Realogics Sotheby's Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo upzoning this year, timing of the firm's partnership with the AI platform that can predict seller readiness and identify areas for redevelopment couldn't be better
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
Concierge Auctions launches new division focused on luxury condos
The division is led by new dev marketing vets Louise and Paul Sunshine and will provide developers and financial institutions with an alternative to the traditional sales market
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
Bass weighs pause of ULA Tax as wildfire recovery continues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December
There were 11 contract signings at $10M-plus last week, and the city's priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60M
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning
Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer
by Chris Pollinger Mar 17
Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.
The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500M in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Teams Spotlight: Harrison Polsky, The Polsky Team
Find out how Polsky and his team leverage his years of experience in luxury real estate and development to create optimal outcomes for team members and clients alike
by Christy Murdock Mar 13
Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year
The company squeaked out of 2024 with improved quarterly losses, even though net losses for the year were significant. CEO Michael Liebowitz expressed optimism for the firm's future
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth
The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7T at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans hit a record $49.2T, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Former Engel & Völkers CXO Peter Ianos joins The Agency
Ianos has been in the industry for more than 2 decades, and spent about 12 years at Engel & Völkers, where he served in a variety of leadership roles
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
SoHo broker Keith Copley leaves Eklund | Gomes for Nest Seekers
Copley has specialized in SoHo's luxury market for 30 years and sold over 50 apartments on Greene Street alone, growing a client roster that includes celebrities, athletes, Fortune 500 execs
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Byron Allen sells unit inside NYC's 220 Central Park South for $82.5M
The media mogul bought the 6,600-square-foot unit in 2023 for $75M, and has clinched a healthy profit in an off-market deal. He also owns a smaller unit in the building
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Middle East and Asia drove global residential luxury growth last year
Despite global uncertainties, the wealthy continue to show interest in investing in real estate, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank's The 2025 Wealth Report shows
LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers
Operating in Beverly Hills' vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie's Real Estate
The 2 top producers from Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida: Christie's International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency
As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm's digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging tech