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Start Your Real Estate Journey: Free Training & Community Inside Jan 05, 2026

Written by David Dodge  

If you’ve been dreaming about breaking into real estate or scaling your current investments, you’re not alone. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build wealth—but navigating the industry can feel overwhelming. From learning wholesaling techniques to managi...

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Renting vs. Buying a Home in 2026: Beginner’s Guide Jan 01, 2026

Written by David Dodge  

If you're staring at skyrocketing rent notices or dreaming of your own backyard but cringing at mortgage rates, you're not alone. As we head into 2026, the age-old question of whether to rent or buy feels more pressing than ever for many Americans—especially first-timers na...

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5 Steps to Prepare Now for Buying a Home in 2026 Dec 30, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

It's the end of December 2025, and if you're dreaming of owning your first home in 2026, this is the perfect moment to start getting ready. The housing market has been tough for beginners in recent years—high prices, limited options, and mortgage rates that felt stuck in th...

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 What Happens to Real Estate the Day After Christmas? Dec 26, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

It’s December 27, 2025. Your living room still smells like pine needles and cinnamon cookies. The kids are building Lego sets on the carpet, the dog is snoring under the tree, and you’re finally wearing those fuzzy socks Aunt Linda gave you. Most of the world feels like it’...

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5 Real Estate Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 Before They Hurt in 2026 Dec 18, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

In 2025, the real estate market has shown signs of cooling after years of pandemic-fueled frenzy, yet many investors continue to chase deals based on outdated assumptions. Persistent high mortgage rates around 6.6% on average, rising operating costs, and shifting regional d...

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The Great Pullback: 45% Surge in Home Delistings Shakes 2025 Market Dec 16, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

As we approach the end of 2025, the U.S. housing market remains in a prolonged standoff. Homeowners are withdrawing listings at unprecedented rates rather than reducing prices, creating a phenomenon that's reshaping inventory, negotiations, and opportunities for both buyers...

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Listings Are Dying. This Is What Replaced Them. Dec 12, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

In 2025, seven of my students—who have never once put a property on the MLS—will each cross $1 million in personal income. That’s not a typo. Seven figures. Zero listings.

While most agents are still fighting over the same 3–4% commission crumbs in a shrinking pie, a qui

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The 2026 OZ Tax Loophole That Dies in 378 Days (Cash In Now) Dec 10, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

How Everyday People Are Already Banking $25K–$150K Checks Before the Window Slams Shut Forever

Published: December 11, 2025 By [Your Name] – Real Estate Investor, Coach & Community Builder

Let me say this as plainly as possible:

There is a completely legal IRS-approved s...

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Why Most Agents Will Still Struggle in 2026 Dec 03, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

(Even When Rates Drop Below 6%) – And How to Make Sure You’re Not One of Them

The latest December 2025 forecasts from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, NAR, and every major economist agree on one thing: 2026 will be the best market we’ve seen since 2021. Thirty...

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9 Brutal Lessons 2025 Taught Every Real Estate Agent Dec 01, 2025

Written by David Dodge  

The final NAR numbers just dropped, and they’re ugly: 87% of active agents closed less gross commission in 2025 than they did in 2024 — even though 30-year fixed rates spent the last ten weeks under 6.2%.

I coach full-time. My private client roster and small-group members ...

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