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Plus, new predictions on the 2025 housing market
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WELCOME
What would you give to learn from the best in luxury real estate?
This week, we’re thrilled to roll out Estate Elite: an exclusive, high-caliber membership community where you can connect, collaborate, and learn with other agents—and directly engage with five of the top real estate names in the luxury space.
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🔊Today’s Top Podcast Rec:
On this special episode of Glennda’s Guru, Glennda sits down with USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestselling author Adriana Locke to talk all things storytelling—and how to bring authentic characters to life. Tap to listen to her can’t-miss advice for ordering your story to draw the reader (or content watcher) into your world, writing from what you know, and respecting the art of narration—no matter what you’re creating.
TRACK THE TRENDS
MARKETS
The Latest 2025 Housing Market Forecast
With 2025 just weeks away, it’s clear the housing market is poised for a big shift. One Realtor.com aims to forecast in its latest new year predictions report. Check out the biggest changes Realtor.com’s analysts are preparing for in the coming year.👇
Predictions for Buyers:
Higher mortgage rates. Rates are expected to average 6.3% in 2025, making affordability a key hurdle despite small improvements from rising wages or tax breaks.
More listings with price cuts. About 20% of active listings now feature price reductions, which signals new opportunities for negotiation.
Predictions for Sellers:
A balanced market. The seller’s market dominance is fading and may require more competitive pricing and buyer incentives in many areas soon.
Localized demand. Sellers in regions like the Northeast and Midwest may still see strong buyer interest and keep some pricing power, but in the South, expect a softer market.
Predictions for the market as a whole:
Home prices continue rising: A projected 3.7% increase in home prices will keep affordability a challenge.
Improved supply: Total inventory is expected to grow 11.7%, and new construction will rise by 13.8%.
DIVE IN
The Friday Five
📖 Going all-in. What changed when Glennda got her first coach—and went all-in on growing with a like-minded community.
👀 Liquidation losses. Billionaire Ken Griffin took a major L on this mega condo purchase.
👀 Just sold. See inside Trump's former Connecticut home, just snapped up for $31.5M.
💡Slowing the pace. Why Wall Street doesn’t see big federal rate cuts on the horizon.
💡Valuable video. Ben Belack’s take on creating compelling video content consumers actually watch.
INTRODUCING ESTATE ELITE
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WHAT’S NEW FROM ESTATE MEDIA
Is AI Making Real Estate Obsolete?
Right now, ChatGPT, intelligent chatbots, and other AI-powered tools are changing nearly every industry. But when these tools first launched, it wasn’t clear exactly how to leverage them. That’s why a lot of agents have shied away from incorporating AI into their processes—and may be missing out on serious productivity gains as a result.
Watch the latest episode of Rise Above the Ranks for James and David’s take on the three main ways AI is changing the average agent’s daily job, plus new opportunities they see created by the tech revolution. Whether you’re an early adopter or still watching from the sidelines, their experiences and proven tips are worth learning from.
HANGS & HAPPENINGS
Inman Connect | NYC | January 22-24, 2025. Grow your network, learn from the best in business, and get inspired through multiple networking opportunities and breakout sessions from industry pros like Rayni Williams, Mauricio Umansky, and Jimmy Burgess.
RETCon | Las Vegas, NV | March 10-12, 2025. RETCon is a must-attend event for real estate technology and innovation professionals. The conference focuses on PropTech and RealTech solutions, trends, automation tools, AI advances, and more, and gives agents and industry pros a place to learn, network, and stay competitive.
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Put your best profile forward with a Homes Pro membership—and show up where (and when!) ready-to-move home searchers are looking. Tap the photo above to learn more about amplifying your real estate brand with premium tools, priority visibility, and enhanced exposure across the internet with Homes.com.
TIPS & TAKEAWAYS
The power of going the extra mile
Consider this story from Shannon Gillete’s team your daily reminder that the smallest above-and-beyond action you take as an agent has the potential to land you your next great client. (Even when you don’t think they’re watching!)
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