Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train

Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?

Seeking a Fresh Start in Connecticut: In a House or a Condo?

Looking to downsize from their longtime house in Westport, a couple strategized about the best way to find a forever home they could afford — with room for a grand piano. These were their options.

Broker Spotlight: Melissa LeGrand, @properties — Elleven | Christie’s International Real Estate

Learn how Melissa LeGrand, owner and relocation specialist at @properties - Elleven | Christie's International Real Estate, champions authenticity and mindset in real estate to help newly licensed brokers succeed.

After Ralph Yarl, it’s time to retire door-knocking once and for all

A teenager was shot for knocking on the wrong door. Telling your agents to door-knock for new business is dated advice, and it could be deadly. In a world where gun violence is in our headlines daily, it’s time to stop door-knocking.

Uncover what lies ahead: Proptech and agent marketing insights

Watch the new Inman Access classes now! This week's videos feature industry innovators Dominic Chan and Glennda Baker, who bring their extensive experience and insights to the table.

Denver Metro to provide teams app, Shaker, as member benefit

Shaker is a mobile-first solution on both iOS and Android operating systems used in managing listings and transactions and automating tasks and deadlines, among key business processes.

Legislation aimed at banning mortgage trigger leads is back

Despite lobbying by mortgage trade groups, two previous bills failed to attract cosponsors and died in the House Committee on Financial Services without a second reading.

Engel & Völkers gets Rocky Mountain high in Pagosa Springs

The shop marks the brokerage's 12th location in the state of Colorado and has been built out of the firm previously known as The Source for Pagosa Real Estate, led by founders Mike and Lauri Heraty.

Millennials and Gen Z have a plan for buying homes: Scratch and win

A majority of those born between 1981 and 2013 believe they’d need to win the lottery to be able to afford a home in the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.

Median home price tallies largest annual drop in more than a decade

Pandemic-era boomtowns and tech hubs fueled an annualized 3.3 percent drop, to $400,528, according to new data. "There’s this fear that everything will crash," reports one Redfin agent in Boise, Idaho.

Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry

Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs are providing financial support for elected officials who are discriminating as they write and support anti-LGBTQ+ bills in statehouses across the nation. It's time to stand up, says Ryan Weyandt, CEO of The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. Here's what you can do.

So-called ‘incentive splits’ are golden handcuffs for agents

These contract terms incentivize agent retention by creating an ever-growing bill that must be paid before leaving for a new brokerage.

The ‘Great Reshuffling’ is more complex than we realized

The dust has begun to settle from the great pandemic home-price boom and bust. An Intel deep-dive analysis sheds light on which markets have been hit hardest by falling prices — and why.

Real Brokerage CEO: ‘At times like these, new leaders are crowned’

The Real Brokerage founder and CEO Tamir Poleg shares how his rapidly growing business scooped up so much market share last year against the odds — and what the market holds in the days ahead.

$3 Million Homes in South Carolina, New Jersey and Texas

A circa 1718 house in Charleston, a duplex penthouse in Hoboken and a Tudor Revival home in Highland Park.

How Do You Create a Container Garden? Start Here.

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you.

Condos are confusing. This cheat sheet should clear things up

What you don't know can hurt you and your clients. Find out everything you need to learn about detached or site condos.

Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease the pain

Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference.

Pulse: What’s your best real estate conversation starter?

Breaking the ice can be a challenge. This week on Pulse, we want to know your best conversation starters to strike up a real estate chat with anyone, anywhere.

Size matters: 4 traits guaranteed to make your penthouse stand tall

A "penthouse" title alone isn't enough to get a seller top dollar anymore, according to a new report obtained exclusively by Inman from Jim St. André at Compass. Other factors play a key role, too.

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