Gina Baker is an experienced content strategist, SEO enthusiast, editor, and writer focused on empowering and educating agents and brokers. Before joining HousingWire, she was the site lead at The Close and the Fit Small Business real estate section. With her teaching background, Gina strives to elevate content that provides the best education, lead generation, marketing, and technology options and advice to real estate professionals.

She is a licensed agent in New York and New Jersey and former Head of Learning and Development at REAL New York. Gina holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Monmouth University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Criminal Justice from Quinnipiac University. She has been featured in Inman, Realtor.com, Brick Underground, Streeteasy, and Forbes. In her free time, Gina is an avid reader and concert-goer, and can’t get enough of snuggling her puggle, Harley.

Realtor®, ABR®, EcoBroker®, Energy Star Partner, GREEN®, IMSD, Notary Public, SRES®

Robin Brodsky is a licensed agent, Broker-Owner, and an approved real estate instructor in Massachusetts, where she teaches agents and brokers to be the best they can be. Her teaching philosophy is to provide tangible information and tips that agents can implement in their business to help them succeed. Robin brings close to two decades of real estate expertise to her interactive and engaging training experience for students throughout the Commonwealth.

She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management and Policy and spent a decade working with environmental issues for both public and private sector institutions. Her unique expertise and frame of reference allow Robin to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective to fellow real estate professionals.

Megan DeMatteo is an independent journalist and editor covering all things money, lifestyle and web3. She has written for notable publications including Marie Claire, CoinDesk, Insider and more. She has covered personal finance and real estate for CNBC, Business Insider, Angi and HomeLight. She currently calls a 200-square-foot studio on New York City’s Upper East Side home. Follow her on Twitter @megdematteo. Read Megan’s articles.

Amy Fridhi is a licensed Realtor® with ΓEA⅃, working with clients in Southwest Florida and Greater Boston. Heading into her sixth year, she has sold over $80 million in real estate. Amy is certified in Luxury Home Marketing and she’s an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), and a Resort and Second Property Specialist. She enjoys working with agents and writing about real estate. When not digging around the MLS, she can be found drinking coffee on the lanai with her two rescue cats, Safi and Boo. Read Amy’s articles.

Ashley Harwood began her real estate career in 2013 and built a six-figure business as a solo agent before launching Move Over Extroverts, her coaching company for introverted agents, in 2018. She is a national speaker, trainer, and author. Ashley has been named a top real estate coach by prominent industry publications and serves on multiple committees for her local board of REALTORS. Ashley grew up in Michigan and resides in the Boston area.

Emile brings close to two decades of real estate industry experience and thought leadership to HousingWire. In 2010, he became a licensed real estate agent in Manhattan, and in 2018, he co-founded The Close with David Waring. He has helped build marketing strategies for New York City icons, including the Chrysler and MetLife Buildings. Emile’s insights on real estate sales and marketing have been featured in the New York Times, Realtor Magazine, Fox News, Yahoo, and Apartment Therapy. When he’s not advising agents, teams and brokerages, you can find him exploring the far corners of the world — traveling to six countries in 2022 alone.

Based in NYC, Kayla Lee is an award-winning real estate agent at SERHANT. The Wall Street Journal has repeatedly named her a member of the Multimillion Dollar Club for achieving sales in the top 1.5% in the U.S., with sales exceeding $550 million over a span of seven years. Building upon her 18 years in the financial industry, Kayla leverages her expertise in financial markets and investment strategy to confidently represent and advocate for her clients, helping them to achieve their real estate goals. She works with buyers, investors, sellers, as well as top-tier developers, and is experienced in bringing new luxury condo developments to market. Kayla speaks fluent Korean and volunteers her time as a translator for her community members facing language barriers. She loves trying out new restaurants and visiting museums in NYC with her husband and two children. Read Kayla’s articles.

