Luxury in ’22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more

Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents continued to make interesting moves. Continue reading

Social app for real estate unites new technology and old-school service

Why shouldn’t real estate have its own social media platform that brings together a global community of agents, buyers and sellers? We do now. Continue reading

WATCH: Fredrik Eklund teaches The Karate Kid crane kick at ICLV

Eklund started out his early morning interview at Inman Connect Las Vegas by getting the audience members on their feet and getting their feet in the air, before settling in for a wide-ranging discussion of family, tech and teams. Continue reading

Fredrik Eklund shares how laughter is the best medicine for business

The Eklund Gomes Team members Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and Julia Spilman share at Inman Luxury Connect, that friendship and having fun are the foundation for their multi-billion-dollar business. Continue reading

Fredrik Eklund and Thomas Ma announce new agent social app

REAL is like a mashup of WhatsApp, Instagram and Zillow for agents and consumers, Eklund said, but at “lightning speed.” 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

The 20 biggest luxury city sales of 2021 (so far)

Despite cities taking a back seat to vacation markets in 2021, major transactions made headlines across New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Continue reading

MoMa penthouse with $36M asking price sells to anonymous buyer

The penthouse unit of 53 West 53, also known as the glass skyscraper above New York’s Museum of Modern Art, has a new owner. Continue reading

These are the 30 top real estate agents in Hollywood right now

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ on Wednesday named Aaron Kirman, Fredrik Eklund and Jade Mills among the top 30 luxury agents in Los Angeles. Continue reading

Million Dollar Listing LA’s Josh Flagg hops over to Douglas Elliman

Josh Flagg, who has sold real estate for decades and stars on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, is hopping over to Douglas Elliman. Continue reading