Real Estate Backstage
by Michael Smith
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Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues
Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues
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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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues · 35 minToday 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…
- Ep. 40 | Compass Acquiring Anywhere! · 30 minToday 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…
- Ep. 39 | The Importance of Great Media · 43 minToday 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…
- Ep. 38 | Jobs Slip, Rates Dip! · 19 minToday 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 ……
- Ep. 37 | Trump, Tariffs, and Tenants - Oh My! · 22 minToday 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…
- Ep. 36 | Real Estate In Your 401(k)? · 31 minToday 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…
- Ep. 35 | Opendoor's CEO Resigns! · 27 minToday 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…
- Ep. 34 | CoStar Sues Zillow! · 28 minToday 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…
- Ep. 33 | No More Tax on Capital Gains? · 36 minToday 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…
- Ep. 32 | Crypto Scam Targets REALTORS! · 38 minToday 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…
- Ep. 31 | Could this Solve the "Lock-In" Effect? · 22 minToday 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…
- Ep. 30 | Foreclosures Jump 23% Year-Over-Year! · 30 minToday 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…
- Ep. 29 | Could We See 3% Mortgage Rates Again? · 19 minToday 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…
- Ep. 28 | What's Next For The Fed? · 24 minToday 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…
- Ep. 27 | Are We In a Recession? · 17 minToday 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…
- Ep. 26 | Coldwell Banker's $20 Million TCPA Settlement · 21 minToday 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…
- Ep. 25 | Compass IDX Feed Cut By NWMLS · 21 minToday 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…
- Ep. 24 | Why Did Trump Pause the "Liberation Day" Tariffs? · 23 minToday 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…
- Ep. 23 | Will Trump's Tariffs Crash The Market? · 51 minToday 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 ……
- Ep. 22 | Rocket to Acquire Redfin · 26 minToday 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…
