Best Rayellen Podcasts (2025)

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Google Home Listings END Zillow? Agents? PLUS 2026 Housing PREDICTIONS! 1:54:00

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Google just stepped into the portal wars… and it might be the most dangerous player yet. Episode 345: The Annual Prediction Special (and the LAST show of the year). We're doing the most satisfying (and brutal) thing possible: - We pull up our 2024 predictions and grade them LIVE Were we right… or dead wrong? - Then we go on the record with 2026 pre…

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FED DAY LIVE: Will A Rate Cut Save This Housing Market? Zillow, Redfin, NAR React 📱 1:13:26

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The Fed is about to announce a possible rate cut, mortgage rates are in focus, and the portals are at war. In this live real estate market update, we break down the Fed decision, Zillow vs Compass, commissions, climate data, delistings, and what it all means for your business. Welcome to Episode 344 of the tWiRE Podcast, your weekly live real estat…

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Zillow REJECTED by Compass? Is Housing Going Under??? 1:06:48

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Did Zillow really offer Compass up to $1.6 BILLION a year if they'd let Zillow help "double-end" pre-marketed listings? In Episode 343 of tWiRE, we break down Robert Reffkin's viral post, what that alleged offer actually was, and what it says about portals, power, and who really controls the consumer relationship in today's real estate market. Then…

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Zillow gets sued by EVERYONE & you see Behind the Scenes of the Show! 1:46:52

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This might look like a regular tWiRE episode… but it's not. Today you're listening to the show get built in real time while we're live. Headlines, research, prompts, scripts, thumbnails, even the AI work in the background — you get the chaos, the process, and a full weekly real estate news breakdown all at once. Here's what we're hitting while we b…

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Zillow Says Homes are CRASHING?? And NAR is in a "New Era" 1:18:54

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NAR is ripping up parts of the rulebook and claiming a win in court, Zillow says 53% of homes lost value, and Redfin is calling this the strongest buyer's market in more than a decade. So… is the housing market finally shifting, or are we just stuck in a weird standstill? In this live episode of tWiRE (This Week in Real Estate), we're breaking down…

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Zillow Sued AGAIN + 50 Year Mortgages a thing?? 1:35:50

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🏠 Episode 340 – This Week in Real Estate (LIVE) The housing market is heating up again—just not in the way you think. In this week's tWiRE Live, we're diving deep into the wildest mix of lawsuits, mortgage experiments, and market shifts we've seen all year. From Zillow facing another class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks to Trump's propos…

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Confused FED makes RATE decision, is HOUSING CRASHING? 1:00:41

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🔥 tWiRE Episode 339 — LIVE Real Estate News & Market Breakdown This week's show is loaded. We're unpacking the biggest industry fights, fresh market data, and a possible Fed rate cut—all in real time. If you want straight talk on what actually moves the housing market, you're in the right place. 🏛️ Legal + Industry Shake-Ups • Compass vs. Zillow ex…

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ZILLOW has all YOUR data!? Foreclosures are Up! Are Realtors DONE? 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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🔥 tWiRE Podcast Ep. 338 — "Zillow's Data Access Scandal, AI War in Real Estate, & the Market's Big Fall Reset" What's really going on behind Zillow's latest moves — and how deep does the Follow Up Boss data connection go? This week on This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE), we're digging into the firestorm shaking the industry: data privacy, disappearing…

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Zillow & AI is Taking Over, Can Agents Win? Buyers Still on Strike! 1:14:29

3M ago1:14:29

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Zillow just kicked in ChatGPT's front door, NAR's CEO says a full reset is coming, and AI is rewriting how listings look and how consumers search. Sellers are testing the market, buyers are still cautious, the Senate just advanced major housing legislation, and a surprising trend puts vinyl back on top over stucco. Welcome to tWiRE—real talk for ag…

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Zillow + ChatGPT replacing agents?? Are Home Values CRASHING? 52:44

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🔥 tWiRE Podcast – Episode 336: Zillow Invades ChatGPT + Record Price Cuts + Buyer Chaos 🔥 Zillow just crawled inside ChatGPT — and the real estate world may never be the same. As the company unveils its new AI integration, making your listings "talk" directly to buyers, many are asking: is Zillow becoming the all-seeing gatekeeper of real estate da…

