Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com, joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss advice Hale gave to a neighbor about buying a home, DOGE reforms---specifically HUD layoffs---privatizing Fannie and Freddie, Realtor.com’s January 2025 rental report, the Fed’s metrics for housing inflation data, Elon Musk’s argument for federal cuts resulting in lower interest rates, and a final bonus script from Hale for conversations with buyers. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/elon-musk-doge-dc-housing-market-crash/ https://nowbam.com/d-c-housing-market-crash-the-truth-behind-the-viral-x-panic/ https://nowbam.com/who-explains-the-rates-better-jerome-powell-or-elon-musk/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:52 Intro 00:52 Reactions to a Gary Keller quote 06:40 Predictions on mortgage rates 08:53 JP Morgan’s outlook 10:32 Powell’s statements vs Fed buying mortgage -backed securities 13:52 Home price reductions & Hale’s advice to a neighbor 16:57 The script Hale used on her neighbor 20:17 “Darth Powell” on X (BAM article) and what’s actually happening in D.C. 23:32 DOGE reforms, including massive HUD staff reduction—and possible impact 29:59 Privatizing Fannie and Freddie—and what that could mean for mortgage rates 32:45 Realtor.com’s January 2025 rental report 44:42 Final thoughts from Realtor.com’s chief economist 46:30 Bonus script from Hale on hesitating to buy a home & then regretting that decision ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Danielle Hale: https://www.instagram.com/realtordotcom ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #realtordotcom #elonmusk #jobcuts

Jill Biggs and Dan Barnett join Byron Lazine and Lisa Chinatti to discuss inflation data for January 2025, the news on Zillow’s 25% rental revenue growth and its partnership with Redfin, what accountability really looks like, and why most masterminds fail. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdf https://nowbam.com/zillow-reports-25-rental-revenue-growth-in-q4-announces-redfin-partnership/ https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-03-05-Realtor-com-R-and-Zillow-Ink-New-Rental-Listings-Syndication-Agreement https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDci8lxCHY/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DFsePHDxjmV/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–03:12 Intro 03:12 Topic 1: Inflation (missed on expectations—but not as bad as top-line numbers) 03:55 What Jill and Dan are seeing with rates & inflation (opinion) 11:55 Expanding on “Confidence is key…” (referencing Jill’s Instagram clip) 13:24 Jill explaining her low-pressure sales technique (“Nobody wants to be sold…”) 14:40 Dan’s take on Jill being able to close/sell people 18:04 “The trick is how do we get trained out to the team?” (training people in Jill’s strategy) 21:47 “Jill, you are a masterful chameleon…” 22:35 “The more detailed you are, the more believable you are” (Alex Hormozi quote) 24:15 Jill’s process for taking notes 27:30 “There’s no auto-pilot business that I’m aware of.” (Byron) 29:10 Topic 2: Zillow earnings news & Redfin partnership 31:08 Realtor.com flew under the radar (signed agreement with Zillow) 32:17 Dan comments on Zillow & Redfin 37:40 Is there a vested interest in keeping Homes.com out of the top three? 31:31 Layoffs from Redfin 39:59 “In 5-10 years, we might say Redfin is genius…” 41:27 How to convert renters into homeowners/clients 44:34 Topic 3: Accountability & Masterminds 44:45 Sharran Srivatsaa IG post 46:28 “Can accountability be bought?” 47:47 “I think a lot of masterminds fail because…” 49:34 “One of the things broken with coaching in this industry…” 54:00 “As far as accountability goes, I wouldn’t be here today if i haven’t had so many coaches… ” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Jill Biggs: https://www.instagram.com/jillkbiggs/ 👉 Connect with Dan Barnett: https://www.instagram.com/djbarnett92/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #Zillow #Redfin #inflation

