luxury real estate
Precision and preparation make all the difference for today's luxury homebuyers
by Daniel Ickowicz Apr 7
Restore the MLS: A return to cooperation, not control
Opinion
All-or-nothing mandates push the industry away from the MLS. Here’s how MLSs must evolve
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby's Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026
Desperately seeking an AI bestie? How to protect your professional image from AI companion risks
Adopt these practices to harness the potential benefits of AI tools, Robert Siciliano writes, while protecting your invaluable professional persona from the array of privacy and security dangers
by Robert Siciliano Jul 24
3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer
Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security
by Kamran Zand Jul 18
Understanding Clear Cooperation's delayed marketing exempt listings
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead
by Darryl Davis Mar 26
Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it's selling you out)
Mobile phones carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and vast amount of personal data. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself
by Robert Siciliano Mar 13
World Series of Luxury: 16 swinging homes of the Dodgers and Yankees
As the players duke it out on the field, Inman readers will decide which star's pad reigns supreme by their votes. The final winner must hit it out of the park to determine the best luxury home of all
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Synergy One acquiring national lender Mann Mortgage
Kalispell, Montana-based Mann Mortgage, which operated branches in states throughout the West and Southeast, had previously tangled with regulators in Idaho and Washington
by Matt Carter Oct 1
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
real estate business ethics and professional integrity
Discover the key principles of business ethics with Chris Pollinger. Learn how integrity, transparency and ethical decision-making elevate your career and build lasting relationships
by Chris Pollinger Sep 5
Zillow, Redfin sent video user data to Meta, Alphabet, lawsuits charge
The complaints, filed by a San Diego resident, seek class-action status and accuse the real estate companies of violating state and federal privacy laws due to their use of third-party tracking pixels
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Programming and paranoia: Do we want our homes to spy on us?
Most users of smart-home technology are happy with their choice. But when asked whether they felt more secure, they're split down the middle, according to a new Mortgage Cadence survey
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
In luxury real estate, agents with green thumbs reap what they sow
From ficus hedges and podocarpus shrubs to palm trees and bamboo, real estate agents can boost their bottom line with a basic knowledge of landscaping and how it can improve clients' privacy
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24