Hot and cheap: 7 places buyers can still find a home for under $300K

The Upper Midwest is an affordability hotspot, according to Realtor.com's latest market report, which revealed the seven markets where median listing prices are below $300,000.

Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

MDLLA’s James Harris and David Parnes announce business split after 13 years together

The "Million Dollar Listing LA" alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency.

$1.1 Million Homes in Berlin

A loft in Kreuzberg, an apartment in a snail-shaped building in Mitte and a maisonette duplex in Mitte.

Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion

A cabaret and nightclub in Bushwick amplifies Asian culture with moody music, cinematic interior design and drinks inspired by Chinese legend.

Raccoons Steal Her Fruit. She’s OK With It.

While working on villas in Costa Rica, the Czech architect Dagmar Stepanova “fell in love” with the country and decided to live there in a hillside home partially open to the elements.

This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way

When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit.

From W2 to 1099: How to set up your real estate business

Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO.

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you

Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end.

How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation

From navigating life transitions to investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in real estate markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively.

Rising inflation makes ‘jumbo’ Fed rate cut unlikely next week

Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move next week.

How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard

Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family.

Here’s how much extra money you’d have if you invested $1K in Opendoor last month

Investors who kept the faith even as the iBuyer's stock price was plummeting earlier this summer are being rewarded now with a surge following the announcement of Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO.

Homeowners are cracking under the pressure of increased costs

Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday.

A Couple Looked to Downsize Into a Condo on Long Island’s North Shore

As they eased into retirement, two empty-nesters toured some of Port Jefferson’s condo communities with about $650,000 to spend. Here’s what they found.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown and Far Rockaway.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Newtown, and a nine-bedroom house in Bay Shore.

As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?

New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market. But that light dimmed a bit this summer. With Inman Market View's detailed maps and multi-market comparisons, take an interactive dive into the numbers most important to you.

Would You Trade Your Safety for Homeownership?

One in five buyers would, according to a recent survey.

The buyer intake plan for every real estate agent: Step 1

In the first step of her eight-step system, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies for asking better questions and getting better results.

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