Child’s Bathroom Tile Murals Steal the Show in Hudson Valley Home’s  Design

A designer and ceramicist set out to build a house in New York’s Hudson Valley region that her family could live in forever. Her son’s sketches stole the show.

Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them

Designing around a collection, whether the items are conventional or eccentric, can personalize a home.

Agents find marketing magic in low-ball asking prices

The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic.

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

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.

Inman announces the 2025 Golden I Club finalists, celebrating the leaders in luxury real estate

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry's top luxury agents and brokers by announcing its 2025 Golden I Club finalists.

Don’t be dazzled by the glamour when working with celebrity clients

In Part 2 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer shares thoughts on providing discreet, confidential service to your high-profile clients.

The Grok meltdown: Cautionary AI lessons for every agent

Human judgment isn't optional when you're working with AI tools, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's essential for understanding how they can go wrong, so you can protect your brand.

5 money mistakes other agents made (so you don’t have to)

Financial planner Amanda Neely shares hard-learned lessons about building financial security in a commission-based career from her clients who are real estate professionals.

Does your social media suck? Take this summer marketing audit

If your social media isn't getting the traction you want, it's not always about doing more, Kyle Basila writes. Sometimes, it's about doing everything more intentionally.

Elizabeth Warren calls Pulte out for social media attacks on Powell

In July alone, 114 posts raise "significant questions about your judgment and commitment to operating FHFA in a responsible, competent, and lawful manner," Senator scolds Fannie, Freddie regulator.

Douglas Elliman dragged to court amid wrongful termination claim

A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement.

IBuyer shares are soaring as investors continue buying frenzy

Both of the money-losing iBuyers had been warned they could face delisting, but investors have taken a fancy to the companies — which have both posted triple-digit gains in July.

Toronto’s Micro-Neighborhoods: Where to Move if You Want Vibes Without the Downtown Price Tag

Big-city living doesn't have to mean paying premium rent. Over the past few years, Toronto's micro-neighborhoods have become top choices for renters and buyers who want neighborhood character without downtown pricing. These smaller communities offer easy access to transit, walkability, and community amenities while maintaining a more reasonable cos...



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Converting a Favorite Rental on Cape Cod Into a Legacy

When an old beach house in Truro, Mass., was listed for sale, a family of former renters snapped it up and renovated it for a growing clan.

$1.7 Million Homes in California

A midcentury modern in Thousand Oaks, a contemporary home in Carmel Valley and a French Normandy Revival in Oakland

Are commissions still falling? What Intel’s watching in weeks ahead

Upcoming financial filings may offer more clues about the longer-term trajectory for commissions under the settlement environment. Here's where things stand today.

Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings

As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog.

How to create a purpose-built brand for luxury real estate

While creating a luxury personal brand for your real estate business, Rebecca Francis writes, don't forget to stay true to your authentic self.

The savvy agent’s guide to working with athletes and celebrities

In Part 1 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer shares a case study from an early experience of working with professional athletes and team leadership.

Here’s what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house

Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new Redfin report showing that roughly 6 percent of U.S. homesellers are at risk of selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home — he and his wife just did exactly that, selling their St. Louis home for less than they paid.

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