Revive releases app to help sellers, agents manage pre-sale renovations

The app, called Revive Home, allows all parties involved in the renovations to communicate via direct chat, insert renovation updates and store critical documents on both major mobile operating systems. Continue reading

Tommy Hilfiger makes $19M profit on Aspen Mountain retreat

The spring homebuying season is in full swing with homesellers making a pretty penny for their old abodes, including famed American sportswear designer Tommy Hilfiger who sold his Aspen Mountain estate for a mind-boggling $50 million mere months after … Continue reading

Jeffrey Epstein’s pair of private Caribbean islands seeks $125M

The two islands, which occupy more than 230 acres altogether, were a significant part of Epstein’s robust international property portfolio. Continue reading

Compass completes its remarkable climb to become top producer

Compass completed $251.1 billion in transactions last year, more than any other brokerage firm. HomeServices of America had the most sides. Continue reading

Compass wins, mortgage rates soar and more: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading

RentPath rental listings go live on Redfin’s real estate portal

For the first time, Redfin users will now be able to search the Seattle-based brokerage’s online listing portal for homes and apartments for rent, it was announced Wednesday. Continue reading

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen buys another Malibu pad for $44.5M

Months after buying a separate home down the street for $177 million, Marc Andreessen and wife Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen have purchased a second Escondido Beach home. Continue reading

$1M Zestimate on Santa Claus’ home is spot on, according to agents

Santa’s charming rustic-modern cabin is now worth more than $1 million according to Zillow’s Zestimate tool, a whopping 19 percent increase in value since the last holiday season. Continue reading

Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?

In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading