Tom Ford nabs Jackie O's former Hamptons summer home at $52M
The deal is just the latest of Ford's big-ticket transactions, following a couple multimillion-dollar home purchases in Palm Beach over the last several months
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
Nearly 1 in 9 US homes command $1M as luxury prices soar in June
The share of US homes valued at $1M or more stopped shy of a record notched last summer as high mortgage rates and low inventory drove home prices upward in June, a Redfin analysis shows
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
Bezos buys a slice of Miami's 'billionaire bunker' for $68M
The Amazon founder and third-richest person in the world reportedly purchased a 3-bedroom property on Indian Creek, a barrier island off Miami
by Ben Verde Aug 11
Tighter federal regulations coming to luxury real estate market soon
The US Treasury Department is poised to enact expanded reporting measures on luxury home sales, putting an end to anonymous purchases that have enabled oligarchs, terrorists and others
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
Ailing vet claims Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry unfairly bought home
Carl Westcott says his judgment was impaired when a contract with Perry and Bloom was signed, due to opiates he was prescribed following a surgery to treat Huntington's disease, reports say
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Rebecca Mason joins Compass as NYC sales manager
Prior to CityRealty, Mason spent several years at Stribling & Associates which was acquired by Compass in 2019. Now she'll be reunited with many of her former colleagues, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Broker Spotlight: Jenny Heinzen, Vineyard Professional Real Estate
Find out how this vineyard specialist learned that leading with kindness, while taking the time to educate clients, fosters success
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Drum up inventory through direct mailers, social media and more
The low-inventory problem has consumed many agents' minds for years. Top agents shared at Inman Connect how they stay ahead of the game by drilling down into some of these strategies
Luxury agents dish on how to build and lead strong teams
'You've got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable,' said top-producing agent Dawn McKenna at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Christie's International Real Estate enters Aruba with new affiliate
Bold Properties Aruba, based in the island's capital of Oranjestad, is now part of the luxury brand's Caribbean network, the brokerage said. The firm is led by Aileen Kelly and Jenniffer Figaroa
Nikki Field, Harald Grant inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame
This year's Luxury Connect Golden I winners were announced Tuesday, with legendary Sotheby's International Realty brokers Nikki Field and Harald Grant joining the Golden I Club Hall of Fame
by Inman Aug 8
'Buying Beverly Hills' star: Don't chase deals — chase relationships
David Kramer, Lisa Song Sutton and Jon Grauman, an agent featured on 'Buying Beverly Hills,' revealed how to drum up listings at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Monday
3 luxury agents share their climbs into higher price points
'Belong to the private clubs, golf at the best golf clubs,' Jean Merkelbach, of Engel & Völkers said at Inman Luxury Connect. 'Be where they are so they recognize you'
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7
With off-market listings, sellers rarely know best, luxury agents say
How do you balance what a privacy-driven luxury seller wants when it’s a clear break from MLS rules and general industry standards? Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect discuss the challenges
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
Christie's International Real Estate and tech company Modwell partner
The agreement provides 50 of Christie's International Real Estate's Masters Circle agents access to Modwell's proprietary tech design platform to assist homebuyers in seeing a home's potential
How luxury agents earn long-term business? By shooting straight
In a down market, clients might not like what agents have to say. But they need to hear it anyway, Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman and Rachel King of SERHANT. agreed at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7