World Series of Luxury results: Ohtani puts on a ‘Sho’ in Hawaii

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On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island. Continue reading →

Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals

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The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a “free pass,” more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision. Continue reading →

Falling rates help boost Fannie and Freddie loan volumes, net worths

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Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided backing for $164 billion in purchase mortgages in Q3, up 10 percent from Q2, while growing combined net worths to $147 billion. Continue reading →

Portfolio growth, tenant retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review

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Blanket is property management software that centers on portfolio growth rather than reactive, day-to-day oversight of rental properties. It can do the latter, but the former makes it a unique entry to the market worth consideration for anyone who want… Continue reading →

Using community engagement to build your personal brand

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Investing time and effort into community involvement, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, is a powerful strategy for personal branding in luxury real estate. Continue reading →

3 ways agents can effectively brand boutique buildings

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Real Director of Marketing Md Kamruzzaman writes that in today’s crowded marketplace, even boutique buildings need a distinct brand identity to stand out and attract buyers and tenants. Continue reading →

RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3

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A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX in decreasing revenue and U.S. agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year. Continue reading →

Josh and Heather Altman leaving ‘Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’

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Power couple calling it quits after 13 years and 11 seasons on the hit reality real estate show. “We were babies when we started the show,” Josh Altman told “People.” Continue reading →

Inflation cooled in September, nearing the Fed’s 2% target

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Mortgage rates inch up as an expected decline in key inflation gauge does little to change expectations for rate cuts among investors who fund most home loans. Continue reading →