The palatial abode in Laguna Beach was pulverized as strong winds whipped the brush fire through the ritzy Laguna Niguel neighborhood. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/16/california-mansion-on-the-brink-of-10m-sale-destroyed-by-wildfire/
Last year was a record year for Opendoor — and the latest data suggests that 2022 may turn out to be even bigger. Find out more on how the iBuyer is driving growth from data expert Mike DelPrete. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/16/opendoors-growth-has-materially-accelerated-mike-delprete/
Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/would-student-loan-forgiveness-help-young-homebuyers-not-necessarily/
While an abrupt shift in policy isn’t expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirms that, “If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less” tightening. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/redfin-economist-the-fed-can-change-its-mind/
Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/7-features-the-worlds-wealthiest-homebuyers-cant-live-without-today/
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR spending and executive compensation plus ShowingTime’s Offer Manager. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/how-is-nar-spending-your-money-the-real-word/
The luxury real estate brokerage launched its own TikTok channel last week and will begin offering social media workshops to agents beginning this month. Here are the videos getting the most views so far. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/brown-harris-stevens-tiktok-has-arrived-here-are-its-6-best-videos/
Blend’s net loss for the quarter — up 167 percent from a year ago — came despite a 124 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, to $71.5 million, according to an earnings call on Thursday. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/blend-labs-sees-q1-loss-soar-by-167-as-rising-rates-curb-refis/
Inman Connect Las Vegas returns this August. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the industry’s best, network with like-minded pros and gain insights into where real estate is headed. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/inman-connect-las-vegas-2022-dates-announced/
Given the relocation craze and the turning tides, buyers and sellers need to shift their strategies (and their etiquette) in this market. Here is what we wish clients understood right now. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/13/oh-shift-what-agents-need-their-clients-to-understand-fast/
