Podcast
Real Estate Backstage
Hosted by Michael Smith · EN
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.
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Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues
Oct 1300:34:47Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 40 | Compass Acquiring Anywhere!
Sep 2900:30:08Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 39 | The Importance of Great Media
Sep 1500:42:46Tap to summarizeToday 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!----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 38 | Jobs Slip, Rates Dip!
Sep 800:19:29Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 37 | Trump, Tariffs, and Tenants - Oh My!
Sep 100:22:18Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 36 | Real Estate In Your 401(k)?
Aug 2500:30:53Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 35 | Opendoor's CEO Resigns!
Aug 1800:26:44Tap to summarizeToday 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.”----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 34 | CoStar Sues Zillow!
Aug 1100:27:36Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 33 | No More Tax on Capital Gains?
Jul 2800:36:18Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
Transcribe →Ep. 32 | Crypto Scam Targets REALTORS!
Jul 700:37:48Tap to summarizeToday 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.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage
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