Chicago-based @properties rebrands to add Christie's name
The move comes two months after @properties revealed it was acquiring Christie's International Real Estate, which did not have a presence in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker
Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 27
Where real estate investors bought the most homes in 2020
A new report by CoreLogic found that in 2020, investors showed the most interest in markets where prices were low and the population was growing
by Libertina Brandt Aug 30
Zavvie teams up with major indie Midwest brokerage
The partnership will give agents at Sibcy Cline Realtors the ability to present a variety of different selling options to their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Price cuts, while rare in this market, often lead to greater profit: Zillow
The number of sellers who choose to cut their listing price has dropped by a third over the last year, but a Zillow report found that if the price is dropped at the right time, sellers can net $15K over ask
Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots
Demand for vacation rental homes has outpaced supply in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest, Vrbo's president said in a recent interview
by Daniel Houston Jun 29
IBuyers are entering the previously untouched Northeast market: Mike DelPrete
Billion-dollar disruptors are coming to the Northeast market, featuring new models like instant offers, cash offers and buy-before-you-sell programs. Are agents and brokers ready?
by Mike DelPrete Jun 28
Offerpad expands to 4 markets in Midwest, Southeast
In the second half of the year, the iBuyer will launch its services in Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; and Columbia, South Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
Salaried agent model is a 'game changer' says former Realogy leader
Charlie Young, who left Coldwell Banker last year, is joining the board of a flat-fee brokerage that pays its agents a base salary rather than a conventional commission
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
New home sales hit 9-month low in February
February's seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2% from January's revised rate of 948,000
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Pending-home sales dip for 4th consecutive month
Despite continuing monthly declines, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) hit an all-time high for the month of December at 125.5
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Most Americans who believe their home is haunted don't care enough to move
A survey by realtor.com found that 56% of Americans who think their current home is inhabited by spirits have not thought about moving
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
It's a small world after all: Average apartment shrank 9.7% since 2010
Centrally located, small and more affordable living spaces dominated the past decade, according to new data released by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Zombie foreclosures see modest increase in third quarter
Although the total number of properties in foreclosure is down 16% from the previous quarter, zombie foreclosures increased from 3% to 3.7% of all properties, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Missouri home with functional jail for $350K goes viral
What would you do with this historic home complete with its own functional jail?
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17