New York City real estate
Affordability won't get a foot in the door with the proposed pied-à-terre plan
by Michael Rossi May 13
luxury real estate outlook
After a turbulent 2025, luxury real estate expert Michael Valdes writes that the market has entered a golden era. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point
by Michael Valdes Dec 29
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Opinion
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes
by Michael Valdes Oct 16
How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years
LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture
James Harris and David Parnes
The 'Million Dollar Listing LA' alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Mauricio Umansky and globe
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 29
What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands
Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
by Rainy Hake Austin Jul 18
9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess
by Chris Pollinger Jul 17
Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore 
If your entire value proposition is 'I specialize in this neighborhood,' then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Jul 12
LPT Holdings launches luxury firm Aperture Global Real Estate
Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the US, Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten
Middle East and Asia drove global residential luxury growth last year
Despite global uncertainties, the wealthy continue to show interest in investing in real estate, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank's The 2025 Wealth Report shows
Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales
The 2 companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 25
'I placed 7th; I completely blew it. Now what?' asks former Olympian
BMX rider Connor Fields knows the highs and lows of chasing a dream: setting a goal, coming close to achieving it and falling short. However, his journey is unlike any other
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 23
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
Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client
Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth
by Evan Roth Nov 22