Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
The listings Inman writers couldn't stop thinking about this year
From a French chateau to a 2-flat in Chicago, here are some listings that caught the eye of Inman's writers this year
by Ben Verde Dec 29
Dava Davin on running the No. 1 indie brokerage in Maine
The brokerage owner sat down with Inman ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect New York in January to discuss career shifts, the market and what's ahead in 2024
by Ben Verde Dec 26
eXp Realty
The Bean Group is the first team to join eXp Realty via the brokerage's new Boost program, which provides financial incentives to independent recruits, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Next year to be a 'mixed bag' for real estate: realtor.com report
Recent inventory shortages may ease somewhat in 2022, but demand will probably still exceed supply and affordability will be challenging
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
US home equity levels rose in Q3
Equity-rich properties made up about 28.3% of mortgaged homes in the US during the third quarter, up from 26.7% the previous year, according to a new report by Attom Data Solutions
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Fight the power: Off-the-grid cabins spark demand from rural buyers
Homebuyers are flocking to rustic off-the-grid cabins — many without electricity — in Maine, Oklahoma, New York and Wyoming, among other states, as residents seek to distance themselves from their neighbors amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic
Bank repossessions of homes plunge to lowest level in at least 15 years
Amid federal and state restrictions on foreclosures and evictions, bank repossessions dropped 14% month over month and 80% year over year to just 2,163 US properties foreclosed on by lenders, according to an analysis Thursday from Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
After rocky rollout, agents receive small business loan money
The Paycheck Protection Program has allocated nearly $660 billion for small businesses. Despite glitchy application systems and unresponsive lenders, a number of agents now say they've received funding through the program
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
Climate change could sink two million homes by 2100, Zillow says
Environmental scientists anticipate sea levels to rise six feet this century
by Jennifer Riner Aug 5
Majority of states see annual dip in mortgage fraud risk
First American Loan Application Defect Index reported fraud risk is reaching new lows this year
by Kimberly Manning Aug 2
Luxury listing: Seaside mansion on Maine's Islesboro Island

This Maine mansion on Islesboro Island features views of the ocean that have to be seen to be believed. It will auction next Saturday, June 25, courtesy of Decaro Luxury Auctions.

by Inman Jun 15
Zillow Maine
Here is the latest Zillow data covering today’s Maine residential market
by Inman Feb 17
5 reasons smart investors choose older housing stock
Character, location and vast opportunity all make dated homes an enticing purchase
by Nicholas Brown Dec 9