'Force of nature': Friends and agents celebrate Jennifer Berman
The LA luxury powerhouse passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday. Industry professionals shared with Inman the many ways in which Berman touched their lives
Jennifer Berman was a godmother to million-dollar agents everywhere
The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Berman
by Bernice Ross Apr 4
Rick and Kathy Hilton are saying goodbye to Southampton home
The family has owned the shingle-style property since 1999, spending many vacations and holidays there, and is now selling it for $14.95M
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
Can an LA condo set a $50M record? Agents say, why not?
LA's luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35M. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
What other cities can learn from LA's rocky 'mansion tax' rollout
LA's new tax on high-priced property sales has been a drag on the real estate industry while raising far less revenue than the city expected, an Intel analysis suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
Mauricio Umansky nails personal best score on Week 5 of 'DWTS'
In a powerful and athletic contemporary dance routine, The Agency CEO and dance partner Emma Slater achieved their 'best dance yet' on Tuesday night's episode, judge Bruno Tonioli declared
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
'Fight it tooth and nail,' LA agents warn as Chicago mulls mansion tax
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson narrows in on a 2.65% tax on purchases of properties over $1M, luxury real estate agents in Los Angeles offered their advice to concerned Windy City agents
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27
Mauricio Umansky separates from wife Kyle Richards: Report
Umansky, the founder of luxury brokerage The Agency, has been married to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star for decades, and over the years the duo became reality TV stars together
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
8 big reveals from Mauricio Umansky's book 'The Dealmaker'
From helping to launch the Mexican Olympic ski team to fresh details on his split with Hilton & Hyland, Umansky tells anecdotes from his life paired with lessons that came of those experiences
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11
Mauricio Umansky's winding road from shaky childhood to luxe CEO
After navigating health scares as a child and struggling early in his career, The Agency CEO's wife, Kyle Richards, suggested he get a real estate license, which he says was the 'best decision ever'
The LA 'mansion tax' is coming, sending sellers on a sprint to April 1
To make their $5M-plus properties more attractive and move them more quickly, some sellers have been cutting their asking prices precipitously and negotiating other add-ons into contracts
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
David Kramer is ready to bring out the 'soul' of Hilton & Hyland
As David Kramer steps into his role as Hilton & Hyland's president after a year of upheaval, the brokerage is repositioning itself. Kramer told Inman the goal is to effect change with culture
Hilton & Hyland taps David Kramer to succeed Jeff Hyland as president
Kramer has been with the luxury boutique firm since 2005 and is one of Hilton & Hyland's top producers. He succeeds the late Jeff Hyland, who died of cancer nearly a year ago
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20
10 months after 'The One,' Richard Saghian scoops up $40M Malibu pad
Not content to pause after purchasing 'The One' megamansion for $126M in March, the Fashion Nova founder also added the $40M Billionaire's Beach property to his portfolio recently
Luxury in '22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more
Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents kept making interesting moves
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23