private listings
Opinion
The increasing prevalence of off-market listings has buyers feeling like they're missing out
by Michael Nourmand May 13
Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
What other cities can learn from LA's rocky 'mansion tax' rollout
LA's new tax on high-priced property sales has been a drag on the real estate industry while raising far less revenue than the city expected, an Intel analysis suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
On the ground in LA: How a divisive 'mansion tax' altered real estate
The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new Los Angeles tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
'Fight it tooth and nail,' LA agents warn as Chicago mulls mansion tax
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson narrows in on a 2.65% tax on purchases of properties over $1M, luxury real estate agents in Los Angeles offered their advice to concerned Windy City agents
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27
Broker Spotlight: Michael Nourmand, Nourmand & Associates
This week the spotlight shines on second-generation Beverly Hills broker Michael Nourmand of Nourmand & Associates
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
The top luxury real estate agents serving Hollywood in 2022
The Altman Brothers, Santiago Arana, Aaron Kirman, Chris Cortazzo, Sally Forster Jones, Joyce Rey and more are featured in this year's list of standout agents from 'The Hollywood Reporter'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
How to work with baby boomers, the X-factor in today's housing market
Baby boomers are the second-largest generation in US history. They're now becoming empty nesters and retiring but remain a force in the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
3 tips for luxury agents marketing listings on social media
Luxury Connect panelists say brand the house, get creative and have fun, and tease out your coming soons on Instagram 
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 26
California mansion could smash records as priciest auction sale
Owner Steven Udvar-Hazy listed the mansion, known as Villa Firenze, for $165M in 2018 but took it to Concierge Auctions after being unable to find a buyer
How the coronavirus pandemic is reshuffling the luxury real estate market
Buyers are looking for homes in different places, and with different characteristics, than they did before COVID-19 brought chaos to the US
by Jim Dalrymple II May 15
Sellers had enough? How to keep emotions in check when fatigue sets in
Expectations drive behavior throughout the sales process. Be sure your clients are in the know, and it'll be a smoother experience all around
by Christy Murdock Aug 6
How to sell investment properties
Real estate professionals said keys to selling investment properties include focusing on returns and thinking like a financial planner
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 5