Compass unveils family office division led by Cindy Scholz
Compass Family Office will focus on assisting clients with long-term real estate asset management, as well as bridging the gap between brokerage services and institutional advisory
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
Ultra-luxury sales show resilience, up 3.9% from last year
Ultra-luxury sales in coastal enclaves and ultra-luxury hotspots bolstered sales beyond those of last year, according to a report released by Compass this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 8
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
The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2023 (so far)
Luxury buyers have been hot on Palm Beach, with 7 of the year's top 20 deals coming out of the luxe South Florida market. Overall, this year's list shows buyers' thirst for trophy properties
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
After a year of hunting, JLo and Ben Affleck close on $61M mansion
They may have fame and money, but celebrities have to go through the painful process of house hunting just like the rest of us, Bennifer's homebuying journey shows
Mark Wahlberg's sweeping Beverly Hills mansion brings in $55M
Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, initially listed the 30,500-square-foot property for $87.5M in April 2022 but dropped the ask by $8M after it sat on the market for several months
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
The skills these top luxury agents brought to real estate are priceless
From the NFL to the entertainment industry, past work experiences have helped luxury agents gain a valuable leg up in their real estate careers, helping launch them to the top of their field
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Kylie Jenner buys Beverly Hills spec mansion for $37M
The property was spearheaded by developer Gala Asher and originally listed for $55M
$100M Coldwell Banker agent leaves Compass after 3 weeks
Frankel, a 20-year veteran of Coldwell Banker, closed $98.5M in sales volume in 2018
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Another top California agent jumps from Coldwell Banker to Compass
Ginger Glass is following in the footsteps of Chris Cortazzo just one week later
by Patrick Kearns Aug 12