Monica Fabbio and team join @properties Christie’s

The FAB Property Group founder has been operating in the Austin luxury market for over 20 years and is in the top 0.25 percent of agents in the city. Continue reading

Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums. Continue reading

Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island

Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The senator said the bill, if passed, would be an important to improving affordability for residents. Continue reading

How to approach and tailor your business plan to today’s market

Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans. Continue reading

Homebuyer purchase loan demand falls again as mortgage rates firm

After picking up during the first three weeks of January, applications for purchase loans are contracting, with mortgage rates no longer in free fall from 2023 highs. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant touts new book, Netflix series on Andy Cohen

The broker and CEO said the forthcoming Netflix series that follows SERHANT. would “totally redefine the genre” but did not specify a release date. Continue reading

Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list

Eight brokerages were honored on “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise500 list. Continue reading

Tampa Palms sees record $2.3M sale to end 2023

The 5,300-square-foot home was represented by Mary Renfroe of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and features a wine room, a sauna, a pool, a koi pond and an outdoor patio with fireplace. Continue reading

Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates

Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly two years in January, with a record number of Americans expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead. Continue reading

Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate

A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished downtown LA luxury high-rise located near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. The artists haven’t spoken about their motives, but the art has brought attention to the shortage of afforda… Continue reading