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Is Zillow Doomed? FTC Antitrust Lawsuit + CoStar Copyright Fight 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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Crash or Crack? Zillow's Legal Storm, CoStar Feud & Housing Market Mayhem FTC slaps Zillow & Redfin with an antitrust lawsuit The FTC accuses Zillow of paying Redfin $100 million to exit the rental advertising space, shutting down competition for nearly a decade. Redfin allegedly gave up ad partnerships, helped Zillow poach employees, and agreed to…

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Zillow FLEX going down? Compass & Anywhere = Brokerage GIANT?! 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

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The real estate world is on fire this week: billion-dollar deals, lawsuits shaking the industry, and a housing market at a crossroads. Here's what we're breaking down: ⚖️ Zillow in Court — A new class-action lawsuit takes direct aim at Flex and Premier Agent. If it sticks, Zillow's lead-gen empire could be in serious jeopardy. 🏢 Compass Buys Anywhe…

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Will the FED Cut RATES?! Wages are up! Will HOUSING BREAK LOOSE?! 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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📉🏡 Mortgage rates just dropped to a 3-year low, the Fed is set to announce new rate cuts, Opendoor says 85% of its staff isn't needed, and Zillow launches an AI tool that could completely change how buyers shop for homes. This week on tWiRE Podcast (This Week in Real Estate), we're unpacking the biggest stories shaking the housing market, Wall Stre…

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Zillows Purge & the number of Homeowners Decrease! Yikes! 1:10:17

4M ago1:10:17

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This week on tWiRE Podcast (Episode 332) we're covering the biggest headlines shaking up the housing market, mortgage trends, and real estate industry power moves. From Zillow's copyright war with CoStar to Dave Ramsey calling out "morons" in the influencer world, this episode dives deep into what agents, buyers, and investors need to know right no…

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Housing CRASHING?! Buyers AND Sellers Pulling Back?? 53:08

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The housing market just dropped a week of headlines too big to ignore: NAR vs. Mauricio Umansky: A new legal filing takes aim at the PLS platform. Glenn Kelman: Why Redfin's CEO is still betting on W-2 agents despite layoffs. Mortgage Rates: Down to 6.52% after Powell's Jackson Hole speech, the lowest in 10 months. Market Trends: Pending sales tick…

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Summer Sales SLOW, are Home Prices CRASHING? 1:06:04

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Today on this Week in Real Estate we've got a LOT of economic news! 🚨 Opendoor's Bold New Move… Then Their CEO Steps Down?! 📉 Home prices are falling. 🏘️ Sales are slowing. 🤯 The market is sending mixed signals—and we're breaking it all down. In this week's tWiRE Podcast, we cover: 🔁 Opendoor launches Cash Plus, trying to reignite demand—just befor…

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Trump Takes Over Mortgages? What's REALLY happening? Why aren't commissions going down?! 1:08:21

5M ago1:08:21

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🚨 RECORD PRICES, LEGAL BATTLES & BIG BROKERAGE WINS — Here's What's REALLY Happening in Real Estate This Week From Trump's plan to take Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac public to the first buyer brokerage commissions class action in Canada, the real estate world is buzzing — and we're breaking it all down. 📈 Commissions are climbing back to pre-NAR settlem…

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Home Prices DROP, Buyers Still Frozen! Could the Cold Housing Market Crash? 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

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Mortgage rates just hit their lowest level in 10 months, but is it enough to spark a rebound in a market Goldman Sachs says will fall another 8%? This week on tWiRE, we're digging into the headlines that are reshaping real estate: 🏠 Buyers Strike Back: A new lawsuit claims a major brokerage steered clients toward a specific lender—raising major RES…

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Costar Sues Zillow! Compass Responds to Broker Email & Why aren't buyers buying?! 1:25:13

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🔥 CoStar is coming for Zillow—suing over 46,000 allegedly stolen real estate images. Is this just the beginning of a brutal portal war? Meanwhile, Compass faces questions about its "3-phase plan," KW's CEO says private listings should be a local call, and housing data suggests the market is shifting… again. We break down: • CoStar's copyright lawsu…

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Zillow Slaps Compass + Are SELLERS losing MONEY??! 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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This week on tWiRE, dive into real estate's hottest stories and critical market shifts! Controversy erupts as a Chicago homeowner claims his $200K listing appeared without consent—who's accountable? Zillow fires back at Compass, labeling their innovative 3-phase listing strategy a "hidden scheme." NAR launches a powerful new market stats dashboard …

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Did ZILLOW & HOMES.COM Take Over?? Is Housing finally CRASHING? 1:05:21

