The iBuyer Experiment

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Builder confidence just hit its third-lowest level since 2012. What does that really mean for the housing market? This week, we're unpacking the latest builder sentiment numbers, what's driving the pessimism, and how it's likely to impact new construction, inventory, and pricing in the months ahead.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week's guest is Preston Hernandez, a Marine Corps vet, Ironman triathlete, tech entrepreneur, and real estate powerhouse. From chasing hurricanes to closing deals and building businesses, Preston's story is all about energy, grit, and results. Don't miss this high-impact episode!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week gets wild as we explore the growing power and potential danger of AI. Can yelling at it make it smarter? Could it actually blackmail you? We're diving into the weird, the real, and the risky sides of artificial intelligence, and what it all means for the future of business, real estate, and everyday life.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, the crew reacts to a realtor using crude comedy to go viral—is it brilliant marketing or a step too far? We also break down what's going on with Bitcoin in real estate, the rising rate of canceled escrows, and why the luxury market might be losing its shine.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Eliot, Keith, and J'Cobie debate the best conditions to sell your home. Plus, we dive into a hot topic: How soon will crypto be the household currency? Don't miss this mix of market insight and future-forward thinking.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week the Zoodealio gang breaks down the latest CPI drop, vacation homes, and why you should never talk about your problems.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala and the gang discuss some classic inspiring quotes and whether they can actually help achieve the mindset to reach all your goals

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week the Zoodealio gang debates one of the internet's latest trends, breaks down why brokers are spam calling agents, and how buyers and sellers are feeling after our own survey!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala and the guys discuss Kala's new top secret masterplan to take over the real estate world!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys break down the latest drama in the real estate world with Zillow and Redfin banning delayed listings.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, the gang reacts to some viral news and content made by influencers in the real estate world!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Kala and the guys roundtable the latest industry acquisition. Does this give Rocket a monopoly on real estate, or is this a "Nothing Burger"?

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys discover a unique listing, talk about new state laws, and discuss what excites them about the future!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala, Jason, & Keith discuss Opendoor's latest discovery from their most recent survey!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala, Jason, Keith, and Eliot break down Rocket's massive acquisition of Redfin. How will this new "monopoly" shake up the industry?

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala, Jason, and Eliot discuss a viral home seller's rise in the media after listing his home without an agent.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala, Jason, and Eliot discuss the FHA's alarming "incentive payments" on past-due mortgages. Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys share stories and articles that might make you cringe and rage...

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala and the guys drew some comparisons from the Super Bowl to the real estate world!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys discuss the current market and give tips on how to motivate your sellers and close that listing. Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys discuss the industry's already emerging changes due to the new administration's takeover. 

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala and the guys discuss the devastating wildfires sweeping across California and their profound impact on displaced homeowners and renters.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! In the first episode of 2025, Kala and the guys examine the highest predicted market for the year and give some tips on how to take on this year, even when times are lean.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! On the final episode of the year, Kala and the guys take a look back at their 2024 predictions and make some new ones for 2025!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week the gang discusses new developments in technology & AI that can help boost your content! How are you using new tools to put yourself ahead of the competition?

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala & the guys discuss the latest 2025 prediction reports from around the industry. What do you think the housing market will do next year?

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Kala and the guys discussed the DOJ's interest in the NAR case, just before the court approved the settlement.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Brian Rodgerson, the CEO and president of Wallick & Volk, joins the show to discuss the Cash To Win program and share his predictions for the housing market in 2025.  

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week, Keith comes alive and shows strong optimism for the housing industry moving forward. The gang also discusses how Bitcoin could shift homebuying moving forward.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week is election week and Kala and the guys discuss how the housing market impacted voting. They also weigh in on how they think the housing market will shift moving forward!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Kala and the guys discuss the initial impact of the NAR settlement, by looking at the latest commission study!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! This week Kala and the guys discuss recent lawsuits with the NAR and agent struggles with Clear Cooperation.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! In honor of Spooky Season, Kala and the guys share some of their favorite real estate horror stories!

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown. This week, Kala and the guys discuss the impact of the hurricanes on Florida housing and give tips on how to thrive in this unique market.

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Kala and the guys talk about how the low turnover rate, could lead to a big surge in the market. Additionally, they discuss how Hurricane Helene is causing some peculiar offers. 

Welcome to the Real Estate Rundown! Kala talks about how buyers are uneasy about new agreement contracts. How does this affect agents moving forward and what solutions are there? Eliot also breaks down the NEW AI Home Report!

