DOJ: Ron DeSantis’ foreign-buyer property ban in Florida is unlawful

Department of Justice officials claimed last week the bans on some foreign citizens buying property in Florida violate the Fair Housing Act and the U.S. Constitution. Continue reading

As locals balk, foreign buyers take renewed look at US homes

Real estate firms that work with foreign buyers have seen an uptick in business from outside the U.S., “The Wall Street Journal” reports. Continue reading

A home touted as the priciest in the US a decade ago returns to market

A Connecticut estate made headlines in 2014 when it sold for a then-record $120 million, making it America’s priciest home sale at the time. Now its owners are giving it a shot on the market for $30 million more. Continue reading

Christie’s adds on new St. Martin/St. Maarten affiliate

The new location builds on Christie’s existing Caribbean network, which has a presence in The Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, St. Barthelemy and Turks & Caicos. Continue reading

Corcoran Group and Savills expand relationship to encompass Miami

Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills’ global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries. Continue reading

Corcoran Group and Savills expand relationship to encompass Miami

Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills’ global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries. Continue reading

International buyers are back — and they’re eyeing secondary markets

Just as US homebuyers did two years earlier, luxury international buyers are rushing to secondary cities with investment potential, including Austin, Boise and… Bentonville, Arkansas? Continue reading

9 tips for communicating through language barriers

Language barriers and cultural differences inevitably arise while attracting and communicating with international clients. Here are nine pieces of advice shared by two luxury agents well-acquainted with international deals. Continue reading

Luxury home auctions are having a moment. Here’s how to get in on it

Luxury homes that eventually go to auction sometimes come across as the black sheep of listings and require a nuanced approach. Here are luxury agent Aaron Kirman’s top tips for success. Continue reading

Compass CEO: There’s ‘incredible’ demand from foreign buyers

Robert Reffkin also said he expects the New York City real estate market to rebound, and that housing in general should thrive in the near-term future. Continue reading