Chicago-based @properties rebrands to add Christie's name
The move comes two months after @properties revealed it was acquiring Christie's International Real Estate, which did not have a presence in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Want a cheap house for Christmas? Head to Santa Claus
Finding hope through the pandemic's darkness has looked different for everyone. For some, that's meant seeking out the spirit of Christmas in places where it lives on the whole year through, like in Santa Claus, Indiana, which has led to a mini real estate boom in the area
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 25
Roofstock's new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes
Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1K. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5K
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
2 Midwest Century 21 brokerages combine forces
Century 21 Scheetz is acquiring Century 21 Rasmussen. Both brokerages operate in Indiana
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
Compass scoops up RE/MAX, Keller Williams teams in Indiana
The company also hired Jennil Salazar, a RE/MAX agent Compass says is the top individual agent in the entire state by sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 13
@properties scores its biggest franchise yet
Plat Collective in Indianapolis will be the Chicago-based brokerage's fourth franchise. The firm has 114 agents and is on track to do $650 million in sales volume this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Offerpad goes live in Indiana as part of Midwest expansion
The iBuyer has started buying and selling homes in the Indianapolis area as it eyes new markets in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbus, Ohio
by Daniel Houston Jul 13
Zavvie teams up with major indie Midwest brokerage
The partnership will give agents at Sibcy Cline Realtors the ability to present a variety of different selling options to their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Howard Hanna buys stake in one of Indiana's biggest brokerages
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has expanded its footprint in Indiana by forming a partnership with a well-known regional player
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
No. 1 Keller Williams team in Ohio Valley joins Hergenrother Realty
With the addition of The Forney Group, 8 agents will be added to HergGroup Indianapolis's ranks and roughly $70M in sales volume
A bad buying experience launched this RE/MAX agent's career
Not having the best agent experience when he bought his first home 'lit the fire underneath' Jared Housier and inspired him to make the process better for other buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
Foreclosure filings decline as moratorium is extended through January
U.S. foreclosure filings decreased 14% in November 2020 from the month before and dropped 80% year over year
US home equity levels rose in Q3
Equity-rich properties made up about 28.3% of mortgaged homes in the US during the third quarter, up from 26.7% the previous year, according to a new report by Attom Data Solutions
Vacant zombie properties continue to decline amid foreclosure moratorium
In the fourth quarter of 2020, properties in the process of foreclosure decreased 7.3% from the previous quarter while the number of properties sitting empty declined 4.4%
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28