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Its mission is to help educate people in all aspects of real estate and real estate investing and to provide tools and resources to enhance real estate knowledge, networking, deal-making, and marketing. Since its founding in 2004, BiggerPockets has revolutionized the way people in the real estate world network.

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News & Trends 3 min read

Dec 31, 2020Mar 17, 2021 BiggerPockets

Home Lending to Shatter Records in 2020—With 9 Million Refinances and $4.4 Trillion in Mortgages

Refinancing and home buying incentives led to a record-breaking quarter, putting the United States on track to reach $4.4 trillion in first-lien mortgage originations by the end of the year—the…

Real Estate 6 min read

Dec 29, 2020Feb 06, 2024 BiggerPockets

The Top 10 Cities for Flipping and Renting in 2020—Determined by You!

When we launched BPInsights in March 2020, we wanted to highlight markets we thought worth investigating—and I think we’ve done a fabulous job of finding unique locations with stellar investing…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Dec 19, 2020Mar 17, 2021 BiggerPockets

Investor Spotlight: 1 Year’s Salary From 1 Flip? What Sold Me on Real Estate Featuring Chiagozie Fawole

Meet a doctor who wanted more out of life than working it away. Seeing Tarek and Christina of HGTV fame profit $60K on one flip, she decided to learn about…

News & Trends 4 min read

Dec 18, 2020Mar 17, 2021 BiggerPockets

Walkability Lost Its Appeal in 2020, So Homebuyers Embraced the ‘Burbs—Here’s What Happens Next

The landscape of walkability may be forever changed by 2020 lockdowns. With more homebuyers choosing suburban markets, many small businesses may choose to do the same.

News & Trends 3 min read

Dec 17, 2020Mar 17, 2021 BiggerPockets

Realtor.com Acquires Landlord Platform Avail

Realtor.com announced the blockbuster acquisition of Avail, a leading platform that helps do-it-yourself landlords manage their rental units.

News & Trends 4 min read

Dec 13, 2020Mar 17, 2021 BiggerPockets

Top 50 Housing Markets for Home Price Appreciation and Sales Growth in 2021

Millennial movers, relative affordability, and economic growth despite a pandemic have made state capitols and technology hubs the best and brightest markets in the coming year.

News & Trends 3 min read

Dec 06, 2020Apr 04, 2023 BiggerPockets

This Type of Home Is Selling Faster Than Ever

Homes in the United States are selling as fast as they do in the spring with a median days on market of 16 days reported in September.

Finding Deals 4 min read

Dec 01, 2020Nov 11, 2022 BiggerPockets

Finding a Diamond in the COVID-19 Rough: December 2020 Deal Diaries

Student rentals can be a unique, challenging niche—especially when the existing tenants won't leave. After rehab and re-leasing (and dealing with a significant amount of cat pee), this two-unit rental…

News & Trends 3 min read

Nov 30, 2020Mar 16, 2021 BiggerPockets

This Generation Is Taking Full Advantage of Falling Rents Due to COVID

Despite high unemployment, student debt, and an unstable economy, young adults are moving out and moving up thanks to bargain rent prices in 2020.

News & Trends 3 min read

Nov 28, 2020Apr 04, 2023 BiggerPockets

Top 10 Markets Where Spacious Homes Are Most Affordable in 2020

It seems cabin fever is at an all-time high 8 months after coronavirus changed everything. Data show Americans are seeking more space when shopping for homes.

News & Trends 2 min read

Nov 15, 2020Mar 16, 2021 BiggerPockets

Foreclosures in the US Increase as COVID Cases Continue To Rise

The housing market has remained relatively strong in 2020, despite record-high unemployment, businesses shutting down, and infection rate surges. However, new data suggest volatility may be ahead.

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 4 min read

Nov 12, 2020Jun 25, 2021 BiggerPockets

Investor Spotlight: How I Landed a Large Multifamily as My First Investment (& Why I’ve Never Looked Back) Featuring Evan Holladay

Evan Holladay was a pre-med student in college when he discovered real estate investing. A mentorship with one of the top affordable housing developers confirmed his interest and led to…

Acquiring Property 4 min read

Nov 08, 2020Jan 15, 2024 BiggerPockets

Which Era’s Homes Are Most Valuable?

BPInsights took a look at the data and evaluated average home values and features by decade, ranging from historic homes built prior to 1940 to ultra-modern homes built after 2014.