Homebuilders cry ‘uncle’ as duties on Canadian lumber hit 27%

NAHB urges Trump administration to negotiate new softwood lumber agreement with Canada “that will provide a fair and equitable solution to all parties and eliminate tariffs altogether.” Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO: We don’t ‘push, incentivize, or default to private listings’

Elliman’s revenue was down year over year from the second quarter, but the firm’s performance improved between the first half of 2024 and the first half of 2025. CEO Michael Liebowitz also reasserted the firm’s position on private listings. Continue reading

How to 10X every real estate conference you attend using AI

You don’t need more ideas. You need a system that makes your ideas work for you. Amy Stockberger offers a framework and prompts for following up on conference season with the help of AI. Continue reading

Stop using AI as a Google substitute. Do this instead

Agents who use AI will replace those who don’t, but how do you use it the right way? Digital marketing expert Colin Hull shares strategies to help you leverage the productivity potential. Continue reading

Once shaky, summer market picks up steam: Client Pipeline Tracker

While hard sales numbers won’t be available for a few weeks, the latest Intel Index survey found signs that real estate agent client pools in July benefitted from an unexpected influx of homebuyers. Continue reading

Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download

Last week, the industry’s biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate’s hottest topics and biggest controversies. Continue reading

From search to sold: Mapping the client journey through your website

Jon Krabbe of Agent Image shares ideas for supporting every stage of the client journey, from first looks to post-closing advice. Continue reading

All shock, no chill: The rise of outrage marketing in the viral era

In the race for attention, today’s brands are trading nuance for noise. Outrage marketing is trending, but not without risk. Continue reading

YouTube’s new rules could cost real estate agents their ad revenue

The platform’s updated monetization policy targets repetitive, low-effort content, but agents who lean into authenticity can still thrive. Continue reading

Visual storytelling is transforming real estate marketing

How design-forward marketing is reshaping customer experience and agent success. Continue reading