Knowledge Brokers Podcast

Barry Habib, Fannie Mae board member, CEO of MBS Highway, and 4-time Crystal Ball Award winner joins Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti to discuss Habib’s appointment to the Fannie Mae board, housing affordability, adjustable-rate mortgages, and the Fed’s flawed inflation data. Habib explains why home prices won’t crash, how demographic trends are driving long-term demand, and why he expects rates to drop below 6% in the next six months.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://barryhabib.com https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/borrowers-head-back-to-riskier-mortgages-looking-for-any-potential-savings.html ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 Barry Habib: https://www.instagram.com/iambarryhabib/ ———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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#BarryHabib #FannieMae #jeromepowell

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discussed the FTC’s lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere, and how litigation is reshaping real estate. They also covered September’s surge in price cuts, the impacts of a government shutdown on housing programs, and new business models from firms like Opendoor. 🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/ftc-sues-zillow-and-redfin-over-100m-deal/https://nowbam.com/costar-calls-out-zillow-for-doubling-down-on-stolen-photos/ https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2025-data/https://www.housingwire.com/articles/especially-vulnerable-housing-industry-warns-of-shutdown-effects/ https://nowbam.com/what-the-government-shutdown-means-for-your-clients-closings/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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 #compass #shutdown

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the Compass–Anywhere merger, Zillow’s new class action lawsuit, Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut signals, the impact of consumer perception, and key takeaways from BAM Camp.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://nowbam.com/compass-to-acquire-anywhere-real-estate-in-1-6-billion-deal/https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/09/25/will-the-compass-deal-change-how-homes-are-bought-and-soldhttps://nowbam.com/zillow-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-targeting-flex-and-premier-agent-programs/⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 1:59 Intro02:00 – Compass Acquires Anywhere05:30 – Deal Structure & Wall Street Reaction08:15 – Recruiting During Uncertainty10:45 – Compass’s Role in Rewriting Industry Rules20:00 – The Strength of the Sotheby’s Brand24:00 – Zillow Class Action Lawsuit29:26 – Jared James clip: “Not a good week for Zillow”33:00 – Why Zillow Always Wins45:38 – Jerome Powell’s Comments49:45 – BAM Camp Scottsdale Takeaways———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#compass #zillow #jeromepowell

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss this week’s FOMC meeting and how Powell’s statements have already impacted mortgage rates, the drop in new listings, and how Lisa’s AI breakthrough has changed her team’s workflow. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 <br/> 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 <br/>🔗 Resources:<br/>https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20250917a1.pdf<br/>https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-heres-what-that-means-for-you.html<br/>https://nowbam.com/fed-cuts-rates-for-the-first-time-in-2025-what-does-it-mean-for-mortgage-rates/<br/>https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/bank-of-america-how-to-get-5-mortgage-rate-2026<br/>https://zillow.mediaroom.com/2025-09-16-Sellers-slam-the-brakes-new-listings-fall-to-record-low-for-August <br/>———<br/>✅ Stay Connected With Us — <br/>👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine <br/>👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ <br/>👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/<br/>———<br/>BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. <br/>🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka <br/>📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate <br/>🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ <br/>———<br/>🤝 BAM PARTNERS<br/>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/ <br/>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://www.skool.com/bamx/about <br/>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://grow.zillow.com/showcase <br/>𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral <br/>𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ <br/>———<br/>#jeromepowell #fomc #AI

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the latest reports on inflation and unemployment, the new Opendoor CEO, AI breakthroughs in real estate, and whether the Fed will cut rates at next week’s FOMC meeting.🔑 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdfhttps://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#jobs #inflation #fomc

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss August’s weak jobs report and a tick up in unemployment, the odds of near-term Fed cuts, and whether housing is still in a real estate recession. They compare on-the-ground shifts in Philadelphia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and react to Dave Ramsey’s takedown of “passive income” landlord advice. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf https://nowbam.com/dave-ramsey-calls-out-real-estate-influencer-morons-for-this-red-flag-advice/ ⏰ Timestamps coming soon!———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#jobs #DaveRamsey #mortgagerates

