
Fannie Mae Board Member’s Warning about Policy: ‘It’s No Wonder Buyers Feel Stuck’
Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

A Wall Street Journal article, discussed on the Knowledge Brokers Podcast, shows U.S. mobility stuck at 7.8% as families and workers stay put.

RE/MAX CEO Erik Carlson told the Knowledge Brokers Podcast that real estate lags in customer focus and shared how productivity and AI can close the gap.

In a new announcement, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales calls out the risks of private listings and reaffirms full support for NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy. He warns that limiting exposure not only reduces competition but could also lead to legal and ethical fallout for agents and brokers.

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.

Compass just launched a Private Exclusive listings book—available only at select offices—to give agents and consumers offline access to off-MLS properties. The move revives a pre-internet model with a modern twist and raises big questions about transparency, co-brokerage, and fair housing.

BAM’s latest Instagram post featuring Byron Lazine and Tom Toole’s breakdown of Caitlin O. Bigelow’s Compass Private Exclusive story is sparking industry-wide conversation. See why agents are weighing in—and what lessons they’re taking away.

Join Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti for an exclusive, in-person BAM Workshop on May 15th to learn proven strategies for scaling your real estate business—plus a chance to go behind the scenes of a leading brokerage. Get the details here.

Logan Mohtashami joined the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to discuss how real estate agents can combat housing market misinformation and address consumer fears. He breaks down key concerns, providing three simple responses agents can use to build trust.

On last Friday’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast, special guest Greg Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Tomo Mortgage, warned agents about becoming pawns in the real estate game. Here’s how to stay in control, protect your clients, and build a business that thrives.

On last week’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast, Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole broke down how eSelf AI agent helped generate $100M in sales — and what it means for the future of real estate agents using AI.

Realtor.com’s Chief Economist Danielle Hale joined the Knowledge Brokers Podcast on Friday, February 20, 2025, and shared advice she gave to a neighbor about buying versus waiting to buy in D.C., based on individual circumstances and market trends.
This site uses cookies for functionality, audience analytics, and marketing. We don't use your data without consent.
California residents have the right to opt out of data sharing.
Manage your cookie preferences below:
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
CloudFlare provides web performance and security solutions, enhancing site speed and protecting against threats.
Service URL: developers.cloudflare.com (opens in a new window)
Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Service URL: policies.google.com (opens in a new window)
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
ConvertKit is used to power email signup forms and track visitor engagement with those forms.
Service URL: kit.com (opens in a new window)
Facebook Pixel is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.
Service URL: www.facebook.com (opens in a new window)
These cookies allow us to display videos and other content from third-party sites like YouTube directly on our pages. If you don't enable this category, embedded videos will be replaced with a placeholder, and you'll need to click to load them individually. These providers may set their own cookies once the content loads.
A popular social media platform for sharing photos and videos, connecting users through visual storytelling.
Vimeo is a video hosting platform for high-quality content, ideal for creators and businesses to showcase their work.
Service URL: vimeo.com (opens in a new window)
X, formerly known as Twitter, is a social networking and microblogging platform.
Service URL: x.com (opens in a new window)
A video-sharing platform for users to upload, view, and share videos across various genres and topics.
Service URL: www.youtube.com (opens in a new window)
You can find more information in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.