Moves and shakeups made 2024 a big year for real estate reality TV
The reality TV landscape saw some major shifts in 2024 as legacies departed the space and new strong players emerged. Here's a rundown of the highlights and what we're watching for in 2025
The Agency's 'Buying Beverly Hills' fails to renew for third season
The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding the number of views versus the cost of production
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
What to expect on 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 2
Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22
Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy
Following on the heels of Mauricio Umansky and Rick Hilton — her stepdad and uncle, respectively — the Inman Global Influencer has risen to the top of the Beverly Hills luxury market in short time
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 13
'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 2 hits Netflix in March
No stranger to the spotlight, here’s what founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky has been up to since Season 1 wrapped (and what to expect this season)
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 23
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
What to do on social in 2024? Avoid politics at all costs
A panel of real estate PR reps and social media influencers told ICNY attendees to remember that the brand is you, the cameras are always on, and whatever you do, avoid talking politics this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
'Dancing with the Stars' taught Mauricio Umansky to empathize
Of his recent 6-week run on the reality dance competition, Umansky said he learned a lesson in empathy when it comes to teaching others a challenging new skill
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
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
Mauricio Umansky stays alive on 'Dancing With The Stars' Week 2
Despite earning the lowest score of the night from the reality TV show's judges after a misstep, The Agency's CEO managed to survive another week with the help of audience votes
Mauricio Umansky survives week 1 of 'Dancing with the Stars'
The Agency's CEO was not a top scorer during his debut appearance on the reality series, but judges seemed excited by his enthusiasm, and his family was there to support him
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky slides into 'Dancing with the Stars'
The luxury real estate CEO will be joining Season 32 alongside other stars, including actor Alyson Hannigan and musician Jason Mraz, beginning on Sept. 26 on ABC and Disney+
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
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
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'