Sarah Lentz

Housing Market

How Today’s Homebuyers Think, Spend, and Decide

The 2025 NextGen Homebuyer Report shows that while 59% of younger buyers believe homeownership is attainable, only 19% think it’s a good time to buy, with 74% of Gen Z using YouTube and 43% using AI tools like ChatGPT for guidance.

July 22, 2025

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Real Estate News

Opendoor Is Back in the Spotlight, But Not for Selling Homes

Opendoor’s stock surged 429% in one week, fueled by Reddit hype and bullish tweets from hedge fund manager Eric Jackson. While the company recently launched a new agent app, analysts warn the spike is more about retail momentum than real estate.

July 21, 2025

Housing Market

NAR Downgrades Housing Market Forecast for 2025

NAR’s Lawrence Yun downgraded his 2025 forecast but sees a potential 14% surge in home sales for 2026, if mortgage rates fall to 6%. Here’s what agents need to know.

July 21, 2025

Agent Strategy

How to Boost Your Online Reputation and Win Search in Just 15 Minutes a Week

During his BAM BBQ presentation, Scott Harris shared a 15-minute, 5-step weekly routine that helps real estate agents boost online visibility across Google, maps, and AI search.

July 21, 2025

Real Estate News

This Chicago Property Was Listed for $200K. The Owner Says He Never Signed Off

A Chicago property owner says his fixer-upper was listed on the MLS without his consent, prompting an ethics complaint and CBS New coverage, plus a full review on The Real Word. Byron even called “The Ace Broker” to get his side of the story.

July 20, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Listing Hack No One Talks About: Leo Pareja’s 4-Step Investor Referral Strategy

In one of the most unexpected moments from BAM BBQ, eXp CEO Leo Pareja shared how new real estate agents can land listings with zero budget by partnering with local investors. Here’s his playbook.

July 18, 2025

Agent Strategy

6 Best Practices for AI Prospecting and Branding from Ryan Serhant

During BAM BBQ, Ryan Serhant shared six actionable tips for agents using AI to build their brand and generate leads. From AI search optimization to storytelling and time management, Serhant outlines how to get results.

July 17, 2025

Real Estate News

NAR’s New Member-Exclusive Dashboard Tracks Housing Trends & Affordability

The National Association of Realtors® has launched a new member-exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard featuring metro-level data on affordability, pricing, and housing trends.

July 16, 2025

Real Estate News

From Drones to Data: Breaking Down Zillow’s 5 New Features

Zillow’s July 15 update introduced five new tools, including SkyTour and an upgraded BuyAbility with 1.5 million users, to enhance affordability insights, tour scheduling, and rental cost transparency.

July 16, 2025

Housing Market

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Lentz's Latest Posts:

How Today’s Homebuyers Think, Spend, and Decide

Opendoor Is Back in the Spotlight, But Not for Selling Homes

NAR Downgrades Housing Market Forecast for 2025

How to Boost Your Online Reputation and Win Search in Just 15 Minutes a Week

This Chicago Property Was Listed for $200K. The Owner Says He Never Signed Off

The Listing Hack No One Talks About: Leo Pareja’s 4-Step Investor Referral Strategy

6 Best Practices for AI Prospecting and Branding from Ryan Serhant

NAR’s New Member-Exclusive Dashboard Tracks Housing Trends & Affordability

From Drones to Data: Breaking Down Zillow’s 5 New Features

Homeowners Still Sitting on Equity, but Some States Are Losing Ground

First-Time Buyers Are Older, Fewer, and Struggling to Compete

Top 20 Markets With the Highest Homebuyer Demand Right Now

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