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Matt Myre

Matt is the Senior Managing Editor of the BiggerPockets Blog and the Host and Executive Producer of the BiggerPockets Daily Podcast. He’s also a journalist specializing in real estate and finance. Matt has been featured in publications such as Realtor.com for his thought leadership in real estate digital marketing.

Matthew spends most of his time reading and working on obscure programming projects. He’s also the world’s biggest fan of the Orlando Magic.

Economics 3 min read

Jun 11, 2025Jun 11, 2025 Matt Myre

Inflation Continues to Cool—Does the Fed Still Have an Excuse to Not Cut Rates?

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was released on Wednesday morning, with inflation once again coming in below expectations for the fourth straight month. Core CPI, which strips out…

Economics 5 min read

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Matt Myre

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

Last Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. As a result, Treasury yields surged Monday morning, with the 10-year note jumping to 4.53% and…

BiggerPockets News 2 min read

Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025 Matt Myre

Introducing BiggerDeals: A Powerful New Way for Investors to Find and Analyze Cash-Flowing Properties

We’re excited to announce the launch of BiggerDeals, a new property listings and analysis tool designed specifically for real estate investors. It’s now faster and easier than ever for real…

Politics & Policy 2 min read

Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024 Matt Myre

Does the President Have An Impact on Housing? Here’s What 30 Years of Data Says.

VP Harris just unveiled her economic plan, which included a number of items for supporting the housing market. But does history suggest executive policies make a difference?

BiggerPockets Daily 3 min read

Feb 09, 2024Mar 15, 2024 Matt Myre

We Ranked Every NFL Team’s Real Estate Market and Found the Best Cash Flow Opportunities

While we didn't get the matchup America wanted (Lions vs. Ravens), we do get to watch a 2020 rematch between the 49ers and the Chiefs. To prep for the game,…

Economics 3 min read

Dec 23, 2023Jan 03, 2024 Matt Myre

Are We Experiencing “Transitory Mortgage Rates”? What Does That Mean For Rates?

In March 2021, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said, “[T]hese one-time increases in prices are likely to have only transient effects on inflation.” From then on, “transitory inflation” became the…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Dec 18, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Matt Myre

A Look Back at the Top Stories In 2023 That Shaped the Housing Market

2023 provided an exciting mix of good news, ugly news, just plain bad news, and some so-so news. We started the year in correction mode, with falling housing prices, falling…

Economics 4 min read

Dec 06, 2023Dec 06, 2023 Matt Myre

GDI is Showing a Weak Economy—Are We Measuring Things Right?

There have been a lot of interesting threads in the economic space lately. The biggest stories have surrounded attempts to predict what the Federal Reserve will do in 2024. From…

Economics 4 min read

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Matt Myre

This Economist Says The Fed is Misreading Inflation—Here’s When Rates Might Fall

The Fed has slowed down its rate hikes, but an economist from UC Irvine says we've all been misreading inflation, including the central bank.

Politics & Policy 6 min read

Oct 11, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Matt Myre

Former Speaker McCarthy Getting Ousted is a Big Deal For Investors—Here’s Why

There's turmoil in government, and that's plunging investor confidence. Here's what you need to know.

Housing Markets 4 min read

Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023 Matt Myre

Investing in the Houston Real Estate Market—Prices & Trends in 2023

The city is always under threat from natural disasters, yet it continues to grow every year and boasts one of the largest populations in the country. Is it a good…

Housing Markets 4 min read

Sep 18, 2023Sep 18, 2023 Matt Myre

Investing in the Chicago Real Estate Market—Prices & Trends in 2023

Chicago is America's third largest city and a major tourist destination, but Illinois as a state faces population challenges. Is it a good place to invest?

Housing Markets 4 min read

Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023 Matt Myre

Investing in the Indianapolis Real Estate Market—Prices & Trends in 2023

Is Indianapolis a good place to invest? Here's all of the stats and trends that you need to know to make the right decisions.