Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort

The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan. Continue reading

Opendoor’s next frontier: Older, pricier homes in LA

The iBuyer will purchase homes costing up to $800,000 in the Los Angeles metro area, which is home to more than 13 million people. Continue reading

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Wife can’t perform ‘spousal duties’ after fall at home showing: Suit

Lisa and Marc Primeau are suing HomeSmart, Keller Williams and a pair of Orange County, California, brokers after the woman says she fell on an uneven patio. Continue reading

‘Outside the box’: HomeSmart franchisee acquires Realty One Group brokerages

A fact sheet explaining the new franchise arrangement, reviewed last week by Inman, states both the Realty One Group and the HomeSmart offices will continue operating independently of each other. Continue reading

Real estate Buyer Graph continues national expansion

The Buyer Graph initiative powered by real estate tech startup RealScout is making its way down the California coast, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading

Breaking down the numbers: The true cost of opening a brokerage

Luke Monroe, the CEO and broker-owner of Kendrick Realty, shared with Inman his own recent experience opening his brokerage’s third office in California. Continue reading