Is Homes.com selling your own leads back to you?
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Homes.com's alleged use of agent names to snag leads, trouble in the commercial real estate industry and the debate around mortgages and affordability
Mar 31
Opinion
Mansion tax could be 'hardest hit since 2007,' Josh Altman warns
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Josh Altman's view of California's proposed mansion tax, the tug-of-war between millennials and boomers, and the pain Zillow's CEO sees on the horizon
Mar 24
Opinion
Real estate industry reacts to the SVB meltdown: The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's view on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Plunk's impact on the real estate industry and Elon Musk's future Texas fiefdom
Mar 17
Opinion
With fewer million-dollar homes, is luxury OK? The Real Word
This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the luxury home market, first-time seller's biggest regrets and RE/MAX
Mar 13
Opinion
Why real estate lawsuits are increasing in 2023: The Real Word
This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the rise of lawsuits, how great agents build relationships and the rollout of NAR’s new ad campaign
Mar 6
Opinion
Cardone says REI will 'save housing': The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest from Gary Keller, Grant Cardone's market predictions and little things that undermine real estate businesses
Feb 27
Opinion
Are couples moving in together just to save money? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and guest host Lisa Chinatti discuss the tax on single renters, agent dress codes and the state of inflation in Left, Middle, Right
Feb 20
Opinion
Should you buy down your mortgage? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about buying down mortgages, investing in your real estate business and keeping up with current events
Feb 10
Opinion
Does the commission lawsuit spell the end for NAR? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about year-end home sales numbers, Jason Oppenheim's commission lawsuit comments, and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
Feb 2
Opinion
25 cities cracking down on Airbnb: The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about cities that are making it harder to own short-term rentals, how inflation has impacted millennial homebuying plans, and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
Jan 27
Opinion
What does the cold-calling lawsuit mean to agents? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the Keller Williams cold-call settlement, the increase in home price cuts, and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
Jan 20
Opinion
Is the housing market responsible for eXp's lagging growth? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the lagging growth at eXp, rising consumer confidence and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
Jan 12
Opinion
The Real Word's predictions for the 2023 market
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the end-of-year Case-Schiller update, the Twitter account real estate agents should be following, the marketing trends that won't make it into 2023 and the pitfalls of quiet quitting
Dec 30
Opinion
Team structures are absolute nonsense: The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about teams, teamerages, and expansion teams and their effect on rankings, how agents can help buyers obtain down payment assistance, plus topics from left, middle and right
Dec 22
Opinion
Zillow's new take on listing photos: The Real Word
This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about Zillow's acquisition of VRX Media, the hottest housing markets for 2023, and topics from Left, Middle, Right
Dec 15
Opinion
Is iBuying facing an existential crisis? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Opendoor's existential crisis, MV Realty's alleged deceptive practices, and Left, Middle, Right
Dec 9
Opinion
What would it take to fix Compass? The Real Word
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Americans living alone, Jason Oppenheim's Compass comments, and Left, Middle, Right
Dec 2
Opinion
Why are so many real estate agents leaving the industry? The Real Word
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the imminent mass exodus of real estate agents from the industry, lead gen myths and cryptocurrency coverage
Nov 18
Opinion
The end of iBuying and what you need to know: The Real Word
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss pet rent and Opendoor, along with 3 hot-button issues on midterm ballots this year — marijuana, gambling, and taxing the rich
Nov 11
Opinion
JPMorgan Chase wants to disrupt rent payment: The Real Word
This week: Falling pending sales activity, another option for convenient rent payments, and Left, Middle, Right
Nov 4