6M ago1:05:21

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🔥 Real Estate Shakeup: Lawsuits, Private Listings & Mortgage Market Mayhem! 🔥 This week on tWiRE, the real estate industry faces courtroom drama as NAR scores a major victory over discount brokerage Homie in an explosive antitrust battle. Keller Williams dodges a bullet as they're cleared from a major telemarketing lawsuit, while Compass stirs the …

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Are Buyers Back?! & eXp Fires Back at Compass 1:43:08

6M ago1:43:08

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Sign up for the book club! https://bit.ly/RASCall Are Buyers Back?! & eXp Fires Back at Compass | Mortgage Rates Drop, Inventory Slips, & Listing Drama Explodes 📉 Mortgage rates just hit a 3-month low—and this time, buyers noticed. We're diving into the latest demand surge, Redfin's update showing a drop in new listings and pending sales, and what …

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Zillow's Ban Begins, use Bitcoin for loans, & is the Big Beautiful Bill Good or Bad for housing? 1:28:51

6M ago1:28:51

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Zillow's listing ban is officially live—and the industry isn't taking it quietly. This week, we break down the chaos as Compass challenges Zillow's new private listing rules and ThePLS.com sues NAR. The battle for listing control is heating up. Meanwhile, Congress just passed what's being dubbed a "Big, Beautiful Bill"—and for once, real estate pro…

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Zillow SUED by Compass! New Homes PLUMMET! Do Realtors really make 6%?? 1:22:01

6M ago1:22:01

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Zillow faces a lawsuit. Opendoor flips its model. And U.S. home prices just hit a new all-time high. In this week's episode of This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE), we break down what's really happening in the housing market—from slowing price growth to rising inventory—and what it all means if you're thinking about buying, selling, or working in the i…

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HOUSING RESET?? Mortgage Demand Plunges, Rents Fall, and Home Starts Collapse! 1:15:39

6M ago1:15:39

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This week on This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE), we're unpacking a whirlwind of industry headlines that could reshape how agents, brokers, and buyers navigate the market. 📰 INDUSTRY TEA: • Realtor.com goes scorched earth on private listings, saying agents are on the "wrong side of history." • Sharran Srivatsaa joins Alex Hormozi's Acquisition.com in …

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Agent Chaos: Housing Crash, NAR Under Fire, Lawsuits Brewing, Dues Challenged 49:40

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This week on This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE) — we follow the money. 🔍 We're pulling back the curtain on NAR's 2023 executive compensation and jaw-dropping marketing spend—while 87% of agents are struggling to close a single deal. With the "no-commingling" rule officially rescinded, and fresh changes to the Code of Ethics on harassment and hate spe…

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Realtors Making TOO MUCH MONEY? DOJ Thinks So! PLUS Are HOME PRICES dropping??! 1:21:47

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🔥 Booked & Branded: Meet us in Nashville JUNE 12!! Join industry leaders and peers in Nashville to sharpen your skills and boost your real estate brand. https://realbrokernashville.simpletix.com/ Welcome back to tWiRE, your go-to podcast for sharp, no-nonsense insights into the real estate world! This week we're diving deep into critical developmen…

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Zillow Confirms Listing Ban Date + Fed Hints at Commission Overhaul 1:01:22

7M ago1:01:22

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Zillow Speaks Out, Fed Drops a Bomb, and Bigfoot Sells Land?! This week on This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE), we're breaking down Zillow's long-awaited clarification on private listings — and when agents should brace for enforcement. But that's just the start. The Fed just quietly revealed a massive shift that could upend how commissions work across…

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Banned by Zillow, Boosted by Homes & Serhant Roasts Compass 1:01:56

8M ago1:01:56

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This week on tWiRE: 🧠 Ryan Serhant throws shade at Compass, comparing it to Barnes & Noble and mocking their retro "listing book" strategy. Are they innovating—or just nostalgic for the '90s? 🚫 Homes.com throws gasoline on the fire by boosting listings that Zillow bans. CEO Andy Florance is making it clear: if Zillow won't show your listing, he wil…

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Comment Section Showdown, Compass Goes Off-Market, and Mortgage Whiplash 1:13:27

8M ago1:13:27

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📈 This Week in Real Estate: Industry Shakeups, Buyer Confusion & Mortgage Surprises From a scathing New York Times piece on Realtors to a surprising wave of public pushback in the comment section, this week's real estate headlines are anything but quiet. We're diving into the growing tension around NAR's controversial speech code, Hoby Hanna's blun…

