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$1.1B Living Realty affiliates with Keller Williams in Toronto, Canada
With 550 agents and 35 staff members expected to transition to Keller Williams in March, the partnership will clinch Living Realty as KW's largest market center in Canada by agent count.
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman.
What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult.
Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners
The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 industry leaders whose power and influence are shaping the future of real estate. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the very best of our community.
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for January
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they're seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.
Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission
With some calling for the removal of "Days on Market" data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice.
Trending: Seeing Red (Book) and getting flashy on Bluesky
Real estate agents, stay ahead of the TikTok ban with expert advice from Jessi Healey. Explore alternatives like Xiaohongshu and Bluesky's Flashes and learn how tools like YouTube Shorts can help you adapt and grow your marketing strategy.
25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season
Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period.
How Trump’s vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting millions of undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability.
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership.
Inside the habits of real estate’s AI power users: Inman Intel survey
Agents told Intel that artificial intelligence has "significantly" boosted their productivity — while others reported less promising results. See what tools they're using that other agents are not.
When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport.
‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask
This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes.
Julie Kheyfets named new CEO of AI renovation company Block
Kheyfets spent seven years as Block's Chief Operating Officer, and prior to that, led North American growth for Tractable, a unicorn in the AI accident and disaster recovery space.
MoxiWorks 2025 launches with new funding, product initiatives
In addition to it being the first full year under new CEO Eric Elfman, MoxiWorks has landed a significant round of financing to support its plans for the coming year.
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play "matchmaker" to place people who don't need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it's working for some.
Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes.
Rollout of new mortgage credit scoring models pushed back
Plan to require lenders working with Fannie and Freddie to use FICO Score 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 models by Q4 2025 has been dropped, with new implementation date "TBD."