Brad Inman writes a letter to the real estate industry, published here in full, alongside the publication of Inman's Roadmap to Real Estate's Future that grew out of three days of conversations and insight at Disconnect 2023.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Inman Innovator Awards. The winners will be honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Aug. 8-10, 2023.

A couple was waiting for the right time to move in together. After a long search and a surprising twist, the perfect apartment found them.

There have been several instances within the past few years where the lack of a suitable office space has been the deal breaker for clients. Even if a home checks all the other boxes, office space can often be non-negotiable.

Timely exploration, adoption and smart use of this technology will help real estate professionals do more with less and focus even more on creating an impeccable customer experience.

You should never lie to a co-op board, but you don’t necessarily have to disclose future plans, either. But, ethically, is this a plan that will keep you up at night with guilt?

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Many homeowners would be speed-dialing their plumber if water was pouring from one level of the house to another.

But in this Manhattan apartment, water flowing from the base of a bed to the story below is by design.

“You flip a switch, and water comes cascading out,” explains listing agent Stefania Cardinali, with Corcoran West Side. “The water sparkles and shines. Sometimes it is a stream of water, and sometimes it is a blade of water. It’s an amazing space.”

The live-work, lofted apartment is just one of three units in the Gramercy Park building. The entire building is listed for $7,499,999.

Fannie Mae economists say jumbo mortgages and construction loans could get more scarce if regional banks tighten lending standards.

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A young NBA player created an outdoor oasis at his home near Sacramento, CA, but is ready to part with the impressive spread.

Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III bought the nearly two-acre property in the suburb of Elk Grove, CA, after he was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2018.

The property is listed for $1,995,000 and has quickly attracted potential buyers. The home is already in pending sale status.

“We have multiple offers on it, and we’re just waiting for the right one to come in,” says listing agent Matthew Hindy, with Re/Max Gold Fair Oaks.

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As the weather gets warmer across the U.S., those aquatic fantasies really start to set in. You know the ones. But instead of dreaming about a home near the water, why not consider one actually on the water?

There’s never been a better time to satisfy your inner seafarer, because we’ve found five fantastic floating homes on both coasts—ranging from the affordable $345,000 in Florida to an aspirational $2.5 million in swanky Sausalito, CA.

Hot tubs, laundry rooms, home theaters, loft bedrooms: You won’t believe the fancy features tucked into these upscale homes. Some even have yard-sized decks.

And they’re all tightly moored and docked in calm marinas, so seasickness is nothing to fear.

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Finally! You found a home that checks all the boxes—except one.

That gorgeous two-bed, two-bath Craftsman with perfect afternoon light has it all, just no garage. Oof!

Maybe you need a garage because you can’t bear the thought of scraping ice off of your car windows in the winter or enduring a smoldering vehicle in the summer. Or maybe you want a garage for storage space.

Either way, don’t buy a home with lots of empty acreage around it, thinking you can add a garage later.

Persistent wage disparities and pandemic-induced familial stressors pushed single millennial women out of homeownership with rates dropping near the all-time low of 19.4 percent, according to a new Zillow market analysis.

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Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, mortgage rates veered in the opposite direction and tumbled.

For the week ending March 23, the nationwide average for the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.42%, according to Freddie Mac. That’s down from last week—and it’s the lowest level in more than a month.

It’s a small reprieve and much-needed break for homebuyers, but don’t look for it to last. When the Fed raises rates, mortgage rates usually rise in kind.

“Economic conditions will keep upward pressure on rates,” notes Sabrina Speianu, economic data manager for Realtor.com®, in her recent analysis. This “will continue to present an affordability challenge for buyers and may keep some sellers, who are locked in at lower rates, waiting on the sidelines.”

The search behemoth far and away led market share for search portals, drawing 44 percent of all real estate web traffic, but CoStar's Homes.com leaped by bounds last month, according to an analysis.

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Josh Altman's view of California's proposed mansion tax, the tug-of-war between millennials and boomers, and the pain Zillow's CEO sees on the horizon.

The team closed the priciest sale in Orange County last year with a $55 million property in Crystal Cove and was named the No. 1 large team nationwide in the 2023 Ellie Awards. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

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Actress Jane Seymour‘s oceanfront mansion in Malibu, CA, is available to rent for $100,000 a month. And yes, that is the correct number of zeroes.

Available now through May, according to the listing, the seven-bedroom beauty sits high atop a bluff and boasts 6,326 square feet.

The listing also notes that if you want to rent the home for just a month, the rate jumps to $125,000 a month. Understandably, the house is being shown to prequalified tenants only.

The “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” actress purchased the property in 1994 for $3.4 million, according to Dirt.

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Some home upgrades—notably anything involving plumbing or electricity—demand a professional. But others? Not so much. In fact, in an age when homeowners feel empowered to square off with many home improvement projects themselves, creating DIY decor has become a typical weekend activity.

So to keep you busy during these first few weeks of spring, we’ve assembled a collection of home projects inspired by our current favorite interior-design posts on Instagram. Here are five fabulous, high-reward endeavors no one will believe you actually pulled off yourself.

1. Built-in entryway bench

This cozy entryway bench, seen in a post from @michaelaiduss, makes a wonderful first impression on anyone who walks through your front door. And it won’t take you more than a few days to recreate on your own.

“A built-in entryway bench adds a touch of luxury,” says Sarah Gaffney, lead designer at Next Stage Design. “If you have some carpentry skills, these are actually doable yourself. Otherwise, you can also use a high-backed settee to create a similar look.”

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Looks are truly deceiving.

A sedate Tudor in Ann Arbor, MI, set social media abuzz with its bold, Barbie-inspired palette. That’s why it’s this week’s most popular home on Realtor.com®.

Devotees of the color pink must have a look at this condo. From a kitchen decked out with Barbie-themed appliances to the primary bedroom awash in pink tulle and rosy hued accessories, these interiors are totally tricked out and over the top.

Other homes that made the popularity list include a lakefront tiny home in Georgia, an affordable antique in West Virginia, and a converted church in Illinois.