Pandemic, Gen-Z, and Household Formation
January 21, 2021
Longtime readers know that one of my abiding interests is in household formation among the younger generations in US and Canada. I even have a
Articles filed under MLS & Associations
Why Jenna Ryan Is a Test for NAR
January 17, 2021
Over on Inman, Andrea Brambila wrote a story in which NAR clarifies that what Jenna Ryan and other protestors at the Capitol did is not
The Big Test for REALTOR Associations and New Speech Code: The Jenna Ryan Situation
January 10, 2021
A reader who asks for anonymity sent along some information on what’s going down right now in the Republic of Texas. I wasn’t aware of
Introducing Grant, and a Special Offer
January 7, 2021
The new year brings a new face to the 7DS Associates family, and since he’ll also be joining the World of Notorious, I figure it’s
The Seven Most Interesting People in Real Estate in 2020: The Unprecedented Edition
December 17, 2020
Welcome to the fifth installment of an annual tradition around here: the Seven Most Interesting People in Real Estate, the 2020 Pandemic Edition. This was
Seven Predictions for 2021: The Eurovision Song Contest Edition
December 13, 2020
It’s that time of year again. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. And Rob making ridiculous predictions sure to
Disparate Impact and the NAR Code of Ethics
December 11, 2020
In my previous post on the topic of the new NAR speech code regulations, I pointed out something I thought was problematic: In addition, the
Tweetstorming the Industry Relations Podcast with Jack Ryan of REX
December 8, 2020
[Note: These are the personal opinions of Sam DeBord and do not represent the position of RESO, the National Association of REALTORS, or any other
Grading Time! The 2020 Predictions
December 8, 2020
Okay, so… let’s be honest here for a moment. 2020 was the Year of Black Swans. I mean, when I made my Seven Predictions for
