California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from mak… Continue reading

RE/MAX taps Christie’s Real Estate vet Chris Lim as chief growth officer

Lim, who vacated the presidency of Christie’s International Real Estate in 2023, will be tasked with growing RE/MAX at a time when the brokerage has struggled with falling revenue and U.S. agent count. Continue reading

Top-performing agents reap spoils of widening commission gap: Poll

The advantages of the industry’s most prolific agents may be growing even more pronounced in the post-settlement landscape, according to an Inman Intel Index poll of real estate professionals. Continue reading

What’s the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025? Pulse

Are you anticipating some struggles this year from market forces, competition or other factors? What do you plan to do about it? Continue reading

PlanetRE’s latest bolsters its AI productivity portfolio

Agentic AI is the latest from the enterprise software provider for multiple listing services, brokerages and agents. Continue reading

After Supreme Court defeat, NAR’s battle with DOJ will continue

The Supreme Court declined to take up the National Association of Realtors’ case with the DOJ. But attorneys told Inman there is likely much legal wrangling to come between the two entities. Continue reading

What not to post: 9 common social media pitfalls to avoid

Social media is a powerful tool for real estate agents, but knowing what not to post is just as important as knowing what to share. Expert Jessi Healey outlines the top mistakes to avoid, from posting too much to ignoring comments, so you can maintain … Continue reading

Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators. Continue reading

Fund services for homeless with transfer fees: Colorado lawmaker

Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless. Continue reading