$177M Malibu home sale sets new California record

The sale of fashion mogul Serge Azria’s 7-acre property in Malibu, California, for $177 million, has set a new record in the golden state. The buyer was venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. Continue reading

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading

Despite risk, California fire zones still see rising home prices

A new study by Redfin found that in the areas impacted by California’s five largest wildfires between 2010 and 2020, home values grew at a rate of 21 percent, slightly slower than the surrounding markets. Continue reading

How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021

Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year. Continue reading

With wildfires on rise, these 5 states bear more risk than California

A new report from CoreLogic finds that the typical home in Wyoming is nearly three times as likely to go up in flames as one in California. Continue reading

Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month

The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass’ aggressive acquisition strategy. Continue reading

How YouTube’s algorithm can make or break your real estate business

Some agents are making thousands on ad revenue from YouTube and millions from the commissions they get via YouTube-generated leads. But succeeding requires being smart about how to engage with the platform’s technology. Continue reading

CRMLS to integrate RentSpree technology

The integrations means RentSpree tools such as tenant application links can be added to the listings of real estate professionals in California. Continue reading

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading