Douglas Elliman brings on Bassick Advisors Group in Massachusetts
The luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the firm's Boston and Wellesley offices
LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires
LA agents told Inman they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the 'catastrophic' toll the wildfires were taking on the community and market
Why Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is right for real estate brands
If you’re considering a fresh new look for your marketing collateral and platforms in 2025, marketing expert Jon Krabbe writes, Mocha Mousse is a perfect choice
by Jon Krabbe Jan 8
4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate
Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions
by Nick Schlekeway Jan 8
Oren Alexander misses hearing, mistakenly sent by Feds to NY
In a bizarre mixup, Oren was accidentally flown to New York City by the US Marshals Service on Tuesday, even though he was due to appear in court in Miami for a bail hearing
The Agency taps ex-Brown Harris Stevens sales director as senior VP
Juliet Clapp has been named senior vice president and North East managing partner at The Agency New York. Ashlie Roberson of Tyler Whitman's team has also been elevated to a partner
Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass
The Tracy Tutor Team expanded into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550M in listings. Tutor said the move will provide an opportunity to expand further into new markets
5 snack-sized 2025 predictions from a luxury real estate expert
Wondering what this year will hold for the real estate market? Luxury real estate expert Beau Blankenship shares predictions for real estate investors and the luxury landscape in 2025
by Beau Blankenship Jan 7
Pent-up demand, 'she-elites,' new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025
Luxury 'is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,' Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's Michael Altneu said in the brand's annual luxury trend report released on Monday
Amazon debuts $47K luxury tiny home with rooftop deck
On the heels of its Black Friday success, Amazon has listed another luxury tiny home for $47K. The home has a sunroom, rooftop deck and customizable floor plan for up to 4 bedrooms
by Marian McPherson Jan 3
Oren and Alon Alexander named in new lawsuit alleging rape in Aspen
The lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that the brothers in 2017 lured a 17-year-old minor and her 2 friends to their hotel room where they then sexually assaulted the women
Lake Tahoe property sells for discount at $33.5M
The 10,000-square-foot Incline Village estate first hit the market for $49M about 1 year ago. The home was sold with furnishings to a buyer from the San Francisco Bay Area
Hamptons agents Michaela and Paulina Keszler move to Sotheby's
The mother-daughter duo were leading Hamptons agents for Douglas Elliman before deciding to join Sotheby's International Realty. In the past 12 months, they jointly closed over $200M
25 New Year's Resolutions for real estate agents in 2025
Here are 25 action steps to prepare you for the new year from trainer Rachael Hite. The key is figuring out what to pursue, purge and prohibit. This list will help
by Rachael Hite Dec 31
From fire hydrants to therapy tubs, the wildest luxury trends of 2024
Going to extremes to achieve wellness benefits was a big theme for luxury home trends in the past year, but homeowners also went to lengths to increase their home's comfort, beauty and safety
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27
The 31 priciest deals of 2024 moved the needle up to $60M+
The luxury residential market soared to new heights in 2024. Florida dominated the top sales of the year, bringing at least 15 residential transactions above $50M, in a tale of 2 markets
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27