It's the end of an era as 'father of the Zestimate' retires from Zillow
Stan Humphries, most recently Zillow's chief analytics officer, announced his retirement this month after 15 years with the portal. For better or worse, his work changed real estate forever
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Holy political fix, Batman! Compass broker at center of Batmobile probe
Broker Sam Anagnostou allegedly used political connections in California to press criminal charges against an automaker he accused of failing to deliver a $210K replica Batmobile
by Ben Verde Oct 4
Your client's home is quirky. How you market the listing is crucial
Real estate agents who have listed unusual, eccentric or just plain bizarre homes shared their tips with Inman for marketing properties with nontraditional features — and sensitive sellers
by Ben Verde Sep 30
Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%
As states' laws on subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
This is the 'fastest-slowing' housing market in the US, new data shows
The slowdown in housing has been 'fastest slowing' on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis by Redfin
by Daniel Houston Sep 21
Kim Kardashian lists 2 California homes in the same week
The reality star and businesswoman is offloading homes purchased during her marriage to Kanye West. On Sept. 6, she relisted an apartment for $3.5M and Sept. 8, she listed an estate for $5.3M
by Ben Verde Sep 14
Tiny home startup looks to disrupt by building with recycled plastic
Azure Printed Homes uses recycled plastic as its building material. The company said its goal is to develop homes faster, more economically and with much less of an environmental impact
by Ben Verde Aug 22
5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023
A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these 5 local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody's Analytics
by Daniel Houston Aug 15
The Agency taps former Compass exec as Los Gatos managing director
Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass
by Ben Verde Aug 8
Is the 'Great Reshuffling' about to go in reverse? Not yet, these agents say
The coronavirus pandemic allowed multitudes of people to move away from big coastal cities. A group of luxury real estate leaders at Inman Luxury Connect weighed in on how that trend is progressing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Tenants in rent-controlled California face 10% hike next month
A 2019 law seeks to prevent rent from climbing too much too fast, but prices are set to grow by 10% thanks in part to rampant inflation
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
The housing outlook is good, but affordability is a growing problem
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies report, published Wednesday, dives into economic factors shaping current homebuying and renting landscapes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
Jason Oppenheim doesn't want to talk about 'Selling Sunset' right now
Inman spoke with Oppenheim Group founder Jason Oppenheim and vice president Mary Fitzgerald about market turmoil, layoffs and the road forward ahead of Connect Las Vegas
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
The shifting market will slow prices down — but won't stop them cold
The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn't mean homes can't still appreciate in value
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Opendoor aims for 2-minute pre-approvals with new app
The new app combs through data and comes up with a maximum price a consumer should be able to afford. Opendoor believes the process will be faster and easier for consumers than traditional pre-approvals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2