Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida. Continue reading

Fed sending US into a ‘category 5 hurricane,’ Barry Sternlicht says

Starwood Capital Group Chairman and billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht claims Fed inaction has all but ensured a recession is on the way. “Nobody wants to sell anything today,” he said. Continue reading

Los Angeles apartment owners sue over COVID rent freeze

The suit from the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles argues that the city’s rent freeze rule robs property owners of income and due process. Continue reading

Renters take aim at over-the-top junk fees targeted by White House

From tech fees to non-refundable move-in costs and so-called “peace-of-mind packages,” the “junk fees” landlords charge tenants are increasingly under fire from lawmakers and the White House. Continue reading

How some commercial brokerages are beating the current market

Despite struggles in the commercial space dating from the beginning of COVID, some commercial brokerages have found a way to thrive, writes Atman Real Estate CEO Victoria Kennedy. Here’s what they’re doing. Continue reading

RentSpree adds 50,000-member OneKey MLS in latest partnership

OneKey, New York State’s largest multiple listing service, will now offer the software company’s ApplyLink tool to members throughout Long Island, New York City and the Hudson Valley region. Continue reading