Each week on Real Estate Backstage we take a behind-the-scenes look at the real estate industry with a conversation designed to help real estate professionals thrive.
Latest episodes
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35 min
Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the government shutdown’s impact on the housing market … the FTC sues Zillow and Redfin … and the MLS PIN settlement receives final approval.-------…
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30 min
Ep. 40 | Compass Acquiring Anywhere!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Compass has reached a deal to acquire Anywhere … Zillow is hit with a new class action lawsuit … The inflation rate continues to increase, but the F…
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43 min
Ep. 39 | The Importance of Great Media
Today on Real Estate Backstage, I share a recent conversation I had with my friends at Pixlmob on their PropMedia podcast. We discuss the importance of great media in marketing not…
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19 min
Ep. 38 | Jobs Slip, Rates Dip!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, mortgage rates drop to their lowest level of the year after a weak jobs report … Mr. Cooper shareholders voted to approve the Rocket acquisition … a…
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22 min
Ep. 37 | Trump, Tariffs, and Tenants - Oh My!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Fed Governor Lisa Cook files a lawsuit against Donald Trump after his attempt to remove her from her position on the FOMC … an appeals court rejects…
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31 min
Ep. 36 | Real Estate In Your 401(k)?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump signs an Executive Order to pave the way for direct investments in real estate to be included in 401(k)s … A Federal Appeals Court give…
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27 min
Ep. 35 | Opendoor's CEO Resigns!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Opendoor’s CEO resigns under pressure from investors … The latest inflation data provides mixed signals … Speculation grows over who will replace Je…
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28 min
Ep. 34 | CoStar Sues Zillow!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, a weaker-than-expected jobs report shakes up the economic data, leading Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and increasing the…
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36 min
Ep. 33 | No More Tax on Capital Gains?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the inflation ticks back up, leaving the Fed divided on whether to cut rates … LoanDepot finds itself in hot water over alleged violations of Reg Z…
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38 min
Ep. 32 | Crypto Scam Targets REALTORS!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes through Congress … Strong jobs reports for May and June show the labor market’s resiliency … Inflation continues to…
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22 min
Ep. 31 | Could this Solve the "Lock-In" Effect?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR overturns its ‘no-commingling’ rule … Redfin shareholders vote to approve the $1.7 billion Rocket acquisition … international demand for U.S. re…
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30 min
Ep. 30 | Foreclosures Jump 23% Year-Over-Year!
Today on Real Estate Backstage, a Federal Court blocks Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs … Howard Hannah defies NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy … Moody’s downgrades the Federal gover…
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19 min
Ep. 29 | Could We See 3% Mortgage Rates Again?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the U.S. and China agree to a 90-day de-escalation in the trade war … inflation was lower than expected in April … 1 in 4 potential buyers are waiti…
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24 min
Ep. 28 | What's Next For The Fed?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Fed decides to hold rates steady, citing stagflation risk … Howard Hanna reaches a settlement with plaintiffs in the Gibson case … A lack of tra…
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17 min
Ep. 27 | Are We In a Recession?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the labor market remains resilient with a stronger-than-expected April jobs report … GDP contracted in the first quarter, but it’s actually not as b…
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21 min
Ep. 26 | Coldwell Banker's $20 Million TCPA Settlement
Today on Real Estate Backstage, new home sales are up, while existing home sales are down … Trump walks back his comments about firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell … Proposed legislatio…
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21 min
Ep. 25 | Compass IDX Feed Cut By NWMLS
Today on Real Estate Backstage, the battle between Compass and the Northwest MLS hits a fever pitch … Zillow and Redin both announce bans on listings that don’t follow NAR rules fr…
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23 min
Ep. 24 | Why Did Trump Pause the "Liberation Day" Tariffs?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump presses pause on the tariffs for 90 days with everyone except China … We have positive inflation and jobs reports for March … Fannie Ma…
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51 min
Ep. 23 | Will Trump's Tariffs Crash The Market?
Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR announces changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy … Rocket announces its acquisition of Mr. Cooper … The Federal Reserve holds rates steady … HU…
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26 min
Ep. 22 | Rocket to Acquire Redfin
Today on Real Estate Backstage, Rocket plans to acquire Redfin … Compass may be in talks to acquire HomeServices of America … Inflation cooled in February, but some signs of econom…