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Private Listings Are a Detriment to the Market — and, in My Opinion, Selling Them as a General Strategy Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Before founding ShopProp, I built a financial firm that was later acquired. After more than 20 years in the financial markets and 18 years as a managing broker, my view is simple: Open markets protect consumers. Closed systems protect insiders.
There are multiple news organizations regurgitating the same clickbait headline that "Bay Area housing is in a bubble". We are going to explore in this article why that isn't true and why we aren't likely to see a crash of prices comparable to 2007 anytime soon.
2026 Housing Market Outlook: A Turn Is Coming — and the Window Before It May Be the Opportunity Most people want a simple answer: “Is 2026 going to be an up year for housing?” I don’t think it’s that simple — but I do think housing is starting to turn, and the time between now and when that turn becomes obvious could be a good buying opportunity.
When selling your home, many sellers believe that hiring a traditional full commission broker will fetch a higher sale price. However, extensive empirical research shows that the final sale price is determined by market fundamentals—not by which listing agent you choose. In this post, we break down the evidence and ask: if the listing agent doesn’t make the price difference, why pay high commissions?
Best Flat-Fee Broker in the U.S.: Why ShopProp Leads the Market SEATTLE, August 18, 2025—As real estate commissions rise, flat-fee brokers are transforming the U.S. housing market. A recent Redfin report notes the average U.S. buyer’s agent commission climbed to 2.43% in Q2 2025, up from 2.38% a year ago, marking the third consecutive quarter of increases following new National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission rules implemented in August 2024. Amid this shift, ShopProp emerges as the top flat-fee brokerage, offering unmatched savings, comprehensive services, and a client-first approach.