Plot Thickens in Story of Oceanwide Plaza

Plot Thickens in Story of Oceanwide Plaza

Oceanwide Plaza’s latest $470 million offer is encountering pushback in bankruptcy court, and more details are emerging on an all-cash offer behind the scenes that The Real Deal previously reported on. The... Read more »
The Real Lesson From The Florida ChatGPT Home Sale Story

The Real Lesson From The Florida ChatGPT Home Sale Story

A recent Florida story about homeowner Robert Levine using ChatGPT to sell his house without a real estate agent is getting a lot of attention. In his article, “Florida Man,  ChatGPT, and... Read more »
Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.’s plan to delay SB 79

Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.’s plan to delay SB 79

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 79 into law last year, L.A. officials have been developing a strategy to stop its upzoning effects: Delay. The historic bill, which overrides local zoning laws... Read more »
‘Brady Bunch’ house declared a historic landmark

‘Brady Bunch’ house declared a historic landmark

Here’s the story…of how a seemingly non-descript home in the San Fernando Valley turned into an L.A. landmark. The L.A. City Council voted to designate the “Brady Bunch” house as a historic-cultural... Read more »
A Super Bowl-Sized Ghost Story: Inside ‘Haunted’ Winchester Mystery House That Sits Just 12 Minutes From Levi’s Stadium

A Super Bowl-Sized Ghost Story: Inside ‘Haunted’ Winchester Mystery House That Sits Just 12 Minutes From Levi’s Stadium

Just a mere 12-minute drive from the roar of the Super Bowl crowds at Levi’s Stadium, the eerie Winchester Mystery House in San Jose stands in sharp contrast to the modern spectacle... Read more »
Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

After moving to Los Angeles from Palo Alto in 2023 with only a standing desk and a bed frame, Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait learned quickly how to furnish an empty... Read more »
Rising inventory is the most positive housing market story in 2024

Rising inventory is the most positive housing market story in 2024

The most positive development in the housing market over 2024 has been the increase in active housing inventory, which is approaching the levels seen in 2019. Although those 2019 levels represent a... Read more »
The Incredible Story of Homeownership, Resilience and Community That Was Almost Lost

The Incredible Story of Homeownership, Resilience and Community That Was Almost Lost

REALTOR® Emeritus Bill Flagg was among the organizers of the 100th anniversary celebration of Kramer Manor, a historically Black community of homeowners. Kramer Manor is a bucolic neighborhood of approximately 100 homes... Read more »

Mortgage rates — not commission lawsuits — will be the story in 2024 for publicly traded brokerages

There is no question that the headline of the year in 2023 for many publicly traded brokerages was the commission lawsuits. But in 2024, industry analysts believe mortgage rates will be the... Read more »
The Biggest Story Of The Year (According To You): The Download

The Biggest Story Of The Year (According To You): The Download

The verdict is in — the old way of doing business is over. Join us at Inman Connect New York Jan. 23-25, when together we’ll conquer today’s market challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.... Read more »