Officials move to raze Mohamed Hadid's Bel Air spec mansion
The father of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid began construction on the mansion in 2017. Since then it's become the target of a criminal case and a major FBI investigation
Kleard Now launches app for self-guided tours of vacant homes
Identity verification software Kleard pushes into self-guided buyer tours by partnering with a smart-lock manufacturer. The product launches in early 2020 with availability in 23 markets
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Viral Zillow listing featured lines of white powder on kitchen counter. Was it cocaine?
The listing, for a 5-bedroom home in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, hit social media after homeowners and agents noticed the powder in one of the property photos
Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers
The online real estate giant revealed Tuesday that homeowners only get on average 0.22 percent more selling on the open market than they do through Zillow Offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Woolworth penthouse for sale. Ordinary minds need not apply
Developer Ken Horn has been trying to find a buyer for the uniquely designed, 5-story penthouse for nearly 5 years
Agentology rebrands as 'Verse,' branches out beyond real estate
Verse will now field and vet leads for companies in sectors such as education and insurance as well as real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban
The discount brokerage argued in a letter that Bright MLS's new policy banning pocket listings will 'act as a restraint of trade'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Joe Pesci lists $6.5M Jersey Shore mansion fit for a 'made man'
The 76-year-old actor, out of retirement this week for the Martin Scorsese epic 'The Irishman,' is known for playing tough guys in gangster movies. He has a home to match
Arizona home hit in drive-by shooting was listed on Opendoor
The home, which had been sitting vacant, was the site of a Halloween party that ended with 5 teenagers shot
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 1
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Compass sends 'pre-litigation letter' to Bright MLS over pocket listing policy
Compass says in the letter that Bright MLS's new ban on pocket and off-market listings is anti-competitive and may lead to legal action
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Agents skeptical that taking hourly rates could work
As agent compensation faces disruption on multiple fronts, real estate pros said consumers don't actually want to pay upfront hourly rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Austin MLS comes out against NAR's proposed pocket listing rule
The central Texas organization suggested that the current version of NAR's proposal isn't pro-consumer and violates ethics standards
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 28
Trump Organization contemplates selling Washington hotel
The organization hired real estate firm JLL to market the rights to the property, which is leased from the government
Bel Air spec mansion with 21 bathrooms sells for $94M
Once listed for $250M, real estate developer Bruce Makowsky's mega-mansion sold for $94M after nearly 3 years on the market and a $60M lawsuit against Zillow