Dubai tower tops Central Park Tower as tallest residential building

The luxury structure with diamond-shaped spires will include lavish amenities, such as a concierge team that provides bodyguard, daycare, chauffeur and private chef services. Continue reading

37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October

Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey. Continue reading

How to combat the 4 most common objections during a market shift

New markets require new approaches and tactics. More than 250 experts and industry leaders will take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help you navigate the market shift — and prepare for success in 2023. Register today and get a specia… Continue reading

Point’s Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market

At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim, a Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity. Continue reading

With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers

Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro said Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session. Continue reading

Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate

At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. “This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year.” Continue reading

‘Panicked’ sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec

Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market. Continue reading

Will Elon Musk’s Twitter torpedo real estate’s most critical debates?

Elon Musk is already shaking things up just days after buying Twitter. That could have big implications for some of real estate’s most pressing debates. 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

Chasing leads isn’t enough. The agent’s message has to work too

“Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.” Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect. Continue reading