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this Week in Real Estate

This week, we’re excited to be joined live by Skap, Matt, and Michele for a lively discussion on the hottest real estate headlines. We’ll kick off with a debate on NAR’s new consumer guides, which have sparked controversy among agents nationwide. And, Ryan Serhant’s latest tech rollout, S.MPLE, promises to streamline workflows for agents—how will this new platform impact real estate professionals?

In legal news, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin is making waves, claiming NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy violates ethics codes and state laws. Meanwhile, Move’s data-theft lawsuit against CoStar hits a major roadblock, putting a spotlight on the tensions between these two giants. We’ll also unpack the Move class-action lawsuit, which is shining an uncomfortable light on the world of paid leads.

On the market side, half of all home listings are now going stale, sitting unsold for 60 days or more. But there’s a glimmer of hope—buying a home has just become more affordable for the first time since 2020. Could this be the beginning of a market shift? We’ll also cover Fannie Mae’s prediction that 2024 could be the worst year for home sales since 1995—what does this mean for buyers and sellers? And with mortgage applications rising just 1% this week, the market remains in a delicate balance.

Plus, we’ll dive into AI-driven real estate fraud as a South Florida man shares his near-miss experience with this emerging scam. Finally, Realtor.com’s new feature promises to answer the burning question on every buyer’s mind: "Is This the Best Deal on the Street?"

With key insights from our special guests, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Tune in today at 10 PST / 1 EST and join the conversation live on Clubhouse!