How this agent’s marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate’s top earners

Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind. Continue reading

California investigates State Farm’s wildfire insurance handling

California’s Department of Insurance is taking a closer look at how State Farm General Insurance Company handled claims tied to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. On Thursday, the Department informed Inman that it has launched an investigation into the… Continue reading

Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums

Over 55 percent of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year. Continue reading

KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal

KB Home, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California’s first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday. The community is a game changer for homebuyers seeking safety in fire-prone ar… Continue reading

Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says

Florida wrapped up the first month of the year with a record-breaking number of homes for sale, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market, the most Florida has ever seen. That’s a 22.7 per… Continue reading

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

The letter, to be published in the “LA Times” and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers. Continue reading

ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke

As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have emerged as a critical housing solution five years after being approved in Los Angeles. ADUs, also known as gran… Continue reading

The time to prepare for a potential disaster is NOW

No one can predict exactly where the next major disaster may strike, so the time to prepare is now, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says

In 2023, nearly 37 percent of homes bought by individuals aged 65 and older were located in areas with high risk of extreme heat, compared to 32.3 percent of homes purchased by those under the age of 35. Continue reading

Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market

A recent Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas appreciating in value more quickly during the past year than those in high-risk areas. This m… Continue reading