What does it cost to live near the country's biggest landmarks?
In some markets, prime real estate close to one of the nation's leading destinations can be had for as little as $110K. Elsewhere, it might cost a homebuyer several millions of dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Why utopias fail and the 'Ponzi scheme' of new development
Michael Rodriguez, director of research at Smart Growth America, said that people have been building utopias for millennia, but the best cities are the ones that gradually evolve over time
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Altman Brothers expand to Arizona with Grigg's Group partnership
A new boutique luxury brokerage called Grigg's Group Powered by The Altman Brothers builds on a decade-long relationship the team formed with team leader Scott Grigg, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage
DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
'It must have 16 cabinets': 6 deals that died for wild and silly reasons
Real estate agents recently revealed to Inman the most unexpected reasons they've lost deals — including a fear of snakes, hatred of Glade Plug-ins, bad vibes and, apparently, off-kilter feng shui
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?
New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods' ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech's potential for discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 20
Zillow and Opendoor expand partnership to 11 new markets
The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt, according to an announcement Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Zillow expands 'post-pay' Premier Agent model to 2 new markets
The expansion is part of Zillow's 'enhanced markets' program, which is now in 6 cities and part of the company's efforts to eventually build a real estate 'super app'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Keller Williams scoops up second Arizona-based indie of 2023
Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021
by Marian McPherson May 5
It's getting harder to make money on a home sale: ATTOM
A report out Thursday shows that profit margins on home sales have fallen dramatically since their high points last year. In Q1 2023, the profit margin on a median-priced US home was 44.2%
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Keller Williams scoops up high-performing Arizona indie
Chandler-based Infinity & Associates Real Estate did more than a quarter of a billion in volume in each of the last 2 years, according to Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Compass nabs upstate New York team from Keller Williams
Upstate Curious includes 15 agents, operates across 11 counties and is known for its successful Instagram presence
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Compass scoops up 300-agent indie brokerage in Arizona
The acquisition of Launch Real Estate expands Compass' footprint at a pivotal time for the company and the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Can a mega-mansion in Paradise Valley bring in a record $75M?
The state's priciest deal sold for $28.1M in June 2022, but with the lure of a metaverse room, a spa that generates snow and more, developers think they can get $75M for a home still in progress
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers
Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage's agents to compare various options for selling their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5