Powell Talks Housing & Bill to Ban TikTok

The bill to ban TikTok, the (unlikely) possibility of a foreclosure crisis, Powell’s “Ways to Go” warning, and Instagram away messages are today’s topics as Taya Dicarlo and Brooks Landry join Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent.

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On this week’s episode of The Walk Thru, veteran guest moderators Taya DiCarlo and Brooks Landry join Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent to discuss the bipartisan bill to ban TikTok—and what this means for real estate agents on the platform. Tune in to hear what these four say about TikTok and its possible exit from the social media scene.

Next, they discuss a BAM article on why a foreclosure crisis is highly unlikely, followed by Chairman Powell’s warning that the Fed still has a “ways to go” to bring inflation under control.

Finally, The Broke Agent shares his thoughts on the latest Instagram updates, including but not limited to away messages. Find out what his favorite feature is and why.

Click on any of the timestamps below to watch:

00:00–02:46 Intro

02:46 Topic #1: The bill to ban TikTok

11:28 Cross-over from TikTok to Instagram

13:54 Byron’s question for real estate agents

15:10 Topic #2: Foreclosure Crisis Highly Unlikely

26:52 Young adults living at home and buying luxury items

30:01 Thoughts on the accusation of “rent-shaming”

31:25 Topic #3: Powell’s “Ways to Go” warning

39:45 Why you need a game plan—and not just for your own business

45:26 Topic #4: Instagram Away Messages

46:17 The Broke Agent’s favorite new feature

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