ICYMI at Inman Connect Las Vegas: Broker edition
Discover key brokerage takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas that will help you enhance you practices, leverage technology and navigate the evolving real estate landscape
by Jessi Healey Aug 8
Tri-State Christie's Real Estate affiliate launches trusts division
Christie's International Real Estate Group has welcomed Howard Morrel and Leslie Hirsch to launch the Trusts & Estates Division to facilitate the sale of estates and trust-owned properties
The Agency brings on Jeff Davidson Group and more teams to SoCal
The former Compass team is the latest in a handful of teams to join The Agency in Southern California over the last few months. The team has over $750M in career sales volume
Climate activists vandalize Lionel Messi's $12M Ibiza home
Spanish group Futuro Vegetal smeared the star footballer's mansion in red and black paint to blame the rich for the climate crisis, while highlighting the Spanish government's inaction
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
The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024
Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year
How to leverage your first virtual assistant in real estate
Hiring a virtual assistant is about giving yourself leverage so that you have time to focus on income-generating activities and building relationships, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Aug 8
Teams Spotlight: Arthur Greenstein, Arthur Greenstein Group
Find out how this award-winning Dallas team leader and his team think outside the box when it comes to marketing their listings and why he wishes more agents would do the same
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 8
Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
Douglas Elliman sees revenue tick up in Q2 2024
The company's improved financial results no doubt came as a sigh of relief, as Elliman faced increasing pressure from shareholders because of its shaky performance in recent quarters
Mortgage rates bounce back before homebuyers can pounce
The big drop in mortgage rates did more to spur refinancing than homebuying, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association, and now rates are rising again
by Matt Carter Aug 7
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Zillow Q2 revenue exceeds expectations, grows 13% to $572M
Better-than-expected residential segment bolstered Seattle-based portal's Q2 performance, which saw growing revenues, slimming losses as it zeroes in on 'fully-integrated' homebuying
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Most Americans weren't expecting the big drop in mortgage rates
Fannie Mae survey shows would-be homebuyers grew even more frustrated with elevated home prices and mortgage rates in July, but 7 in 10 didn't think rates would come down anytime soon
by Matt Carter Aug 7
'Hidden' homeownership costs locking potential buyers in place
Households have deferred moving, partially due to high 'hidden' homeownership costs such as property taxes, insurance and climate change, according to a report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 7