California housing: A 'caste system defined by family wealth?' Analysts respond to report
Analysts and housing experts this week balked at what some called California's 'landed gentry' system for passing property down to younger generations
what agents want for Christmas
Opinion
From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning
by Carl Medford Dec 24
2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation
'We don’t just have a seat at the table,' Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. 'We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear'
by Matt Carter Oct 20
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
not for sale
What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move
by Carl Medford Jan 14
Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends
Principal of The Polsky Porpino Team shares his perspective on his sales strategy, AI, the upcoming election and his plans for Inman Connect Austin this October
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
American Cancer Society relists former NFL owner's home for $35M
After years of trying to sell the mansion along the Potomac, former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated the estate to the ACS. Now the charity is attempting its own sale
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
7 ways to avoid taxes on real estate investments
Investing in real estate doesn't have to bring a big tax bill. In fact, there are plenty of ways to minimize your taxes while making healthy returns
by G. Brian Davis Dec 19
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
This little-known niche helps charities (and agents) get paid
Help your favorite non-profit unlock charitable gifts of real estate while you earn a full commission as well
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
Proposed capital gains tax increase could lead to a rush of luxury sales
Amid Biden's proposal to raise the long-term capital gains tax to 39.6%, luxury agents are reporting a slew of panicked questions from 'extremely motivated' sellers
Here are the hidden costs of homeselling you should disclose to clients
There are a lot of hidden costs that go into closing — and many sellers aren't aware of them. That's why it's your job as the listing agent to educate them on what's to come and keep the process running smoothly
by Luke Babich Oct 17
Paul Ryan at U.S. Capitol
NAR lobbying wins important concessions from most significant rewrite of tax code in a generation
Why is housing inventory so low?
Parsing the reasons why fewer houses are on the market
by Chris Trapani Apr 2
Real estate deductions on the chopping block?
Lawmakers weigh tax reforms that are more far-reaching than expected
by Ken Harney Sep 24