While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability "still has a stranglehold on much of the market," according to research released Monday by Black Knight.

The new Lisbon office follows The Agency's first foray into Europe — in The Netherlands — last spring. The office will be led by Managing Partner Ayres Neto, The Agency revealed to Inman.

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Between the parade of cyclones that pummeled California and the record-breaking frigid temperatures in the northeastern United States, the weather this winter has challenged many homeowners. And we’re betting there’s a good chance your lawn has seen better days.

Thankfully, spring is around the corner. And while it’s not time for your lawn mower to come out of hibernation just yet, now is a great time to make a plan to revive your lawn.

In addition to the following lawn maintenance tasks you can tackle right now, there are also a few preliminary steps you can take to nurse your grass back to its former green self. Consider this your lawn fix-it game plan.

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As the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their clash in Super Bowl LVII, NFL fans have visions of Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes engaged in a classic duel in the desert. And while we certainly appreciate elite quarterbacking as much as the next person, there’s a different pitched, drag-down, thrill-a-minute competition we can’t peel our eyes away from: the current real estate market!

So let others prognosticate and pontificate about turnover differential and complicated defensive schemes. Right now, the Eagles are slight favorites in the point spread, but what we want to know most is whether Philly soars over Kansas City when it comes to real estate.

So instead of passing yards, fumbles, or sacks, our own Realtor.com® metrics tell the true tale of the tape when it comes to these two major housing markets. Philadelphia has nearly four times as many homes on the market at this moment, but where can home shoppers score a deal worthy of a Gatorade bath?

We broke down the game film on home affordability, housing supply, and market heat to determine which of these two cities should truly raise the roof and pop the corks.

Whether you’re in leadership, a broker-owner or an agent, negative self-talk plagues virtually everyone, writes trainer Bernice Ross. Here's how to turn off that negative voice in your head and move forward anyway.

You’d never know that this gracious Brooklyn home was once a frumpy two-family house. Here’s how one couple transformed it.

The former Coldwell Banker CEO spoke with Inman about his development firm btcRE, which aims to "be the change" he wants to see in real estate. "What’s old is new again," he told Inman.

According to DEI expert Julia Lashay Israel, these characteristics, combined with a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for what they do, make great leaders more effective.

We know that technology has disrupted the homebuying and selling process, but it's also heavily influenced how we invest in real estate.

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Does the idea of owning a fabulous, flamingo-pink, luxury home appeal to you? Then run, don’t walk, to Palm Springs, CA.

Intrigued? Well, there’s more: It once belonged to “the Kardashians of the 1960s and ’70s.”

This marvelous, midcentury modern estate—where Hollywood’s world-famous Gabor sisters lived—is available for $3.8 million.

Real estate agent Brandon Holland, of Avenue 8, has the skinny on the desert oasis that Magda and Zsa Zsa lived in for decades.

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After what seems like an eternity, you’re finally ready to close on your dream home. You’re excited, stressed, and chomping at the bit to sign on the dotted line.

But during this time it’s easy for even the smartest homebuyer to get distracted—and scammed. Fraudsters take advantage of diligent homebuyers anxious to close by duping unsuspecting buyers into wiring them down payment and closing funds.

“Wire fraud is a very real thing that people need to be aware of, and it’s happening more and more over the last several years,” says Michael Perna, a real estate agent and CEO of the Perna Team in metro Detroit.

Here’s the critical information you need to know so you can hang onto your money—and your dream home.

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New York City’s Gilded Age has always embodied a certain romance—and as of last month, one lucky (and very wealthy) buyer will have the chance to snag a rare slice of this American era.

This one-of-a-kind, limestone and brick mansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is priced at $80 million and is truly the stuff of real estate portfolio dreams.

The local landmark is uniquely situated and stands as “one of the last remnants of the luxurious mansions along Fifth Avenue, facing Central Park, that remain in private hands,” the listing from Compass states.

Those familiar with the city might have noticed that this iconic, salmon-pink mansion sits directly across from the main entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Jennifer Lopez has just put her massive Bel-Air spread on the market for a jaw-dropping $42.5 million.

Located on 7.8 acres in the posh Los Angeles neighborhood, the 12,817-square-foot retreat is tucked away on a gated property, just minutes from the famed Bel-Air Hotel.

TMZ reported that the actress and singer listed the home, noting that she and husband Ben Affleck originally intended to renovate the space.

The news comes just six months after the A-list celebs tied the knot in Las Vegas.

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On “Home Town,” Erin and Ben Napier are pros at turning cheap old houses into luxurious dream homes, but on the latest episode, they find what might be their biggest bargain yet.

In the Season 7 episode “Mississippi Made,” the Napiers help store manager Hayley find a two-bedroom, one-bath starter home in Laurel, MS, for just $50,000. There is a very big catch: The previous owners had the whole place gutted before deciding to sell. So, while the exterior is intact, the interior is a big, empty box.

“It’s a little deceiving because it looks so fresh and pretty on the outside,” Erin says when first showing Hayley the property.

Luckily, Erin and Ben have $100,000 left in the budget to reimagine this clean slate. Read on to find out how they create character from scratch, with plenty of budget-friendly design ideas you might be inspired to try around your own abode.

Tiny-homebuilding startup Boxabl has received $140 million in funding since its founding in 2017 and now has a waiting list of 160,000 tiny-home orders. How long will investors wait for homes to be delivered?

TikTok user Nicole Rose posted a video of herself staring in stunned silence at the Kansas City apartment's pet policy, which requires a $200 one-time fee for pets, along with a $15 monthly fee.

Brokers Robyn Kimura Hsu and Rachel Schindler have rejoined Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. The four-person Robyn + Rachel Group has a lifetime sales volume of $1.3 billion.

Good talent is out there. By taking a different approach to agent and staff recruitment, you can find amazing additions to your team or brokerage.

Whether you are on the hiring side or on the candidate side of the table, here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to partner with an agent or team.