NYC tops list of most expensive rental markets, ousting San Jose
New York City topped San Jose as the most expensive rental market in the country, the first time the Big Apple has topped the list since Zillow began tracking the data in 2015
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
7 door-to-door sales secrets to make you a better door knocker
Self-proclaimed door-knocking champ Ernesto Vargas will be onstage at ICLV this week, helping attendees hone their presentation skills to engage with the people they encounter
by Ernesto Vargas Aug 7
Did this economist nail his 2023 predictions (so far)?
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner takes a look back at his pre-2023 market predictions to check his math and his accuracy
by Matthew Gardner Jun 28
10 creative euphemisms for a sluggish real estate market
Although euphemisms and analogies are not the magic solution to a sluggish market, they can help make a difference in how you approach the situation
by Darryl Davis Jun 27
How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate
From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA walkout and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry
$3B in volume: World-record holder Ben Caballero sets new one
The Texas agent, who specializes in new construction and routinely tops industry lists, sold more than 6,000 homes last year, setting a new record
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Size matters: 4 traits guaranteed to make your penthouse stand tall
A 'penthouse' title alone isn't enough to get a seller top dollar anymore, according to a new report obtained exclusively by Inman from Jim St. André at Compass. Other factors play a key role, too
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
Nest Seekers expands further into Europe with Italy, Portugal offices
Prior to this expansion, Nest Seekers boasted European locations across the UK and Spain, as well as other international offices in Korea and Mexico. The new offices are in Milan and Lisbon
Home sales are cooling — but the competition is red hot. What gives?
New listings plunged 21.8% from a year ago, marking one of the most significant annual drops since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new analysis of housing inventory by Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 7
The LA 'mansion tax' is coming, sending sellers on a sprint to April 1
To make their $5M-plus properties more attractive and move them more quickly, some sellers have been cutting their asking prices precipitously and negotiating other add-ons into contracts
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Sell your city when you serve and support your community
Serve as an ambassador for your community and provide information and expertise to both newcomers and current residents
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 23
Keller Williams' sales dip in US as agent count takes big leap overseas
Transaction sides fell 18.2% year over year for a total of $472.9B in sales in 2022, a 12.5% decline, according to a full-year earnings report released Monday afternoon by the Texas-based brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says
CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a 'more profitable' method of growing the business
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
Compass revenue falls in Q4 — but losses narrow despite 'difficult year'
In a Q4 earnings report Tuesday, Compass announced that between October and December of last year, it brought in $1.11B in revenue, down from $1.6B during the same period in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
Can a mega-mansion in Paradise Valley bring in a record $75M?
The state's priciest deal sold for $28.1M in June 2022, but with the lure of a metaverse room, a spa that generates snow and more, developers think they can get $75M for a home still in progress
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28