Steel and aluminum are President Trump’s latest tariff targets

The National Association of Home Builders has sounded the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and gypsum from Mexico. Continue reading

CFPB is latest target of Trump’s downsizing government campaign

Democrats vow to fight moves to “unlawfully ‘delete’ this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans.” Continue reading

Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know

Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

EXp Realty real estate agent found dead near New York highway

On Friday, police confirmed the victim as 57-year-old Emmanuel Moncoeur, ABC7 reported. The New York medical examiner’s office has confirmed Moncoeur died from blunt force trauma, ruling his death a homicide. His injuries included a fractured skull. Continue reading

More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say

After sifting through online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be forthcoming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026. Continue reading

Anxiety over mortgage rates, rent and home prices begins to mount

Inflation expectations surged after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, a new University of Michigan survey of consumers finds. Continue reading

People don’t hire logos, they hire people. Build relationships

Broker and new Inman contributor Angela Yungk offers advice on connecting with clients and building lasting real estate relationships. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: You set the pace and tone for transactions

Find out how this Florida Realtor puts her unique background to work for clients and colleagues and how she “sets the pace” for her buyers and sellers. Continue reading

Always-on and getting smarter, AI coaching options grow

If artificial intelligence can talk to your prospective leads about their housing needs, there’s no reason it can’t chat with you about your business, and it’s ready to get talkative, tech columnist Craig Rowe writes. Continue reading

7 real estate strategies that died in 2024 (but agents keep doing them)

Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading