Is Your Smart Home Controlling You?

The proliferation of devices creates more opportunities for people to lose access or power over aspects of the home.

ChatGPT is the tip of the iceberg: The future of venture investing

In Inman's latest Access class, watch Clelia Peters and Liza Benson discuss the new opportunities artificial intelligence technologies will bring to the real estate industry.

3 common listing agent mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Knowledge is power, so it's essential to know all there is to know about listings. Here's how to avoid the top mistakes listing agents make.

Task app KeyPleaz unlocks ways for agents to make more money: Tech Review

KeyPleaz is a showing and real estate task outsourcing app for iOS and Android operating systems.

Is real estate a good career path for you?

Money, glamour and excitement are part of a career in real estate, as are hard work, long hours and responsibility. Find out if you have what it takes to create and maintain a successful real estate practice.

Not a lot of clients right now? Here’s what you should be doing

The ebb and flow of the real estate business can be affected by the seasons, the economy and more. Luxury agent Amie Quirarte shares ways to weather the slow times while building your business.

The secret is out! 23 ways Realtors can use ChatGPT

The agents who utilize this technology will become more efficient and productive, freeing up time for building the relationships needed to grow their businesses.

Study sounds the alarm on $187B ‘climate housing bubble’

A study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots.

Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren’t displaying commissions

Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined.

‘My clients were flabbergasted’: Cool markets heat up ahead of spring

Low inventory combined with pent-up homebuyers looking to make their dollars go further is already driving up competition this spring, real estate agents told Inman.

Place Your Bid: Lavish Nashville Estate With Celeb Ties Goes On the Auction Block

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A lavish estate in the Nashville, TN, area is set to be sold during a “no-reserve, absolute” auction on Saturday. The mansion will be sold to the highest bidder.

Located in Brentwood, home to many musicians, this opulent, four-bedroom property has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment, business, politics, and country music, including Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, and Brad Paisley.

The massive mansion features many exquisite details, including fixtures from Argentina, custom woodwork, and a lead crystal chandelier from the Czech Republic autographed by Dolly Parton.

The mansion also boasts a grand entry hall with double staircases and formal living and entertaining spaces.







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A volatile housing market slices at RE/MAX’s Q4 revenues, profits

RE/MAX Holdings' total revenue decreased 8.9 percent year over year to $81.3 million during the fourth quarter due to diminished broker fee revenue, a 1.9 percent drop in its North American agent count and costs related to increased recruiting incentives. However, the franchisor remains bullish.

Boston Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Is Selling His Miami Mansion for $12.5M

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David Ortiz is hoping to hit a grand slam with the sale of his $12.5 million mansion near Miami.

The iconic Boston Red Sox slugger (aka Big Papi) purchased the vacant property with his wife Tiffany in 2016 for $1.5 million.

The couple is now reportedly divorcing, according to legal documents, which suggests the apparent split may have prompted the listing.

After Ortiz purchased the land seven years ago, he commissioned a 10,178-square-foot mansion fit for a Hall of Famer. The home is in Pinecrest, FL, a suburban village in Miami-Dade County.







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Sumptuous Chicago Estate Is Illinois’ Most Expensive Listing at $30M

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In Chicago’s tony Lincoln Park neighborhood, lies an astonishing 25,000-square-foot mansion. Priced at $29,999,995, the estate is clearly at the top of the Windy City’s housing stock.

This six-bedroom, 11-bath home clocks in as the most expensive listing in Illinois. But it’s also a rare find in the city, according to listing agent Matt Leutheuser, of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty.

“They’ve put eight [city] lots together,” he says. “I don’t think you could do that today.”

He adds that the parcel alone is worth $20 million.









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Redfin sees revenue fall, losses mount amid tough market in Q4

The portal and online brokerage saw revenue fall 25 percent year over year during the fourth quarter of 2022, and lost a total of $61.9 million, according to an earnings call Thursday afternoon.

Which Property Brother Won ‘Brother vs. Brother’? See What They Did Right—and What Went Horribly Wrong

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After much bragging, bruising, and brilliant construction, the winner has been announced on Season 8 of “Brother vs. Brother,” where property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott each bought homes and renovated them to see who could ultimately make the biggest profit.

This season, to make it more interesting, there were no rules.

“We were free to buy wherever we wanted, renovate however we wanted, and spend whatever we wanted,” says Drew in the final episode, aptly titled “No Rules, One Winner.”

Jonathan purchased his house in the Los Angeles suburb of Westchester for $1.25 million and gave himself a renovation budget of $500,000.

The Property Brothers in a moment of agreement
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Richard Hottinger and team return to Douglas Elliman after 7 years

Hottinger, whose team was previously affiliated with Corcoran, returned to Elliman to gain a firmer foothold in Miami and for development project opportunities, he told Inman exclusively.

Builders still on bumpy ride, but demand may have bottomed out

New-home starts took a hit in January but remain higher than they were in November. And builders see a path forward to stronger sales, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Double Delight: Combo Dome Home and Guest Cottage in Pennsylvania for $1.5M

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dome home that fulfilled the owner’s dream, along with a rustic cottage that’s popular on Airbnb, is now for sale in Zion Grove, PA. The list price is $1,590,000.

“It was my parents’ property. It was my father’s dream to build it. He was a very creative person,” says daughter and listing agent Sandra Domenico, who’s with Keller Williams Real Estate. Construction took two years, and the building was completed in 2008.

“My mom was pretty good at letting him do his dreams,” Domenico continues. “He was a general contractor and hired some people to help him.”

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Keller Williams launches new franchise in Germany

Keller Williams has opened its first master franchise in Germany, according to an announcement early Thursday. KW Germany will operate out of Berlin and serve Germany's top seven real estate markets, Keller Williams Worldwide President Bill Soteroff explained.

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