Bisnow Archive/Alfredo Flores CoStar CEO Andrew Florance in the audience at a 2019 Bisnow event. CoStar Group’s bid to add the company that owns Realtor.com to its real estate data and listings empire has fallen apart. News Corp announced Tuesday that it “is no longer engaged in discussions” to sell Move Inc. to CoStar. The…
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CoStar Will Not Acquire Portal Realtor.com After All
Buying Realtor.com was viewed as a potential way for CoStar to take on Zillow. But CoStar CEO Andy Florance said Tuesday that his company would instead focus on its Homes.com business. In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to…
See inside an $8.5 million White House look-alike in Indiana located on 45 acres with a horse-riding arena and car museum
The property topped the list of the 10 most popular homes for sale on Realtor.com.Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty A White House-inspired home in Indiana is Realtor.com’s most popular home this week. The 45-acre property is currently on sale for $8.5 million. Amenities include a billiards room, space for a car museum, and…
A realtor went viral saying he planned to paint over a huge hand-painted mural to make a house more ‘marketable,’ sparking outcry from viewers
A TikTok of a hand-painted mural went viral after a realtor said he planned to cover it.TikTok: samcooperrealtor, Sam Cooper Ohio-based realtor Sam Cooper posted a TikTok of a mural he planned to have covered. It received over 7.1 million views and 53,000 comments as many implored him not to paint over it. In a…
The Housing Market Warms Up, but This Twist Could Cause a Freeze
Is the housing market back? A surge in mortgage interest rates last year ground the real estate market to an abrupt halt, as scores of would-be buyers could no longer afford to purchase homes. But last month, as mortgage rates dipped and home prices fell from their peaks, home shoppers dipped their toes back in….
Realtor Tax Deductions And Tax Advice
Typically, real estate agents receive 1099 forms at the end of the year in addition to receiving commissions on property sales. Given that you are now considered to be self-employed for tax reasons, you should treat this endeavor like any other. This suggests that it is important to keep track of your payments and spending…
Austin Realtor reacts to proposed Chinese home buyer tires
Photo Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios. Photo: Courtesy of Rosalia Chiu We caught up with Rosalia Chiu, who has worked as a real estate agent in the Austin market for 21 years, to ask her about proposed legislation that would bar Chinese nationals from buying property in Texas. Born in Hong Kong, she moved to Austin in…
Cullman-area home sales declined 35.1% year-over-year in December
Sales: According to the Cullman Association of Realtors, December residential sales decreased 35.1% year-over-year from 131 to 85 closed transactions. Following seasonal trends, sales increased 7.6% from November. Sales were down 12.6% in 2022. Two more resources for review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report. Inventory: Total homes listed for sale in December increased 51% year-over-year…
US pending home sales rose 2.5% in December. Realtors say the housing market is in recovery mode.
The numbers: US pending-home sales rose 2.5% in December, reversing a six-month losing streak, according to the monthly index released Friday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending home sales were down for six months in a row, as the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates and took off mortgage rates. Pending-home sales beat…
How to remove your home’s photos from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com
More than you realize is public information online. Here are five private details anyone can find out about you and your home online. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your privacy. Tap or click for steps to blur your home on Google Maps and Apple Maps. If you’re not trying to sell…