Meet the French baker behind California’s big commission suit

Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading

On the ground in LA: How a divisive ‘mansion tax’ altered real estate

The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new L.A. tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry. Continue reading

Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage

DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass. Continue reading

Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested

Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and the demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching the state’s luxury inventory thin. Continue reading

How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate

From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA strike and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry. Continue reading

Brad Pitt offloads LA estate for $39M in off-market deal

Pitt began shopping for a buyer at a $40 million asking price in January, according to reports. The home, he purchased from actress Cassandra Peterson “Elvira,” was never publicly listed. Continue reading

‘The Goonies’ house in Oregon hits the market for $1.65M

“People from many countries and all walks of life are calling to inquire about how they can be the next owner of this iconic property,” the listing agent said about the birthplace of the truffle shuffle. Continue reading

Trump appears at Cardone event, hints at future presidential run

Trump’s surprise appearance took place at the 10X Growth Conference in Hollywood, Florida. Continue reading

Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87

Didion’s writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today. Continue reading

Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing

As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private. Continue reading