People, Not Titles

Chicago is outperforming the country on home prices, mortgage rates may be heading lower over the next five years, and title fraud is getting more sophisticated. If you buy, sell, invest, or advise clients in real...

The Fed has raised rates for the first time in three years, and 30-year mortgages are now hovering around 7%. In this week's Market Trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break down what the hike means for...

Zillow just lost a key court battle against eXp and Compass, with a federal judge denying its injunction request. In this week's market trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break it down, plus August CPI ticks...

In this episode of the People Not Titles podcast, host Steve Kaempf sits down with Jonathan Klemm, owner of Quality Builders. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey from getting laid off from a tech startup in 2020 to...

Is the housing shortage actually a myth? A new report from Zelman and Associates argues the real crisis isn't a quantity shortage — it's an affordability shortage concentrated in starter homes, while deficit estimates...

Only 8% of home sellers think a combined 6% buyer agent commission is fair, and 59% didn't even know they could opt out of paying it. In this week's market trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break down a new...

Join host Steve Kaempf on the People Not Titles podcast for a deep dive into the 30+ year real estate career of Greg Phillips. In this episode, Greg shares his fascinating professional journey—from his early days...

Vacation rental listings have hit a record high of 1.77 million, but national occupancy has crashed to around 50%. In this week's market trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break down why so many short-term...

HOA fees have surged 26% since 2019, with older condos now costing double in monthly dues — while pending home sales dropped 2.3% month-over-month, the second straight monthly decline. In this week's market trends...

How can a commercial real estate strategy bridge the gap between local communities, government agencies, and major capital? In this episode of the People Not Titles podcast, host Steve Kaempf sits down with Moses Hall...

Existing home sales stayed flat for a fourth straight year in July, holding at 4.06 million — even as the labor market took an unexpected hit. Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break down a July jobs report that showed a...

Are you looking to sell your business or wondering what it’s actually worth? Or maybe you're an entrepreneur dreaming of purchasing a cash-flowing company? In this episode of the People Not Titles podcast, host Steve...

HOA foreclosures are surging nationwide, and most homeowners don't realize their HOA can place a lien — and in about 20 states, legally foreclose — even if their mortgage is completely paid off. In this week's market...

Welcome back to another episode of the People, Not Titles podcast! In this episode, host Steve Kaempf sits down with Andy Burton, the franchise owner, publisher, and Area Director behind the incredibly successful...

Compass is officially under federal investigation, with Congress stepping in to examine the company's partnership with eXp and its private listings strategy. In this week's market trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve...