Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading

3 marketing basics every agent needs, from Coldwell Banker’s CMO

As Coldwell Banker embarks on a new branding effort, Chief Marketing Officer David Marine advised agents to be authentic and to differentiate themselves from their peers. Continue reading

Home values jumped 31.4% in 2021, adding $9.1T in value

A new report also shows that rural homes, condos and the Sun Belt all fared particularly well during the last year. Continue reading

2021 broke records for days on market, median price and more

A new report from Redfin describes 2021 as “remarkable” and identifies numerous records that fell over the past 12 months. Continue reading

Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading

Real estate went into ‘hyperdrive’ in 2021: T3 Sixty report

The latest Swanepoel Trends Report finds that recent years have seen a wave of acquisitions and that COVID-19 accelerated migration away from pricy metro areas. Continue reading

More booster shots, testing and other measures coming in response to Omicron variant

President Biden laid out a COVID-19 response plan Thursday that will push more people to get vaccinated and attempt to keep businesses open. Continue reading

Do the holidays have to be happy? The short answer: No

For the past few years, we’ve been told to look on the bright side. Especially as real estate agents, positivity often comes with the job. But can too much positivity turn toxic? Continue reading

Fed still considering faster tapering of support for mortgages

Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of the Omicron variant does pose “downside risks to employment and economic activity and increased uncertainty for… Continue reading