'Family-friendly' neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more
New data shows that the best neighborhoods for families are getting harder to afford
by Nick Pipitone Apr 8
Build-to-rent operators are trading rent cuts for perks and experience
Free rent isn’t gone, but it’s no longer the main attraction
by Nick Pipitone Mar 17
UrbanDigs relaunches UD Advisor service with new features
The new rendition of UD Advisor adds upgraded visual presentations, quicker report delivery times, a scalable version of the service for teams or entire brokerages and an appraiser slide
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
From fire hydrants to therapy tubs, the wildest luxury trends of 2024
Going to extremes to achieve wellness benefits was a big theme for luxury home trends in the past year, but homeowners also went to lengths to increase their home's comfort, beauty and safety
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27
How to identify the top new amenities in multifamily housing
Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa
by Michael Zaransky Dec 9
Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids
655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as 'DINKs' — with an array of amenities for more mature residents
King Charles III purchases NYC Billionaires' Row condo for $6.6M
News of the condo's acquisition came after 'His Majesty the King in Right of Canada' was listed as a buyer in the Steinway Hall portion of the property
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 12
Are New York's famously uptight co-op boards starting to chill out?
These 'dinosaurs' of New York City's luxury market are on the cusp of modernizing, agents told Inman. Savvy buyers who get in now can still invest while prices are relatively undervalued
by Lillian Dickerson May 24
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
Amid the steel and glass, a warmer, fuzzier Billionaires' Row emerges
As Billionaires' Row continues to reshape Manhattan's skyline one 'supertall' at a time, agents say a new class of buyer is gradually reshaping the demographics of New York's most exclusive block
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Don't knock the She Shed, guys — it could get you a 2.5% premium
Amenities that appeal to cooking enthusiasts, like steam ovens, pizza ovens or professional-grade appliances, can also add as much as 5.3% more to a home's sale price, a new analysis shows
Mauricio Umansky and globe
'The key takeaway is this,' CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year's report. 'Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
St. Regis Chicago duplex deal marks priciest of the year for Windy City
The unidentified buyer of units on the 71st and 72nd floors of the Residences at the St. Regis Chicago inked the deal for $20.56M, a far cry from Chicago's priciest transaction of all time
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
First-time homebuyers: These are the top housing markets of 2022
Magna? Chalco? Mauldin? Realtor.com rounded up the best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2022 and found that the best housing markets for first-time buyers are under the radar
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
How to help clients 'Airbnb' their home
Agents can play a valuable role ensuring their clients are set up for rental success by identifying homes that might be great rentals, suggesting improvements and updates, and informing owners of local rules. Here's what to know
by Jenny Usaj Sep 30