Everything’s coming up roses in the design world, with many interior tastemakers leaning into corals, reds and berries to reflect their emphasis on bold colors inspired by nature.
Mortgage rates ease but fail to revive homebuyer demand
Some Fed policymakers say even if they skip hiking rates next week to assess the latest inflation data, that doesn't mean they're ready to pause altogether.
Third of homes now purchased in cash, highest level in 9 years
A new report released by Redfin found that 33.4 percent of home purchases were made in cash during April 2023 — up from 30.7 percent a year earlier.
Oxygen loss may have led to crash that killed Keller Williams agent
Adina Azarian died Sunday when the small plane she was on crashed in Virginia. Investigators are now exploring the possibility that hypoxia impacted people on the Cessna 560 Citation V.
Credit-building app for renters, Boom, reports $4.5M seed round
"We invested heavily into building our end-to-end software solution for rent reporting and consumer app layer and now we’re focused on revolutionizing the entire renter experience," said Boom CEO and co-founder Rob Whiting.
ChatGPT plugin to boost TopHap’s market data visualizations
TopHap, a geospatial data visualization company that supports the real estate industry in relocation, development and marketing decisions, is now in beta testing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT plugin, the artificial intelligence tool that is rapidly expanding its presence in the industry, the company told Inman.
Hotelier gives up on 2 hotels in San Francisco, citing ‘major challenges’
Park Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Baltimore says city's "major challenges" include weak conference outlook, high office vacancy rate and "street conditions" when announcing the move.
Zillow, Anywhere and Compass vanish from annual Fortune 500 list
The real estate giants' omission from Fortune's annual list of the biggest companies illustrates just how far industry players have fallen as a result of a housing contraction that began in 2022.
The uphill battle to cash in on tech: ‘Agents don’t know what they want’
As the market for proptech nears $100 billion, executives at companies like Contactually and Trackxi are grappling with a paradox: As supply grows, demand from brokerages and agents is narrowing.
3 Instagram alternatives so you never have to cold call again
Whether you've always hated cold calling or never started in the first place, these ideas from social media strategist Michelle Berman-Mickel, will help you lead gen on Instagram instead.
Thad Wong and Chris Lim pop the hood on Christie’s proprietary tech
During the 18 months that have taken place since the acquisition, the firm has gradually rolled out its proprietary technology, pl@tform, to Christie's affiliates and early adopters are now seeing "great impacts," said Thad Wong.
MLS photo compliance drives latest Restb.ai partnership
Restb.ai, a software company that has pioneered use of computer vision, a form of artificial intelligence, in the residential real estate space, has cemented its latest multiple listing service relationship.
Living In ... Midland Park, N.J.
The Bergen County borough has an unhurried pace and a multigenerational flavor, because many who were raised there never want to leave.
Midland Park, N.J.: A ‘Forever Town’ Where You ‘Buy a House and Stay’
The Bergen County borough has an unhurried pace and a multigenerational flavor, because many who were raised there never want to leave.
André Leon Talley’s ‘Sanctuary’ in White Plains, N.Y., Is for Sale
The fashion icon, who died last year, loved to escape the city and deal with the world from his front porch.
Why Meditation Is an Important Part of Gardening
In the last volume of his memoir trilogy, Marc Hamer explains why a garden is not just a place of work — it’s also a place of worship.
DOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resume
The U.S. Department of Justice wants "to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually," according to an appeal.
$700,000 Homes in Texas, California and Massachusetts
A Craftsman-style house in Dallas, a desert retreat in Pioneertown and a two-bedroom condominium in Somerville.
5 effective prospecting strategies to take you beyond cold calling
Although cold calling has traditionally been used as the leading sales prospecting approach, alternative strategies often yield better outcomes in today’s business landscape. Marketing expert Diana Zaya shares lead gen ideas to take you beyond the phone call.
Stop trying to be Steve Jobs. Focus on these 12 principles instead
These 12 principles can act as guideposts and mile markers to measure your forward progress, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. Do not take shortcuts.