A photo of Darin Tansey with his dog in front of a beach in Miami
Tansey was a luxury agent in Miami for over 17 years and a Douglas Elliman fixture in the South Florida market. Tributes poured in from the agent community upon the news
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge
Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale
The waterfront estate has become the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the 2nd-priciest in the country
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 28
$188M Palm Beach estate — the city's priciest — goes into contract
The estate sits alone on its own 2.3-acre, man-made island and went into contract on Monday. The negotiated price, and the buyer's identity are still unknown
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Lesson Learned: Listen more than you speak
Find out how Jersey City real estate professional Diana Sutherlin puts her background in acting and marketing to work to improve client relationships
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
Get into a 'New York State of Mind' with the home Billy Joel wrote it in
The house that once helped Joel complete his famous ode to the Empire State has hit the Upstate New York housing market for $2.5M. In recent years, the property served as a bed-and-breakfast
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
Lake Homes Realty launches Beach Homes Realty
Beach-Homes.com will help homebuyers find beachfront, beach-view and beach-access homes easier with more than 68,000 coastal properties across 14 states, according to the company
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Buyers will face a 271% premium for beach views in this Florida city
Tequesta, Florida, the northernmost town in the Miami metro area, commands the highest beach-view property premium compared to non-beach-view homes in the area, says Casago study
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
John Steinbeck's former Hamptons retreat sells for $13.5M
The Sag Harbor Partnership has purchased the 'Of Mice and Men' author's part-time abode and will transform it into a space for a writer's residency program led by The University of Texas
Alibaba president offloads 2 Hamptons estates at $66.25M
The estates, located on coveted Meadow Lane, span more than 8 acres and encompass multiple buildings, a pool, a tennis court, 2 putting greens and 350-degree water views
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 21
When mansion prices touch the sky, what does an extra $100M mean?
Hubris and a lack of comparables at the highest echelons frequently collide for inexplicable price differences from 1 estate to the next. But as with all real estate, location and size still matter
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career
Opinion
When you try to be 'everything,' you make it almost impossible for prospective clients to see your value. And if they don't see your value, they will seek out an agent who can present clear value
by Nicole Espinosa Aug 5
Goodbye Bel Air, hello Raleigh: The 'other' luxury markets heating up
Agents in secondary or up-and-coming luxury markets across America say business is booming as buyers and sellers find a new sense of normal amid the pandemic
Life by the ocean: 6 tips for selling coastal homes
Being knowledgeable about the coast and coastal regulations helps
by Dana Bull Oct 2
What to know about selling luxury, waterfront and other specialty properties
Opinion
Only certain kinds of buyers are interested in these kinds of homes, so a one-size-fits-all marketing approach will not produce optimal results
by Bill Gassett Jul 9