Broker Spotlight: Chris Parra, One Caribbean Estates
Find out how this international industry leader is driving the growth of the Caribbean luxury real estate market while 'setting new standards of achievement for the industry'
by Christy Murdock Mar 27
Keller Williams expands overseas footprint into Cayman Islands
Keller Williams is opening its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands. Toronto native Adam Sax will oversee the franchise's rollout
by Marian McPherson Mar 26
EXp Realty continues international expansion with move into Poland
The announcement follows days after the brokerage made public its plans to expand operations into Chile, building on what has been a spurt of international expansion for the company
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
The international buyer pool dropped to a new low last year
Foreign buyers, either noncitizens living in the US or those with permanent homes outside the country, scooped up 98,600 existing homes between April 2021 and March 2022, NAR reports
by Taylor Anderson Jul 20
Moving abroad? Paul Brazell Acosta describes life as an agent in Spain
Opinion
Interest in European markets, including those in Spain, has been growing in recent years. Here's what it's like to live and work there as a real estate professional
Why the two 'bombshell lawsuits' will probably be duds
Opinion
The certification of the class in Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR is only an initial procedural step and there are serious issues with the plaintiff’s complaint. Still, however, the industry needs to proactively address the underlying issues regarding agent compensation
by Bernice Ross May 4
Prices surged in February amid ‘extreme shortage of homes’
The median home-sale price rose to an all-time high of $363,975 in February, and Russia’s war on Ukraine is partially to blame, a new Redfin report says
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
Airbnb logo on smartphone
Short-term rental companies were looking at 2022 as the year international travel surged again. Will Russia’s war in Ukraine temper results?
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Vrbo tallies strong revenue in Q4 despite disruption from Omicron
Expedia Group earnings still fall short of pre-pandemic levels, but travelers appear to be growing accustomed to living with the virus, executives said during an earnings call Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 11
Canada tightening mortgage standards as home prices soar
Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and Montréal are markets of particular concern
by Matt Carter May 21
10 video influencers to keep on your radar in 2021
Here, we’re giving a nod to some of the industry’s best video creatives — those who know how to use the medium to make an impact and steer online conversation, all while staying true to their unique brands, styles and niches
by Megan Eskey Jan 3
The state of luxury real estate around the world
Inman touched base with luxury agents in Canada, South Africa, Hong Kong and beyond to learn more about what business is like in these unusual times
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sets up shop in Mexico for first time
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has brought on its first network member in Mexico in the expat and retiree destination of San Miguel de Allende
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
DelPrete: How the pandemic has impacted international markets
Opinion
Evidence suggests that once restrictions are lifted in the hardest-hit markets, new listings rebound quickly
by Mike DelPrete May 21
Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses
The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
The luxury market 'is doing just fine' — even amid shrinkage
Luxury buyers are gravitating away from grand estates and toward properties with amenities and little maintenance
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16