Paying $40,000 a Month in Brooklyn, and Other Sky-High Rents

Across the city, landlords and brokers have been testing the upper limits as rental rates soar and available inventory declines.

What’s a ‘reset’ anyway? A veteran’s take on the Fed chair’s comments

Interest rates and out-of-whack supply and demand have Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell calling for a market "reset." Jay Thompson offers his take on what that means for the real estate industry.

The internet is a hotbed for criminal behavior

It isn’t safe to be on the internet, but that is where business comes from these days. Broker Teresa Boardman offers warning signs to look out for and ideas for keeping yourself safer from online predators.

Agent arrested: allegedly kidnaps, ties leash around woman’s neck

Luxury real estate agent Kerry Endsley is no longer affiliated with Compass, the brokerage said. "Upon learning of the alleged incident we moved quickly to part ways with this individual."

Will mortgage rates doom the housing market? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising interest rates, reluctant luxury homebuyers and an Inman Marketeer.

EXp to acquire Canadian real estate search portal, brokerage Zoocasa

The acquisition is intended to help boost eXp Realty's online lead search generation and listing portal opportunities for its agents and brokers.

Opendoor’s buy-to-list premium drops dramatically: Mike DelPrete

After reaching record levels earlier this year, Opendoor's buy-to-list premium has fallen dramatically — a reflection of a rapidly changing market. Here's why Mike DelPrete says it's a critical data point to watch.

Notarize lays off 110 employees, cites Sequoia’s warning to startups

Having "created a category" — remote online notarization — CEO Pat Kinsel says the company must evolve to survive a potential downturn.

Home affordability hits 15-year low, passing ‘inflection point’ for buyers

An increasingly unaffordable home market is affecting homebuyer decisions and altering forecasts for price growth in the months to come, according to a new forecast by Zillow.

7 types of videos every real estate agent should master

Sharing your personality via video will help you connect with clients and build your business in a tangible way, writes marketing expert Laura Stace. That can translate into a long and healthy career path.

Redfin-owned RentPath changes name to Rent., unveils new upgrades

Along with brand update, the online rental marketplace unveiled upgraded features for landlords, renters and property managers on Tuesday.

US existing-home sales prices tally new record after topping $400K

Total sales of existing homes, condos and co-ops dropped 3.4 percent between April and May to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.4 million, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors.

Rent spiked again in April, expected to keep climbing through the year

The pace of rent price growth was more than double what it was a year ago, reaching 14 percent for a single-family home in April.

How to Host an Outdoor Dinner Party

Here’s how to make your dinner — and your summer — a memorable one.

Cash buyers have upper hand as mortgage rates rise

Although there is still an inventory shortage, cash buyers can use this time to enjoy a wider selection of homes than buyers who are taking out a loan.

As layoffs spread, here are some resources to help

Inman has created a Talent Pass that gives newly jobless real estate pros free access to the upcoming Inman Connect Las Vegas.

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent's voices.

3 things every agent should do as Q3 begins

As we enter the second half of the year, encouraging agents to pause and reset is yet another way to ensure their success. Broker Karen Shanahan Garrett offers specific strategies to help you re-boot this summer.

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can't compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises.

10 Ways to Make Your House More Sustainable

As a society, we are recognizing the need to become more environmentally conscious. It’s been shown that consumers are more often shopping with their values in mind, choosing brands that are good for the planet — not just good for their wallets. 

Nearly all major corporations now have environmental goals, outlining the ways they intend to better their practices and foster a greener tomorrow. Unsurprisingly, this trend has also spilled over into the housing sector, with many homeowners looking for ways to make their property more sustainable. 

Making your home environmentally friendly is not just trendy, it’s also a great way to save on utility bills in the long term, and ultimately boost the resale value of your house. While some renovations can be pricey, there are certain things you can do to put money away for these eco-updates. For instance, when buying a house, consider negotiating a home buyer rebate to potentially save thousands at closing. And when selling your house, try working with a low commission real estate agent (some of whom charge as little as 1% commission). 

Once you can afford some upgrades, consider things such as adding solar panels, dual-paned windows, insulation, Energy Star appliances, energy-efficient light bulbs, under-the-floor heaters, chemical-free cleaning supplies, adding compost to your garden, using drought-tolerant plants for landscaping, installing low-flow toilets, using water-based eco paints for the walls, and designing your house to get more natural light. 

1. Add Solar Panels

Solar panels enable homeowners to power their properties with renewable, clean energy. As a replacement for traditional energy, which depends on fossil fuels, solar panels help combat greenhouse gas emissions.

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