How long is that commute? New tool tells you in minutes, not miles

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Drive Time, a technology developed by big data company Inrix, lets homebuyers search for properties based on desired drive times and time spent in traffic. Continue reading →

Here’s how much parents are spending to live near the best schools

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According to data from home search portal realtor.com, homebuyers in California, New York and Washington state are spending well above their area’s median sales price to live within a mile of a school with a GreatSchools rating of 8 or higher. Continue reading →

What the Trump Retirement Security Executive Order Means for You

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President Trump last week issued an executive order aimed at increasing retirement security for Americans, telling an audience in North Carolina that “we believe all Americans should be able to retire with the confidence, dignity and economic security … Continue reading →

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s childhood home sells for less than $160,000

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A house that just sold for less than $160,000 has a rich history — it’s the childhood home of legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Continue reading →

How one Coldwell Banker franchisee is using The Parker Principles to ‘up’ its game

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On the final day of Inman Disconnect in April, the industry’s top executives and leaders came together to create The Parker Principles — a list of 12 actionable principles aimed at making the real estate industry stronger. For Washington-based Coldwell… Continue reading →

Luxury Connect: What to say when high-end clients ask about taxes

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Homeowners whose homes are assessed in the multimillion-dollar range are waiting to see what the new tax laws are going to mean for their 2019 tax returns. Continue reading →

Lessons from the epic economic meltdown, 10 years later

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This month is the 10-year anniversary of the global economic collapse. Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008 and the world changed forever. Continue reading →