Mauricio Umansky: ‘Something exciting happens every time I wake up’

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency’s founder and CEO said he’s always working but finds ways to unwind. Continue reading

RentSpree CEO: ‘Rentals can fill in the gap’ in a slowing market

Michael Lucarelli also said in the lead up to Inman Connect New York that he doesn’t see a “crazy reshuffling with rent prices” coming in 2023. Continue reading

Branden Williams on reality TV: ‘We’re too busy making real deals’

Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they’ll “never” consider joining a real estate reality series. Continue reading

Former LA home of ‘First Lady of Television’ Betty White demolished

Located in the Brentwood enclave of Los Angeles, the former home of the television-acting “Golden Girl” was razed in the past week, with only a fireplace and chimney remaining of the original structure. Continue reading

Goldsmith Team moves to The Agency from Hilton & Hyland

Zach Goldsmith was with Hilton & Hyland since 2007. In 2021, his two-person team netted $110 million in transaction volume. Continue reading

5 housing proposals on midterm ballots — and how they shook out

In dozens of communities across the U.S., affordable housing was on the ballot in the midterms. Here’s how some of the biggest proposals did as results were still being tallied. Continue reading

Even in a topsy-turvy market, some agents are still drawing tons of bids

Even as home prices and rates hit record highs, it’s still possible to attract multiple offers when a property stands out or it’s priced to sell. “We priced it right — right away,” one agent told Inman. Continue reading

Hot off Balthazar outburst, James Corden lists $9.7M Brentwood home

After a hot-headed encounter at a restaurant in New York City, “The Late Late Show” host James Corden appears to be preparing to sell his 8,600-square-foot home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood enclave. Continue reading

Leading Los Angeles agent returns to Sotheby’s International Realty

Marc Noah was with Sotheby’s International Realty for about seven years before moving to Hilton & Hyland. Prior to that, he was a loan officer with mortgage company First Capital. Continue reading

What’s a ‘tornado housing market?’ Hint: You might be in one right now

Coldwell Banker Warburg President Frederick Warburg Peters coined the term to describe a phenomenon where one home trades hands briskly while a similar property nearby languishes. Continue reading