Foreign buyer property purchases in the US rose 33% from last year
Chinese and Canadian buyers make up the largest portion of international buyers. Median purchase price for foreign buyers hit a new record high at $494,400, according to NAR's report
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate
High-net-worth consumers are still purchasing houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own
by Greg Hague Jul 15
Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses
The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect in San Diego
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 11
Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand
by Kamini Lane Jul 11
Teams Spotlight: Ricardo Rodriguez and Associates
Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences
by Christy Murdock Jul 10
Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group
The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3M in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass
SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area
This marks the luxury firm's 2nd new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy, Antonio Nguyen
Luxury market 'as strong as ever' despite broader slowness
It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty
7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget
Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA's Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime
by Chris Pollinger Jul 4
7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance
If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it
by Chris Pollinger Jul 3
Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate
Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients' real estate challenges
by Christy Murdock Jul 3
In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he's staying indie
The luxury brokerage founder shared thoughts on the market, challenges of serving elite clients, potential business expansion thoughts and what he's looking forward to at Connect San Diego
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The 2 laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Selling real estate is selling a story. Here’s how to do it right
For luxury broker Latham Jenkins, the key to marketing a luxury property boils down to this advice: Don’t just sell houses. Sell experiences
by Latham Jenkins Jun 27
Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27