There are so many social media tools that it’s tough to figure out what works and what’s a waste. To cut through the noise, Laura Viñalet put together this list of time-saving social media tools for agents.

Creating an ongoing content marketing plan means making use of ongoing blog posts. Part 3 of this five-part series shares what to write and how to make sure your blog posts matter.

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Many homeowners have likely imagined the renovations that would transform their homes into the fabulously stylish and seamlessly functional abodes of their vision-board dreams.

But for those who have gathered the funds (and the strength) to actually tackle a remodel, those dreams can quickly turn into nightmares—without an established and realistic timeline, that is. And might we add, knowing when to bend those expectations is pretty important, too.

So we rounded up the four most common types of remodeling projects with a range of how long each typically takes—and what bumps homeowners might expect along the way.

First, remember timelines can change

Home renovation timelines can vary widely, depending on the scope and complexity of the project, says Andrew Lokenauth, the founder of Fluent in Finance, who is also a seasoned real estate flipper. Your location can also impact the length of your renovation.

The San Francisco Association of Realtors and Zenlist have partnered to build a mobile listing management app for agent members.

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A midcentury modern house that has been in the same family since it was built in 1960 has hit the market for the first time.

“My husband was born and raised here,” says listing agent and owner Kelli Weis, with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a steel and glass house, and [there is] a thoughtfulness behind every room and every design feature.”

This showstopper in Savannah, GA, is listed for $1.5 million. The home needed just five days on the market to land in contingent sale status.

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Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis.

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Whoosh! That was fast.

World-famous skier Lindsey Vonn seems to have tired quickly of her gated, waterfront abode in Miami Beach, FL.

Vonn purchased the posh property for $4.38 million just last May with boyfriend Diego Osorio, an actor and founder of a high-end tequila brand.

Now she’s making a run for a tidy profit—the house is priced at $6 million.

Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property.

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It’s not a mirage. This really is a desert oasis, and it’s had quite the transformation.

The current owners of the minimalist Artesia Residence in Desert Hot Springs, CA, have reimagined the 1,609-square-foot dwelling.

The original house was built in 1976 as a midcentury geomorphic home. The redone residence is now a turnkey dream, with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It is listed for $1.55 million.

“It’s a very zen vibe as you walk through the property,” explains listing agent Simon Mills, of Mills Realty.

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The latest episode of “Rock the Block” is, in the words of host Ty Pennington, “pretty sweet … In fact, it’s the main suite.”

In “Main Suite Face-Off,” the four teams of HGTV designers in Berthoud, CO, work hard on the primary bedroom in each home. The teams consist of Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin from “Farmhouse Fixer,” Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle from “Luxe for Less,” Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from “Renovation Island,” and Page Turner and Mitch Glew from “Fix My Flip.”

Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, the twins from “Unsellable Houses,” will judge the results; and the winning team will get $3,000 to use on their next challenge.

Each team tries to outdo each other with fancy features that take main suites to the next level, and can we just say we want them all (well, except one). Check out the latest and greatest features that are bound to become mainstays in luxe sleep spaces of the (near) future.

Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is rolling out a significant technology effort for its Americas operation offices and agents with the help of software company Chime, Engel & Völkers exclusively told Inman.

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A brief drop in mortgage rates has boosted U.S. home sales, but with economic uncertainty and elevated rates, the recovery may be short-lived.

The numbers: U.S. existing-home sales jumped 14.5% to an annual rate of 4.58 million in February, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

The numbers are seasonally adjusted.

The surge in sales reverses 12 months of losses in existing-home sales. The increase of 14.5% is the largest since July 2020, during the pandemic. Back then, sales rose by 22.4%.

Real estate investors are heading into spring facing the same inventory and interest rate woes that are dampening all of real estate. But sometimes necessity is the mother of invention.

"America’s #1 Money Mentor" and HGTV’s Chris Naugle sits down with Bernice Ross in this video interview to give the inside scoop on the hottest investment strategy for today's market.

Existing-home sales surged 14.5 percent in February, reversing a yearlong trend of falling transactions from one month to the next, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

If you’re wondering how to find a good home inspector, you’re not alone. No matter how amazing a home looks, you’ll want to kick those tires—hard—before you buy. And that means you need to know how to find a good home inspector.

A home inspector examines a home and points out any flaws, from a leaky roof to a faulty foundation. Typically home inspections happen in the days after your offer has been accepted but before you close the deal. That way, you can accurately gauge whether you really want to move forward, cut your losses, or renegotiate with the seller for a fairer price.

But an inspection is only as good as your inspector, so you have to make sure you’re dealing with someone who really knows their stuff. Here’s how to find a home inspector who’ll ace the job.

Are home inspectors licensed?

It seems like a no-brainer to hire an inspector who has been licensed or certified, but it’s not as simple as you think, according to Frank Lesh, executive director of the nonprofit American Society of Home Inspectors.

Not every state requires home inspectors to be licensed, and for those that do, the licenses can mean varying degrees of expertise, depending on the state’s requirements. There are also independent groups that certify inspectors where the quality varies considerably.

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Billionaire Peter Brant and wife Stephanie Seymour hope a buyer will splash out a cool $28 million for their sprawling Palm Beach, FL, estate.

The paper mogul/art collector and his supermodel wife own another Palm Beach mansion that was once home to late shopping center mogul, A. Alfred Taubman. The famous couple purchased the home back in 2020 for a whopping $46 million.

The sizzling-hot housing market on Palm Beach has celebrities and investors flocking to the glitzy island, which boasts miles of pristine beaches.

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Technology company RentSpree has partnered with Jacksonville, Florida's, realMLS to empower agents in the rental business, the company exclusively told Inman.

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It used to be that folks could dependably find cheap rent in large swaths of the Midwest and the South. But those deals are quickly dissipating.

In most of the country, monthly rents are still rising—although not by nearly as much as they did during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic housing frenzy. Nationally, rents rose 3.1% year over year in February to $1,716 a month, in the 50 largest metropolitan areas, according to the most recent Realtor.com® report. But rents are rising much faster in some of the country’s more traditionally affordable areas.

Rents surged in places such as Indianapolis, where they rose 11.8%; Oklahoma City, which saw a 10.9% jump; and Birmingham, AL, where there was a 9.4% increase year over year.

“Some of that discount advantage has dissipated from those markets over the past few years,” says George Ratiu, Realtor.com’s senior economist.