We asked a bot to write about real estate in 2022. This is the result

We asked the buzzy new AI tool ChatGPT to write a report for Inman on iBuyers, technology and tips for agents going into the new year. Turns out, the bot might have a bright future in real estate. Continue reading

When mansion prices touch the sky, what does an extra $100M mean?

Hubris and a lack of comparables at the highest echelons frequently collide for inexplicable price differences from one estate to the next. But as with all real estate, location and size still matter. Continue reading

Ukraine student ends journey with friendship forged in Dallas luxury

When he came to the U.S., Ukraine native Denys Zaitsev couldn’t have anticipated the bond he’d build with Engel & Völkers broker Roxann Taylor — nor the community he’d embrace in Texas. Continue reading

Family, staff and hours: 7 sacrifices agents are making amid tough times

As they consider the uncertain future ahead, here’s what real estate agents are giving up in their professional and personal lives. Continue reading

Foreclosures hit post-pandemic high during first quarter of 2022

U.S. foreclosure activity hit a new high not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as foreclosures continue to rebound following the lapse of federal moratoriums, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

A ‘she-cession’ update 1 year later: Where are these women now?

Inman recently reconnected with women in real estate we spoke with one year ago to see where things stand for them today in terms of work-life balance, in the wake of one of the most upending periods in their lifetimes. Continue reading

Want a cheap house for Christmas? Head to Santa Claus

Finding hope through the pandemic’s darkness has looked different for everyone. For some, that’s meant seeking out the spirit of Christmas in places where it lives on the whole year through, like in Santa Claus, Indiana, which has led to a mini real es… Continue reading

For years, homeowners were staying put. Is that trend about to change?

Americans used to spend less time in their homes before selling. Then came the housing crash of 2008. But according to a pair of new surveys, the pandemic may be reversing that change. Continue reading

6 ways landlords can thwart holiday porch pirates, prevent package theft

Package theft is up 36 percent year over year, to a whopping 210 million stolen packages in the U.S. so far in 2021. Here’s how landlords can help their tenants avert potential theft this holiday season. Continue reading

US sees 8th record-breaking month of high-speed sales

Amid the continued shattering of annual sales pace records, inventory also took a slight hit during October, a report from realtor.com released on Wednesday showed. Continue reading