Josh Rubin joins Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole to discuss the NYC housing market, NAR’s Clear Cooperation rule, agent commissions five months after the implementation of the NAR settlement, the latest jobs report, and how the Alexander Brothers scandal has impacted Douglas Elliman. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://therealdeal.com/national/2024/12/16/douglas-elliman-orders-staff-keep-alexander-bros-records/ https://nowbam.com/alexander-brothers-scandal-sparks-doj-inquiry-into-douglas-elliman/ https://nowbam.com/why-real-estates-most-controversial-policy-remains-in-limbo-the-clear-cooperation-debate/ https://nowbam.com/the-commission-apocalypse-never-happened-heres-what-the-data-says/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:15 Intro 01:15 How Josh navigates the housing market without a traditional MLS 04:01 “The MLS is a crutch that we’ve all relied on for far too long….” 04:46 How do you think the Clear Cooperation debate impacts Manhattan? 05:39 “There’s some positive to this Ketchmark thing…” 07:08 Debate between Compass, et al vs Zillow, et al, on Clear Cooperation 08:26 Josh’s story about a client listing with him (privacy concerns) 14:56 What’s happened post August 17th with agent commissions? 16:27 “What are you seeing from a market perspective in Manhattan right now? 18:09 “Spring market always comes early in NYC… This is going to be a killer year.” 20:54 “At that price point, does it seem like everybody brings up the election….?” 23:55 Agents getting stuck working with unmotivated clients 26:13 Topic: The impact of the Alexander Bros scandal on Douglas Elliman 27:34 How this topic has affected Josh’s business 29:36 “There was some knowledge within the brokerage that it was going on for a while…” 30:39 “Did you know them?” 32:43 Impact on Douglas Elliman: “It wasn’t the Alexanders themselves but the aftermath.” 33:58 “One step back, two forward” (Douglas Elliman’s future) 34:22 The two sides of the brokerage model: consumer-facing and agent-facing 37:50 “The main mistake these organizations make…” 41:43 Takeaways from The Art of War by Sun Tzu (applied to brokerage leadership) 45:12 Topic: Jobs report 46:28 “What’s your feeling on the 2025 economy?” 48:32 How to connect with Josh 50:15 Josh's top picks for places to eat in Manhattan this year ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Josh Rubin: https://www.instagram.com/joshsellsny/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #joshrubin #douglaselliman #jobsreport

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on housing, a bold statement by Gary Vee, and a concerning statistic on real estate agents. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://nowbam.com/powell-housing-market-stabilizing-but-higher-mortgage-rates-could-slow-activity/ https://nowbam.com/gary-vee-just-called-out-these-agents-are-you-one-of-them/ https://www.inman.com/2025/01/24/71-of-real-estate-agents-didnt-close-any-deals-last-year/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:57 Intro 00:57 Topic 1: FOMC & Jerome Powell 02:04 Lisa’s biggest takeaway from the Fed meeting 02:41 Byron’s takeaway: “He reinforces what we should be talking to buyers about…” 04:24 Tom’s takeaway 05:09 “The two objections we get the most are…” 10:18 Move-up buyers: “That’s the hardest home to find right now.” 11:19 Rising cost of materials + other considerations for add-ons vs a move-up 13:37 “You never want to be the most expensive home in the neighborhood.” 15:44 Topic 2: Gary Vee article on nowbam.com 17:31 Lisa’s take on “A piece of food can sell a home when it’s hot.” 18:29 Byron’s take: the difference an experienced agent can make during a hot market 20:41 Tom calling out a “rookie move” 23:23 “They’re A-players at selling, but they’re F-players at spending.” 23:59 We don’t teach agents enough & NAR doesn’t teach agents this… 29:54 Where agents get jammed up 31:22 “In one sentence, what is the problem we’re trying to solve here?” 33:40 Self-awareness is essential to becoming an A-player 36:08 Why 87% of agents fail 37:39 Topic 3: 71% of agents didn’t close a deal last year 39:21 How would you frame this conversation publicly for agents? 41:01 Lisa’s data from MLS & why the real percentage is closer to 50% ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #garyvee #fomc #jeromepowell

