Holy political fix, Batman! Compass broker at center of Batmobile probe

Broker Sam Anagnostou allegedly used political connections in San Mateo County, California, to press criminal charges against an automaker he accused of failing to deliver a $210,000 replica Batmobile. Continue reading

Your client’s home is quirky. How you market the listing is crucial

Real estate agents who have listed unusual, eccentric or just plain bizarre homes shared their tips with Inman for marketing properties with nontraditional features — and sensitive sellers. Continue reading

Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%

As different states’ laws on sensitive subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living based on political views, a new Redfin sur… Continue reading

This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

Kim Kardashian lists 2 California homes in the same week

The reality star and businesswoman is offloading homes purchased during her marriage to Kanye West. On Sept. 6, she relisted an apartment for $3.5 million, and on Sept. 8, she listed an estate for $5.3 million. Continue reading

Tiny home startup looks to disrupt by building with recycled plastic

Azure Printed Homes uses recycled plastic as its building material. The company said its goal is to develop homes faster, more economically and with much less of an environmental impact. Continue reading

5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023

A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these five local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody’s Analytics. Continue reading

The Agency taps former Compass exec as Los Gatos managing director

Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass. Continue reading

Is the ‘Great Reshuffling’ about to go in reverse? Not yet, these agents say

The coronavirus pandemic allowed multitudes of people to move away from big coastal cities. A group of luxury real estate leaders at Inman Luxury Connect weighed in on how that trend is progressing. Continue reading

Tenants in rent-controlled California face 10% hike next month

A 2019 law seeks to prevent rent from climbing too much too fast, but prices are set to grow by 10 percent thanks in part to rampant inflation. Continue reading