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Overview

Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson close out the year by revisiting their 2024 predictions and grading how they actually turned out. From transaction volume and mortgage rates to MLS power shifts, NAR's role, Zillow's influence, and major industry moments, the episode becomes a candid year-in-review on what really changed—and what didn't—in real estate.

Key Takeaways

Greg outperformed Rob on most economic predictions, including transaction volume, mortgage rates, and median home prices.

The stock market's strong performance validated Rob's bullish call.

MLSs and NAR dominated debate: MLS autonomy increased, while NAR's influence continued to erode.

Realtor.com's acquisition activity missed Greg's specific predictions, while Rob's calls on Phoenix-style breakaways and MLS mergers did not materialize.

Zillow's growing power, ongoing lawsuits, and IDX tensions were identified as major forces shaping the future.

Housing affordability emerged as a defining political issue, highlighted by discussions around commissions, younger voter sentiment, and proposals like 50-year mortgages.

Both hosts frame 2025 as a "transition year," where the consequences of earlier lawsuits and policy shifts fully surfaced.

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