10 proven tips for surviving real estate conference season

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For Inman Ambassador and new contributor Karen Stone, these tips have been the secret sauce for conference success. Get ready to make your mark in the real estate world. Continue reading →

The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2023 (so far)

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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. Continue reading →

From small talk to big deals: How to leverage industry events for maximum networking impact

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There are few industries as reliant on personal relationships as luxury real estate — and those relationships start with the agents themselves. Continue reading →

5 famous figures who turned breakdowns into breakthroughs

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We’re bombarded with negative vibes, flashy headlines and a crazy competitive market, but don’t let that get you down, coach Darryl Davis writes. Instead, remember to keep your eyes peeled for those hidden chances that can turn things around. Continue reading →

EXp nabs top-producing Las Vegas agent and team

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Bryan Knisley previously ran his own brokerage and completed stints at RE/MAX and Keller Williams. He’s bringing 27 agents with him to eXp, according to the company. Continue reading →

San Diego Realtors sack CEO after $1M embezzlement lawsuit

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The suit accuses now ex-CEO Mike Mercurio of using association credit cards for personal purchases, inflating his vacation time and selling items that the association paid for on eBay. Continue reading →

Former Keller Williams NYC office auctions for $11.3M

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Former Keller Williams NYC market center owners Ilan Bracha and Heim Binstock’s battle for their 377 Broadway office is officially over as a new owner snapped it up at an auction for $11.3 million. The office went into foreclosure in 2018 after the duo… Continue reading →

Pacaso surging through summer on 2nd-home demand

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Co-ownership company Pacaso has rebounded from a slow start to 2023 with a bevy of new luxury-home acquisitions and its fastest ever sell-out: A four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Continue reading →

Buyers need $7,200 more than in 2022 to afford ‘starter’ homes

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The annual paycheck for a first-time homebuyer is roughly $64,500 to afford the typical U.S. “starter” home in 2023 — up 13 percent from a year ago, according to a report from Redfin. Continue reading →

Fed sending US into a ‘category 5 hurricane,’ Barry Sternlicht says

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Starwood Capital Group Chairman and billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht claims Fed inaction has all but ensured a recession is on the way. “Nobody wants to sell anything today,” he said. Continue reading →