Bidding Wars Return in the Hottest Spring Markets

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 than half of homes sold in San Francisco and San Jose went for above their original asking price. The Bay Area and New York metros are leading a surprising resurgence, even as much of the country shifts into a buyer’s market. We’ll explore what’s driving this localized heat, how inventory trends are shifting, and why some cities like San Diego and Austin are seeing the opposite. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is set to unveil what could be the most sweeping tariff policy in modern American history—potentially affecting trillions of dollars in imported goods. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” this move is being pitched as a way to bring back U.S. manufacturing and generate massive revenue for the federal government. But will it actually work? In today’s episode, we break down everything you need to know: how tariffs function, who really pays for them, what they mean for inflation and jobs, and why economists are warning this could tip the economy into recession. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dive into why multifamily real estate is showing signs of a rebound after a brutal two-year bear market. Prices have dropped more than 23% since the 2022 peak, but rents are rising, supply is falling, and cap rates are beginning to compress. We’ll break down what that means, why some investors think now is the time to strike, and how you can get in on multifamily deals with as little as $5K. Read the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/multifamily-real-estate-looks-like-2012 Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 viral charts sparking fear online. Are homeowners really in trouble, or is the data being misrepresented? We clarify the difference between multifamily loan delinquencies and single-family homeowner data, explain why we’re still below pre-COVID levels, and dig into the real story from ICE’s latest report. Plus, we unpack what new economic forecasts from Fannie Mae say about home sales, inflation, and Trump’s tariff threats. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 explore how the state’s unusually high birthrate, strong job growth, and severe land constraints are converging to create the perfect storm for property appreciation. Plus, we'll cover the latest data on downpayments and what it means for investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 invest right now, where would you put it? We break down insights from top money managers who lay out their plays—from safe bets like 10-year Treasuries and municipal bonds to higher-risk moves like private credit and emerging market stocks. Along the way, we explain key terms like P/E ratios, taxable-equivalent yields, private credit, and what it means to hedge against currency risk. Whether you’re bullish on tech, curious about international markets, or just want to know what “buying the dip” really means—this episode gives you a grounded, plain-English look at where the smart money is moving. Read the Bloomberg article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/how-to-invest-100k-q2-2025/ Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mae and Freddie Mac will continue backing mortgages up to $806,500. We’ll break down what conforming loans are, why this limit matters, and how it ties into the Trump administration’s plans to shrink the federal government’s role in housing. Then, we unpack Zillow’s latest rental report: rents are rising again, with multifamily units now outpacing single-family homes for the first time since 2024. But with affordability stretched and rent concessions stabilizing, is the rental market about to get tighter? Zillow Rent Report: https://www.zillow.com/research/february-2025-rent-report-34944/ Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are surging—pointing to flat or even falling home prices in the months ahead. In today’s episode, we break down the latest Altos Research data for March. Read the Altos Research article here: https://blog.altosresearch.com/are-we-seeing-the-first-bad-economy-sellers-in-15-years Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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