Trying to level up in luxury? Lead with something clients can't Google
At Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas, two star agents agreed that being happy in what you do, consistency and follow-up were keys to reaching the next level in luxury real estate sales
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 26
Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County
Former NFL cornerback-turned luxury agent Morgan Trent will serve in the role of managing director for the new market
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Inventory insanity: When will this supply shortage end?
Today's extremes won't last forever, but there's no silver bullet to end the crisis, and it's likely shortages in some form will drag on for years
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Inventory insanity: Notes from 'exhausted' agents on the front lines of a crazy market
'There is no middle class any more,' one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. 'You’re either crushing it or you're struggling'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
2 innovative team leaders share their secrets to success
Leaders Jonathan Spears and George Laughton shared the systems and tools that fuel their über-successful real estate teams during an Inman Connect workshop on Thursday
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
Homeownership affordability drops in two-thirds of U.S.
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
US home affordability makes gains in second quarter
In the second quarter of 2020, median prices of single-family homes and condos have been more affordable than historic averages in nearly half of the United States
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Market snapshot: Florida and the coronavirus pandemic
Agents across the state have felt a market impact since the virus took hold, but how and to what extent depends a bit on the region
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020
Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4% in Q4 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year
The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4% from an average yield of 8.6% in 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Redfin introduces new Redfin Premier service for luxury homesellers
Aimed at sellers of properties worth $1M or more, Redfin Premier offers full-service marketing with an international reach
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort
The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
Opendoor's next frontier: Older, pricier homes in LA
The iBuyer will purchase homes costing up to $800K in the Los Angeles metro area, which is home to more than 13 million people
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Wife can't perform 'spousal duties' after fall at home showing: Suit
Lisa and Marc Primeau are suing HomeSmart, Keller Williams and a pair of Orange County, California, brokers after the woman says she fell on an uneven patio
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22