This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the luxury market, seller’s biggest regrets and the importance of technology for agents this year.  

The meltdown of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through the proptech industry. Here’s how to keep it from poisoning the well during the spring market.  

Silicon Valley Bank, which federal regulators took control of Friday following a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, writes Inman founder Brad

The Federal Trade Commission alleges the deal would put an end to intense competition between the companies and drive up costs for lenders and homebuyers.  

Formerly an independent brokerage, The Nassimi Group has relinquished its indie status to become a 10-person team under Douglas Elliman. In 2022, Richard Nassimi closed roughly $80 million in sales

The real estate industry got two kernels of good news in the latest jobs numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Luxury home sales fell 44.6 percent year over year, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Prices are nevertheless still high because inventory is so low, economists say.  

The typical monthly payment rose to $2,563 this week despite home prices that were down 1 percent, according to data on Friday. That’s the highest monthly payment on record, up

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here’s Inman Top 5 for March 3-9, 2023.  

In the most dramatic banking implosion since the Great Recession, regulators on Friday shut down the bank, which boasted ties to proptechs, including Airbnb, Opendoor and OJO.