Before the Season Begins — April on the French Riviera

The French have a saying: “En avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil”—in April, don’t remove a single thread. A reminder that this season is never quite what it seems—sunlit, inviting, yet... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage rates jumped 16 basis points last week, their largest single-week increase in nearly a year, putting additional pressure on homebuyers already navigating a challenging market. The three-week climb marks the steepest... Read more »
How to ensure locked-down compliance during HMDA reporting season, and year-round

How to ensure locked-down compliance during HMDA reporting season, and year-round

HMDA reporting season has just wrapped as financial institutions were required to submit detailed data from the previous calendar year’s mortgage applications and loans to their regulators by March 2nd. But for... Read more »

IRS Reduces Taxpayer Service Targets for 2026 Filing Season: What California Families Need to Know About Tax Compliance and Legal Protection

If you’re a California resident preparing to file your 2026 taxes, you need to understand how recent changes at the IRS could impact your ability to get help—and what mistakes could cost... Read more »
LA Luxe Home Contracts Jump to 8M as Fall Season Ramps Up

LA Luxe Home Contracts Jump to $158M as Fall Season Ramps Up

If last week was any indication, it will be a busy fall for Los Angeles County’s luxury market. Signed contracts for the week ended Sept. 22 spiked nearly 42 percent from the... Read more »
Open concept luxury homes ‘most desirable’ this season: Redfin

Open concept luxury homes ‘most desirable’ this season: Redfin

Real estate June 21, 2024 Of agents participating in Redfin’s latest survey, 69 percent say that landscaping is a must for their buyers. Image credit: Redfin   By Emily Iris Degn Entertainment-friendly... Read more »
Spring Has Sprung: Reorganize and Refresh for the Season Ahead

Spring Has Sprung: Reorganize and Refresh for the Season Ahead

As the snow melts away and the first buds of spring begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate your living space by cleaning and organizing. There’s something about the change... Read more »
New listings surge as the spring buying season approaches

New listings surge as the spring buying season approaches

Prospective homebuyers have more options to choose from in the housing market, which could help spur sales this spring. Mortgage demand has been on the rise for two weeks in a row.... Read more »
New listings surge as the spring buying season approaches

Rate lock volume rose going into the spring buying season

The spring homebuying season kicked off with a monthly jump in purchase mortgage locks despite rising interest rates.  Rate lock volume rose 5% from January to February due to a notable 8.3%... Read more »
‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2 Hits Netflix In March

‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2 Hits Netflix In March

Mark your calendars for the ultimate real estate experiences with Inman’s upcoming events! Dive into the future at Connect Miami, immerse in luxury at Luxury Connect, and converge with industry leaders at... Read more »