The shutdown is tripping up real estate deals across the country

With no end in sight to the shutdown — which began in December and hinges on political leaders disagreement over funding for a border wall — Realtors say the dire affects are seeping into more and more corners of the industry. Continue reading

Howard Hanna lets buyers shop with pre-locked mortgage rate

The program stands in stark contrast to the way most loans work, which typically require a borrower to have a contract already in place before they can lock an interest rate. Continue reading

Buy Frank Sinatra’s famous Byrdview estate for $12.5 million

The house where legendary singer Frank Sinatra used to entertain some of Hollywood’s biggest names is back on the market for $12.5 million. Continue reading

KW iBuyer ‘probably’ coming in Q2, Gary Keller confirms

Keller Williams will “probably” launch its own iBuyer program in the second quarter of 2019, Gary Keller confirmed during a multi-hour presentation of the company’s 2019 technology plans on Friday, January 11. In audio obtained by Inman, Keller said th… Continue reading

Billionaire-backed discounter shuts brokerage offices

SRE Matrix, a low-fee, tech-focused brokerage that launched in 2014, recently closed its Honolulu office, completing a wind-down of the firm’s company-owned brokerage offices. Continue reading

The Inman Weekender: Gary Keller bashes eXp, RE/MAX doubles down on video, calls for a ban on dual agency and more

The week’s top real estate industry stories, plus speaker previews of Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Borrowers are turning to digital lenders — and abandoning banks

Americans are increasingly forgoing traditional banks when taking out home loans, pushing mortgage revenue down for big name lenders but offering a boon to unconventional, tech-enabled companies. Continue reading

Musicians Bring Healing to LA’s Homeless

(Editor’s Note: This story was previously published by PBS NewsHour.) Vijay Gupta is a Juilliard-trained violinist and MacArthur Genius Award winner who’s been using music as a way to connect with L.A.’s homeless and incarcerated and promote healing. A… Continue reading

How to Find a Pet-Friendly Retirement Community

If you’re a pet owner and considering moving to a retirement community, you will have more options than in years past. Roughly 75 percent of for-profit senior living residences accept pets. But finding the right fit at a retirement community for you an… Continue reading