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Vanessa Bowman
Meet Vanessa Bowman, senior editor at BAM. Combining her background in elementary education and journalism, Vanessa has been crafting content for the real estate industry since 2017. From BAM blogs to ebooks, courses, and everything in between, she brings a unique perspective to her work. But her favorite part? Collaborating with BAM's incredible creators and contributors to bring fresh and exciting ideas to life.
Home Price Forecast Updates from NAR, CREA, CoreLogic and Zillow
BAM Key Details: New home price forecasts from NAR, CoreLogic and Zillow all indicate an expected increase in home values in the U.S. The...
Have Home Values Bottomed Out? Hot Sheet Recap April 10th – 14th
Have home values officially hit their bottom? It’s one of the topics that host Byron Lazine discussed in depth this week. Your Hot Sheet recap...
The Real Estate Duo You Didn’t Know You Needed
She’s known for closing luxury deals that other agents can’t even touch. He’s known for his hilarious social media content that consistently...
Starter Home Extinction and No Spring Inventory: Hot Sheet Recap April 3rd – 7th
Affordability is the theme for this week’s Hot Sheet recap. From starter home extinction to low inventory, plus a new bill in Florida, buyers across...
A New Kind of Home Tour: Inside the $83 Million Mansion from Succession
There are some homes that can’t be summed up in a property description. And then there are others so extraordinary that not even the most skilled...
6 Steps to Optimize Your Profiles for Social Search
In 2022, social media (specifically TikTok) become the preferred search method for Gen Z, surpassing the ever-mighty Google. It’s a trend that will...
Here’s What You Missed This Week in Real Estate: Hot Sheet Recap March 27th-31st
Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of real estate news and data? We get it. That’s why BAM started the Hot Sheet with Byron Lazine—your daily...
Vacasa to Shut Down Real Estate Brokerage Services in Q2
BAM Key Details: Vacasa, a vacation home management company, is dissolving its real estate division in Q2, according to its recent shareholder...
Commissions Lawsuit Granted Class Action Status
BAM Key Details: On Wednesday, a federal judge granted class action status to home sellers accusing NAR, Anywhere, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX...
5 Time-Saving Tips for Handling Client Communication and Follow-Up
Effective communication and follow-up can make or break your success in the industry. Whether you are managing multiple clients or juggling a range...
7 Types of Social Media Content to Create Right Now
BAM Key Details: HubSpot’s Social Media Trends 2023 Report conducted a survey to reveal the types of content that are most effective right now....
Top 10 Markets for Buyers and Sellers
BAM Key Details: Realtor.com’s data team pulled data to analyze the best metro areas for buyers and sellers in today’s market. The top 10 markets...
The Largest 3D Printed Home in America Just Hit the Market
BAM Key Details: The largest 3D printed home in America is now live on the market on Long Island. The property was built with SQ4D’s...
Facebook Reels Should Not Be Ignored: Advice from Gary Vaynerchuk
BAM Key Details: Meta recently announced users can now upload Facebook Reels up to 90 seconds and use templates for trending Reels. Gary Vaynerchuk...
T3 Top 5 Rankings: Real Estate Enterprises, Brokerages, Franchise Brands & Franchisees
BAM’s Key Details: Every year, T3 Sixty releases T3 Top 5 rankings, which list the nation’s five largest real estate enterprise companies,...
What the SVB Collapse Means for Real Estate
BAM’s Key Details: On Friday, March 10, SVB Financial Group became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis. President Biden...
Monthly Mortgage Payments at an All-Time High
BAM Key Details: According to a Redfin report, the typical homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment hit a new all-time high of $2,563. On the other end...
Biggest Regrets of First-Time Sellers
BAM Key Details: According to a new Zillow® survey, 84% of Americans who sold a home for the first time in the past two years have regrets. The top...
What’s Happening With The TikTok Ban?
BAM Key Details: The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday to give President Biden the power to ban TikTok. This comes after...
A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent
From early morning appointments to late-night paperwork, a day in the life of a real estate agent is unpredictable and fast-paced. You're constantly...
Lawsuits Against Real Estate Professionals are on the Rise
BAM Key Details: Between 2021 and 2022, there was a 9% increase in lawsuits filed against real estate professionals, according to Zach Vollmer,...
Meta Verified and the End of Copy Accounts: Agent Dreams Coming True
BAM Key Details: Meta announced it is testing a new subscription service, Meta Verified, which will verify Instagram and Facebook accounts. The...
Presidential Retreats: Appreciation Rates of 7 U.S. Presidents’ Vacation Home Destinations
BAM Key Details: Pacaso recently analyzed the appreciation rates of seven counties where U.S. presidents have vacationed. Each destination saw more...
ChatGPT for Real Estate: A 3-hour Workshop to Revolutionize Your Business
AI isn’t replacing real estate agents. But it does have the potential to revolutionize your business.Those willing to harness the power of ChatGPT...