Send us a text Zillow's bold stance against NAR's new policy allowing limited public marketing. Plus, answers to the toughest questions REALTORS® have raised over the past six months about navigating the new broker compensation rules. 4.5

Send us a text Jason E. Korta, staff attorney for the Hawaiʻi Association of REALTORS(R), breaks down how federal policy shifts rapidly unfolding now may soon impact Hawaiʻi's real estate market. Plus, discover how to build client trust in Hawaii real estate transactions.

Send us a text Dive into a no-nonsense analysis of Hawaii's current real estate market. In this episode, robust national economic data meets local market insights--and even a dramatic Super Bowl collapse--to reveal real lessons on over confidence and risk.

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Send us a text Wall Street investors have been quietly acquiring thousands of homes. In this eye-opening episode of the Hawaii Real Estate podcast, we explore how large institutional investors are transforming the housing market for property owners, managers, renters, and buyers. Packed with insider insights and surprising revelations, this episode sheds light on shadowy market dynamics that could impact your next move—don’t miss it, this is the episode that your colleagues will be talking ab...

Send us a text Today, we begin a special three-part Focus Piece on the untold history of power, technology, and the law in the residential real estate sector. At the center of this story is a relatively unknown organization that has nonetheless helped shape the landscape of residential leasing in America for the past 40 years.

Send us a text In this episode, we sit with Julie Meier, the 2024 Hawaii REALTORS® president and Hawaii’s representative to the National Association of REALTORS®’s Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee. She and I discuss how REALTORS® can leverage recent required practice changes to enhance their business. Also, what did Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently say about inflation, unemployment, and whether the Federal Reserve would cut federal interest...

Send us a text Enjoy this promo of our next episode: Julie Meier, the 2024 Hawaii REALTORS(R) president and Hawaii's representative to the National Association of REALTORS(R)'s Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee, sits with us to discuss how REALTORS(R) can leverage recent practice changes to improve their business. For the full episode, join us again September 15th, when we will have the full interview with Julie and the latest Hawaii economic numbers.

Send us a text In this episode, we revisit Lahaina, one year after its tragic wildfires. We describe new federal funding available to help modernize Hawaii’s electrical grid and detail effective measures homeowners can take to fortify their homes against wildfires. And, as always, we provide the most recent Hawaii real estate data.

Send us a text We’ve been working on revisions to our Standard Forms Library to help our members adapt to practice changes required by the National Association of REALTORS®’s recent nationwide settlement agreement. This episode introduces those practice changes and the forms we’ve created or revised to help our members adapt.

Send us a text In a little more than four months, the Federal Trade Commission intends to void a half million Hawaii noncompete agreements. We summarize the commission’s newly-announced, finalized rule banning noncompete agreements; examine how it will affect Hawaii noncompete law, including law relating to the validity and enforceability of related confidentiality and noncompete agreements and nonsolicitation agreements; evaluate complaints filed in federal district courts this past week see...

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Send us a text In this compelling episode, we delve into a captivating real-life contract dispute that highlights the critical importance of precise contract drafting. Through a detailed dramatization, listeners will uncover the potential consequences of commonly overlooked but critical contract language. Accompanied by expert commentary, this episode equips listeners with invaluable insights into avoiding common pitfalls in drafting Hawaii real estate contracts.

Send us a text What a year! In 2023, we rose to become one of the world’s top podcasts. So, in this episode, we review 2023 and preview what's to come.

Send us a text The National Association of Realtors® and certain large brokerages are defending against several multidistrict class action private claims alleging that the cooperating broker commission, as currently structured or practiced, constitutes unlawful, anticompetitive price fixing or an unfair or deceptive act or practice. At the same time, NAR continues to battle the United States Department of Justice's Antitrust Division's efforts to reopen its investigation into NAR's "Participa...

Send us a text The latest Hawaii real property data. Plus, three ghoulish stories ripped from cases filed with the Hawaii, California, and New York courts. These stories are real. They are disturbing. Prepare yourself. Happy Halloween!

Send us a text Ghosts and axe murderers, chilling true stories of real estate transactions invaded by the dastardly and supernatural. Enjoy this preview of our special Halloween episode, which will be available for download Halloween night as the clock's hands near the midnight hour.

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Send us a text Is your Hawaii noncompete agreement enforceable? Will it be after the Federal Trade Commission's proposed employee-noncompete ban finalizes? Listen for insight.

Send us a text How do you promote a property or brokerage service in the age of algorithms and artificial intelligence? One method is to submit to Silicon Valley firms. Pay them ever larger shares of your income to promote your property or brokerage service with their proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence. Understand that others will do the same and commit yourself to an endless arms race that will enrich Silicon Valley firms and stretch your profit margins. &...