Agent who ran mortgage fraud scheme gets 6.5 years in prison

A California real estate agent who sold homes with unpaid mortgages to unsuspecting buyers has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. Continue reading

What’s hot and what’s not: 10 luxury housing trends you can’t ignore

Luxury buyers are often seeking homes to accommodate their jet-setting, upwardly mobile lifestyle — they know what they want, and money isn’t an object. Find out what’s in vogue and what’s not for luxury homes here. Continue reading

Cher’s former Beverly Hills estate can be yours for $68M

Cher’s former Beverly Hills estate is an 11-bedroom wonder full of arched windows, secluded garden paths and stone terraces. Continue reading

The essential guide to the new luxury real estate market

After speaking with a number of agents specializing in the modern luxury market and reviewing data on this growing segment, including our own targeted survey, Inman can say that while no two luxury homebuyers are alike, the current crop of luxury buyer… Continue reading

How long is that commute? New tool tells you in minutes, not miles

Drive Time, a technology developed by big data company Inrix, lets homebuyers search for properties based on desired drive times and time spent in traffic. Continue reading

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s childhood home sells for less than $160,000

A house that just sold for less than $160,000 has a rich history — it’s the childhood home of legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Continue reading

Despite risks, fire prone areas can still hold value — for now

A new study from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, affirms that wildfire risks don’t impact property values in fire-prone areas over the long run. Continue reading

Realtors share what they eat and drink to stay energized

Inman asked members of the real estate community to weigh in on how they plan their meals and snacks on days that are packed with home showings. Continue reading

House from ‘Breaking Bad’ finale hits the market for $2.475M

Designed in the luxury ranch style popular in New Mexico, the Albuqeurque property has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a pool and an attached cabana. Continue reading

Court rules landlords are liable for tenant-on-tenant discrimination

A judge reinstated a Fair Housing Act lawsuit against Glen St. Andrew Living Community for failing to protect a lesbian tenant from harassment by tenants. Continue reading