Sotheby’s and Corcoran CEOs talk the changing face of luxury at ICNY

The diverse ways that luxury can be defined today were embodied in the attire of Philip White and Pamela Liebman on stage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

As supply dwindled, nation’s biggest brokerages gained market share

The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021, a new report reveals. Continue reading

‘New York market remains a juggernaut’ in Q1, condo sales thrive

Quarterly market reports released this week from several area brokerages revealed a luxury market in high demand, with climbing prices and little inventory. Continue reading

Corcoran expands in Caribbean with new Puerto Rico affiliate

The San Juan firm formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi. Continue reading

6 stories readers might have missed while eating Thanksgiving leftovers

Whether you were stuffing your face with pumpkin pie or breaking up a brawl between brothers who aren’t on speaking terms, here are the top stories you might have missed this weekend. Continue reading

How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don’t rule out Spanx

Luxury agents will tell you there’s an expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step? Continue reading

CoStar takes aim at Zillow in NYC with launch of Citysnap portal

Homesnap’s new portal will launch across NYC in 2022. It’s the latest development in a simmering search portal war between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading

What real estate investors can do for renters whose homes were hit by Ida

The clean up and repair work that remains in Hurricane Ida’s aftermath is overwhelming for many, and investors who have rental properties that have been impacted will want to ensure their renters are treated with care. Continue reading

What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading

Dottie Herman steps down as Douglas Elliman CEO

Scott Durkin, who has served at the brokerage since 2015, will take the helm, according to representatives who say Herman has been cultivating him for the CEO role for years. Continue reading