KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal
KB Home, one of the largest US homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 28
Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market
Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about 2 dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA
As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between helping clients, sometimes while homeless themselves
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Most wildfire victims won't return to Palisades, Josh Altman says
Former 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won't return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 27
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage
The reality TV stars are suing the city for its failure 'to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,' which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the wildfire
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
'This feeling is devastating:' Celebs who lost their homes in LA wildfires
Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 17
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke
As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9K homes and displacing thousands of residents, ADUs emerge as a critical housing solution
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 13
Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA's housing shortage
Rents are expected to 'surge,' said CoreLogic's chief economist. How much of a housing shortage the county faces is unknown as families decide in coming months whether they will even stay in LA
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires
As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires
LA agents told Inman they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the 'catastrophic' toll the wildfires were taking on the community and market
Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass
The Tracy Tutor Team expanded into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550M in listings. Tutor said the move will provide an opportunity to expand further into new markets
24 real estate pros share their Lessons Learned: 2024 roundup
For six years now, Inman has been highlighting real estate professionals across the nation in the Lesson Learned column. Here’s a look back at 2024’s most memorable profiles and advice
by Inman Dec 24
Lesson Learned: Real estate needs patience, empathy, a listening ear
Find out how this Pacific Palisades luxury agent and new development expert has grown her career alongside the growth of her market
by Christy Murdock Dec 11