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss CrossCountry Mortgage’s alleged RESPA violations, a deep dive on ZHL, key insights from a Wall Street Journal piece on housing and jobs and the possibility of rate cuts. <br/>🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx<br/>BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ <br/>👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 <br/> 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 <br/>🔗 Resources:<br/>https://www.housingwire.com/articles/crosscountry-mortgage-accused-of-respa-violations-kickbacks/ <br/>https://www.wsj.com/economy/american-job-housing-economic-dynamism-d56ef8fc?utm_source=chatgpt.com<br/>https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/powell-highlights-job-market-worries-opening-path-to-rate-cut-4169a7ba?<br/>———<br/>✅ Stay Connected With Us — <br/>👉 Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine <br/>👉 Connect with Tom Toole: https://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd/ <br/>👉 Connect with Lisa Chinatti: https://www.instagram.com/lisachinatti/<br/>———<br/>BAM delivers real estate news, education, and entertainment with nonstop original content from an unmatchable line-up of industry personalities and top producers. <br/>🔔 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka <br/>📩 Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate <br/>🧐 Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/ <br/>———<br/>🤝 BAM PARTNERS<br/>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/ <br/>𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing <br/>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://www.skool.com/bamx/about <br/>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://grow.zillow.com/showcase <br/>𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Leverage your business with a REAL ESTATE-TRAINED Virtual Assistant → https://www.summitvasolutions.com/byronlazine-referral <br/>𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The most trusted provider of comprehensive real estate data nationwide. Try it FREE → https://trial.propstreampro.com/bam/ <br/>———<br/>#CrossCountryRESPA #RateDrops #ZHL

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti welcome RE/MAX with CEO Erik Carlson to this week’s episode. they discuss the future of RE/MAX, agent churn and U.S. headcount declines, competing with new brokerage models, leadership and brand evolution, AI’s role in real estate, and the company’s stance on NAR, Clear Cooperation Policy, and portal competition.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 01:22 Intro01:23 Carlson’s Career Path03:50 Carlson’s take on the most shocking part of how real estate works06:28 Agent Churn & U.S. Headcount Decline10:35 What is RE/MAX is doing to attract Top Producers15:48 The Agent as Customer & Innovation Groups 19:58 Can brokerages target two customers (agents and consumers)?22:50 Leadership Legacy & Team Building26:52 RE/MAX Rebrand33:03 Gary Keller predictions, Market Cycles & Economic Conditions36:25 When Tight Markets Drive Innovation40:50 AI’s Role in Real Estate46:06 Business Training for Agents51:54 RE/MAX’s Stance on NAR56:38 Clear Cooperation Policy & Zillow Listing Ban———✅ 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 Erik Carlson: https://www.instagram.com/werikcarlson/———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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss mortgage rates hitting their lowest level of the year, Trump’s Fed appointment and its market impact, shocking NAR income stats, the gap in real estate training, and a bizarre pig’s head threat tied to AI in real estate..🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:Realtor Income: https://nowbam.com/realtor-income-is-up-4-overall-but-62-of-new-agents-made-less-than-10k/Mortgage Rates:https://nowbam.com/at-6-57-mortgage-rates-hit-a-2025-low-heres-how-to-talk-to-buyers-about-it/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/why-6-mortgage-rates-will-reignite-the-housing-market/Cotality House Report: https://pages.cotality.com/hubfs/Cotality/Campaign%20Assets/BRAND/BRAND-Property%20Data-Thought%20Leadership-2025/From%20House%20to%20Home%20-%20Cotality%20Report%202025.pdf⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – 02:13 Intro 02:13 Topic 1: Mortgage Rates Hit Year-to-Date Low10:37 Topic 2: Fed “Mutiny” & Trump’s Appointment of Stephen Moran18:25 Rate Predictions & 2026 Market Outlook22:39 CoStar Suing Zillow for Copyright Infringement34:12 Topic 3: NAR Realtor Income Report41:10 Transaction vs. Relationship Mindset44:33 Topic 4: Breaking Client Trust———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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://www.skool.com/bamx/about 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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#mortgagerates2025 #realestateagents #homebuyers

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss the July jobs report, Fed rate cut debates (the two dissenting votes), CoStar’s $1B copyright lawsuit against Zillow, the rise of corporate consolidation in real estate, and why agents who only text are losing deals.🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamxBAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 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. BAMx members now receive Mosaik as part of their membership! One-time activation fee applies. Access is limited by market: https://www.skool.com/bamx/classroom/387ce2ae?md=3f3235450b3a4b8ca93413310d85a799 🔔 Subscribe to Knowledge Brokers Podcast today: https://www.youtube.com/@knowledgebrokerspodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Resources:Employment reports: Jobs Report: Released Friday at 8:30 am ETADP Employment Report: https://adpemploymentreport.com JOLTS: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdfFOMC Meeting:https://nowbam.com/is-housing-part-of-the-feds-plan-powells-latest-press-conference-explained/ https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20250730a1.pdf https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-holds-rates-steady-but-two-officials-back-a-cut-6fc17c67?st=qayUkH&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink CoStar Sues Zillow: https://nowbam.com/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/ ———✅ 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 PARTNERS𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 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/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 puts you in control of your online presence with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, track competitors, and help you climb Google search ranks. Manage it all from one platform—and start ranking higher today → https://app.experience.com/boost-visibility-for-real-estate-business?utm_source=bam&utm_medium=promotional&utm_campaign=marketing 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://www.skool.com/bamx )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://grow.zillow.com/showcase 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/ ———#jobsreport #fomcmeeting #realestateagents