Real Estate Backstage

Real Estate Backstage

By Michael SmithBusinessEntrepreneurship
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  • 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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    35 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 Fed moved forward with its first rate cut of the year … And a federal judge blocks President Trump from firing Lisa Cook.

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    31 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 just your listings, but yourself!

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    43 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 … and the DOJ launches a criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

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    20 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 the legal basis for many of Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” … and a judge actually sides with a property manager over a tenant in an ESA lawsuit.

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    23 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 gives the green light for the CFPB to shed 90% of its workforce … Jerome Powell hints at upcoming rate cuts … and Summer sales hit their slowest pace in 10 years.

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    31 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 Jerome Powell as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve … and changes are coming to mortgage “trigger leads.”

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    27 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 odds of a Fed rate cut next month ... the U.S. housing market appears to be stalling ... "Accidental Landlords" are impacting the market ... and CoStar files a lawsuit against Zillow over copyright infringement.

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    28 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 … And proposed legislation seeks to end capital gains taxes on home sales.

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    37 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 cool, but the Fed retains its “wait and see” posture … Housing starts fell 10% in May … Compass sues Zillow over its private listings ban … Opendoor conducts another round of layoffs, while agreeing to pay $39 million to settle a lawsuit with a group of investors … and the Secret Service warns of a cryptocurrency scam that has been targeting real estate agents.

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    38 min

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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.