This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut key interest rates, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. They explore what this rate cut means for the real estate market in both the short term and the long term.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey explore why fall is considered one of the best times for buyers to purchase a home. They discuss the unique benefits that the autumn market offers, from less competition and motivated sellers to potentially better deals.

This week on the Podcast, Josh Bartolotta subs in for Corey as he spends time with his newborn son! Josh and Mark discuss expectations for the fall market, real estate villain Josh Sitzer and his new startup company, and the alarming trend of national brokerages losing agents.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dive deep into the real estate industry's reaction to the recent NAR commission lawsuit changes. They explore the immediate responses from agents, buyers, and sellers, assessing the impact on the market dynamics and professional practices.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the Federal Reserve's recent achievements, which seem to have accomplished what many thought impossible—taming inflation without crashing the economy. They explore how this 'soft landing' was managed, the strategies employed by the Fed, and what this means for the real estate market and broader economy going forward.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey tackle the important changes set to reshape the real estate landscape starting August 17th, focusing on buyer agent commissions and buyer agency agreements. They break down what these changes mean for both buyers and agents, and how they can prepare for the transition. Additionally, they take on misleading advice from a consumer watchdog group aimed at sellers, providing clarifications and reliable guidance to navigate these claims.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey dissect the pivotal moments from the past week that marked a significant milestone in the ongoing narrative of 'the big shift' away from high mortgage rates. They discuss how the recent underwhelming jobs report and the accompanying economic indicators led to a drastic drop in mortgage rates, marking a victorious moment after several false starts. With the Federal Reserve's heightened anticipation of rate cuts—now potentially more aggressive than previously expected—they analyze the possible short and long-term implications for the real estate market.

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey delve into the recent uptick in real estate listings, exploring how this aligns with encouraging economic data to suggest a bright future for the market. They discuss the broader implications for economic growth and how current trends are shaping buyer and seller behaviors. However, looming over this positive momentum is the upcoming presidential election, a wild card that could potentially reverse these gains.