Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper
Hopper previously worked at Sotheby's, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Trump bump flattens for luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley
Bay Area luxury buyers, many of whom work in tech, don't take market fluctuations well because their wealth is generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, no homebuying
Luxury home values have hit $1.8M, bucking the spring slowdown
A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7% over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8M
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 6
Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks
In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Holly Parker's claims. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 6
Why now is the perfect time for a mansion boom
Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth
by Chris Drayer Jun 6
Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target
Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 4
Reffkin rails against 'organized real estate' at annual Compass retreat
The CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI
Tinka Ellington Group joins Compass after a decade at Elliman
The Tinka Ellington Group includes 7 agents with 25 collective years of experience in the industry and a sales volume totaling over $254M
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 3
Hall Willkie steps down as president at Brown Harris Stevens
The industry vet will be moving into a consulting role as of July 1. East and West Side sales managers Itzy Garay and Kevin Kovesci will become co-presidents of the firm's NYC region
Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty
Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75% this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather
Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman
Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a 3-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team
Douglas Elliman sets sights abroad with international expansion
The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, 'Elliman International,' and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively
Eklund | Gomes Team launches in 30A market with new dev project
The Douglas Elliman team is entering into the growing luxury market in Florida by serving as exclusive sales and marketing reps for Kaiya Beach Resort, which features 131 luxury residences
Ernie Carswell & Associates trade Elliman for Sotheby's Realty
The 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' star and long-time Elliman agent said he was attracted to Sotheby's International Realty's stability in an industry that has been in tumult in recent years
by Lillian Dickerson May 30
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
Top Agent Maggie Seelig joins Corcoran Group in NYC
Seelig is joining Corcoran in New York with 3 teammates. She will also retain her Massachusetts license with her self-founded firm, MGS Group Real Estate
by Lillian Dickerson May 29