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What the latest data reveals about social media engagement

Jul 6, 2026

Instagram and LinkedIn data shows why saves and swipe-throughs matter more than views. Reels still lead on reach, but carousels are outperforming them on engagement across Instagram, according to multiple 2026 platform benchmarks. On LinkedIn, PDF document posts generate the highest engagement rate of any content type on the platform — and fewer than 5 percent of profiles post them regularly.

5 brutal real estate truths I wish someone shared with me sooner

Jul 5, 2026

Success in real estate isn't built on one breakthrough moment, Jimmy Burgess writes. It's built through small decisions made consistently over time.

America 250: The real estate deals that made America

Jul 3, 2026

Before there were listings, mortgages, title companies, brokerages or Realtors, there was land. Chris Drayer describes how the purchase and sale of real estate has shaped the nation.

America 250: Who ended up owning America?

Jul 3, 2026

The story of American land ownership isn't really about acreage. It's about the transfer of real estate away from the government, Chris Drayer writes in part two of his series.

Stay in your lane: The comparison trap that’s costing you business

Jul 2, 2026

Keep your eye on your own performance instead of constantly comparing yourself to others, coach Darryl Davis writes. You'll grow faster and enjoy the journey more.

You don’t lose clients to better agents. You lose them to silence

Jul 2, 2026

The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology, Kyle Crawford writes. It is the mental block that is quietly costing you your database.

Lone Wolf’s new CEO on proptech’s super-app dreams: ‘I doubt it’

Jul 2, 2026

Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer on real estate's fragmented tech stack, why he's skeptical of the proptech "super app" and life as a licensed pilot.

Shilo bets AI can deliver the 1:1 coaching brokers never get to

Jul 2, 2026

Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.

Compass suit, geo farming, Europe’s AI listings: Inman Top 5

Jul 2, 2026

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

They served the country. Now one vet wants them to own a piece of it

Jul 2, 2026

Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey. Navy veteran Travis Winfield built Military Operated Real Estate to close that gap — starting with the agents who serve them.

Compass rolls out its agent platform within brokerage brands

Jul 2, 2026

The company is calling it the largest technology deployment in residential real estate history and framing its expanding data trove as a competitive edge.

Watchdogs urge FTC, DOJ probe of Compass-MRED deal

Jul 2, 2026

A letter from the CFA and other watchdogs landed as Zillow, Compass and MRED began a two-day preliminary injunction hearing in Illinois.