Glennda Baker: Don’t chase viral moments. Be authentic

During her Tuesday session, “Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video,” Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey. Continue reading

Sinatra’s LA estate, where JFK trysted with Monroe, sells for $8M

The March 4 sale was structured in two parts, with one parcel selling for $5 million while an adjacent nine-acre parcel with the guest house where JFK and Marilyn Monroe allegedly met, selling for just $3 million. Continue reading

New-home sales plunge 10.5%, fall below expectations

Sales of newly built single-family homes declined during January, falling well below consensus estimates, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

Pasadena ADU program offers second shot at affordable housing

To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent. Continue reading

Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options

Even with an uptick in new listings, homebuyers aren’t rushing into the market. Instead, demand has dipped, leaving a growing supply of homes sitting as buyers remain hesitant about their next move, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. Over the … Continue reading

Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger

Since its founding in 2011, Home Experts Realty has built an ethical and diverse team of agents who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. The brokerage’s founders have ensured that their agents are well-trained to operate both independently a… Continue reading

The real estate listings Inman’s staff couldn’t stop scrolling in 2024

From cabins on Lake Tahoe to multifamily in the Chicago suburbs, Inman’s writers spent hours clicking through listing photos and imagining life in new properties. These are their dream homes. Continue reading

EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja’s 6 big takeaways from an ‘unusual’ year

This year has had its ups and downs, including the NAR settlement, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024. Continue reading