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The modern real estate investor doesn’t have time to research every headline and trend. That’s why BiggerPockets' Dave Meyer and his expert panel do it for you. Learn how to invest smarter in today’s economic environment.
1d ago
The biggest announcement of last week’s Fed meeting had nothing to do with rate cuts . Instead, a quiet, mostly overlooked statement from the Federal Reserve could mean huge things for the economy, mortgage rates , and most importantly, the housing market. The mainstream seems to have missed it, focusing on the obvious news, but we’re breaking down the Fed’s new emergency tactic to stabilize the economy . What many thought would be a standard 0.25% rate-cut meeting was anything but. A fractured Fed , now split on rate cuts more than in prior years, has adopted a new tactic . Could this strategy be a return to a dangerous past—the days of “quantitative easing” (AKA money printing )? Or, does the Fed know what it’s doing, taking a more cautious approach than last time? We’ll break down the entire Fed story and share some crucial updates on housing inventory and affordability . Some markets are entering 2026 strong, with significantly lower inventory than pre-pandemic levels. Others could correct (or even crash) harder. Dave gives his opinion on which are which, sharing the markets that will thrive and the ones where home prices could dive . In This Episode We Cover The Fed’s new emergency measure designed to stabilize the economy and interest rates Money printing 2.0: Are we on a path back to dangerous quantitative easing? New rate cut forecast for 2026 and 2027 directly from the Fed The riskiest (and seemingly safest) real estate markets going into 2026 The most affordable city in the U.S ., and why it could thrive next year And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders A New Fed Chairman is Coming Soon—Here’s What Their Potential Low-Rate Policy Will Mean For Investors Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, "Real Estate by the Numbers" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-383 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3d ago
This might be the easiest time to find real estate deals in years —and early signs suggest 2026 could be even better . The year is almost over, so today, we’re reviewing our favorite trends, tactics, and real estate investing strategies of 2025 . Plus, many of them will last well into 2026. These are the things that we’re focusing on next year, and there’s a lot of good news for investors . This is shaping up to be one of the easiest times in years to find profitable real estate deals. But we’re not just talking rentals—we share a “mailbox money” investment that’s still holding strong in 2025 (and could in 2026). Plus, Dave details a “slow” strategy that builds wealth with way less stress—one that both he and James are going all-in on. Tired of sharing your profits with the tax man? A massive tax benefit that returned this year will last into 2026 , and Kathy is ready to take full advantage of it. In This Episode We Cover Why 2026 could be one of the easiest times to find real estate deals in years Dave’s “slow” investing strategy is making (patient) investors rich into 2026 Don’t buy rentals! Be the bank instead with this strategy ( sizable passive income ) Best tax break ever? It’s back, and it’s here to stay through 2026 Good news for first-time homebuyers, investors, and the entire country! And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area BiggerPockets Real Estate 1172 - How to Do a “Slow BRRRR” in 2025 (Better Than BRRRR) Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Henry’s Book, "Real Estate Deal Maker" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-382 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11
We’re only a week away from winter, but the housing market is heating back up . Demand is rising as savvy buyers know that lower prices peak during the holiday season. But one crucial cohort is nowhere to be found…and it could have damaging consequences for the housing market as a whole. We’re back with another headline episode, taking the biggest stories from the housing market and giving our takes so you can make the best investing decision possible. This winter is feeling warmer for housing as demand does what no one expects —increases during the seasonally slow period of the year. What’s causing it— lower rates, FOMO , or something else entirely? Remember when people in their 20s used to buy houses? Well…not anymore. The new first-time homebuyer age reached a worrying new high , one that many of us couldn’t even believe. DSCR loan defaults are starting to tick up , doubling from this time last year. Is this a bigger deal than many think, and could it bring discounted investment properties to the table? Finally, Dave shares a sneak peek at BiggerPockets’ newest investor survey , where investors share what they think is coming in 2026…and there’s a lot to be excited about. In This Episode We Cover The new median age of America’s first-time homebuyers (borderline alarming) Why housing demand is going up during the (traditionally) slowest time of the year Delinquencies rising for DSCR loans ? Why investors are defaulting twice as much as last year A year of optimism : surprising finds from BiggerPockets’ newest investor sentiment survey The #1 best strategy investors are betting on for 2026 And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders BiggerPockets Real Estate 1210 - 2026 Home Price Predictions: The Correction Continues? Articles from Today’s Episode: Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book "Real Estate by the Numbers" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-381 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9
Redfin just called it. The housing market will “reset” in 2026 …or at least it’ll be the start of it. Chen Zhao , head of economics research and a returning guest on the show, has 11 predictions she and her team have formulated for the 2026 housing market . A long, slow period of progress could be upon us, as buyers get what they’ve been asking for : better affordability , a more normal market, and the chance to own where there’s work. But what does this really mean? Will mortgage rates fall? Will home prices drop? We’re going through each of the 11 predictions with Chen, discussing prices, rates, rents, refinances, transaction volume, and even how AI could become the “matchmaker” for Americans looking for their first or next property. Make no mistake, this is good news for many, and could be just the start of a cycle that finally puts average Americans in the position to purchase a home. But, for real estate investors and landlords , there could be another big benefit coming in 2026, one that has a direct impact on your cash flow . In This Episode We Cover Redfin’s 2026 housing market predictions (prices, mortgage rates, and more!) The great “reset” that is coming for the housing market (it’s already begun) Rent growth returns? Struggling landlords could get some relief next year The best and worst real estate markets that Redfin is forecasting for 2026 The AI effect on real estate and why more buyers are using bots to find homes And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Redfin’s 2026 Predictions: Welcome to The Great Housing Reset Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, "Real Estate by the Numbers" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-380 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4
