10 Best Real Estate Newsletters For 2025 – Subscribe!
Staying ahead in real estate can feel overwhelming. If you’re reading this, you probably know you should follow the latest trends, strategies, and market shifts—but who has the time to research it all? That’s where a great real estate newsletter comes in. These bite-sized updates deliver key insights straight to your inbox, so you can focus on your deals without worrying about missing out on the bigger picture. But which newsletters are worth it? Below, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best real estate newsletters for 2025 which we listen to at Ballpoint Marketing. Sure, there’s a couple of our own in the list (they’re packed with value!). But the rest are selected because they have the most subscribers or because they’re the best-known in the industry. Let’s get into it!
1. Ballpoint Marketing: Your Go-To for Real Estate Direct Mail Tips
The Ballpoint Marketing newsletter focuses on direct mail strategies for real estate investors. Our newsletter provides actionable tips to develop your strategies, generate motivated seller leads and operate your business more efficiently to boost ROI. Drawing from extensive testing in competitive markets, the newsletter also showcases insights into why handwritten direct mail outperforms other approaches and offers exclusive guides on strategies that have closed millions of dollars in deals.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is designed for real estate professionals and investors who want to master direct mail marketing, grow their business efficiently and stay ahead with cutting-edge marketing strategies. Whether you're scaling your portfolio or closing your first deal, it's perfect for those seeking practical tools to connect with motivated sellers and stand out in competitive markets.
How to subscribe
Subscribing is simple—just scroll to the bottom of this blog and enter your email address! If you hang around on the page, you’ll get a popup (see below) which offers a free guide revealing how 20 investors closed nearly $33 million in deals over two years. The guide breaks down the exact strategies and approaches that delivered these exceptional results. Don’t miss out! 
2. BiggerPockets: The Hub for Real Estate Investors
BiggerPockets, the largest real estate community on the internet, produces this newsletter to serve its 3+ million members. Since 2004, BiggerPockets has been empowering real estate investors with educational resources, tools and success stories. Their newsletter curates the best posts, articles, guides and community discussions to deliver actionable advice, industry trends and real estate success stories directly to your inbox. It's a massive time-saver, giving you top insights without the need to navigate any forums or blogs.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is ideal for everyone in the real estate ecosystem—first-time investors, seasoned pros, brokers, agents or even homeowners looking to make informed decisions about their properties. Whether you’re just starting to explore real estate investing or are looking to refine your strategies, BiggerPockets has something for you.
How to subscribe
To join, sign up for a free BiggerPockets membership. With the free membership, you'll get their newsletter three times a week. For a deeper dive into resources and tools, you’ll have to take out a Pro membership for added benefits like exclusive content, advanced tools, and software. Trust us, it’s worth it. 
3. Ryan Dossey: Insights from a Real Estate Pro
The Ryan Dossey newsletter is written by Ryan Dossey, an 7-figure real estate investor who has helped generate over $70MM *off-market* for real estate investors, clients and students. In his newsletter, Ryan shares insider tips, hard-earned lessons and strategies to help real estate investors avoid costly mistakes and scale their businesses effectively. Subscribers gain exclusive insights into his journey, including stories about his setbacks—like losing $30,000 on a free house—and how he turned challenges into opportunities.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is for real estate investors at any stage—whether you're a beginner seeking off-market leads, an active flipper looking to scale, or a seasoned investor aiming to grow your portfolio. It’s perfect for those who value practical advice that help them maximize success in the real estate industry.
How to subscribe
Sign up by downloading Ryan’s free eBook, 28 Costly Mistakes of an 8-Figure Investor… and How to Avoid Them. This guide breaks down the biggest mistakes he made and the lessons that helped him build a thriving real estate empire. 
4. Realtor Magazine: Industry News for Agents and Brokers
The Realtor Magazine newsletter is published by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). (The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is the largest professional trade association in the United States, representing over 1.5 million members in the real estate industry and setting the standard for advocacy, education, and professionalism.) The newsletter covers a wide array of topics, including market reports, marketing strategies, residential and commercial real estate trends, young professional insights, and government affairs. With so much to cover there’s more than one NAR newsletter—Edge Up and Navigate With NAR are the two most popular.
Who the newsletter is for
NAR’s newsletters are invaluable resources for real estate agents, brokers and investors who want to stay informed on industry trends, policy change, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Realtor Magazine provides the tools and insights to grow your business and stay ahead of the competition.
How to subscribe
To access the Realtor Magazine newsletter, you need to become an NAR member. Non-members can also subscribe for $56 per year. Visit NAR’s website to choose from a variety of newsletter options and customize your preferences to receive updates daily, weekly, or monthly. 
5. Call Porter: Strategies for Handling Real Estate Leads
The Call Porter newsletter is created by Ryan and Justin Dossey (also the founders of Ballpoint Marketing). Call Porter is a U.S.-based live answering service built exclusively for real estate investors. The newsletter shares actionable strategies for managing leads, closing more deals and scaling your real estate business.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is ideal for real estate investors, wholesalers, agents, and homeowners who want to streamline their lead management, increase deal flow, and save time. Whether you're building your first portfolio or managing hundreds of units, Call Porter’s content helps you close deals without being tied to your phone.