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss drama on X and Instagram after BAM's webinar on Zillow Showcase, Trump's executive order on housing, and a bold move from Rocket Mortgage. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFLldECPlPx/ https://x.com/ByronLazine/status/1882518196873539690 https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/delivering-emergency-price-relief-for-american-families-and-defeating-the-cost-of-living-crisis/ https://nowbam.com/can-trumps-executive-order-lower-housing-costs/ https://rocket.com/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–00:55 Intro 00:55 Topic 1: Zillow Showcase webinar reaction & reactions to Byron’s Tweet 02:21 Byron’s Tweet and “Zillow derangement syndrome” 04:55 Clients are saying this: “‘I’m going to get you on Zillow,’ is a disgraceful statement…” 05:50 First Zillow chart: 62% of online consumer web traffic to RE portals goes to Zillow 06:50 Second Zillow chart: Consumers Google “Zillow” more than “real estate” 10:13 Two things consumers look at the most on a Zillow listing: views and saves 10:31 Byron comparing views and saves for two listings: one with Zillow Showcase and one without 12:51 What every agent should understand 15:30 “This is the classic agent mistake…” 21:05 Leverage Zillow tools "where you can" 22:44 Ricky Carruth comment on Byron’s IG post 26:12 The mistake agents are making when they use Zillow 30:26 Topic #2: Rocket Mortgage launches Rocket.com 37:44 “What IS unique about Rocket….” 42:42 “If you’re relying on these companies for your business…” 46:35 Topic #3: Trump’s executive order for emergency price relief 48:07 “I think it’s going to be a long slog…” ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #zillow #trumpexecutiveorder #rocketmortgage

ResiClub Analytics founder Lance Lambert joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss the L.A. County wildfires, the California insurance market, price gouging in the L.A. rental market, interest rates on outstanding mortgages, slowing population growth, and a misleading Tweet on housing inventory levels. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: https://x.com/NewsLambert (Lance Lambert) https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/ (ResiClub website) https://nowbam.com/california-wildfires-spur-insurance-and-mortgage-industry-shake-ups/ https://nowbam.com/rebuilding-lives-after-the-l-a-wildfires-a-resource-guide-for-recovery/ https://nowbam.com/l-a-wildfires-2025-the-human-environmental-and-financial-impact/ https://nowbam.com/what-happens-when-the-smoke-clears-las-rental-market-in-crisis/ https://x.com/VladTheInflator/status/1878468177157320834 ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:52 Intro 01:52 L.A. County wildfires and the California insurance market 06:04 Chart 1: “Home insurance non-renewal rates for 3,000 U.S. counties” (ResiClub) 06:55 Chart 2: “Median annual home insurance premiums by county” 07:35 Chart 3: “Three-year change in median annual home insurance premiums…” 08:14 Chart 4: Florida and Louisiana housing markets (scatter plot) 09:47 The future of California’s real estate & insurance markets 12:06 CA governor’s policies and unintended consequences 13:29 Chart 5: Higher-cost housing markets: land prices vs home prices 14:05 Video clip: Malibu architect on rebuilding destroyed areas & hurdles for builders 17:20 Price gouging in L.A. County rental market 23:03 Chart 6: “Interest rates on outstanding mortgages” 30:25 Is there historical precedent for a rapid increase in household income? 33:25 The potential impact of slowed population growth on housing (chart) 38:44 At their current rates, deaths will outpace births by 2038 41:18 Darth Powell’s Tweet on housing inventory and Byron’s response 49:37 Lance’s wrap-up (final point) ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ 👉 Connect with Lance Lambert: https://x.com/NewsLambert ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ ——— #housingmarket2025 #homeownersinsurance #losangelesfire

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole share their predictions for 2025, including the biggest winners and losers in real estate, and under/over bets on this year’s housing market trends and macroeconomic factors. It’s a KBP tradition you don’t want to miss! 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🍎 Leave A Review On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knowledge-brokers-podcast/id1663552709 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MtW5CxmK014FIY329J4KH ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Previous Predictions & Audience Feedback 02:33 - Future Predictions 05:13 - Prediction Categories & Over/Under Bets 06:36 - Home Price Predictions (Average forecast = 2.7%) 09:32 - Mortgage Rates Predictions (Average forecast = 6.34%) 15:21 - Predictions on Number of Home Sales (Average forecast = 4.25M) 18:25 - Predictions on Number of Real Estate Agents 24:36 - Predictions on Best Real Estate Stock to Own 31:35 - Biggest Winners and Losers in Real Estate (& Defining a “Winner”) 32:37 - Predicted Winners in Real Estate: Companies 38:12 - Biggest Winners: Individuals 43:35 - Predicted Losers in Real Estate: Companies 47:57 - Biggest Losers: Individuals 51:28 - Wildcard Predictions: Buyer Agency Commission 53:26 - Mergers and Aging Brokers ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #2025predictions #housingmarket #winnersandlosers

