On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine discussed housing inventory data, the Employment Situation Report for May, and mortgage rate predictions for 2026 and 2027.
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti dive into the New York AG’s antitrust investigation into Compass and Connecticut’s brand-new ban on private pocket listings.They also tackle a shocking new survey showing 82% of agents get zero leads from paid ads. Plus, they break down the latest AI search tools from Realtor.com and ChatGPT, and how to actually build a high-converting follow-up system.
Oxford Economics projects housing affordability won’t meaningfully recover for 7 years. Here’s the script real estate agents need when buyers say “I’ll just wait.”
Ryan Serhant predicts only two major brokerages will survive by 2030 as agents push back and debate what it means for the future of real estate.
Tessabella Jelten shares a simple Instagram strategy agents can use to turn content into conversations and qualified leads.
Doomer housing charts don’t tell the full story. Here are seven data points showing how affordability is slowly improving for buyers and renters heading in 2026.
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the most recent jobs report, the new housing bill that was passed and what it means for affordable housing, and the federal judge’s denial of Compass’s injunction against Zillow.
In a BAM Pro Bowl III fireside chat, James Dwiggins and Jared James explain a six-point framework behind how agent trust is built and lost in 2026.
Theoni Rapo explains how her FaceTime strategy interrupts the scroll, boosts engagement, and helped generate over 4,000 organic leads on TikTok in one year.
The Broke Agent breaks down Instagram’s “2016 comeback” trend and how to use nostalgic, unpolished posts to stand out and spark engagement this week.
Alyssa Curnutt explains how to turn hyperlocal Instagram content into real clients using Stories, polls, and DMs that actually start conversations.
The biggest lie agents were told about social media is that referrals make it optional. Tessabella Jelten shares what actually works in 2026 to build trust, warm referrals, and restart stalled conversations.
Zillow’s latest research reveals a shift toward a more balanced housing market as rising inventory and slowing price appreciation erode sellers’ advantage.
New reports from Zillow (monthly) and Redfin (quarterly) show luxury home values and sale prices rising faster compared to the typical or non-luxury U.S. home, as of June and the end of Q2 2024.
Mark Zandi and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis offer key insights into the optimal monetary policy, arguing for a focus on non-housing inflation, as discussed in a recent Washington Post op-ed and highlighted by Byron Lazine on the Hot Sheet.
Redfin’s analysis reveals that median monthly housing payments in swing states have surged 92% since the 2020 election, reaching an all-time high of $2,161, with affordability challenges significantly impacting voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Tom Toole shares three key principles around scripting and dialogues for navigating real estate conversations and post-August 17th changes—and how too many agents are undermining their success with the way they implement proven strategies.
Luke Acree shares a simple tool to optimize your marketing strategies, elevate the quality of your lead generation and improve your conversion rates.
A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) highlights the benefits of recent changes in real estate agent compensation resulting from the uncoupling of real estate agent commissions.
Tom Toole shares two ResiClub charts along with simple scripts to address common objections and empower buyers and sellers through education.
New Zillow research shows homes with tricked-out backyards can sell for $10,000 more than comparable homes without. Read on to see what today’s buyers are willing to pay extra for.
According to the Q1 2024 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES), a panel of 100+ housing experts forecasts home price growth of 3.8% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025, as well as a median 6% 30-year fixed mortgage rate by the end of 2024.
A recent article on RentCafe highlights the top 10 U.S. cities where a renter’s income goes the furthest.
A new Realtor.com report shows homebuyers are still holding onto the dream of homeownership despite affordability challenges. Younger generations (millennials and Gen Zers) are more optimistic about buying a home in the next year or five years.
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