The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024
Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year
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
The Agency 2022 Red Paper: A softening, but still strong market
'The key takeaway is this,' CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year's report. 'Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Millennial art buyers, 'toe dipping' and the return of staycations: 8 summer trends you need to know
The rise of the millennial art collector, testing the waters in a new locale and vacationing closer to home are all trends luxury real estate agents are seeing from their clients moving into summer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
The grueling fitness craze hitting luxury real estate agents hard: 54D
The high-intensity, nine-week fitness training, nutrition and recovery program found new audiences in the pandemic, and luxury agents say it gives them the kind of discipline needed to succeed in real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Seller's market is here to stay — but with fewer luxury buyers in 2022
'There will be more luxury sellers in 2022 than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual luxury buyers, it is still a seller's market,' the president of Luxury Portfolio International predicts
How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don't rule out Spanx
Any luxury real estate agent will tell you there's a certain expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes luxury and a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step?
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
The top things we learned about luxury at ICLV 2021
From where the market is headed to how to succeed with authenticity in marketing and branding, Luxury Connect in Las Vegas packed a punch. Inman unpacks the big event
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
16 luxury buying and selling trends you can't ignore
The way we live, work and play has significantly changed over the past year or so, and these shifts will continue to drive luxury consumer behavior as far as how and where they choose to live. Here are a few trends you need to be ready for
by Cara Ameer Oct 8
Bigger is better: Square footage is the No. 1 amenity for luxury buyers
A new report on global luxury from Coldwell Banker found that amid the pandemic, high-end buyers put a greater emphasis on more square footage over any other amenity, driving an increase in homes over 5,000 square feet
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
5 shifts this Aspen broker is seeing in her market
This is how one broker associate found her way into the luxury real estate business in Colorado's mountain communities — and what COVID-induced trends she's been seeing in her market
by Liz Leeds Oct 28
What today's ultra-luxury buyers want might surprise you
Many luxury agents opt to show their clients the most luxurious properties in their price range, but that might not be what today’s ultra-luxury buyer wants
by Bernice Ross Oct 1