The listings Inman writers couldn't stop thinking about this year
From a French chateau to a 2-flat in Chicago, here are some listings that caught the eye of Inman's writers this year
by Ben Verde Dec 29
US home prices tally biggest uptick of 2023 amid steep mortgage rates
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a yearly increase of 4.8% in October, the fastest annual rate gain of 2023 and 'the strongest national growth rate since 2022'
by Ben Verde Dec 26
Domicile takes gamification of Zillow-scrolling to whole new level
The app is the first-ever game to pull real-time MLS data to merge gaming with an ever-changing real estate market where users can guess home prices and connect with agents
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
Sprawling waterfront Miami mansion lists for $36M
The mansion was the home of Fanny and Charles Dascal, a prominent Miami couple who came to the United States from Cuba and founded Continental National Bank
by Ben Verde Dec 21
Kanye West asks $53M for windowless home sans electricity
West has abandoned a remodeling job on the Tadao Ando-designed property after getting sued by a live-in contractor and caretaker in September for allegedly forcing him to work 16 hours per day
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 21
Life is the force that will define the 2024 spring housing market
Team leader and new Inman contributor Diana Sutherlin says agents must approach the spring market with enthusiasm, preparation and adaptability, and be ready to navigate every opportunity
by Diana Sutherlin Dec 20
Top 11 reasons homeowners should sell during the holidays
Don't let sellers put off listing until 2024. Coach Darryl Davis says it's time to share the good news about hitting the market during the holiday season
by Darryl Davis Dec 18
Can an LA condo set a $50M record? Agents say, why not?
LA's luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35M. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Rates keep falling, and buyers and sellers are springing into action
Listings and pending sales hit the highest level in roughly a year, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, a record number of contracts were canceled
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
5 listing lessons that will transform your next deal
Luxury agent and new Inman Contributor Tamer Howard shares a case study that's filled with strategies for getting that struggling listing sold for top dollar
by Tamer Howard Dec 14
Zillow unveils 3D tour of Santa's enviable North Pole luxury cabin
Using a floor plan generated by artificial intelligence, families can now explore every nook and cranny of Santa Claus' house, which is currently valued at $1.18M
by Ben Verde Dec 13
Bhad Bhabie lists Boca Raton mansion for $7.9M
The meme-able rapper bought the renovated 7-bedroom, 7-bath home with 2-story guesthouse just last year in a $6.1M all cash deal
by Ben Verde Dec 11
Bob Dylan parts with Scottish estate for $5.3M
The Nobel Prize-winning musician has sold his 16-bedroom Scottish Highlands retreat, Aultmore House, to whiskey manufacturer Angus Dundee Distillers
by Ben Verde Dec 8
Not-yet-developed Dubai penthouse sells for $136M
The sale of the Como Residences penthouse, located on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah archipelago, is the priciest ever to close in Dubai. The penthouse is expected to be complete in late 2027
Sale of opulent manse in Brooklyn breaks neighborhood record
The off-market sale of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture manse at 53 Prospect Park West for $13.5M has set a new local record
by Ben Verde Dec 4
Home inventory finally showing signs of life in November
There were 7.5% more homesellers listing their homes in November 2023 than in November 2022, according to Realtor.com, with total inventory up as well, ending a 4-month slide
by Ben Verde Nov 30