A ‘Skinny House’ built out of spite? Maybe not, archives show

The super-narrow house in Boston’s North End has long been associated with lore of two brothers fighting over property rights around the Civil War, but newly scrutinized archival documents shows that the tall tale may be erroneous. Continue reading

Bethenny Frankel asks $5.995M for Bridgehampton home

After upgrading to a larger home in Southampton last year, the “RHONY” alum is selling the Bridgehampton property that she has owned since 2013. Continue reading

New Hampshire metro prevails as hottest US market for 29th time

August marked the eighth consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest U.S. market by Realtor.com. The top 20 hottest markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue reading

10 practical tips for helping families with kids have a smooth move

Staying positive and patient can make it easier for families with children to experience a good move, Lindsey Harn writes, and real estate agents can help. Continue reading

Bezos got a bargain. Now the homeseller’s suing Douglas Elliman

After learning that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was behind the entity that had purchased his Indian Creek Island home at a $6 million discount, homeseller Leo Kryss was not pleased with the brokerage, which double-ended the deal. Continue reading

The late James Earl Jones planted deep roots in the Hudson Valley

Around the time that Jones landed his first hit film role in “The Great White Hope,” he visited the Hudson Valley with a friend and fell in love with the small town of Pawling. Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty launches ‘1 of 1’ brand ad campaign

The campaign positions each luxury home sold under the Sotheby’s International Realty banner as one-of-a-kind and the agents who represent those properties as “curators of the unique,” the firm told Inman. Continue reading

It can happen to you: Get real about personal risk and crime potential

Worrying won’t keep you safe, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. However, clear-eyed assessment of potential risk factors and common-sense precautions just might. Continue reading

It’s Realtor Safety Month. Here’s how to protect yourself and clients

Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins. Continue reading

Inman Power Wheels: Sweet 16 showdown for the best agent auto

As new models roll off the assembly line this fall, Inman is kicking off its first-ever Power Wheels car contest to determine once and for all the best ride for real estate agents on the go. Continue reading