How this social media innovator leads with authenticity
Chastin Miles is a real estate mogul and social media force to be reckoned with. Find out his best tips for putting yourself out there online
by Brandon Doyle Sep 22
The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?
Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with a typical seller hosting just 1 open house before a sale. But an Intel review of data shows a downturn could breathe new life into the practice
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Austin affiliate
The new affiliate is owned and operated by Jerry Mooty, Jr., with Romeo Manzanilla serving as COO and broker of record. It builds upon Christie's existing presence in Dallas and Houston
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
New class action suit against Grant Cardone says he misled investors
The lawsuit, filed by the daughter of a previous investor, says Cardone misled followers by boasting on social media about their future returns in his real estate fund while downplaying risks
Zillow's Listing Showcase product released to 6 more markets
The enhanced property marketing service from the industry’s most popular portal is offered under the company’s ShowingTime+ division, limited to select agents in each market, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
'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
Texas, Florida buyers are trading civil rights for affordability: Redfin
Residents in Florida and Texas would rather live in states with abortion care and LGBTQ rights, but affordability worries force them to stay in their current states, according to a new Redfin survey
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Wells Fargo providing $10K in down payment assistance in 8 metros
To qualify for grants being made through Wells Fargo's existing Special Purpose Credit Program, homebuyers can't earn more than 120% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 10
Realtor.com CEO: 'Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back'
During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com's newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he's received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
3 luxury agents share their climbs into higher price points
'Belong to the private clubs, golf at the best golf clubs,' Jean Merkelbach, of Engel & Völkers said at Inman Luxury Connect. 'Be where they are so they recognize you'
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7
Seattle-based regional bank HomeStreet reportedly up for sale
Regional banks have largely weathered the crisis fueled by this year's failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank by pursuing mergers and boosting deposits through 3rd-party brokers
by Matt Carter Aug 3
Texas adjusts to growing pains as outside buyers jockey for homes
With an influx of tech and entertainment giants like Tesla and Universal Studios, not to mention a rising tide of millennial buyers, Texas is bursting at the seams as agents rush to find new listings
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Compass nabs 'star' New York City agent and team from SERHANT.
Maggie Wu is the latest of many agents to 'boomerang' back to Compass after briefly leaving for another company. She leads the 4-person W Team which closed $102M in sales last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20
The Agency Dallas adds on several top producers in the region
The office launched in January 2023 and in the last 3 months has brought on 4 big regional names as well as 5 other high-performing luxury agents, according to the luxury brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Demand for urban homes will be 'muted' for years: McKinsey
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has found that pandemic-induced hybrid work is here to stay, for better or worse, ensuring permanent consequences for real estate agents in larger cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 13