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss this week’s FOMC meeting, including Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments related to housing and the Committee’s decision. Next, they review housing market predictions they made at the end of 2023 and identify the winners and losers of 2024. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🍎 Leave A Review On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knowledge-brokers-podcast/id1663552709 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MtW5CxmK014FIY329J4KH 🔗 Resources: https://nowbam.com/the-feds-closer-call-housing-in-focus-after-rate-cut/ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:52 Intro 00:52 FOMC & Fed Press Conference Analysis 02:43 Powell’s Q&A responses & the market’s reaction 05:27 Logan Mohtashami’s analysis of Fed’s decision 07:09 For rates to go down quickly, you need a “crisis-like event” 09:41 Big takeaway from the Fed decision (conversations with buyers) 12:48 Winners and Losers of 2024 14:47 Biggest Winner: Company (starting with Lisa’s vote) 15:48 Gen Z prefers to shop in person (a return to shopping malls?) 19:46 Discussion on REMAX (Tom’s vote) 21:54 -Discussion on Zillow (Byron’s vote) 22:44 Biggest Winner: Individual 26:34 Biggest Loser: Company 27:31 Discussion on Realtor.com (“Worst prediction”) 33:10 Biggest Loser: Individual Discussion 40:26 Best Real Estate Stock to Own 42:45 Market Outlook: Over/Under 4.25M home sales 44:11 Average 30-Year Fixed Rate 46:47 Discussion on 30-Year Fixed Rate and Buying Opportunities 47:40 Discussion on Commission Lawsuits (Over/Under 50) 48:39 Discussion on Number of Agents 50:50 Discussion on AI Predictions 53:06 Final Score and Winner Announcement 54:17 Podcast Schedule and Future Plans ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #jeromepowell #2024 predictions #winnersandlosers

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss Trump’s new DOJ nominee and Federal Reserve predictions, as well as their views on the future of real estate marketing. They debate whether (and how) direct mail can be effective with younger generations—the age groups most likely to sell in 2025—and break down real estate branding essentials and critical skills agents need to thrive as market conditions evolve. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code KNOWLEDGEBROKERS for 10% off your annual subscription. 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention. It’s everything you need to showcase your value, build client loyalty and drive referrals. Limited subscriptions available → https://www.mosaik.io/ 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources: DOJ to Supreme Court: https://www.inman.com/2024/12/11/doj-tells-supreme-court-it-has-a-right-to-investigate-nar-policies/ CPI: https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ PPI: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ppi.toc.htm ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00–01:25 Intro 01:25 - DOJ Investigations and Trump Appointee Discussion 07:51 - “I don’t think the new DOJ is going to have the NAR lawsuits at the top of their list…” 09:45 - Opinions on Housing Market Conditions 12:40 - Preparing for the Upcoming Wave 15:45 - Advice for Agents During the Holidays 17:45 - Bright MLS report on the biggest group of sellers for 2025 19:15 - Skill-Building and Goal-Setting for 2025 20:37 - “What does your marketing need to look like in 2025?” 24:08 - The Role of Direct Mail in Marketing 26:51 - “Who is your avatar?” 28:18 - The power of handwritten notes (when used strategically) 33:37 - November’s CPI report and 96.9% chance of a Fed rate cut 34:40 - PPI and unemployment are up 36:37 CME predictions on future FOMC decisions 37:27 - Implications of Inflation and Price Changes 38:38 - Next Episode: Recap of 2024 Predictions ——— ✅ Stay Connected With Us — 👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine 👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ 👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/ ——— BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. 🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka 📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate 🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ ——— 🤝 BAM PARTNERS 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Tired of spending your hard earned money on marketing you know never makes it past the trash can or spam filter? Imagine getting texts and calls thanking you for your marketing. That’s what we do for you → https://remindermedia.com/bamsample/ 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: Say hello to Zillow Showcase. Highlight your best to sellers and outshine competitors with its design to not exceed 10% of listings in your market. https://bit.ly/4dpdxtA 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨: Instantly connect your leads and clients with a menu of cash offers and selling solutions. Use code BAM for 15% off at zoodealio.com (Or join BAMx and get access for free! → https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe) 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐮: Increases real estate team & brokerage annual volume by 107% and agent annual volume by 28% → https://sisu.grsm.io/bam-pod-partners 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Maximize tax savings, reduce administrative burdens, and increase take-home pay with a financial management solution specifically for real estate agents: https://get.formationscorp.com/bam ——— #trumpcabinet #dojustice #realestatemarketing