The latest ICE Mortgage Technology report shows U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity during Q1 2025—the highest first-quarter volume since 2008 and a 22% increase year over year.
The Recruiting Insights report on Q1 2025 agent migration reveals a 66% jump in agents switching brokerages, driving a 75% increase in production volume to $6.41 billion. High-velocity models like Capped Revenue Share, Flat-Fee, and Tech-Enabled brokerages saw the most movement.
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, and Byron Lazine broke down what it means for agents in today’s Hot Sheet. This blog covers the key factors behind the GDP drop—and includes a ready-to-use script for guiding buyers through economic uncertainty.
Krys Benyamein shares the exact pre-listing appointment email that helped him sign 15 listings in Q1 2025, breaking down its structure, key hyperlinks, and how it sets the stage for a successful appointment. Use this as a proven template for your own business.
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