Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Compass snaps up major Washington DC luxury brokerage

Washington Fine Properties operates in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia and has about 150 agents. The company’s leadership team will remain in place after joining Compass. Continue reading

No, the Washington DC housing market isn’t crashing amid layoffs

A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation’s capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it’s mostly business as usual in D.C. Continue reading

Curbio to pay $7.5M to settle Washington DC fraud lawsuit

The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers Continue reading

Madeleine Albright’s former DC home hits the market for $4M

The late former U.S. Secretary of State had lived in the Federal-style house since 1968 and originally purchased it for $100,000. Continue reading

Virginia is for lovers, irked buyers, stubborn sellers and bidding wars

Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds. Continue reading

Husband of missing Tishman Speyer exec charged with murder

Brian Walshe, 47, was charged with the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe on Jan. 17. He had already been locked up since Jan. 8 for misleading investigators about her New Year’s Day disappearance. Continue reading

Long & Foster joins the Forbes Global Properties network

Long & Foster will represent Forbes Global Properties in the Washington, D.C., region, as well as parts of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as the newly founded luxury real estate marketplace continues its expansion. Continue reading

Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate

The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training. Continue reading

The New Normal for listings is endless evolution

Over the past 20 years, listings have gone from a single photo in a newspaper to having dozens of images, interactive features and 3D tours. The only constant now is change. Read the latest in our New Normal series, and join us next week at Inman Conne… Continue reading