Henry Horn Group decamps for Compass in bid to build luxury biz

Rebranded as HHG | Compass, the 12-agent team hails from Corona Del Mar, California-based luxury brokerage Residential Agent, Inc. with operations spanning San Francisco to Los Angeles. Continue reading

‘Get creative’: As inventory drops, agents dust off trusted techniques

With sales down and inventory low, agents are combing social media, calling expireds and seeking out people with major life milestones. In other words, they’re meeting the moment with creativity. Continue reading

Demand for urban homes will be ‘muted’ for years: McKinsey

Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has found that pandemic-induced hybrid work is here to stay, for better or worse, ensuring permanent consequences for real estate agents in larger cities. Continue reading

Hotelier gives up on 2 hotels in San Francisco, citing ‘major challenges’

Park Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Baltimore says city’s “major challenges” include weak conference outlook, high office vacancy rate and “street conditions” when announcing the move. Continue reading

Former Compass marketing executive moves to Christie’s-Sereno

In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to lean into the shift and learn from the best. Get your ticket now for the best price. A former marketing executive at Compass Califo… Continue reading

Massive metro-to-metro home price gaps reach 13-year highs

Agents often say “real estate is local” when speaking to clients, potential leads, and family and friends in need of some sound buying and selling advice. While that phrase has become somewhat cliché, Redfin’s latest data report published on Tuesday pr… Continue reading

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading

Once again, Newark is named the worst city in the US to get stoned

The Gateway City once again ranked dead last in an annual ranking of the best cities for pot lovers, falling below Bridgeport, Connecticut, according to Lawnstarter in observance of 4/20. Continue reading

‘My phone is ringing’: Homebuyer demand soars to 9-month high

Mortgage applications increased 2 percent from a week earlier, marking the fourth week of increases, while purchase applications rose 19 percent from a month earlier, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Continue reading