How to subscribe
To sign up, click here to download Call Porter’s guide to how a 7-figure investor scaled from scratch to managing a 150-unit portfolio. Once subscribed you’ll gain access to further guides offering insights into marketing, partnerships, funding and more. 
6. Briefcase: The Smart Email for Busy Professionals
Briefcase.Email is a weekly newsletter that delivers concise, impactful content to over 40,000 real estate professionals and investors. The newsletter highlights major industry trends and news by a team of journalists. Each topic is broken down to show how it might impact the real estate industry and your portfolio, offering actionable insights and strategies to stay ahead. With a mix of humor and out-of-the-box thinking, Briefcase.Email provides engaging updates tailored for busy professionals. The emails are also ad-free. No sponsorships.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is perfect for real estate professionals, investors and entrepreneurs who need a quick yet thorough analysis of industry trends and events.
How to subscribe
Visit the website to subscribe. It’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to elevate your understanding of real estate trends. 
7. Redfin: Market Trends at Your Fingertips
The Redfin newsletter is curated by one of the most recognized names in real estate. It compiles top insights from their blog and community, offering tips and advice on buying, selling and improving your home. With a focus on major U.S. markets, the newsletter delivers tailored, easy-to-digest content to help you navigate the real estate landscape.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is ideal for agents, brokers, investors and homeowners who want to stay informed about general market trends and make smarter real estate decisions.
How to subscribe
To access the Redfin Daily, visit their blog and scroll to the bottom of any post to sign up. Choose the markets you’re most interested in to receive regular updates and insights directly in your inbox. 
8. CRE Daily: Commercial Real Estate in Focus
CRE Daily is a daily newsletter designed to keep commercial real estate professionals informed in just five minutes. Each morning, it delivers the latest news, trends and insights that shape the future of commercial real estate. It has over 65,000 subscribers and is one of the most well-known in the industry.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is perfect for busy commercial real estate professionals, including landlords, brokers, and developers, who want to stay ahead of industry trends without spending hours sifting through dry, ad-filled media outlets. It’s an excellent resource for anyone aiming to make smarter decisions and grow their business.
How to subscribe
You can visit their website to check out the latest newsletter and see if it’s the right fit for you. Subscribing is quick. 
9. Bisnow: Breaking News for Real Estate Professionals
Bisnow is the world’s leading B2B platform for the commercial real estate industry. The website delivers daily news and insights from award-winning journalists across over 50 local markets in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Ireland. It has over 11 million readers. Bisnow’s daily newsletter will keep you informed with content tailored to commercial real estate professionals. In addition to news, they offer advertising solutions, events, and retreats for CRE leaders to network and strategize.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is perfect for commercial real estate professionals, including brokers, developers, landlords and investors.
How to subscribe
Subscribe to Bisnow by visiting their website and choosing the newsletters and morning briefs tailored to your metro market or sector of interest. 
10. Zero Flux: Tech and Trends in Real Estate
Zero Flux is a daily newsletter tailored for real estate investors, delivering 5-10 data-driven market trends curated from over 100 sources. With over 25,000 subscribers, the newsletter provides insights into the latest developments in the real estate industry, from market trends to prop-tech funding updates, ensuring you’re always ahead of the curve.
Who the newsletter is for
This newsletter is ideal for real estate investors, tech-savvy professionals and anyone looking for data-backed insights into the real estate market. If you want to stay informed on emerging trends and deep-dive analysis without spending hours scouring multiple sources, Zero Flux is your go-to resource.
How to subscribe
Visit the Zero Flux website to browse their newsletter archive and sign up for the free version. For those seeking more in-depth and exclusive content, paid upgrades are available:
- Pro: Offers more frequent exclusive insights for $9.89/month.
- Premium: Includes curated Top 10 lists, special reports, and prop-tech updates for $99/year.
Final Thoughts: Which Newsletter Is For You?
Real estate newsletters are an invaluable resource for professionals and investors alike. They offer timely insights, strategies, and trends that can save you hours of research while keeping you ahead in a competitive market. From industry giants like BiggerPockets and Realtor Magazine to innovative newcomers like Zero Flux and Briefcase.Email, there’s a newsletter for every niche and need. Among these, Ballpoint Marketing stands out as the industry leader for direct mail strategies. Specifically designed for real estate investors, our newsletter shares actionable tips for increasing response rates and generating high-quality seller leads. Ballpoint Marketing’s direct mail approach—real handwritten messages created by robots using blue ballpoint pens—builds trust with recipients and delivers conversion rates that outperform traditional methods by far. For professionals looking to incorporate direct mail into their marketing arsenal or simply generate more leads, Ballpoint Marketing is a must-read. Our system has helped clients achieve response rates of 1-1.5% in competitive markets. Ready to get started? Scroll down to sign up for the Ballpoint Marketing newsletter today and gain access to our tested strategies, innovative techniques, and expert insights. Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your marketing game and close more deals!
