What is ‘Barbiecore’? Design trend pretty in pink as ‘Barbie’ flick nears

The design trend of the moment includes — you guessed it — lots of pink, frills, vintage finds, florals, curvy furnishings and beds evocative of clouds. Barbie wouldn’t have it any other way. Continue reading

‘The appraisal process is an absolute joke’: The Real Word

On this week’s TRW: Find out what Byron Lazine and Nicole White have to say about the future of appraisals, incentive-based recruiting and this week’s Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

Save your coin! 15 thrifty listing lead generation tips for agents

There are a lot of ways to generate listings in any market for little investment (other than time). This list from author and coach Darryl Davis should make the thriftiest, most-budget conscious of you happy — whether you are brand new in this business… Continue reading

WATCH: Wealthy homeowners are sticking by their decision to relocate

Wealthier clients who moved cities during the pandemic aren’t itching to go back, even as home demand in their new markets is in decline, panelists said earlier this month at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Manhattan’s luxury market sees worst sales week since Aug. 2020

Signed luxury contracts in Manhattan hit a new low during the week ending Aug. 21, according to a report from Olshan Realty Inc. Luxury agents say there are a number of reasons why. Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty shutters 2 California offices

The luxury real estate brokerages offices in Encino and Sunset Strip, both in Los Angeles, will close and merge into other nearby offices, according to a new report. Continue reading

New trial date set for fall in Coldwell Banker ‘cold call’ class action case

Judge refused to reconsider an order granting class certification in case where plaintiffs allege Anywhere allows agents to violate the law to grow its market share of listings. Continue reading

Zumper to put $30M in funding to work in short-term rental market

Zumper’s data shows that the idea of short-term rentals is bigger, and more critical, than vacation properties and the remote-working technology sector. Continue reading