More from Nov 2026
November 2026 Market Update – What the Numbers Really Tell Us
Delinquent and foreclosure loans rose by roughly 160,000 in two months, and the number Mike watches most closely is up about 21% from a year ago.
Builders Are Cutting Prices – What About Their Previous Buyers?
When the builder is selling the same model for $30,000 less, the owner next door may not be able to sell without bringing cash to closing.
A Listing Trick I Learned Decades Ago – Save the Builder Brochures
A nearly free habit that makes you the best-prepared agent at the listing appointment, and how to start with just five subdivisions.
The HOA Financial Death Spiral – Higher Dues, Less Equity
One North Carolina community went from $158 a month to $2,500, and rising assessments across the country are quietly eroding resale values.
HOA Liens – A Lead Source You Shouldn’t Overlook
Recorded HOA liens are public before a mortgage foreclosure ever appears, and this article includes a ready-to-use AI prompt for researching them in your county.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages – Watch the Payment Resets
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on homeowners who took out low-rate adjustable mortgages and are now facing
Five Markets I’d Be Researching Right Now
The five homeowner groups most likely to need short sale help, and why you should pick just one or two to start.
James B. – Nine Webinar Attendees, One $480,000 Listing
A $500 first webinar, a signed listing four days later, and what he’ll do even better next time.
Kris K. – Two Short-Sale Listings, $1.25 Million
No ad budget, just a few conversations with bankruptcy attorneys he already knew.
New Member Resource – A Customizable Homeowner Webinar Deck
A professionally designed, editable homeowner presentation is coming to the CSSE library, and you can start planning your first event now.
Your First Homeowner Webinar – We’ll Show You the Screens
Running and advertising a homeowner webinar is easier than it sounds. Screen-by-screen training on Facebook ads, AI copy, and Zoom setup is coming soon.
Housing Intelligence Exchange – Fort Worth, November 8–10
Catch Mike on two panels Tuesday, November 10, and watch for details on a two-hour interactive CSSE workshop.
New CSSE Compliance and Risk Management Training
What agents should never promise a homeowner, and why a 2026 federal tax change makes this more important than ever.
Your November Action Plan – Go Get the Business NOW!
Five things to do this month to turn your training into listings.

