. Home prices are still rising—but at the slowest pace in months...

Fannie Mae's Growing List of Blocked Financing

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of condo owners across the country are facing a crisis they never saw coming—their buildings have been blacklisted by Fannie Mae, making i...

Why Homeowners Are Staying in Their Homes For Longer and What It Means For Prices

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners are staying put longer than ever, and nowhere is this trend more extreme than in California. In today’s episode, we break down new data s...

This AI Real Estate Agent Made $100M in Sales

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are human agents on the way out? We break down how AI is revolutionizing property sales, cutting costs, and reshaping the industry. Then, we tackle a...

How This Tool Has Saved 4.7 Million Hours of Time

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-this-short-term-rental-tool-has-saved-4-million-hours-of-time Subscribe to the...

Have We Entered a Landlord-Friendly Era?

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wsj-says-we-are-entering-a-landlord-friendly-era Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Ch...

Will a Recession Hurt the Housing Market?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With recession fears mounting, many are wondering: Is the housing market truly insulated from an economic downturn? In this episode, we dive deep into...

Stocks Fall—What's the Real Reason Behind the Selloff?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we break down the latest market turbulence as investors react to President Trump’s escalating tariff threats and economic unce...

We're 4 Million Housing Units Short—How Supply Gaps Look Across America

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. housing market is short nearly 4 million homes, pushing prices and rents to new heights and making homeownership increasingly out of reach. D...

The Loans That Caused the 2008 Recession Are Coming Back

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 30-year mortgage rates stuck near 7%, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are creeping back into the housing market. Could they be the key to unlock...

Are These the Most Competitive Rental Markets This Year?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

January’s rental market saw some major shifts, with Washington, D.C. holding onto the top spot as the most in-demand city for renters. Atlanta and S...

Build-to-Rent: A Pathway to Stability For Investors

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/build-to-rent-is-a-pathway-to-long-term-growth-and-stability-for-investors Subscri...

5 Investments You Can't Hold in an IRA

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/investments-you-cannot-hold-in-an-ira Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for t...

Investor Purchases Take a Dip in Q4—A Warning Sign?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investor home purchases are slowing nationwide, with Florida seeing some of the sharpest declines as market conditions shift. In this episode, we brea...

Headlines: FHA Layoffs and Tariff Trouble

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. housing market is facing two major shifts that could make homeownership even more challenging. First, the Trump administration is eyeing staf...