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Compass gets the boot & is Hate Speech making a comeback with NAR? 1:15:26

8M ago1:15:26

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0:24 - So, it's 2025. I know. I have NO idea why my brain said 2023 and I said it. None. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This week on tWiRE: This Week in Real Estate, lawsuits, legislation, and market turbulence take center stage. Compass has launched a legal missile at the Northwest MLS, dragging Windermere into the crossfire—claiming the cost of "waging war" is weighi…

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ZILLOW & Redfin vs NAR Approved Private Listing Networks! 1:17:21

8M ago1:17:21

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This week on tWiRE – This Week in Real Estate, we're diving into a storm of high-stakes decisions and shifting market dynamics: 🔥 Zillow ignites controversy with its private listing policy—sparking a public brawl between CEOs, a defensive blog post from Zillow Group's Errol Samuelson, and a sneaky return of 'commingled listings' after a 4-year brea…

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Zillow & Redfin BAN private listings! & Florida to abolish FREC?! 1:12:56

9M ago1:12:56

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Zillow Just Dropped a Bombshell on Private Listings 🔥 Starting in May, Zillow—and now Redfin—is cracking down on privately marketed homes. In response to mounting pressure from lawsuits and industry watchdogs, these giants will block listings that were promoted elsewhere but never hit the MLS. Is this a win for transparency, or a veiled power grab?…

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Tariff Turmoil Tumbles Stocks. Will the housing market CRASH? 1:38:14

9M ago1:38:14

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Private listings, broker lawsuits, and mortgage mayhem — Episode 312 is packed with the headlines shaping the future of real estate. This week on tWiRE (This Week in Real Estate), we're diving headfirst into the chaos, clarity, and controversy rocking the housing industry. 🕵️‍♂️ Private Listing Networks Are Here In the wake of the NAR's massive com…

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END is NEAR?! Mortgage Delinquency Panic!! 1:23:27

9M ago1:23:27

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This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE) Episode 311 unpacks a wild week of housing headlines—from legal showdowns to market shakeups. We're covering everything agents, buyers, and investors need to know: 📌 MLS Mayhem: NAR's new policy is forcing MLSs nationwide into high-stakes implementation chaos—how fast will compliance actually happen? 📌 Rocket + Mr. …

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KW Scandal, Clear Cooperation Fights, & MLS FIRESALES?! 1:30:09

9M ago1:30:09

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This Week in Real Estate, where the headlines hit harder than your March Madness bracket! This week's top stories reveal shifting power dynamics in real estate, rising insurance crises, and a wild MLS tech fire sale. 🔥 In this episode: • NAR's strategic pivot: Clear Cooperation survives—but with new seller flexibilities. What this means for pocket …

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FED Announces Rates & is Zillow is getting Sued AGAIN?! 1:26:01

9M ago1:26:01

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🔥 tWiRE Podcast: The FED Announces Rates & Billion-Dollar Real Estate Upheaval! 🚨 This week on tWiRE, we're diving into major shake-ups in the real estate industry—billion-dollar mergers, leadership shifts, lawsuits, and THE FED'S RATE ANNOUNCEMENT. Buckle up, because this episode is packed with game-changing updates! 🏡 Market Shifts & Mortgage Mov…

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Sell Out before the Housing Market Collapse? 1:19:37

10M ago1:19:37

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🚨 REDFIN SOLD?! Rocket's $1.75B Power Move & Stocks are TANKING! Whats up with Inflation???! 🚨 🔥 This week in real estate: Rocket Companies just dropped a $1.75 BILLION bombshell—buying Redfin in a move that could slash transaction costs by 50%?! But is this really a win for consumers? Meanwhile, Florida's housing inventory just hit an all-time hig…

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AI Replaces Agents & a HUGE Fee Skimming Scandal is EXPOSED!! 1:12:26

10M ago1:12:26

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🤖 AI Replaces Agents & a HUGE Fee Skimming Scandal is EXPOSED! This week, the real estate world is getting shaken up in big ways: 🔥 AI Real Estate Agent Closes $100M in Sales – Is this the beginning of the end for human agents? 💰 AMCs Caught in a Fee Skimming Scandal – A new lawsuit reveals shocking industry deception! 📉 Mortgage Rates Drop to 2-Mo…

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Zillow vs DOJ & REX + Are SELLERS Scrambling before the CRASH? 1:28:19

