On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine discussed ATTOM’s Q1 2026 U.S. Home Sales Report showing home sale profit margins fell to 44.1%, below 45% for the first time in five years as prices flattened and mortgage rates rose.
He also covered a BAM article on NAR’s Generational Trends report showing 88% of buyers and 91% of sellers still use real estate agents, underscoring the agent’s central role while highlighting rising client expectations for guidance, communication, expertise, and clear proof of value.