Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data shows 3 regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges
by Daniel Houston Dec 4
KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team
The Shee Group has done $114.6M in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
The 3 housing regions blazing the most extraordinary paths: Intel
A sleeping giant righting the ship. A crown-jewel destination still in freefall. And a white-hot zone trapped in a low-inventory quagmire. These are the 3 strangest housing regions in the US today
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere
The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name 'Windermere Signature Properties' nearly 4 years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Elliman's California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks
The allegations launched by 2 former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers
A 25-acre 'tree house' haven with an airplane guest room hits market
The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75M. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn't care about cell or internet service
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Is kindness really contagious? A desert community seeks answers
Nestled in Hesperia, a city in California's San Bernardino County, Silverwood isn’t merely adding 15K houses to the dry terrain — it aims to bring life and kindness to the desert
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14
Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over 'immoral and illegal' contracts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Disney unveils first luxury Storyliving community in California
Part of the Storyliving by Disney initiative first announced in February 2022, Cotino will feature 2K homes in Rancho Mirage, ranging from upscale condos to luxurious villas
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 4
Now a Texas license holder, Tracy Tutor has entered her cowboy era
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin next week, The Tracy Tutor Team founder dished on her transition into Texas, market challenges and hot-button issues including NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Easing rates expected to boost California home sales 10.5% in 2025
The California Association of Realtors expects existing single-family home sales to reach more than 300K units by the end of 2025. Active inventory is due for a 10% boost as well
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Mistake halts California warehouse project — after demolition of homes
More than 100 homes have already been razed to make room for shipping warehouses. But a judge last week ruled that the county violated environmental regulations when it approved the project
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
MV Realty loses Colorado license in latest setback over contracts
The Colorado Division of Real Estate announced the move Monday, days after the beleaguered brokerage suffered a legal blow in California over 40-year contracts described as 'predatory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25