Sarah Lentz

Here are five things agents need to stop doing or saying—for their own sakes as well as their clients and social media audience.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer reacts to the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady after ten consecutive rate hikes. Pointing to housing as the issue at the epicenter of inflation, he speculates as to what it will take to end the cycle and effectively bring down inflation.

A new Opendoor report explores the “simple-sizing” trend, how it relates to “intentional consumerism,” and how it influences consumer spending and home purchases.

A survey by Mphasis Digital Risk shows 66% of respondents (aged 46 and under) go online to check the values of homes owned by friends and acquaintances; nearly eight in 10 (79%) of those are bothered by what they find.

A new report from StorageCafe reveals the top ten cities for newlyweds, based on factors that support a healthy and happy married life. And a new survey from Realtor.com and Censuswide reveals the #1 wedding gift according to 85% of the respondents.

The Broke Agent and Brooks Landry hosted a Social & Digital Marketing Mastermind in the private BAMx Facebook group. One of the biggest topics was a new Instagram feature — broadcast channels — and what they can do for your real estate brand.

Mixed data complicates macroeconomic forecasts as the June 2023 Commentary by Fannie Mae calls attention to low inventory, continued strength in the labor market, and the likelihood of recession as the Fed continues its restrictive monetary policy.

Instagram growth coach Brock Johnson breaks down three things that can hurt your Instagram engagement—or, at best, not do your brand any favors—and what you can do instead to reach and retain more of your ideal audience.

Realtor.com released its May Rental Report, which shows a 0.5% annual decline in the median asking rent—particularly for two-bedroom units—and economists predict continued rent declines, with an average drop of -0.9% for 2023.