Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading

Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage

“There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it’s the only thing holding us back,” the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month. Continue reading

Margot Robbie lists LA home for $3.48M

The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home includes notable features like a poolside cabana and a swing suspended from the living room ceiling. Continue reading

App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations

Most Torii real estate agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs. Continue reading

Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island

The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan. Continue reading

Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times

Agents’ expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find. Continue reading

Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines

The US median rent increased 1.1 percent year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday. Continue reading

Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to accept bitcoin as rent

Billionaire Rick Caruso plans to roll out a variety of cryptocurrency programs for consumers, including a customer reward option as well as the ability to pay rent with bitcoin. Continue reading

Vacasa wraps up acquisition of major rental rival Turnkey

First announced in early March, the acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add approximately 6,000 units to Vacasa’s ever-growing portfolio. Continue reading