Engel & Völkers enters Central America with Costa Rican shops

The opening of two new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage’s first foray into Central America. Continue reading

Billionaire fashion mogul Tom Ford buys $51M mansion in Palm Beach

The founder and CEO of Tom Ford International bought the property after agreeing to sell his fashion label to Estée Lauder back in November, according to new reports. Continue reading

Inman unveils inaugural 2023 Power Players awards

With its inaugural Power Players list, Inman recognized more than 120 industry leaders for their influence and ingenuity as it kicks off a year of expanded awards. Continue reading

Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass

Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita’s existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass. Continue reading

Pacaso launches low-down payment option for new second home buyers

With Pacaso Now, the company is offering a 5 percent-down payment option for a one-eighth share, thereby providing second home buyers 3 options after 12 months, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate taps Colvin as Affiliate Services VP

In the newly established role, Anne Colvin, formerly of Luxury Presence, will manage the brand’s execution of its service offerings, such as its technology, marketing, coaching and training. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take time for you

Find out how this luxury agent developed his high-flying real estate career without ever losing sight of his passions and interests. Continue reading

10 months after ‘The One,’ Richard Saghian scoops up $40M Malibu pad

Not content to pause after purchasing “The One” megamansion for $126 million in March, the Fashion Nova founder also added the $40 million Billionaire’s Beach property to his portfolio recently. Continue reading

7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  

Luxury marketing expert Laura Stace shares her best practices to get listings buyer-ready. These seven “must-do” tasks are her essentials to make sure every property is ready for a timely sale process. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: ‘Something exciting happens every time I wake up’

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency’s founder and CEO said he’s always working but finds ways to unwind. Continue reading