In this episode of Rise Above The Ranks, James Harris sits down with Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire and one of the most respected voices in housing, mortgage, and real estate media.

Clayton shares how leaders and market research executives evaluate the housing cycle—looking beyond headlines to understand where the market is today and where it’s heading next. James reminds agents that as 1099 independent contractors, they are the CEOs of their own businesses and must resist making emotional, short-term decisions.

Together, they challenge agents to adopt an executive mindset, asking the bigger question: as we move toward 2026 and beyond, do we believe in the long-term value of homeownership versus the alternatives? A thoughtful conversation on strategy, leadership, and thinking several steps ahead in an evolving market.

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