What happens when the housing market shifts, mortgage rates climb, and buyers are left navigating financial uncertainty? You turn to the pros who truly get it.

In Episode 84 of Who You Work With Matters, host Aaron Levine sits down with Evan Beach, mortgage strategist and founder at Informed Mortgage, for a timely and practical conversation about the real estate market in 2025.

From navigating rising rates and home equity strategies, to helping first-time buyers make smart, educated decisions, Evan shares powerful insights shaped by over 20 years of experience in lending—and his deep roots in the New Jersey real estate scene.

You’ll hear:

• How Evan’s team pivoted from a retail bank to launching their own brokerage

• Why financial education is the most overlooked advantage in real estate today

• What most buyers get wrong about affordability and renovation costs

• How rising consumer debt and equity access are reshaping refinance conversations

• Why the best agents are constantly learning—and how CE classes help

Plus, expect stories about golf, business uniforms, and how trust and teamwork impact every real estate deal.

Whether you're a homebuyer, real estate pro, or just trying to make sense of today’s housing trends—this episode will leave you more informed, empowered, and ready to take action.