Marilyn Monroe home slated for demolition is saved — for now
The LA City Council filed an emergency motion Friday to establish the home as an Historic-Cultural Monument to avoid demolition after thousands of concerned citizens registered their complaints
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Bel-Air mansion tied to disgraced Sackler family sells at $5M loss
The $17M deal for the sprawling estate, which is located at 10690 Somma Way, closed on Aug. 1, according to a recent report
by Ben Verde Sep 6
Bay Area homesellers cringe, with 1 in 8 losing money at closing table
Some 12.3% of San Francisco homesellers who sold their homes during the 3-month period ending July 31 lost money on the sale
by Ben Verde Sep 6
Marilyn Monroe's former LA home poised for demolition
The Brentwood property where Monroe died from an overdose in 1962 dates back to 1929 and has original architectural features like beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors and casement windows
2023's design trends (thus far): Confident, eclectic and ‘hipstoric’
Opinion
As summer turns to fall, Inman checked in with Maverick Design’s Trend Report to see the latest in home interiors. From statement stones to daring details, bold looks are drawing attention in 2023
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
Texas oil heiress sells Aspen mansion for $63.75M
Christy Thompson sold the Aspen mansion she purchased last year for $51M to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in an off-market transaction, 1 of the city's biggest of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown
The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5M in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18M by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 25
What's next if NAR loses those bombshell lawsuits?
Opinion
The most explosive damage to the National Association of Realtors and the overall industry will result if the defendants lose one or both so-called bombshell lawsuits
by Bernice Ross Aug 25
The Fed, the market and memories of the global financial crisis
Opinion
While naysayers and doomsdayers compare today's real estate market to 2008, the numbers tell a very different economic story
by Chris Drayer Aug 23
MLS hacked? Here's your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan
If the MLS goes down, these weekly best practices will help you keep your business on the rails and your clients happy
by Rachael Hite Aug 22
'Hiya, Barbie!': Iconic doll makes her real estate cameo
Barbie's total world domination extends to fashion runways, home design and real estate marketing initiatives
Zillow's Listing Showcase is poised to change the seller equation
Opinion
As Zillow's Listing Showcase rolls out, it’s becoming clear that it will play a central role on the seller side of the business as it unlocks new premium revenue streams
by Mike DelPrete Aug 17
Mastering the art of winning listings with No. 1 RE/MAX agent
Join Jordan Cohen, No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide, for key insights on taking advantage of every opportunity and succeeding in listing interviews to earn more trust and win more business
by Claire Buzzanca Aug 17
Tom Ford nabs Jackie O's former Hamptons summer home at $52M
The deal is just the latest of Ford's big-ticket transactions, following a couple multimillion-dollar home purchases in Palm Beach over the last several months
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
19 community-centric heat wave initiatives for Realtors
As scorching heat waves become more frequent and intense, communities and real estate pros can come together and devise innovative solutions to protect those who are most vulnerable
by Darryl Davis Aug 14
Ailing vet claims Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry unfairly bought home
Carl Westcott says his judgment was impaired when a contract with Perry and Bloom was signed, due to opiates he was prescribed following a surgery to treat Huntington's disease, reports say
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10