Media mogul Barry Diller sets new record in $45M Miami Beach deal

Diller’s purchase of the 1.5-acre lot with 200 feet of waterfront marks a new price record for the exclusive North Bay Road. Previously, the storied Whitehall Mansion was located on the lot. Continue reading

Max Azria’s former estate heads to auction 9 years after first listing

The estate is being listed by Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates for $55 million as it simultaneously prepares to head to a no-reserve auction with Concierge Auctions from May 9 through May 23. Continue reading

Top South Florida agent Danilo Tavares leaves Elliman for Corcoran

Tavares closed $90 million in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Jeff Bezos for $79 million. Continue reading

Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA

The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting that the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on property sales priced $5 million and up. Continue reading

Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones form new team

The LA-based luxury powerhouse agents have been collaborating together at Compass for six years, and after clients suggested they make their partnership official, the pair have formed Jones Fridman International. Continue reading

Spain to eliminate ‘golden visa’ program for foreign investors

The program, which allows non-European Union citizens who invest at least 500,000 euros in Spanish real estate three years of residency, will soon be eliminated amidst affordability concerns, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Continue reading

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

States located along the eclipse’s path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here’s how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun. Continue reading

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes. Continue reading

‘Force of nature’: Friends and agents celebrate Jennifer Berman

The LA luxury powerhouse passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday. Industry professionals shared with Inman the many ways in which Berman touched their lives. Continue reading

Play the long game when it comes to luxury real estate

Luxury agent and new Inman contributor Beckie Nielsen offers insight on making client service more personal, more meaningful and, ultimately, more effective. Continue reading