Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 7
From dealing with co-op boards to fixing building code violations, these are the unique challenges luxury real estate agents say frequently arise during a high-end penthouse transaction
Opinion
Like the rise and fall of Peloton, which announced 500 layoffs Thursday, America's geographic reshuffling has ended with high interest rates further squelching demand, Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Oct 7
A year after announcing it would abandon its iBuyer program, Zillow has offloaded the last of the homes it bought with Zillow Offers, marking the end of a major chapter in real estate history
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 7
Heatherwood received tax exemptions on 2 of their rental properties in Queens and Brooklyn, but failed to pay the buildings' service employees wages and benefits for over 2 years
Some cities have seen work-from-home policies persist well beyond the pandemic's first year. See the places most transformed by remote work, according to the Economic Innovation Group
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Calling it a 'kickback scheme,' HomeOpenly owner Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don't actually buy and sell property
Coldwell Banker Warburg President Frederick Warburg Peters coined the term to describe a phenomenon where 1 home trades hands briskly while a similar property nearby languishes
You may not have gotten into real estate because of a love of writing but that doesn't mean you can't learn to express yourself with skill and confidence
by Christy Murdock Oct 7
The more value you add to people on social media, the more connections and influence you will develop
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 7
Keller Williams’ lending arm is advertising seven positions online including openings for an area sales manager, an 'elite loan officer' and four local loan officers
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Opinion
This week, the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida housing, property description mistakes and how Fed policies will affect the housing market this winter
by Byron Lazine Oct 6
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow's newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed 'Look Around,' the feature is available in 19 markets
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Starting Thursday, homebuyers can scout down payment assistance programs on Redfin listings, thanks to the brokerage's new partnership with Down Payment Resource
by Marian McPherson Oct 6