Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub

The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients. Continue reading

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading

What’s giving eXp the edge right now? Mike DelPrete

As the market makes profitability more difficult to attain, cost control measures will become ever more important for brokerage companies, says industry data expert Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Who needs a penthouse when you can have a 100th-floor private club?

A penthouse in the tallest residential building in the world would draw big bucks. But at Central Park Tower, which holds that title, residents will have access to a private club on the 100th floor. Continue reading

Rental market not immune to cuts as Zumper lays off 15% of staff

A cooling real estate market has already led to cuts at companies far and wide. The San Francisco-based rental search portal is the latest. Continue reading

Millennial art buyers, ‘toe dipping’ and the return of staycations: 8 summer trends you need to know

The rise of the millennial art collector, testing the waters in a new locale and vacationing closer to home are all trends luxury real estate agents are seeing from their clients moving into summer. Continue reading

A son’s plea to mom: You’re a lousy landlord — and now I’m suing you

William Koeppel, 62, filed a claim with the Surrogates Court of Manhattan accusing his 84-year-old mother Roberta Koeppel of negligence, claiming she let the family’s portfolio of buildings rot. Continue reading

Americans know more about Kim Kardashian than homebuying

Nearly 90 percent of Americans know how many children Kim Kardashian has, but fewer than 33 percent know how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, according to a new survey from Zillow. Continue reading

Jason Oppenheim doesn’t want to talk about ‘Selling Sunset’ right now

Inman spoke with Oppenheim Group founder Jason Oppenheim and vice president Mary Fitzgerald about market turmoil, layoffs and the road forward ahead of Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading