Hamptons Sandcastle estate frequented by celebs goes for $31M

The sprawling property first listed in 2018 for $50 million, and last year, it was rented for the summer for nearly $2 million. Continue reading

How agents use encrypted apps to scout off-market listings

Agents, investors and developers are using Telegram and Facebook’s free, encrypted instant messaging and voice-over-IP service to network and find off-market listings. Continue reading

The Force lives on in this $11.5M new build in Florida

The 15-bedroom, 19-bathroom mansion outside of Orlando, Florida, may look like the typical multimillion dollar home from the outside, but it conceals an extensive “Star Wars”-themed loft area within. Continue reading

West + Main acquires Oregon-based Fred Real Estate Group

The acquisition will grow Colorado-based West + Main Homes by more than 130 agents. The deal is set to be finalized by the end of 2021. Continue reading

The SALT deduction: What to know and how it could change

Congress could repeal the current cap on state and local tax deductions, a move that the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said would benefit wealthy homeowners rather than the typical middle-income family. Continue reading

Zillow stocks plunge as competing iBuyers hang steady amid chaos

Thirty minutes into trading on Wednesday, Zillow Group’s stock was down about 16.6 percent to around $70.55 per share. Continue reading

Vacasa launches new homeowner app to monitor property

The new app will provide homeowners on the company’s platform with easy access to information regarding the management and revenue performance of their property. Continue reading

PeerStreet aims to make trading real estate debt as easy as stocks

With Secondary Marketplace, investors will be able to sell fractional positions in loans and create more flexibility in adjusting portfolios as needed to achieve investment goals. Continue reading

Zillow shooting for 7,000 home sales at $2.8B after iBuying pause: Report

The news comes just weeks after the company announced a pause in its iBuying, and follows reports that it was underpricing homes in a number of cities. Continue reading

5 key takeaways for real estate investors from Inman Connect

From the steps to take in order to find success to how to meet changes in the housing market, speakers at Inman Connect shared their secrets. Continue reading