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Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Are you looking to add a dose of inspiration, humor and expertise to your Instagram feed? From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow. Content style: Satirical and comedic takes on real estate life Let’s be honest — real estate…

The company’s request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a “reverse auction.” Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Weichert hit a roadblock in its efforts to reach a commission lawsuit settlement Thursday, with a judge blocking the company’s attempts…

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agent’s business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way buyers connect with agents has changed dramatically. According to the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report, released in October, a full 37% of buyers found their agent online compared to only 31% who connected with their agent through a traditional referral source. This shift is changing the game for real estate…

Photo: David Maialetti-Pool/Getty Images Bill Cosby is facing foreclosure at his townhouse at 243 East 61st Street. As first picked up by PincusCo, the 87-year-old, who was released from prison in 2021 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 sexual-assault conviction, apparently owes $4.2 million on the Lenox Hill mansion. Camille Cosby is also named in the suit, filed by CitiMortgage on December 2. Photo: Google Maps Bill Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 50 women, bought the 5,000-square-foot, four-story brownstone in 1980 for a reported $327,000. Cosby’s late son, Ennis, was…

655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. A new development project in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood is going bold in its marketing concept, presenting a luxury living space that…

A recent study authored by researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that the integration of health, social services and community-based support systems must be improved to better accommodate the desires of older Americans to age in place in their homes. By 2034, Americans ages 65 and older will outnumber those under the age of 18 for the first time in U.S. history. This will lead to “unprecedented” demand for long-term care services, according to the study. “Aging in place is a primary goal for most aging adults, however, without a national long-term care insurance system…

Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Getty Life in the Financial District is one of those enduring New York curiosities. It’s been decades since the neighborhood was the beating heart of finance, which would desert it after happy hour, but why live that close to the Charging Bull if you could help it? The population hovered around 13,000 in the 1990s but has since ballooned to nearly 70,000 as the neighborhood was transformed by a tax-incentivized crop of luxury developments and office conversions. As that happened, a narrative emerged in real-estate trend pieces: Living in Fidi (a term coined by a developer in…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. No one gets exactly what they want from a settlement. But the deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices to resolve antitrust claims related to commissions nationwide meet the legal requirements of being fair, adequate and reasonable. That’s according to Judge Stephen R. Bough of the U.S. District…

UWM Holdings Corp., the parent company of leading U.S. mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UMW), announced Thursday its plan to raise $500 million in debt through a private offering of senior notes that mature in 2030.  The company intends to use the proceeds to pay down outstanding amounts on its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) facilities and for general corporate purposes, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The debt, which will be offered to qualified investors, will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by UWM, ranking pari passu in payment priority with UWM’s existing senior unsecured…

For years, homeowners have hesitated to list their homes at the end of the year, believing that it’s an inconvenient time. “Confessions” aims to reassure sellers that Opendoor’s platform provides a reliable solution year-round, ensuring that sellers can operate on the timeline that works best for them. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Opendoor has launched…