Trump tariff policy has soured Canadian interest in US properties

Canadians are losing interest in U.S. real estate, according to Redfin’s latest market report. The share of Canadians searching for U.S. properties declined 19.5 percent year over year in August, extending a six-month trend that started when President … Continue reading

Decoding real estate’s AI liftoff, and where it’s headed next: Intel survey

Adoption of AI tools is accelerating in the brokerage world as new models unlock additional productivity options for some of the most engaged users. Intel asked hundreds of agents how their workflow has changed. Continue reading

Outrage, emojis, a Cracker Barrel flop: Lessons from a volatile feed

From Charlie Kirk’s death to Cracker Barrel’s logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care. Continue reading

How to have the commission conversation with buyers: Step 2

Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson’s eight-step buyer plan. Continue reading

Want to own your market online? How a top eXp team leader nabbed a coveted city domain name

Justin Havre’s average ranking for over 3,000 keywords in the marketplace is No. 2. His SEO obsession led to building a top global team and owning two local portals. Listen to his story on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered. Continue reading

How safe are real estate agents really? The Download

From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here’s a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security. Continue reading

3 keys to creating a 5-star client experience in a challenging market

The leader of a top-producing RE/MAX team shares his strategies for earning rave reviews. Continue reading

Here’s how strategic homesellers can find success in a shifting market if they start planning early

The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here’s what to tackle now for a smoother sale later. Continue reading

How to become the agent AI recommends in your market

Adjust to the new rules of search when you optimize your online footprint for the way AI recognizes and recommends professionals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

HELOC disruptor Figure boasts $7B market cap after successful IPO

The blockchain-powered home equity lender says it has not only revolutionized the process of originating mortgages, but financing them by making it easy for investors to trade them as assets. Continue reading