A new Real Estate Technology company emerges from the ashes of the recent class action lawsuit against agent commission. Kala brings up a new theory on who may be behind all of the new litigation and more... _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Times are tough right now, and there may be some "unconventional" signs that more things might be coming... _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

The US dollar is losing its value and buyers are starting to (literally) pay for it. Nearly 1/10 homes are now valued at $1,000,000. Is this due to real estate becoming more valued? Or is this the fall of the US dollar? _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

The day has come and the new commission rule changes are here. What do we need to know and what have been the reactions so far? _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Real Estate is expected to change this year due to the election cycle. But the numbers behind it aren't what you think... _________________________________ Resources: https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2024-07-24/invitation-homes-to-pay-nearly-20-million-to-settle-unpermitted-renovations-lawsuit-in-california https://www.redfin.com/news/potential-trump-presidency-housing-market/ https://www.redfin.com/news/q2-2024-luxury-report/ https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/07/29/bitcoin-nashville-conference-in-pictures-orange-athena-pink-suits-polymarket-swag-trumps-song/ https://www.redfin.com/news/home-purchase-cancellations-june-2024/ _________________________________ Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Guy uses AI to sue Invitation Homes 06:30 - real estate if Trump wins 09:51 - Historic Number during Election Cycles 13:31 - Luxury home prices go up 15:17 - Bitcoin conference 20:01 - Zoolympics Shoutout 21:11 - The 7 Most Envied Careers _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Lawsuits, Lawsuits, Lawsuits, and more... _________________________________ Resources: https://www.inman.com/2024/07/09/costar-censured-for-claims-made-about-traffic-in-homes-com-ads/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/move-sues-costar-over-alleged-theft-of-trade-secrets/ https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/federal-trade-commissions-sweeping-final-rule-ban-non-competes-what-you-need-know https://www.housingwire.com/articles/easyknock-faces-consumer-lawsuits-and-actions-from-state-regulators/ https://www.zillowgroup.com/news/listing-showcase-helps-agents-win-more-listings/ https://fintel.io/i/blackrock https://www.inman.com/2024/07/02/sellers-appeal-keller-williams-anywhere-re-max-settlements/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/09/jerome-powell-us-federal-interest-rate _________________________________ Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Costar Get Caught Lying 01:18 - Move.com Sues Costar 04:33 - Non-Compete Changes 06:32 - Kala & Jason Stories 10:28 -  Easyknock gets Sued 12:06 - So. Many. Suits. 14:03 - Zillow Listing Showcase 14:50 - Blackrock sells Zillow Stock 19:05 - Nar Settlement Appeal 20:01 - Interest Rates might be coming down... 22:12 - Will we even see movement? 26:25 -  We leave you today with... _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

