Jim's Stories

Are smart doorbells the must-have home accessory of 2019?
New research indicates 25% of all households with broadband internet plan to buy smart video doorbells this year
Jan 4
A new iBuyer launches in Los Angeles, targeting multifamily properties
The new venture 'Go iBuyer' is focused on buying up properties, raising the rents and then reselling them
Jan 3
6 things to say to clients worried about stock market volatility
'In most cases real estate is something you can purchase now and in a few years make a lot of money on'
Jan 3
What you need to know about Alexa flash briefings for real estate
Realtors are using Amazon Alexa devices to broadcast podcast-like audio content, and many believe the short sound clips are the beginning of a huge trend
Jan 2
Coldwell Banker CEO predicts 'storm of change' in 2019
Charlie Young tells Inman about the tech trends he thinks will reshape real estate in the coming year and beyond
Dec 31
The real estate companies that went bust in 2018
It was a tough year for startups that specialized in crowdfunding, website design and other services
Dec 28
Government shutdown delays release of housing data
The U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and other agencies have all stopped posting their usual statistics and analyses
Dec 27
The housing market should survive Wall Street's pummeling
The stock market has been battered in recent weeks, but experts say most homebuyers are looking at longer term conditions when choosing a property
Dec 27