Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season

Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the U.S. and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back to their communities. Continue reading

Uber driver charged in blaze that erupted into the Palisades Fire

Investigators believe one of the deadliest and most destructive fires in California history was a “holdover” from the Lachman Fire, which Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of starting. Continue reading

Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods ‘not even close’ to bottoming out

The Amalfi Estates owner said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there’s plenty of room to fall, which is extending the buyer’s market. Continue reading

Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market

Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about two dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates. Continue reading

Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market

Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about two dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates. Continue reading

Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA

As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for some semblance of organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between trying to do the best they can to help their clients — sometimes while homeless themselves. Continue reading

Side debuts new coaching and training program

The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry. Continue reading

Worried about doing fewer deals? Sell more expensive homes instead

NAR’s commission suit settlement policy changes are coming. If you’re worried about fewer deals in your future, maybe it’s time to focus on a higher price point, broker Anthony Marguleas writes. Continue reading

Experts share fall market forecasts and hiring mistakes to avoid

In this week’s new Inman Access classes, get insights and predictions on what the upcoming fall housing market may have in store and take a deep dive into how to avoid certain hiring pitfalls. Continue reading

The benefits of text messaging marketing for business growth

Ready to refresh your text message marketing efforts? Anthony Marguleas’ 7-step text message marketing blueprint will teach you innovative techniques and strategies to elevate your business. Continue reading