These new MLS rules could kill future bombshell commission lawsuits
Opinion
A new policy by Northwest MLS offers a glimpse of changes that could make commissions easier to negotiate and more transparent
by Bernice Ross Jul 22
Hamptons home slated for completion in 2024 seeks $50M
The property, developed by renowned LA-based architect Roman James, will sit on 7 acres of land at the highest point in Water Mill, New York, offering stunning 280-degree views
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
Man with visual disability using technology
Opinion
Ensure your property websites are ADA compliant and fully accessible to visually impaired individuals. Demonstrating website accessibility communicates to everyone that they are valued
Circa 1960: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1960s
Opinion
Housing from the 1960s is characterized by innovations that made residential living more convenient than ever before
by Gerard Splendore Jul 19
5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets
Opinion
A shifting market differentiates those who've developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Here's the reality check that you need right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 17
How to ease seller fears of a cooling market
If sellers are getting anxious, here's how to help them feel better about their odds of a timely sale during a market shift
by Rachael Hite Jul 15
Former Palm Beach home of Rush Limbaugh asks upward of $150M
Limbaugh purchased the 2.7-acre oceanfront property in 1998 for $3.9M through a limited liability company. Built in the West Indies style, the property includes several structures
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells 2 apartments for $101M
The deal on the Upper East Side units at 4 East 66th Street, which were never publicly listed, included a penthouse and a second apartment on a lower floor, according to records
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 13
Risk and reward: How to succeed in luxury real estate
Opinion
As independent contractors, real estate agents are able to make choices about positioning themselves and finding the right market niche
by Dwayne Leatherwood Jul 12
What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold
Opinion
For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value
by Tom Toole Jul 11
Circa 1950: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles from the 1950s 
Opinion
Housing from the 1950s is characterized by homogeneous style and post-World War II sensibilities, affluence and family size
by Gerard Splendore Jul 11
New York's priciest listing, once asking $169M, returns to market
The Alexander Team takes over after SERHANT. listed the 8,255-square-foot penthouse last year. Now, the Alexander Team is in search of a 'true collector' to determine the value of the home
by Taylor Anderson Jul 8
The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2022 (so far)
Luxury properties in Manhattan, LA and Palm Beach netted the 3 priciest deals in the first half of 2022, with each sale exceeding $125M, according to a new analysis by Inman
Seeing contingencies come back? Your market is shifting
Opinion
As the market shifts, the reemergence of contingent transactions and contingency clauses can help you gauge the balance of power
by Bret Weinstein Jul 8
Watch your step: 5 closing pitfalls and how to avoid them
Opinion
There are many moving parts throughout the homebuying process, and they all need to be completed successfully before your client has their keys in hand
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 8
Los Angeles, Manhattan sweep biggest city deals of 2022 (so far)
From Beverly Hills to Billionaire's Row, home sales in LA and NYC towered above normally hot Miami and San Francisco, according to an analysis of the top 10 city deals since October 2021