$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16
Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric
Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates' platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details
by Matt Carter Oct 16
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin
23% of buyers said they're postponing buying plans until after Election Day, according to a new Redfin survey. Those who are waiting hope to reap the benefits of the winner's housing plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow
The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9% below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
The cost to save NYC's birds from the threat of windows? 50% more
A bill proposed by New York City Council members would require large buildings to install bird-friendly windows by 2030, a move that could be costly for property owners, The Real Deal reported
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14
Is kindness really contagious? A desert community seeks answers
Nestled in Hesperia, a city in California's San Bernardino County, Silverwood isn’t merely adding 15K houses to the dry terrain — it aims to bring life and kindness to the desert
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14
6-step listing launch plan that's just right for today's market
The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 13
Coldwell Banker expands to Dutchess County with Daniel Aubry
Coldwell Banker Realty has expanded its footprint in New York by opening its first office in Dutchess County, following the acquisition of Daniel Aubry Realty, the brokerage informed Inman
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 11
Latest inflation numbers could give mortgage rates additional lift
Reports send mixed signals on the economy, with CPI showing prices rose more sharply than expected in September and jobless claims surging to highest level in more than a year
by Matt Carter Oct 10
Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene
The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night. Agents said Milton's a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weather has been helpful
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Mortgage rates keep rising on strong jobs, economic data
Strong job market rekindles inflation worries, raising the prospect that Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly likely to cut rates by only a hair in November -- if at all
by Matt Carter Oct 9
real estate economist
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers
by Jeff Tucker Oct 9
Consumer housing sentiment hits 30-month high in September
More than 8 in 10 Americans still said it was a bad time to buy a home, and mortgage rates have been climbing again since Fannie Mae conducted the monthly National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Oct 7
Glenn Kelman: It's 'game on' for the 2025 housing market
In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
Florida's biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been overwhelmed in recent years. Now regulators are passing off thousands of policies to private insurers