Rising rates and home prices stifle January market: Redfin
The Federal Reserve's policy shift depressed homebuyer and homeseller activity in January, according to Redfin. New and active listings both fell from December levels
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
New agent survival guide: Here are 6 mistakes and how to avoid them
Now Streaming! Gain expert advice from industry leaders on navigating common pitfalls faced by new agents, and learn best practices to ensure success in 2024
by Claire Buzzanca Feb 16
New-home sales off to a roaring start with record January bump
Loan applications for new-home purchases were up 19% from a year ago, according to a survey of builders by the Mortgage Bankers Association that's been an accurate predictor of trends
by Matt Carter Feb 16
Rick and Kathy Hilton are saying goodbye to Southampton home
The family has owned the shingle-style property since 1999, spending many vacations and holidays there, and is now selling it for $14.95M
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
Legendary Atlanta agent Marsha Sell returns to Coldwell Banker
The award-winning Atlanta agent is returning to the brokerage where she spent over 40 years of her career after an 8-year stint at Berkshire Hathaway
by Ben Verde Feb 16
WATCH: Ryan Serhant on real estate's innovation problem
At Inman Connect New York, the SERHANT. founder and CEO issued a challenge to the real estate industry to innovate rather than react
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
Commission, commission, commission: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 16
Strength in home prices helped boost Fannie, Freddie 2023 profits
With a combined net worth of $125B after earnings this week, the mortgage giants remain on a path that could lead to eventual release from government conservatorship if political winds shift
by Matt Carter Feb 16
How to play matchmaker with buyers and architectural styles
It's essential to understand a client's tastes, historical context and regional influences, writes broker Michelle Coffing, to match them with the right home in a style that suits them
by Michelle Coffing Feb 16
WATCH: Anywhere's sitting pretty after Sitzer | Burnett settlement
Find out why CEO Ryan Schneider sees the decision to settle as offering a 'competitive advantage' for his company's agents and brokers
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
Latest Matterport release looks to 'automate the future'
Known as Matterport Property Intelligence, the release contains features for labeling and dimensions, floor plans and fully detailed physical listing insights
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Mohamed Hadid-built Beverly Hills mansion sells for $36M
The off-market sale is a highlight for greater LA's luxury market, which has slowed in the last year in response to market shifts, interest rates and new luxury taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
Goodbye, DC. Hello, Arlington: CoStar Group inks deal for new HQ
CoStar Group is trading its Washington, DC, digs for a new HQ in Arlington, Virginia. The company will move to the new building in 2025, creating 150 jobs in the process
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
Opendoor posts significant decline in revenue but narrows losses in Q4
In a Q4 earnings report Thursday afternoon, Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler struck an optimistic tone and pointed to the 'potential for a more normalized macro backdrop' in 2024
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
Homeowners are staying put twice as long as they did 2 decades ago
The typical homeowner in 2024 has spent 11.9 years in their home, up from 6.5 years in 2005, according to Redfin data
by Ben Verde Feb 15