As the calendar year comes to a close, there are still many golden opportunities to take advantage of while much of your competition has shut down for the year.

Updated, move-in-ready homes sell faster and sell at the top of the market. But not every seller has the upfront capital to take advantage of the potential ROI.

Stephen Haladay and Tom Bauman from Elm Street take you through their top social media training to help real estate professionals leverage social channels for business growth in this session from Inman Connect Now.

In luxury real estate, agents should keep their eyes on the lighting market for entirely unique reasons, and at all times of the year.

Two privately funded pilot programs are covering the rent for City University of New York students who face housing insecurity.

Even if no money changes hands, allowing guests to stay at your place when you’re not there could violate your lease and city laws.

State attorneys general call brokerage 'a scam' and allege its business model and contract terms are 'unconscionable' and target elderly and financially vulnerable homeowners.

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Attention, luxury home and auto enthusiasts: Here’s a package deal that’ll have you revved up.

The owner of a custom-built, 10,050-square-foot estate is now offering an added incentive to lay out $9,250,000 for the sprawling Houston home.

Included in the sale is a 2004 Salamanca Blue Rolls-Royce Phantom that’s reported to have been previously owned by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal.

While you’d certainly turn heads in that ride, the house is also worth a look.

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There’s something about an A-frame that just exudes a cozy holiday vibe. You can almost catch a whiff of cedar and pine just by looking at them.

But not all A-frames get an A-plus. We found five on the market right now that are especially clever and cute—and they’re located in some of the most appealing spots across the country.

It doesn’t hurt that they’re also reasonably priced—all going for under $500,000. We even found one in Lampe, MO, that’s asking for a mere $165,000 and is within strolling distance of water sports galore.

We know that at this point in the year, you’re probably snuggled up inside with your favorite hot beverage. You can add to your cozy condition by taking a look at these quaint cottages, A-frame style.

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Are you dreading a holiday with your Aunt Dolores this year—because you’ll have to stay overnight?

With holiday travel picking up, many of us are bound for homes that aren’t our own. And let’s face it: Being a guest at someone else’s house can be fairly stressful.

From pets who nip at your heels to beds dressed with a single summer-weight blanket, the prospect of uncomfortable nights can bring out the Grinch in us all.

Fortunately, we have an early Christmas present for you: a survival guide to staying with friends or family during the holidays. Read on, and visit with pleasure.

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Designer Christina Hall has many satisfied clients under her belt, and on the latest “Christina on the Coast,” she returns to a home she’s worked her magic on already.

In the episode “More of the Warm Hug Home,” Hall revisits Mark and Michelle, who previously hired Hall to redo their kitchen and great room. This time, they want her to remodel two bathrooms.

Hall gets some help from her contractor and friend Mike Rose, then she returns the favor by swinging by his place next to add a swimming pool.

Along the way, she reveals some great design tips that you might be tempted to apply to your own abode, both inside and out. She also reveals a hidden home feature that costs a ton of money to move, just in case you’ve got one in your home, too.

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While many homebuyers might be taking a break from their house hunt to indulge in some eggnog and holiday cheer, the few stalwart home shoppers still out there right now have a fantastic opportunity on their hands.

Want proof? Home price growth fell to 9.5% for the week ending Dec. 10, down from 10.3% for the week ending Dec. 3. And that shift to single-digit growth is significant.

“This slowdown marks the first time in 49 weeks, nearly one year, that median home prices have advanced at a single-digit pace,” explains Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale in her weekly analysis.

And it’s not just home price growth dropping as 2022 comes to a close: Mortgage interest rates also dipped for the fifth week in a row.

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Dec. 9-15, 2022.

It can be tough to find the right gift for the real estate agent in your life, and sometimes agents themselves aren't sure what they want. One of these might spark some interest.

Co-founder of Hilton & Hyland Rick Hilton also announced in a statement released on Thursday an upcoming brokerage in partnership with his son, Barron Hilton, called Hilton & Hilton.

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Jon Voight is hoping the relisting of his beautiful Beverly Hills, CA, estate gains a wider audience.

It initially came on the market in 2019 for just under $20 million. The price dropped to $14 million in 2020, then rose to $18 million in 2021. And now, it’s back at the higher amount of  $21 million.

The property includes a four-bedroom, four-bath, 3,500-square-foot house with a pool. It was built in 1957 and later remodeled, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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On Monday, Corcoran Icon Properties will officially launch in Northern California as agents and staff of the embattled Corcoran Global Living NorCal regional offices rise from the ashes.

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Somewhere among all the present buying, tree decorating, and holiday rushing about, we’re betting there’s one person you’ve forgotten about: yourself! In the name of self-care (and, let’s be honest, self-preservation), we thought now was the perfect time to take a step back from your never-ending to-do list and invest a little time and energy into your most personal space—your bedroom.

This week’s decor looks from Instagram are all about finding that perfect bit of modern luxury for your room. So kick back with something warm and spiced to drink, and check out these five trending bedroom decor styles to up the cozy factor of your space this season.

1. Industrial-chic bed canopy

If it’s modern luxury you’re after, look no further than this chic industrial canopy frame seen here in a post by @houseliftdesign.

“This dark metal canopy bed is minimalist, but it also draws attention to the architectural features of the room,” says designer Courtney Wollersheim, of FLOOR360. “Try this in a minimalist- or transitional-style bedroom for the sweetest dreams.”

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They say your home is your castle. But one home seller this summer proved you can also be the warden of your own jailhouse.

The listing for an affordable home in Celina, OH, made waves on social media in June, offering viewers a peek at two unexpected and eye-popping jail cells next to the kitchen.

That didn’t scare away one buyer, who didn’t take long to lock in an offer. Listed for $275,000, the four-bedroom home was sold within eight weeks for $315,000—an increase of $40,000.

The seller reportedly acquired the cells from a nearby jail. They are said to have held gangster John Dillinger during the Great Depression.

Luxury condos have been adding music rooms to their lists of amenities. One was designed by Lenny Kravitz, and another is simply a piano in a room with a desk and a couch.