Ben Affleck sells $30M mansion after getting hitched to JLo
The 13,000-square-foot California home went under contract after spending only about 3 weeks on the market
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Turks and Caicos latest affiliate to join The Corcoran Group
This marks the brand's 23rd affiliate overall, 45th overall market and the 5th Caribbean market it has entered over the course of about 2 years
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Manhattan's luxury market sees worst sales week since Aug. 2020
Signed luxury contracts in Manhattan hit a new low during the week ending Aug. 21, according to a report from Olshan Realty Inc. Luxury agents say there are a number of reasons why
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Chris Poore returns to Sotheby's after stint at Brown Harris Stevens
Poore, who spent 2 years with Brown Harris Stevens before his return to Sotheby's, is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry and since 2014 has earned more than $500M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
International buyers are back — and they're eyeing secondary markets
Just as US homebuyers did 2 years earlier, luxury international buyers are rushing to secondary cities with investment potential, including Austin, Boise and... Bentonville, Arkansas?
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Leading Brown Harris Stevens team moves to Douglas Elliman
Jonathan Stein's team was ranked BHS's No. 1 Flatiron office real estate team in 2021, bringing in over $100M in closed or pending contracts. 'Jonathan's record of achievement speaks for itself'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Larry Ellison lists North Palm Beach oceanfront home for $145M
The move comes a little over 1 year after purchasing the property for $80M, and about 2 months after buying a separate $173M estate in nearby Manalapan from tech entrepreneur Jim Clark
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
$8,733 per square foot? A Laguna Beach spec home breaks a record
Tim Smith of the Smith Group at Coldwell Banker Realty closed the record-breaking deal after receiving multiple offers on the 5,000-square-foot Orange County, California, property
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Engel & Völkers Americas names new chief experience officer
Peter Ianos will lead the luxury brokerage's recruiting and retention efforts, its performance programs and the company's professional development and education programs
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby's International Realty acquires Leaf, Realtors
The strategic partnership will combine Sotheby's international reach with Leaf, Realtors' intricate local market knowledge of western New Jersey to better serve clients
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
Douglas Elliman revenue declines in the face of luxury housing shortage
Douglas Elliman's revenue declined in Q2 as the housing market — particularly the luxury sector — struggled with slower activity, the company said in its 3rd earnings report as a public company
SERHANT. snags 4 new agents, including 3 from Compass
David Fernandez, Jennifer Lee and Emanuele Fiore join the company from Compass, while Jason Christie comes from his independent brokerage, The Polaris Team
Kenny G's former Seattle estate lists for a record $85M
Previously, the priciest listing in the greater Seattle area was a $60M property listed about 2 years ago, which was also located in the Hunts Point community
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Compass brings on Stacy Jones as head of Luxury Division's top agents
Jones comes to Compass following several years as co-owner and chief people officer at Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, a top Sotheby's franchise located in Seattle
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Brad Pitt buys historic D.L. James' clifftop Carmel home for $40M
The home is located atop a steep bluff on the oceanside of Highway 1. The deal marks one of the priciest to ever close in the Carmel area, according to local agents
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27