This week we cover how insurance rates are skyrocketing and what they might do to the market, jasons connection to the big financial crisis, and what we would do as president to fix housing. _________________________________ Resources: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/its-time-for-the-federal-government-to-address-the-housing-crisis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sewerlidd/video/7384568413810691371 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ip9cTok2DM https://www.fdic.gov/news/speeches/fdic-quarterly-banking-profile-first-quarter-2024 https://apnews.com/article/california-budget-deficit-18ff9c1ec885ec5bc69e790a836d9bdd https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/26/ppp-loan-fraud-drove-home-price-inflation-in-certain-markets.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/housing-market-price-trends-zip-code-map/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/07/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-plan-to-lower-housing-costs-for-working-families/#:~:text=Down%20Payment%20Assistance%20for%20First,wealth%20building%20associated%20with%20homeownership. https://variety.com/2024/politics/columns/first-presidental-debate-trump-biden-takeaways-1236055824/ https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/06/28/debate-takeaways-trump-confident-even-when-wrong-biden-halting-even-facts-his-side.html _________________________________    Time code: 00:00 -Intro 00:23 - Government Need to control housing 00:43 - What would you do as president? 03:10 - Home Prices up 54% 04:03 - Instakart prices are crazy 08:18 - PPP Loans Cause Inflation 16:02 - California billions in debt 17:55 - Unrealized gains and losses 19:58 - Insurance Rate Theories _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Elon Musk VS. Apple Intelligence, the Housing Market takes a new dip not seen in Years, and Gen Z will be basing their vote this coming election cycle on housing affordability. _________________________________ Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - WWDC and Apple Intelligence Announcement 01:10 - Elon is Not Happy 03:45 - Apple Intelligence & Real Estate Agents 7:00 - How Siri can Be Used Now 09:28 - AI Applications and Concerns 16:55 - Homes Sales Have Dropped 19:02 - Housing Affordability is Top Gen Z Concern 21:54 -  Check out Zoodealio :) _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Resources: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/donald-trump-embraces-crypto-campaign-193020978.html https://blockchain.bakermckenzie.com/2024/05/13/u-s-house-passes-bill-to-undo-sec-guidance-that-limited-banks-ability-to-custodian-crypto-assets/ https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/23/sec-approves-rule-change-to-allow-creation-of-ether-etfs.html https://apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-cancellation-debt-forgiveness-60ffeaec17737d6317b4aee188893cc4 https://www.housingwire.com/articles/unsold-inventory-is-rising-across-the-country/ https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-announcements/article/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-index-hits-new-all-time-high-in-march-2024/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mr-cooper-group-subsidiary-launches-diy-sales-platform-no-agent-needed/ https://www.xome.com/ https://www.businessreport.com/article/slow-us-housing-market-has-real-estate-agents-leaving-the-field-in-droves https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/28/realtors-home-sales-commissions/ https://www.newsweek.com/florida-house-prices-falling-one-city-1895902 _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Resources: https://www.zillow.com/agent-resources/blog/zillow-touring-agreement-nar-settlement/ https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-practice-changes-to-take-effect-august-17 https://www.businessinsider.com/blackstone-breit-commercial-real-estate-fund-misled-investors-private-equity-2024-5 https://www.fastcompany.com/91118602/commercial-real-estate-foreclosures-spike-117-percent-distress-mounts _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Affordability within Real Estate has been a hot topic for a while. And the perception coming from Gen Z hasn't been positive. Today we talk about the realistic chances that Gen Z will be able to afford real estate, and what strategies need to be considered when navigating this really tough market. _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

Resources: https://www.costar.com/article/628706126/costar-group-to-acquire-matterport-global-leader-in-immersive-3d-digital-twins-and-artificial-intelligence-for-the-real-estate-industry https://www.tomferry.com/blog/87-of-all-agents-fail-in-real-estate/ https://www.instagram.com/chris_smth/?hl=en https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/data-and-analytics/publications/artificial-intelligence-study.html _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

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It sounds like a broken record but NAR is back in the spotlight again. However, it is not from a headline and more as a discovery. Kala was researching NAR's membership numbers, and it seems that they wiped the board & removed every single trace of their statistics, even back in the previous century. Why is NAR doing this? And what does it spell for the outlook of realtors? _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Resources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/help-paying-mortgage-rent-homeowners-renters/ https://investors.redfin.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1077/redfin-survey-half-of-u-s-homeowners-and-renters-struggle https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-08/bloomberg-evening-briefing-blackstone-s-10-billion-real-estate-deal https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/fed-s-kashkari-floats-possibility-of-no-rate-cuts-this-year https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241451631/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/09/the-us-has-550-cities-where-million-dollar-homes-are-typical.html _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850

2024 was expected to be the year of relief for current & future homeowners. Rates were expected to come down, prices were supposed to be more favorable, and overall availability was supposed to rise. But things haven't progressed much in that way. Recent numbers from Redfin tell a different story and the NAR lawsuit is expected to not do much for first-time buyers. What other parts of the story are we missing, and what can we predict for the future? _________________________________ Check us out on social media: Kala - https://linktr.ee/kalalaos Eliot - https://linktr.ee/eliottomaszewski/ Zoodealio - https://linktr.ee/zoodealio/ _________________________________ Resources: https://www.redfin.com/news/all-cash-homebuyers-february-2024/ https://www.redfin.com/news/starter-home-affordability-february-2024/ https://www.redfin.com/news/home-purchases-fall-through-2022/ https://www.inman.com/2024/03/28/better-hiring-real-estate-agents-to-originate-mortgages-in-26-states/ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nexa-mortgage-co-founders-are-splitting/ https://nypost.com/2024/03/28/us-news/sam-bankman-fried-faces-decades-in-prison-as-hes-sentenced-today-for-multi-billion-dollar-fraud/ https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/21423-S-147th-St-Gilbert-AZ-85298/59261224_zpid/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/02/bitcoin-boom-2024-here-comes-the-halving/?sh=6f9741fd5b2e https://supercarblondie.com/john-travolta-plane-house-private-runway-for-boeing/ _________________________________ Check us out on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ibuyer-experiment/id1510051846 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1M6C4x88OyNgIuTCZ0V8?si=51dc906935b64850