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Scott Steinberg

Hailed as The Master of Innovation by Fortune magazine and World’s Leading Business Strategist, award-winning strategic consultant, trends expert and professional speaker Scott Steinberg is a top expert on change and innovation who’s extensively covered areas like real estate, financial services, and fintech. A business consultant and thought leader fo over 2500 brands, he's the bestselling author of 30 books including Think Like a Futurist and Make Change Work for You.
One of America's top futurists (per the BBC) and business strategy and leadership training providers, the Fortune 500 calls him a "defining figure in business and technology" and "top trendsetter to follow." A respected business strategist and trendspotter says PBS, and the creator of smash hit training tools The Future is Yours and What’s the Future of…?” as well as the POP FUTURE training method, he's helped craft hit products found in 500 million homes. Mid-pandemic, he made Consulting's Top 25 Consultants list for Excellence in Leadership as one of the field’s most influential voices.
 
A strategic adviser to CEOs and 4-star generals, and the head of BIZDEV: The International Association for Business Development as well as management consulting and market research firm FutureProof Strategies, he's one of today's top keynote speakers and its #1 generations expert and technology expert, as seen in 800+ outlets from CNN to The New York Times.

Expertise

Mortgage
PersonalFinance
RealEstate

Recent articles

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10-minute read

What is a real estate purchase agreement, and why is it important?

A real estate purchase agreement is a contract covering the details of a real estate transaction. Learn more about purchase agreements and their key components.

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7-minute read

Understanding current jumbo loan rates

Considering whether to refinance your jumbo loan? Learn more about the refinancing process, plus how to compare today’s jumbo refinance rates.

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6-minute read

What are title fees and how much are they?

Most home buyers and sellers should anticipate title fees as a part of closing costs. We’ll help you estimate the title-related expenses you’ll have to pay.

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6-minute read

What is the right of first refusal in real estate and how does it work?

In real estate, right of first refusal reserves your place at the front of the line to make an offer on, buy, or pass on purchasing a specific property.

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5-minute read

How to identify overpriced homes: 5 signs to look out for

Wondering how to tell if a house is overpriced? Read our guide to learn the best techniques for identifying overpriced homes in the real estate market.

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6-minute read

Proprietary reverse mortgage: What to know

Private lenders help owners of high-value homes borrow more of their equity with proprietary reverse mortgages. Learn who can get one and how they work.

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