A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
New strategic partnerships yield 2 new AI platforms
Purlin and Final Offer have merged to create an end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the AI operating system Breezy
The priciest home sales of 2025 pushed the boundaries of luxury
Concentrated in Florida and California, the year's biggest residential sales featured high-profile buyers eager to secure investments with ample square footage, pedigree and prime locations
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
Inman announces the newest members of the 2025 Golden I Club
Inman shines the spotlight on the industry's top luxury agents and brokers by announcing the 2025 Golden I Club winners
by Inman Jul 29
The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge
Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
Inman announces the 2025 Golden I Club finalists, celebrating the leaders in luxury real estate
Inman shines the spotlight on the industry's top luxury agents and brokers by announcing its 2025 Golden I Club finalists
by Inman Jul 22
Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires
As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
Matthew Perry's LA home sells for $8.55M in off-market deal
Perry purchased the Mid-Century Modern cottage, spanning 3,500 square feet, for $6M in 2020 and made significant renovations shortly thereafter
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 29
Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team
Carolwood's managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in SoCal and NYC
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner make waves with $29.5M Malibu home
The supermodel and her husband are the proud new owners of the iconic $29.5M Malibu, California, 'Wave House,' sold for the first time in 36 years
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 27
Mohamed Hadid-built Beverly Hills mansion sells for $36M
The off-market sale is a highlight for greater LA's luxury market, which has slowed in the last year in response to market shifts, interest rates and new luxury taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
The 31 biggest residential deals of 2023 commanded $50M or more
New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, shouldered the greatest number of high-end luxury transactions in 2023. Marred by its loathed new mansion tax, Los Angeles failed to make the cut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
Hollywood's top 35 luxury real estate agents, revealed
It takes a highly qualified real estate agent to perform at the level that many celebrities demand. Here are the top ones serving Hollywood today, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Josh Flagg and partners form media company Estate Media
The real estate media company will aim for coverage that bridges the gap between hard, industry-focused outlets and the swath of popular reality TV programs that have hit the industry recently
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22