It's time to chart your course for a new year and new possibilities. While that means learning from the past, it also means using what you've learned to move forward.

The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to "right size" and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending.

From smart solutions for managing rental portfolios to a promising app from Down Under, 2022's highest-rated proptech offers compelling evidence of the sector's growing maturity.

The number of homes that went under contract in November dropped by another 4 percent, signaling a slow winter, according to data released Wednesday from the National Association of Realtors.

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Former NFL star Clay Matthews has just executed a handoff of his megamansion in Calabasas, CA.

Accepting the massive home is the NBA’s Rayford “Trae” Young, point guard for the Atlanta Hawks.

The sprawling 14,021-square-foot home was sold last month for $20 million, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The former NFL linebacker and his wife, “Design on a Dime” host Casey Noble Matthews, purchased the 1.63-acre property in 2013 for $2.6 million. They custom-built a seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom home in 2020. The next year, when they relocated to Nashville, TN, they listed the property for $29,995,000.

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Wallpaper has become a home design favorite, and we can understand why. Its ability to quickly and easily transform a room has made it a go-to for many home experts, trendsetters, and DIY-ers alike. Whether you want to brighten up a kitchen or elevate a hallway, wallpaper gets the job done without having to invest a large sum of cash.

It’s no secret, however, that hanging wallpaper can sometimes be stressful. To help you better prepare for your next wallpaper DIY project, here are some common mistakes to avoid—from measuring incorrectly to not prepping walls beforehand.

1. Not measuring correctly

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One of the biggest mistakes people make is not taking accurate measurements of their walls before ordering wallpaper. So before you add a few rolls to your cart, double-check all measurements. You’ll thank yourself later.

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Need some design inspiration for your home in the new year that won’t break the bank? Interior designer Michel Smith Boyd of the new HGTV show “Luxe for Less” could be just the ticket.

On the show, Smith Boyd helps Atlanta-area clients achieve a high-end look in their home on a budget.

Curious to hear how he does it, we chatted with this design pro to hear some of his top tricks to try in 2023—including a few he’s done (or doing) in his own home.

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To maximize your profitability in 2023, you must also address how your beliefs, attitudes and feelings either support or undermine your ability to take the actions that result in success. Trainer Bernice Ross walks you through an actionable, step-by-step planning process to help you soar like never before.

Find out what really works and what smart home updates and upgrades have proven value, from security features to cleaning products.

Check out these video highlights from Inman Connect events in 2022 to prepare for your best year ever in 2023.

Chris Heller talks about the tech opportunities brokerages are overlooking ahead of his upcoming appearance at Inman Connect New York next month.

From goal setting to planning to lead generation, marketing, client service and accountability, the checklists of things to do are endless. Here are eight daily rituals to keep you on track.

Economists and other housing experts predict the market will be more balanced among buyers and sellers. Home prices won't change much while mortgage interest rates will continue to dip.

After the exuberance, freedom and color explosion of 1960s design and architectural styles, the 1970s were more subdued and reflected the political, economic and financial concerns of this decade.

An Edwardian house in Portland, a Colonial Revival home in Belmont and a renovated 1910 farmhouse in Chevy Chase.

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A father wanted his son to grow up in a castle, so he built one.

Now the 5,000-square-foot castle in Covington, LA, is for sale for $1,150,000.

“The owner built it with his own two hands. He’s a construction guy, and it’s a legitimate castle with lots of features that are medieval in nature, but it’s a newer construction property,” says listing agent Will Frederick, with Keller Williams Realty Services.

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BoxBrownie is adept at championing and building its products around the often unrealized imaging capabilities of today’s mobile phones. SnapSnapSnap is no different.

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Many renters crave the extra bedrooms, laundry facility, and backyard big enough for a pair of swings and a slide that single-family houses provide. But they’re facing a for-sale market with still-high housing prices and surging mortgage interest rates, pricing many out of homeownership, at least for now.

But what if you could have that large house without having to come up with a big down payment and get approved for a mortgage?

Many builders are rushing to put up whole communities of single-family homes for rent. And renters seeking more space and privacy—but can’t afford to purchase a home—are turning to this rapidly growing build-to-rent market. While the sector isn’t new, interest ramped up during the COVID-19 pandemic when renters began searching for larger homes, and a greater part of the workforce began working remotely from home.

Sometimes described as “horizontal apartments,” build-to-rent communities are designed and developed with the sole intent of renting out the homes. Over the past few decades, 3% of single-family starts were developed as rentals. By third quarter 2022, that number has jumped to 12%, according to the National Association of Home Builders. 

Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down.

Homebuyer affordability could improve by 9 percent by the end of next year if mortgage rates continue to fall and home prices plateau as expected, First American economist predicts.