Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised

Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves. Continue reading

CoStar will not acquire portal Realtor.com after all

Buying Realtor.com was viewed as a potential way for CoStar to take on Zillow. But CoStar CEO Andy Florance said Tuesday that his company would instead focus on its Homes.com business. Continue reading

Richard Hottinger and team return to Douglas Elliman after 7 years

Hottinger, whose team was previously affiliated with Corcoran, returned to Elliman to gain a firmer foothold in Miami and for development project opportunities, he told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Corcoran Legends Realty acquires Renwick Real Estate

The Westchester County-based Corcoran Group franchisee has welcomed the long-standing independent brokerage to its ranks, adding 16 agents and one new office. Continue reading

Single renters pay a nearly $7,000 ‘singles tax’ to live alone: Zillow

The “tax” varies widely depending on the market with renters in expensive markets, such as New York City paying up to $19,500 more in rent annually. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Read Inman’s Blueprint 2.0 for Uncertain Times

Real estate’s top thought leaders shared their best advice for thriving in a slower market during CEO Connect in New York last month. Here’s what they had to say. Continue reading

Bess Freedman on BHS’ 150 years — and that thing with Ryan Serhant

The CEO was unapologetic about her mantra “old school is the best school,” while acknowledging that the ability to evolve while keeping agents and clients at the forefront have contributed to the brokerage’s longevity. Continue reading

A theory is emerging online about a mass exodus from New York City

Warehousing? Inflated algorithms? Shady developers? They’re all part of a new report on what’s driving up rental prices in New York City. However, social media users aren’t buying the theory. Continue reading

SERHANT. says goodbye to top broker Tamir Shemesh

The motivation for Shemesh’s termination was not immediately known and came just over one year after Shemesh and his four-person team moved to SERHANT. from Douglas Elliman. Continue reading