A few of my readers have asked me to re-cap what happened in the U.S. Senate today. Here is my take: On March 12, 2026, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89–10 vote. This landmark bipartisan legislation led by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth […]
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You Are Not Built in the Wins
“Successful repetitions build competence. Failed repetitions build resilience.” Read that again. We talk a lot about confidence in this business. We talk about the mindset it takes to knock on a door after a rejection, to pick up the phone after a dead lead, to walk into a listing appointment after losing the last three. […]
When You Need Clarity, Subtract.
Your pipeline is full. Your calendar is stacked. You have three offers pending, two listings coming, and a referral partner who wants lunch this week. And somehow, nothing is moving. Here is what most high performers do in that moment. They add. Another system. Another tool. Another meeting. Another strategy session with themselves at midnight. […]
The Last Hiring Cycle You’ll Run the Old Way
The smartest people in the room are asking the wrong questions. Those aren’t bad questions. They’re just questions for a world that’s already ending. The Claude Code Moment Earlier this year, Anthropic’s Claude Code didn’t improve software development. It retired the entry-level software engineer as a job category. Not in 2030. Now. The industry moved […]
The Elephant in the Bullpen: What I’ve Discovered About the “Unfaceable”
We’ve all heard the clichés about “grinding” and “hustle” in this industry. But after years in the trenches watching CEOs scale, recruiters hunt, and top-tier MLOs and agents hit their ceilings I’ve discovered that the real barrier to the next level isn’t a lack of effort. It’s avoidance. There is a fundamental truth I’ve had […]
The Brick Wall in Your Business? It Is Actually Your Roadmap.
I was talking to a colleague recently who was convinced the sky was falling. Between the inventory ups and downs and the latest round of law suits and regulatory headaches, they felt like they were constantly playing defense. It is a familiar feeling in our world. If you have been in real estate, lending, or […]
Data vs. Drama: Direct from the Chief Economist’s Desk
Market data as of February 2026. For the latest numbers in your area, see my live Altos Research market report. I spent time recently with Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors, along with my undergraduate and graduate real estate students. While the headlines are busy chasing clicks, Lawrence and I dug into […]
The Breakthrough is One “Touch” Away: Why Activity Always Defeats a Slump
I’ve had a number of calls lately with clients who feel like they are caught in a “bad luck” streak. Between deals falling through at the eleventh hour and a sudden lack of momentum, I can hear it in their voices: the mindset is ripe for a tanking. When the scoreboard isn’t reflecting your effort, […]
What I’ve Been Practicing: The 72-Hour Reset
I wanted to share something a little more personal today. I follow an Instagram account called psychologyposts_, and every so often, a concept hits me right when I need it. Lately, I’ve been trying to lean into a specific idea they shared about what to do when you wake up feeling “heavy” or directionless. With our […]
The “Boring” Path to Extraordinary Results
We’ve all been there. You sit down at your desk, open the CRM, and the list is staring back at you: past clients, recruiting prospects, and referral partners. These are the people who actually drive your business. But then, that little voice creeps in. “I know I should make these follow-up calls today… but maybe I’ll just tweak […]





