Bel-Air mansion tied to disgraced Sackler family sells at $5M loss
The $17M deal for the sprawling estate, which is located at 10690 Somma Way, closed on Aug. 1, according to a recent report
by Ben Verde Sep 6
Broker Spotlight: Jenny Heinzen, Vineyard Professional Real Estate
Find out how this vineyard specialist learned that leading with kindness, while taking the time to educate clients, fosters success
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Texas adjusts to growing pains as outside buyers jockey for homes
With an influx of tech and entertainment giants like Tesla and Universal Studios, not to mention a rising tide of millennial buyers, Texas is bursting at the seams as agents rush to find new listings
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
New Yorkers are white-knuckling a turbulent summer buyer's market
Like the energy of its premier city, homebuyers and sellers in New York State are grappling with a rollercoaster summer, with extreme buyers' and sellers' markets taking consumers on a wild ride
by Marian McPherson Jul 21
Times names 'modern farmhouse' defining residential style of 2020s
The modern farmhouse, with its black and white exterior, board and batten, and classic interior is the style of the moment, according to The Times. Its rise coincides with a desire for simpler times
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
3 luxury staging secrets that boost your listing's price point
Consultant Chris Pollinger finds out how LA's Elite Home Staging creates luxe interiors that not only get sold, but sell for top dollar
by Chris Pollinger Jun 29
Olympic training, ballet, real estate — now, 'Kendra Sells Hollywood'
Meet McKenzie Ryan. From her Olympic training days to Season 2 of 'Kendra Sells Hollywood,' here’s the Real Tea in her own words
by Dani Vanderboegh May 26
5 red flags to spot hidden non-compete agreements
As a real estate business owner, these agreements can restrict your ability to practice your trade and limit competition in the marketplace
Their clients could buy homes. But they rent for $75K a month instead
Increasingly, wealthy would-be homebuyers are opting to rent in lieu of homeownership, choosing to cough up top dollar for $69,000-a-night Airbnbs and apartments for north of $100,000. But why?
by Taylor Anderson Apr 4
Cash deals hit all-time high in Manhattan as sales plummet 38%
The average sale price for a home in Manhattan fell 5% to $1.95M while the median sale price fell 10% to $1.075M, according to a quarterly market report by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel
by Ben Verde Apr 4
It's official: New York remains the world's priciest real estate market
More ultra-prime real estate transactions took place in New York in 2022 than anywhere else in the world, according to the 17th annual Wealth Report released Wednesday by Douglas Elliman
by Ben Verde Mar 2
Rupert Murdoch drops $30M on full-floor pad, Central Park views
Murdoch, the News Corp founder and business magnate, has signed a contract to buy the entire 27th floor of the Hampshire House in Manhattan. It's only his latest purchase in recent years
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
There's freedom in saying no, setting boundaries, saying goodbye
Opinion
If you don’t set boundaries, you can’t expect clients to respect them. Set firm boundaries, and communicate them upfront
by Amie Quirarte Feb 15
Real Tea: 'Buying Beverly Hills' agents dish on rookie mistakes
From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents get real about learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 14
When your toughest competitor is the other agent
The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips to cool it down
by Amie Quirarte Feb 13