What today’s ultra-luxury buyers want might surprise you

There’s a tectonic shift taking place in the ultra-luxury market that may leave many of today’s mega-mansions languishing on the market. In fact, the very amenities that many people have valued in the past, may make their property worth less, rather th… Continue reading

Redfin Estimate comes under fire for sudden price hikes

Does Redfin Estimate artificially inflate the value of certain homes, or is it just incredibly accurate and sensitive to changing market conditions? The founder of a low-fee brokerage attempted to get to the bottom of the valuation tool and found some … Continue reading

Now buyers can get property alerts in minutes, not hours

Real estate industry software vendor WolfNet announced this week the rollout of PropertyPipeline, a tool that will allow its residential broker and agent customers to provide their clients with faster updates on when desired properties hit the market.  Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty adds 7th office in North Carolina

Competition in the Carolinas is heating up: Sotheby’s International Realty announced Monday the launch of Pine Sotheby’s International Realty, an independently owned and operated team of four agents that serves North Carolina’s Pinehurst, Southern Pine… Continue reading

Is blockchain a game-changer or a dead end?

Blockchain. It’s become a buzzword in real estate, but will it go the way of the QR code or actually change how the industry works? Continue reading

The essential guide to agent safety

Simple tips from safety experts and agents on how to minimize risk, prepare for dangers and do the job safely. Continue reading

Do real estate’s 300-year plans need a reality check?

The Softbank Vision Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority have broadened the definition of “long-term” when it comes to real estate investment. Continue reading

Women and minorities still not equal when it comes to home affordability

A new study found that, based on median incomes, single women can afford only two-thirds as much house as their male counterparts and that the highest earning ethnic group (Asians) can afford more than twice as much house as the lowest earning group (b… Continue reading