10M ago1:28:19

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🚨 Zillow vs. REX Legal Battle Heats Up + Is It Really a Buyer's Market? 🚨 This week on tWiRE, we're diving into Zillow's ongoing legal fight with REX, as the DOJ weighs in—what does this mean for the future of real estate search and commissions? Plus, a judge in the class-action lawsuit against real estate agents is "surprised and confused" by buye…

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ZILLOW wins BIG as Home Sales Sink. Is ZILLOW Taking Over?? 1:12:58

11M ago1:12:58

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🔥 The Housing Market Is Shifting FAST—Are You Ready? 🔥 🚨 BIG Changes in Real Estate! 🚨 🏡 Robert Reffkin vs. Gary Keller? The Clear Cooperation debate is heating up—what's really going on? 🏠 Zillow's Rental Takeover—25% revenue growth in Q4 signals their next big move. What does this mean for landlords & renters? 📉 2025: A Renter's Market?! But econ…

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National MLS?! + Smaller Homes, Slower Sales & Renters Boom 1:12:21

11M ago1:12:21

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The housing market is slowing, with homes taking nearly two months to sell—the slowest pace in five years. Meanwhile, a shift in commissions is unfolding, with rates rising slightly for affordable homes and dipping for high-end properties since the NAR settlement took effect. As affordability improves, experts predict 2025 will be a renter's market…

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Housing Meltdown or Market Correction? The Truth About Commissions, Prices & the Fed 1:15:17

11M ago1:15:17

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The real estate industry is facing a major shakeup—71% of agents didn't close a single deal last year, and legal battles over commissions could change how homes are bought and sold forever. This week on tWiRE, we break down the fallout from antitrust lawsuits against agent commissions and how real estate leaders see opportunity in the chaos. Meanwh…

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Cali Fires & the Housing Problem 1:26:32

12M ago1:26:32

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This week on the tWiRE Podcast, we dive into the biggest stories shaping the real estate market. The Supreme Court has denied the National Association of Realtors' appeal in a high-stakes legal battle with the Department of Justice, leaving the industry facing increased scrutiny. Meanwhile, California wildfires are wreaking havoc on housing markets…

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High Home Supply & Crushed Buyer Demand?! 52:05

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But wait... I thought real estate was about to get better?! This week's tWiRE Podcast dives deep into the biggest real estate headlines shaping 2025. We start with NAR's latest shake-up as industry legend Sherry Chris takes on a key advisory role. The Supreme Court looms large with a potential decision on the NAR vs. DOJ case, a battle that could r…

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2025 Housing Crash? What will rates be? 1:38:06

1y ago1:38:06

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It's our biggest show of the year—our Prediction Special! We're taking a look back at last year's bold predictions to see how accurate (or hilariously wrong) they were. From NAR's optimistic forecasts of home sales surges to Goldman Sachs' predictions for price growth, we'll compare the major market forecasts to the realities of 2024. Then, we'll d…

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Real Estate Scandals, Condo Cliffs, and Rising Buyer Buzz 1:05:23

1y ago1:05:23

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This week, the real estate industry faces intense scrutiny and significant changes. Oren and Tal Alexander were arrested alongside their brother in Miami following sexual assault allegations, casting a shadow on their careers as prominent real estate stars. Meanwhile, Realty One Group makes headlines by allowing Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR, si…

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Small Homes, Big Demand, and Compass's Bold Move 1:02:43

1y ago1:02:43

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This week, we're breaking down the latest headlines shaping the housing market. Compass is making waves with its acquisition of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, signaling a bold expansion strategy. Meanwhile, a judge has approved the NAR settlement in the Sitzer/Burnett case, a decision that could reshape commission practices acros…

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Buyers moving in fear while NAR "volunteers" Party?! 1:04:34

1y ago1:04:34

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This week, we uncover the hottest stories shaping real estate trends across the country. Inside the National Realtors Group, reports of chauffeured cars and Broadway tickets are raising eyebrows—what does this mean for the industry's reputation? Despite higher interest rates, weekly mortgage demand ticked up, signaling renewed buyer activity. Could…

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[Corrected Audio] Is Zillow the Next MLS? & The Trump Presidency Rocks Housing! 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

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[Audio improves at 3:02] This week's episode dives deep into the major developments shaping the housing market and the real estate industry. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has made a bold statement, claiming Zillow could become the national MLS—is this the future of real estate? Meanwhile, Q3 earnings reports are illuminating the early impact of NAR's …