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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

Who Really Controls the Housing Market?

from Confidential Remarks · host Steven Koleno

The real estate game is changing—and most people don't even realize it.In Episode 157 of Confidential Remarks, Steve Koleno breaks down the three massive forces reshaping housing in America:🏠 The growing influence of corporate real estate giants📈 How interest rates have changed affordability and transaction volume🤖 Why artificial intelligence is becoming the industry's newest power playerYou'll also learn:✔ Why the MLS remains the most important marketplace in real estate✔ The controversy surrounding private listings and off-market inventory✔ How regulators are responding to industry consolidation✔ Why many professionals are relying on hope instead of data✔ The economic forces driving mortgage rates✔ The importance of tracking every lead and every marketing dollar✔ The three rules for surviving and thriving in the modern real estate marketWhether you're a homeowner, investor, real estate professional, or simply trying to understand where the housing market is headed, this episode provides a clear and practical roadmap.

The real estate game is changing—and most people don't even realize it.In Episode 157 of Confidential Remarks, Steve Koleno breaks down the three massive forces reshaping housing in America:🏠 The growing influence of corporate real estate giants📈 How interest rates have changed affordability and transaction volume🤖 Why artificial intelligence is becoming the industry's newest power playerYou'll also learn:✔ Why the MLS remains the most important marketplace in real estate✔ The controversy surrounding private listings and off-market inventory✔ How regulators are responding to industry consolidation✔ Why many professionals are relying on hope instead of data✔ The economic forces driving mortgage rates✔ The importance of tracking every lead and every marketing dollar✔ The three rules for surviving and thriving in the modern real estate marketWhether you're a homeowner, investor, real estate professional, or simply trying to understand where the housing market is headed, this episode provides a clear and practical roadmap.

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