MTV 'Cribs,' once king of real estate TV, returns to the air
'Cribs' was huge during its first run 2 decades ago, but in the time since social media and other content creators have radically changed the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Oh, Canada! The Agency opens new franchise office in Vancouver
Led by managing partners Kit Matkaluk and Hugh Cooper, the new enterprise is the company's twentieth franchise in North America and seventh in Canada
New Jersey luxury RE/MAX franchise acquires indie competitor
The newly combined company will have five offices in the Jersey Shore region, and it will focus on the luxury end of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
The 3 moments that made Douglas Elliman's new CEO, Scott Durkin
From buying an apartment to a meeting with Barbara Corcoran in Manhattan, Scott Durkin shares the 3 life moments that steered him on his path to success
by Libertina Brandt Aug 13
Spec home sells for record-breaking $30M in celebrity-packed Calabasas
The mansion from real estate developer Michael Palumbo clocks in as the most expensive sale in the San Fernando Valley to date
Engel & Völkers brings simplicity to luxury in new marketing campaign
Titled 'Live Your Luxury,' the campaign showcases the 'simple, yet personal luxuries' that come with owning a home by highlighting everyday moments that serve as little treasures
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
Engel & Völkers majority stake acquired by global private equity firm Permira
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the Völkers family, as well as CEO Sven Odia and CFO Thilo von Trotha, will maintain nearly 40% of the company's shares
3 moments that made Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
From juggling 100 cases a day as an attorney to switching careers and being promoted from agent to manager, Bess Freedman shares the 3 moments that paved her path to success
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
Penthouse of celebrity-packed 'Jenga Building' sells for $50M
The musician Frank Ocean and actor Keegan-Michael Key are among the Lower Manhattan building's well-known residents
Is over-the-top luxury real estate marketing coming back in style?
'People had that initial 'I want, I want, I want,' and then they got very clear on what they wanted,' Institute for Luxury Home Marketing President Diane Hartley told Inman
Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County
Former NFL cornerback-turned luxury agent Morgan Trent will serve in the role of managing director for the new market
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
11 shipping containers were used to build this eco-friendly home
RE/MAX agent Louise James told Inman the recycled, eco-friendly home, which hit the market for $2M, will only grow in popularity as efforts to conserve energy gain steam
Casper co-founder pays $500K over asking for Brooklyn townhouse
Mattress company co-founder Luke Sherwin and his wife, celebrated chef Clare De Boer, paid $5.25M in cash for the home in Brooklyn's family-friendly Park Slope neighborhood
WATCH: The slick marketing video behind 'catastrophic failure' spec home sale
The marketing video behind 1155 Angelo Drive exudes a calm, modern coolness. But at the time the video was made, developers behind the property were already likely aware of significant waterproofing issues present throughout the home
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Brooklyn Nets owner, Alibaba founder secretly buys $157M condo
Joe Tsai, who cofounded the Chinese shopping behemoth Alibaba alongside Jack Ma, scored the United States' most expensive real estate sale of 2021