Halfway through 2024, luxury looks stronger than in 2023
Key factors agents will keep an eye on as the year continues include dream home buying trends, elections, the economy and emerging markets, according to new midyear luxury reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Compass agents launch BDG Partners in Tennessee
Compass agents have united to launch BDG Partners, a full-service team based in Nashville, Tennessee, with the addition of real estate veteran Grant Hammond, HousingWire reported
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 23
Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow
A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better lease terms. In July, 33.2% of rentals on Zillow included concessions, up 23% from 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 12
Ultra-luxury sales show resilience, up 3.9% from last year
Ultra-luxury sales in coastal enclaves and ultra-luxury hotspots bolstered sales beyond those of last year, according to a report released by Compass this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 8
8 reasons top-producing agents despise going into the office
Opinion
Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your 'fun' office just might be the opposite
by Rachael Hite Aug 5
Opendoor's revenue declines as losses also grow in second quarter
The iBuyer's revenue declined 24% year over year to $1.5B as losses hit $92M, down from positive income of $23M the previous year
Jackie Soto, Masheed Parsons, Gary Ashton and Delinda Crampton at Inman Connect in Las Vegas | Image by AJ Canaria Creative Services
Jackie Soto led a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday titled 'Top Tips for Generating More Listings in a Crowded Market'
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 31
CoStar Group revenue rises in Q2 as Homes.com bookings hit $55M
CoStar Group's revenue grew 12% YOY to $678M, according to Q2 earnings Tuesday. Traffic for the Homes.com Network of sites increased 73% YOY to 148M monthly average unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
Housing market bubble ready to 'pop' in the South, analyst warns
Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the 'most normalized' markets
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
Multifamily building permits have dropped 30% since 2021: Redfin
Rising interest rates and market saturation have caused multifamily builders to slow the rate of new projects, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
Jones Fridman International brings on Straser Silicon Valley team
The merger brings on Katy Thielke Straser's 7-person team and allows Jones Fridman International to expand into NorCal. The team now represents about $25B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
Opendoor rolls out mobile truck with instant offers in Nashville
'The Offer Mobile' is driving around neighborhoods in Nashville, Tennessee, to literally bring Opendoor's instant offers to consumers' front doors