Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before the House on June 24, facing tough questions on rate policy, housing affordability, and inflation. Byron Lazine broke it all down on the Wednesday Hot Sheet; catch the key moments and what it all means for housing.
The latest Clever report reveals a national average commission of 5.44%—not the long-claimed 6%. On this week’s episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down the data and call out the misleading marketing language still being used to gaslight the industry.
At the June 17–18 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve held rates steady and maintained its forecast for two rate cuts in 2025, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that rising tariffs could drive inflation higher in the months ahead.
Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp, joins Byron Lazine for a BAM interview to break down why operational excellence is driving agent loyalty in 2025. From 14-minute commission disbursements to 300,000 monthly support tickets, Pareja shares how eXp is built for performance at scale.
In this BAMx Office Hours, Byron Lazine and Mosaik CEO Sheila Reddy explain why every real estate transaction should include a single, password-protected link that gives clients full visibility into key dates, documents, and tasks. Learn how collaborative transaction management builds trust, reduces confusion, and reinforces your value.
According to Clever’s American Home Buyer Report: 2025 Edition, 45% of buyers who had a smooth experience credited their real estate agent, while 50% said help with paperwork was their agent’s most valuable service. Byron Lazine broke down these stats and more on the June 12 Hot Sheet.
In his BAM interview with Byron Lazine, James Dwiggins calls for a pivot from the National Association of Realtors to the National Association of Homeowners, laying out the reasons and explaining why NAR’s current governance structure will be its downfall.
In last week’s BAM webinar, Byron Lazine and PropStream’s Burton Alicando break down three high-opportunity seller lead types—tired landlords, recent cash buyers, and expired listings—and provide exact frameworks to start conversations that convert.
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales explains why the company didn’t issue a public CCP statement and why its MLS agreements prevent it from blocking listings like Zillow or Redfin. Catch the full conversation on episode #121 of the Knowledge Brokers Podcast.
BAM’s upcoming webinar, The Exact Script Framework for 3 Seller Lead Sources, features Byron Lazine and a PropStream specialist sharing how to use targeted lists and smarter scripts to book more appointments. Learn the exact system Byron’s team uses to turn data into real results.
A new Realtor Magazine article and this week’s episode of The Real Word podcast break down proposed changes to NAR’s Code of Ethics, aimed at clarifying enforcement of discriminatory speech policies.
In a new interview with Realtor.com, Barbara Corcoran reveals the three best times to buy a home—including when inventory is rising, sellers return to the table, and the market feels uncertain.
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