Zeb Lowe leads HW’s content studio team. He and his team work with clients to shape interesting, compelling, and engaging content – podcasts, videos, articles, interviews, and white papers (just to name a few). With his background as a loan originator, he brings an insider’s perspective to HousingWire’s creative team, providing clients with insights and feedback that turn complex industry topics into clear, authentic storytelling. Zeb is dedicated to helping clients create content that creates trust and delivers real value.

With a background in creative writing, content creation, online learning, instructional design – paired with over 15 years as a loan originator — Zeb Lowe has a strong track record of crafting content that resonates with the right audience. Before joining HousingWire, he served as both an LO and the Senior Director of Learning & Development at Open Mortgage, where he combined his creative expertise and industry knowledge. Zeb holds a Master of Arts in English from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M.

Julia Mahan is a marketing content & communications specialist in mortgage lending with extensive experience in both retail lending and mortgage servicing. She specializes in developing content strategies that help loan officers strengthen relationships, enhance the customer experience and drive business growth. With a background spanning market insights, campaign strategy and multi-channel communications, Julia brings a well-rounded perspective to today’s evolving housing market. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Political Science (American Politics) from the University of Rhode Island. Outside of work, Julia can often be found exploring new cities or visiting national parks with her husband.

Sean Moudry is a distinguished figure in the real estate industry, celebrated for his exceptional achievements and leadership. As one of Realtor Magazine’s “30 Under 30,” Sean quickly established himself as a rising star in real estate. His expertise and dedication earned him a place in the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame, a testament to his sustained excellence and impact on the field.

Further demonstrating his leadership capabilities, Sean became a Black Belt Team Leader at Keller Williams, where he played a pivotal role in guiding and developing top-performing teams. His influence extends beyond direct sales and leadership, as he is recognized as a Top Real Estate Coach by both The Close and Inman News, two of the industry’s most respected platforms.

Sean’s knowledge and experience are also captured in his best-selling book, The Ultimate Guide to Building a Real Estate Brokerage, which has become an essential resource for professionals looking to elevate their careers in real estate. His combination of hands-on experience, leadership acumen, and coaching expertise makes Sean Moudry a highly respected authority in the real estate community. Read Sean’s articles.

Natalia is a writer, editor, educator and published author with a passion for teaching. Her background in curriculum design led to her first published book, an educational workbook for Canadian school children called The Classroom Ready Activity Book. She creates content that empowers readers to be lifelong learners, and writes about lifestyle, parenting, and real estate. She holds a B.A. in Communications, Visual Art and Design, a B.Ed in Education, and a post-baccalaureate degree in Special Education and Learning Design. She lives in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, with her husband Jesse and her two rescue dogs, Fritz and Mabel. Read Natalia’s articles.

Shannon Sharpe has been immersed in real estate her entire life, inspired by her grandfather, a builder who sparked her passion for the industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, she is a multi-state licensed broker specializing in residential and commercial sales, property management, and real estate investing. Originally from Ohio, Shannon moved to North Carolina in 2007 in search of sunny days and a warmer climate. She has held leadership roles, including Head of Brokerage for an accredited firm, where she focused on compliance and agent growth. Shannon holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Business Forensics from Franklin University, as well as an MBA in Real Estate from Longwood University. Read Shannon’s articles.

Sara Stover has more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor, most recently covering home financing and the luxury real estate market for Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers. She’s also written about home improvement, interior design and architecture. Sara is a high school cross-country coach on Hawaii Island, where she lives with her husband. Read Sara’s articles.

Meghan Thibault is the Director of Corporate Content Strategy at The Agency, a boutique global real estate brokerage. She is the former Director of Affiliate Content here at HousingWire, where she spearheaded the company’s newest content vertical, Vetted by HousingWire. She is an experienced content strategist, business leader and brand marketer  with more than 20 years of experience in editorial leadership. She served as Editor at The Close and as Brand Writer for Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers. Her work has appeared in HONOLULU, Hawai’i Business, Hawai’i Home + Remodeling, Modern Luxury Hawai’i, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, and many other publications.