Buy this pretty, pretty pretty good home once owned by Larry David

Coincidentally timed as “Curb Your Enthusiasm” launches into its final season this weekend, the architecturally significant home was built in Montecito, California, in 1929 by George Washington Smith Continue reading

Chase Home Lending increases homebuyer grant to $7,500

Chase has increased its grant to $7,500 in 8,500 of the 15,000 communities in its minority homebuyer program. The bank also removed the income requirement for its 3 percent down DreaMaker mortgage. Continue reading

Assumable loan platform Roam offers seller closing guarantee

If it takes longer than 60 days from the time an offer is accepted until close of escrow, Roam will make the homeseller’s mortgage payments for up 60 days after the scheduled closing date. Continue reading

The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals

A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities. Continue reading

New York Comptroller asks eXp to investigate sexual assault claims

The office of New York State Comptroller, which holds nearly 27,000 shares of eXp World Holdings stock, sent a letter to eXp CEO Glenn Sanford requesting he establish an independent committee to formally look into the allegations. Continue reading

Client pipelines tick back up as agents eye 2024 gains: Triple-I

More real estate agents believe their client shortfall has begun to stabilize, an indication of rising home demand in the new year, according to new results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading

13 ways to find a home for your buyers in this tight market

If you currently have buyers but cannot land an escrow, writes team leader Carl Medford, consider stepping up your game to provide the highest level of service possible. It’s time to start thinking outside the box. Continue reading

How ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ can empower agents and clients

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help real estate professionals come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority. Continue reading

These 5 keys can make or break your email delivery

Bouncebacks and spam will undermine your content marketing strategy. Broker Eric Bramlett offers insights and tips to help agents get their message across via email. Continue reading