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Whether you partake in All Hallows Eve, enjoy a cool breeze, or sprinkle pumpkin spice on literally everything, October has plenty to offer you and your social media followers. With so many topics to pull from, the hard part of this month is figuring out how to set yourself apart from the other posters in your sphere. This article will help you grab more attention than an award-winning Halloween costume. Business and Community Engagement Promote Local October Events in Your Market Promote your October open houses and prove to your sphere that there’s nothing haunted about your available listings. Speaking…
The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot markets and gives buyers even more power in cold ones. With it comes buying opportunities—ones that real estate investors have been starved of over the past few years. You can negotiate for more, offer less, and lock in a lower mortgage rate than last year.The question is: will this correction turn into a full-blown housing crash? Dave’s giving you his honest (and data-backed) opinion in this September 2025 housing market update!Mortgage delinquencies are rising rapidly in one subset of the market,…
Ashley:Today we’re tackling some of the biggest rookie debates out there. Do you follow Dave Ramsey and keep things debt free or do you scale with leverage like so many investors here on BiggerPockets? Tony:And what about house hacking? Is it still worth it if you don’t want to rent by the room? Plus we’re talking about one of the toughest rookie hurdles. What’s harder when you’re just starting out? Is it finding good deals or getting your financing? Ashley:This is the Real Estate rookie podcast. I’m Ashley Kehr. Tony:And I’m Tony j Robinson. And with that, let’s go into…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. The Sunbelt area is facing a housing slowdown. Metro regions in Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa saw a multifamily construction boom in 2023 and 2024, which pushed vacancies to nearly 15%. This oversupply has dragged rent prices down in some areas, contributing to sluggish investor returns. While LeaseLock data shows that the U.S. housing market is starting to recalibrate in some Sunbelt metros like Tampa and Houston, it might take a while to rebound. Areas in once-hot markets are now taking longer to sell, as homeowners are losing hope of having…
Keller Williams takes pride in being a company built by agents, for agents, and agent education has been a primary focus since the company’s founding. Keller Williams’ coaching arm, KW MAPS Coaching, serves as a wellspring of coaching and educational programs that can help you become a better agent and expand your business. Included among MAPS’ offerings is the foundational coaching program Business Objective: A Life by Design, also known as Onward BOLD®. Originally developed in 2009 and relaunched in 2025, Onward BOLD serves as a bridge to help you transform from the real estate agent you are today to…
Dave:We just had our first Fed rate cut in nine months a day. Many investors have been waiting for a while, but in the days since mortgage rates have climbed back up. So what gives and what happens from here Today we’re diving into the mortgage rate outlook for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. Hey everyone, welcome to On the Market. I’m Dave Meyer. Thank you all so much for being here. It’s great to have you. Last week we had a panel show where we talked a little bit about fed rates, but I wasn’t there. I…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. An increase in housing supply over the last few years has left landlords searching for tenants longer. Even as construction falls amid increased costs, the volatility of interest rates and increased operational costs are eating into margins. It’s enough to make seasoned investors wonder if rentals are still worth the hassle. The State of the Rental Market The rental market is seeing a bit of an influx, with 640,000 apartments built in 2024 and 506,000 on track to be built by year’s end. While that’s great news for renters, it…
Flinchbaugh & Associates, a top Pennsylvania-based real estate team based on transaction sides according to Real Trends Verified, is now affiliated with Keller Williams® Keystone Realty, a KW-affiliated brokerage in York, Pennsylvania. Adam Flinchbaugh serves as the CEO of York, Pennsylvania-based Flinchbaugh & Associates, composed of 10 agents and three staff members. “This is my 29th year in real estate, and I know how much the industry has changed. With today’s touchpoints in every transaction, we need technology that helps us move faster and smarter. Keller Williams delivers exactly that, and it’s going to fuel the next chapter of our growth,”…
In This Article One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is falling in love with a property before they even understand the market. You’ve probably done it yourself. You’re scrolling through listings, and suddenly there’s a nice duplex with granite countertops and hardwood floors. The numbers look decent, so you start running calculations and dreaming about those rental checks rolling in. But location determines roughly 80% of your investment success. That beautiful property in a declining market will eat your profits alive, while a modest home in a thriving area can build generational wealth. The smartest investors choose their…
In This Article For many real estate investors, the idea of using leverage without relying on personal credit, tax returns, or employment history can sound surprising. Yet this is the foundation of non-recourse loans—a financing option available in certain real estate transactions, including those made through investment LLCs, self-directed IRAs, or solo 401(k)s. We’ll look at what non-recourse loans are and how they typically work, and go over what investors should know when evaluating whether this approach could align with their long-term strategy. What Is a Non-Recourse Loan? A non-recourse loan is a type of financing where the lender’s claim…