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Anna K. Cottrell

Anna K. Cottrell is a versatile writer with over 10 years of experience in digital and print contexts. She specializes in long-form writing.

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Anna has many years of experience writing on a wide variety of subjects, from interior design to travel and real estate.

Education

Anna has a Ph.D. in English.

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Anna K. Cottrell is a versatile writer with over 10 years of experience in digital and print contexts. She specializes in long-form writing.

Experience

Anna has many years of experience writing on a wide variety of subjects, from interior design to travel and real estate.

Education

Anna has a Ph.D. in English.

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Economics 4 min read

Feb 09, 2024May 17, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Working at Walmart Could Help Make You a Millionaire in Just a Few Years—Here’s How

If you dream of becoming a real estate investor but work at Walmart, you could well be on your way to realizing your dream much sooner than you think. This…

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Feb 05, 2024Feb 28, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Where Home Prices Grew the Most (and the Least) in 2023

The U.S. as a whole only grew by about 1% last year, but other markets saw huge gains and massive losses. From New York City to Jackson, Mississippi, we analyzed…

Economics 6 min read

Jan 31, 2024Feb 19, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

New TikTok Trend Says We’re in a “Silent Depression”—Are They Right?

Some TikTokers are arguing that American purchasing power is at even lower levels than it was during the Great Depression. An online battle between Gen Z influencers and highly educated…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Jan 29, 2024Feb 19, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Home Sale Profits Drop for First Time in Decades—What Does It Mean, and Where Should Investors Put Their Money Now?

New data from ATTOM shows that the average ROI on home sales dropped last year, albeit slightly. Is this a new trend? Or just a ripple? And where should investors…

Housing Prices 4 min read

Jan 24, 2024Feb 19, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Home Prices Continue to Rise, and Detroit Just Beat Miami for the First Time

Home prices have grown year over year through the last several months and show no signs of slowing down. Some markets have more momentum than ever and have emerged as…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jan 19, 2024Feb 02, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Foreclosure Activity Increased in 2023—But What Do the Numbers Mean for Investors?

Foreclosure numbers rose steadily throughout 2023 and increased year-over-year from 2022. Now, as we enter 2024, will those numbers hold up, and what should you make of them?

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Jan 19, 2024Feb 02, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Buffalo Might Be the Hottest Market of 2024—Should You Invest?

Buffalo's evolving tech hub has a thriving job market and home prices about $100,000 below the national average, making it extremely attractive for investors. Should you invest here?

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Jan 05, 2024Jul 02, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

New Flood Zones Could Skyrocket Housing Costs in the Midwest—Here’s What You Need To Know

Flood zones continue to expand, and now this region of the country is feeling the pressure. Watch out for rising costs in these markets.

Diversifying Your Investments 7 min read

Jan 05, 2024Jan 27, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

5 Ways You Can Get Rich WITHOUT Investing in Real Estate

Investing in real estate can be a great way to generate wealth, but it isn’t for everyone. For one, the term ‘‘passive income’’ really does not describe real estate investing…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jan 03, 2024Jan 15, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Housing Confidence Has Bottomed Out—But Experts Say There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index hit all-time lows last year, but now experts say we've turned a corner. Here's what you need to know.

Housing Markets 6 min read

Dec 28, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

These Markets Are Most (and Least) Vulnerable to Housing Declines

A new report labels several popular areas for investors as most at risk for housing market slumps in the near future. See if your market is on the list.

Rental Prices 3 min read

Dec 28, 2023Jan 15, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Rents Show Biggest Decline in 3 Years—Should Landlords Panic?

What's going on here, and should landlords sound the alarm?

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Dec 20, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Will Short-Term Rentals Have a Good Year? It Depends—Here’s What You Need to Know

Short-term rentals came back to Earth in 2023. Will they stay grounded in 2024? Read our outlook here.