Stock prices are up, home prices are high, gold , silver , and bitcoin have all had major bull runs. But the average American is broke. This is the “K-shaped” economy. If you feel like it’s harder to get by and the barrier to entry to invest is rising, you’re not going crazy. We’re in a new economy—a “K-shaped” economy —where those who own assets see their net worth soar as the middle class and average Americans watch their bank accounts shrink. This is not the place Americans want to be in right now, and the delicate balance that holds up our entire economy could fall apart sooner than we think. Dave explains what a K-shaped economy is, how it could bleed into the housing market , and whether this feast-or-famine system can survive much longer. Plus, he’ll share a shocking statistic that shows just how hard things are for ordinary Americans , and how a tiny minority is holding up the entire economy . In This Episode We Cover A “K-shaped” economy explained , and why Americans feel broke as asset prices soar A shocking statistic that shows just how unstable the American economy is Housing market side effects and the surprising age of America’s first-time homebuyer The widening wealth gap making investing harder for everyday people The three things that are keeping the middle class struggling (and why it’s gotten worse) Tough times ahead? Why America’s economy may be riding on billionaires and bubbles And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area On The Market 372 - New Recession Indicator Shows Americans Worse Off Than We Thought Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Redfin Reports U.S. Luxury Home Prices Jump 5.5% in October, Triple the Pace of Non-Luxury Homes Grab the Book, "Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-379 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2
Years of housing market gains could be at risk , and it’s not because of mortgage rates, the Fed, or the US government…it’s because of sellers . Since 2022, we’ve seen housing inventory rise, home prices stabilize (and fall in many major markets), and affordability slightly improve for buyers (thanks to higher supply and lower demand). But now, a new wave of “delistings” could put the future of the housing market in jeopardy. Sellers are refusing to settle , and they’re walking away at the fastest pace in eight years. So, what’s next? A housing crash? A continued correction ? If the delistings continue, one scenario could come to fruition, and it’s not what buyers want to hear. Dave walks through the new delistings data in this episode and shares some startling statistics on just how bad things are for young Americans . If the next generation can’t buy or rent a home…what happens to the economy? In This Episode We Cover The “delisting” wave hitting an eight-year high and putting years of affordability gains at risk Correction or crash? Why sellers are far less desperate than most people think Markets with the most delistings and where inventory could start to reverse first Cracks in the US economy and the trouble that young Americans are in Lower rent growth for longer? What happens when college graduates CAN’T get a job (or rent an apartment/house)? And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area On the Market 372 - New Recession Indicator Shows Americans Worse Off Than We Thought Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, “Real Estate by the Numbers” Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-378 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27
The housing market is not going to crash tomorrow. It’s also not going to boom soon. We’re not in 2008, and we’re also not in 2020. We’re in a strange gray area, a zone that most Americans have never experienced before. We’re entering the “Great Stall.” And this could last for years. All data points to a new kind of housing market forming. But why, and why now? Is there any chance of a housing crash or home price explosion like before? Yes, but Dave is going to break down the odds of each scenario, plus what to do in the most likely scenario , while home prices stagnate and mortgage rates stay relatively high. If you want to take advantage of the “Great Stall,” so that when home prices do go back up you’ll profit, there are four things you need to do. We’ll break down each step so you can prepare and pounce on the investment property that makes your future self wealthy. The “Great Stall” is here, and when it’s over, millions of Americans will wish they had bought. In This Episode We Cover Crash, boom, or plateau? The most likely scenario for home prices over the next few years How to prepare for the “Great Stall” and take advantage of frozen home prices The “upsides” you must look for that could explode your wealth when appreciation returns Why you need to start going “ risk-off ” in your investing to protect your wealth What will finally cause home prices to rebound and Americans to get back into the market And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area On The Market 365 - This Housing Correction Could Last Years Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Build Your Investing Strategy BEFORE You Buy with "Start with Strategy" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-377 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25
This could break the mortgage system as we know it. But, is it worth it? New “portable mortgages” have been floated by the Trump Administration and FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), allowing homeowners to take their rock-bottom mortgage rates with them when they purchase a new home . The question is: will it work? We’re breaking down the likelihood of portable mortgages, how they currently work in countries like Canada , and the pros and cons for the average American. Most people are thinking about the upsides of a portable mortgage, but the downsides are equally severe. Would this really make sense in America? Dave is doing a deep dive into how the U.S. mortgage system works and whether new portable mortgages could break it, leading to the downfall of arguably the greatest home loan on the planet— the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage . Plus, how much more could it cost you to take out one of these portable loans? In This Episode We Cover Portable mortgages explained and how they actually work in countries like Canada How portable mortgages could “break” the fragile home loan system in the U.S. Pros and cons of portable mortgages that could help or hurt many Americans Increased fees , mortgage rates , and prepayment penalties ? Why nobody is talking about the side effects of portable mortgages Does Dave think this is a good idea? (strong opinion warning) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders On the Market 373 - Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgages: Cash Flow Boost or Affordability Illusion? Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, " Real Estate by the Numbers" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-376 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
