President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn’t come out of the blue

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn’t come out of the blue

Victims of the January 2025 wildfires unhappy with how insurers have handled their claims have filed lawsuits, protested and complained to local and state officials. This week, they got support from an... Read more »
Real Estate Social Media Posts That Actually Generate Leads

Real Estate Social Media Posts That Actually Generate Leads

Use these social media post ideas from Listing Leads’ Jimmy Mackin to generate more leads — not likes. A lot of agents still confuse being seen on social media with being effective.... Read more »
From Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show To Hyperlocal Feeds: Culture Is Reshaping Social Strategy

From Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show To Hyperlocal Feeds: Culture Is Reshaping Social Strategy

If the Super Bowl proved anything this year, it’s that culture no longer unfolds in neat, contained moments. It compounds. A halftime show becomes a geopolitical debate. A privacy policy update becomes... Read more »
Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Rather than leading with product, Drapala urged reverse mortgage originators to start with education, specifically around Social Security claiming strategies, to build trust and uncover housing stability goals. “Social Security is a... Read more »
New app blurs the social media, MLS line

New app blurs the social media, MLS line

Agents can follow other agents, track listings and share properties with clients from their mobile devices. The app is intended to simplify how users interact with MLS information while staying focused on... Read more »
House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration

House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration

Provisions would give the agency an additional $50 million for customer service through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30, AARP reported.   The Social Security provisions are part... Read more »
4 Common Client-Losing Mistakes Agents Make On Their Social Media

4 Common Client-Losing Mistakes Agents Make On Their Social Media

Is your social media more cringe than crispy? Contributor Kate Hulbert holds the mirror up to agents who chase trends and find themselves with fewer friends For years, real estate agents have... Read more »

What Happens When Social Media Influencers Break the Law Abroad? Lessons from the Vitaly Deportation Case

If you or a loved one is a California resident planning international travel—especially for business, content creation, or extended stays—understanding the legal consequences of actions abroad is critical. The recent deportation of... Read more »
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

Ideas cited by the Brookings Institution from the Progressive Policy Institute, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Cato Institute all recommend shifting the program away from its current wage-replacement structure toward... Read more »
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

Broad support found for independent Social Security commission

Support cuts across age, income and party lines in the survey. Democrats expressed the strongest backing at 78%, followed by independents at 72% and Republicans at 68%. Respondents were asked whether Congress... Read more »