California dreamin': The nightmare situations luxury agents deal with
From the seller who wanted to display a room full of snakes during a home showing to the renter who was an insurance scammer, the clients luxury agents deal with in California can be a handful
To win this summer, homebuyers in California are turning every stone
With some of the highest home prices in the nation, California buyers and sellers are having an abnormally difficult time managing higher mortgage rates, agents in the Golden State told Inman
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2023 (so far)
Luxury buyers have been hot on Palm Beach, with 7 of the year's top 20 deals coming out of the luxe South Florida market. Overall, this year's list shows buyers' thirst for trophy properties
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Texas adjusts to growing pains as outside buyers jockey for homes
With an influx of tech and entertainment giants like Tesla and Universal Studios, not to mention a rising tide of millennial buyers, Texas is bursting at the seams as agents rush to find new listings
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested
Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching luxury inventory thin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Luxury Spotlight: Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana
Driven in part by the popularity of the television series 'Yellowstone,' this area has experienced a surge of interest from high-net-worth-clients
by Robyn Erlenbush Jul 28
'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
Amid the steel and glass, a warmer, fuzzier Billionaires' Row emerges
As Billionaires' Row continues to reshape Manhattan's skyline one 'supertall' at a time, agents say a new class of buyer is gradually reshaping the demographics of New York's most exclusive block
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
New Yorkers are white-knuckling a turbulent summer buyer's market
Like the energy of its premier city, homebuyers and sellers in New York State are grappling with a rollercoaster summer, with extreme buyers' and sellers' markets taking consumers on a wild ride
by Marian McPherson Jul 21
Josh Flagg buys $4.25M Miami home with business partners
The 'Million Dollar Listing' star bought the Mediterranean-style villa with Adam Rubin and Andrew Shanfeld, according to a report. Last year, he bought a $9.2M property in Beverly Hills
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
These 4 differentiators help you stand out in a competitive market
In a competitive market, it takes more to make an impact. Find out how to create a reputation that resonates with buyers and sellers
by Jeremy Pierce Jul 20
The Agency Dallas adds on several top producers in the region
The office launched in January 2023 and in the last 3 months has brought on 4 big regional names as well as 5 other high-performing luxury agents, according to the luxury brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Here are your most outlandish requests from luxury clients
From the out-of-touch to the out-of-line, here are some of the outrageous expectations luxury clients have
by Inman Jul 19
Butterfly House sells for $29M in one of Carmel's priciest deals yet
Named for its distinctive wing-shaped roof that resembles a butterfly, the property was designed and built by architect Frank Wynkoop in 1951. It marks one of the priciest sales ever in the area
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Lesson Learned: Lean into your own unique strengths
Find out how New York City's Burt Savitsky helps clients navigate the complexities of the co-op board approval process while making the most his own inimitable style
by Christy Murdock Jul 18