Agents find marketing magic in low-ball asking prices

The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic. Continue reading

Trump official: Fed chair to answer for ‘ostentatious’ renovations

OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in writing Thursday. Continue reading

Most wildfire victims won’t return to Palisades, Josh Altman says

Former “Million Dollar Listing” real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70 percent of Pacific Palisades residents won’t return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Continue reading

After accident, Utah Realtor raises alarm over kids at home showings

Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no. Continue reading

The Hamptons embraces monochrome design this summer

Plays on black and white color schemes, both inside and out, seem to be popping up everywhere on listings in the Hamptons this summer. Here’s how a few homes have channeled the trend. Continue reading

A Bay Harbor Island home in Miami sets new $21.95M sales record

Shock-Gard CEO Matthew Bullock and his wife are the buyers of the spec home. The sale bests a previous record set last month by Brazilian race car driver Claudio Dahruj’s home purchase. Continue reading

The 31 biggest residential deals of 2023 commanded $50M or more

New York City and Palm Beach saw the greatest number of high-end luxury sales this year, while Los Angeles, marred by the new mansion tax, did not make the list. Continue reading

Once-priciest home in US slashes ask by a hefty $55M

The Central Park Tower penthouse, developed by Extell and Shanghai Municipal Investment, initially asked $250 million. The property is currently the tallest residence in the world. Continue reading

NYC rent soars to all-time high — and it’s not done yet, analysts warn

The median rent in Manhattan climbed to a new high of an astounding $4,175 per month, according to Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel’s March 2023 New York City rental report. Continue reading

Artist’s psychedelic hula-hooping home lists in Colorado for $560K

A rainbow escape awaits the buyer of a psychedelic home in Colorado Springs where the house’s interior is a colorful array of faux fur, murals, funky light fixtures, art installations and more. Continue reading