Is cold calling dead?

While the old-school version of this lead-gen method may indeed be over, there's a contemporary version that's alive and well, and getting results.

Sylvester Stallone Adds a Hefty Markup to Hidden Hills Home He Bought Just a Year Ago

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Sylvester Stallone is looking for a massive profit on his Hidden Hills, CA, home after less than a year.

The “Rocky” star is selling the four-bedroom home he bought with wife Jennifer Flavin in February for $18.2 million, according to TMZ.

The couple made the move after selling their longtime Beverly Hills compound, bedecked with a poolside “Rocky” statue. Adele reportedly purchased the property for $58 million in early 2022.

Sylvester Stallone’s former Beverly Hills estate, currently owned by Adele

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s homes are a three-bedroom in Lido Beach and four-bedroom in Hopewell Township.

Corcoran Reverie lures Florida’s Cindy Cole from Keller Williams

Cole will help Corcoran Reverie grow its luxury real estate footprint in Destin, Florida, and ranks among the top one-half of 1 percent of real estate agents by sales volume, according to a report.

6 Paint Color Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2023

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Deciding on paint colors for your home can be overwhelming, especially if you’re looking to appeal to potential homebuyers. You may love a bright purple guest bathroom, but such a bold shade might not make the best first impression.

We’ve all heard the boilerplate advice that home sellers should stick to bright white when choosing a paint color. It presents a neutral canvas for buyers to imagine their life in your home. But here’s the thing: There are many sophisticated—and trending—paint colors that can easily elevate any room and make buyers swoon.

If you’re looking to give your walls a fresh coat of paint in the new year, take a look at these expert-approved paint trends for 2023 that may also help you sell your home. From warming neutrals to navy blues, you might just meet your color match.

1. Warm green tones

Evergreens wall paint by Sherwin-Williams

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Exclusive: Marie Kondo Reveals Her Vows for the New Year—and How Her Tidying Advice Has Changed

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Every new year, countless vows are made to declutter—which explains the enduring popularity of Marie Kondo.

This tidying expert “sparked joy” around the world with the release of her bestselling book in 2010, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Since then, she’s starred in her own Netflix series, “Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo,” recently released yet another tome, “Kurashi at Home,” and has even encouraged us to add to our pile of possessions by launching her own line of organizational products.

Yet in the 12 years since she first encouraged household purging, Kondo’s approach to organization has evolved, expanding beyond streamlining our closets and cabinets into a whole way of life. Curious to hear what’s changed, we asked Kondo about her own New Year’s resolutions, the biggest mistakes people still make when decluttering, and much more that will help you live your best life at home in 2023 and beyond.

Marie Kondo practices category-based decluttering.

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Marie Kondo practices category-based decluttering.
Marie Kondo journals to set organizational intentions.
Marie Kondo with her new book, “Kurashi at Home.”
Now that she's a mother, Marie Kondo embraces the occasional mess.
Marie Kondo gives a home to every item in her house.
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Are These New York City’s Hottest Neighborhoods for 2023?

A new study reveals neighborhoods to watch by comparing search interest, home prices and rents.

Inman’s 2022 Person of the Year: The Howard Hanna family

Three generations of Hannas have grown the family business from a small mom-and-pop brokerage into a juggernaut with 15,000 agents and 400 offices.

Do You Want to Buy a House in Canada? Not So Fast.

Beginning Jan. 1, America’s neighbor to the north will ban most foreigners from buying residential property for two years. Why?

How to find the perfect coach for your team

With a little research and some key considerations, you can find the perfect coach to help your team reach its full potential.

Moving on up? The realities for market-changing agents

In this month's situation: Veteran agents may find that leaving their current market for greener pastures doesn't always work, since their current success may have more to do with their network than their business acumen.

Buying a One-Bedroom in Downtown Chicago for About $200,000

As their son moved to the city for college, a couple figured that buying a modest condo near campus could save money in the long run and offer appealing options for the future. Here’s what they found in Chicago’s South Loop.

Talent Solutions blends brokerage culture with agent performance

Courted’s latest update is called Talent Solutions, a brokerage-focused tool designed to recruit at scale, without embracing a “butts-in-seats” approach.

Dive In! 6 Spectacular Homes With Indoor Pools Making a Splash on the Market

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

But that doesn’t matter at these resort-inspired homes complete with indoor pools where you can take a dip any time of year.

Whether it’s a spectacular stand-alone structure or simply an extension of the main home, climate-controlled pools provide the perfect oasis to enjoy year-round swimming.

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Mortgage finance veteran Nick Smith joins Voxtur’s board

The mortgage data analytics provider that is pioneering attorney title opinion letters had previously expanded digital asset capabilities with a $101 million Blue Water acquisition.

The Property Brothers Prove That 2 of Something Is Better Than 1 on ‘Celebrity IOU’

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Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott often design flex spaces that can accommodate occasional guests, but they truly outdo themselves on the latest “Celebrity IOU.”

In the episode “Wilmer Valderrama Garage Reno,” the brothers meet Wilmer Valderrama, an actor best known as Fez on “That ’70s Show” and currently as Detective Nick Torres on “NCIS.” Valderrama wants to do something special for his bodyguard Tadao Salima, who is also his uso, the Samoan word for a bestie you can count on.

Salima recently lost both his parents and lives in the family home in Carson, CA, with seven siblings, two nieces, and various other family members who often come to stay.

“The Salima family is the welcoming committee for so much of the Polynesian community in Carson,” says Valderrama. “When people come from Samoa to visit family, they land there first. His house has become this haven.”

The Salima garage, before
Tying into existing plumbing facilitates installation of a kitchenette, full bath and washer and dryer.
Drew and Jonathan save the plants growing against the house where they'll install a door.
A convenient popup TV
Drew and Jonathan applying grasscloth wallpaper
Two queen Murphy beds in one room help accommodate more people.
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Learn from the best: Inman’s most-read contributors of 2022

You know them. You love (and sometimes, love to hate) their opinions. Just in case you missed it, catch up on the most-read columns from Inman’s most-read contributors.

Luxury housing market plunges to new low as priciest inventory rises

Stock market declines and recession concerns stopped the luxury market in its tracks in Q3, with home sales in the top percentile of the market declining 38 percent year over year, according to Redfin.

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