Connecticut agent Matt Torres doesn't just sell real estate; he also holds a world record for fastest swimmer.

If you've noticed one of your agents spinning their wheels without making any progress, it might be time to intervene.

AI can lend a hand for the time-consuming process of following up with sales leads, writes Michael Welch, who recommends using AI for writing email responses, improving targeting, summarizing meetings and other tasks. "As AI becomes even better at reading intent and communicating with prospects, leveraging AI in the follow-up process is going to become an even more essential way to nurture key accounts through the sales funnel and close more deals," Welch advises.

Despite broad public support for corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, brands are facing rising conservative activism and skepticism about the authenticity of these efforts. Public opinion strongly favors internal actions, such as hiring and promoting employees from underrepresented demographic groups, over external-facing efforts, according to new data from Morning Consult.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index was up 5.4% in June on a year-over-year basis, down from a 5.9% annual gain in May. The index's performance suggests "above-trend real price performance when accounting for inflation," said Brian Luke of S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Urban central business districts across the U.S., such as downtown Los Angeles, are witnessing a downturn in commercial real estate as buildings lose tenants and face foreclosures, and about $557 billion in value was wiped out from 2019 to 2023. In contrast, outer neighborhoods and suburbs are experiencing growth and investment, highlighting a post-pandemic shift in market dynamics.

The real estate industry is evolving with digital advancements, requiring agents to adopt modern lead-generation techniques that cater to tech-savvy consumers. One of the most impactful strategies is tapping into the power of social media marketing.

State leaders are expressing support for residents of this Massachusetts mobile Home community as they protest a proposed lot rent increase. The increase, more than double the current payment, threatens affordable housing for the residents, particularly seniors and those with disabilities.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly concurred with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's view on the need to reduce interest rates, signaling alignment at the central bank toward easing monetary policy. Daly, speaking on Bloomberg Television, highlighted the importance of balancing rate cuts to avoid over-tightening that could harm the labor market as the economy shows signs of slowing. "The time to adjust policy is upon us," Daly said.