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Knowledge Brokers

Which States Are Banning Private Listings in 2026?

Realtor.com reports Connecticut and New York are moving to ban private listings, with fines up to $5,000 and an October 1 effective date in CT.

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June 8, 2026
Housing Market

Stop Saying “It’s Complicated”: How to Simplify Housing Data Like Barry Habib

Barry Habib joins the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to share a simple four-step framework agents can use to explain complex housing data, simplify affordability conversations, and win trust.

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October 16, 2025
Knowledge Brokers

Beyond Authenticity: How to Win Clients Over

In last week’s Knowledge Broker Podcast, Byron Lazine and Tom Toole called out the worst advice in the world for real estate agents, and why authenticity won’t always help you gain more clients.

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August 3, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

Is The Housing Market Savagely Unhealthy?

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the Matt Ishbia UWM CEO interview, whether the market is “savagely unhealthy,” why Bright MLS is allowing $0 buyer broker commissions, and the number one reason agents switch brokerages.

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July 21, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

The TRUTH About Low Housing Inventory in 2023

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the latest CPI data, the Fed’s (outdated) playbook, consumer confidence, the MLS PIN decision, technology for the real estate industry, and the Boston mayor’s incentive for converting office buildings for residential use.

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July 14, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

Will Housing Inventory Ever Increase?

Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti discuss inventory falling into negative territory, the challenges of being a landlord in today’s market, old school marketing tactics to bring back, the jobs report, and Instagram’s new Threads app.

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July 7, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

Crucial Tactics That Will Make or Break Agents in Q3

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss May’s decline in sales in spite of high buyer demand, declining rents, a popular Twitter account misleading buyers, a summer lift for inventory, crucial tactics and strategies for the rest of 2023, and making the most of your 4th of July weekend.

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July 1, 2023
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Housing Market

The Books All Real Estate Agents Need to Read

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the return of the savagely unhealthy housing market, housing inventory reaching its lowest level on record, rising builder confidence, and their top six book recommendations for knowledge brokers.

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June 23, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

What Paused Rate Hikes Mean For Potential Home Buyers

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the results of the latest Fed meeting, buyer sentiment lagging at near-historic lows, and a revised Fannie Mae forecast calling for a mild recession and a decline in home prices.

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June 16, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

Rising Rates Crushing Homebuyer Hopes

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss their outlook for the rest of 2023, the 64% of Americans waiting for rates to drop, the shortage of homes for buyers with median incomes, why 7% is too high for today’s market, the next Fed meeting, and a Steve Harney Tweet on foreclosures.

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June 9, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

The Debt Deal, Affordable Housing, and Top Income-Producing Activities

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the debt ceiling deal and what it means for mortgages, whether the housing bill will incentivize sellers, public support for median home building, the May jobs report, and a Lance Lambert Tweet on housing supply.

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June 2, 2023
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Knowledge Brokers

Agents Must Inform Home Shoppers of THIS & An Update On Rates

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss mortgage rates rising amid debt ceiling talks, sacrifices buyers make to afford a down payment, the cost of online lead generation, and buyers turning to real estate agents for financing advice.

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May 26, 2023
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