New San Francisco showroom offers private islands and yachts

Demand for some of the most exclusive luxuries remains, even as the city of San Francisco itself grapples with plunging home prices and an all-time high in office vacancies. Continue reading

What does it cost to live near the country’s biggest landmarks?

In some markets, prime real estate close to one of the nation’s leading destinations can be had for as little as $110,000. Elsewhere, it might cost a homebuyer several millions of dollars to live next to their favorite landmark. Continue reading

A piece of the San Francisco Bay could be yours for $25M

The only private island in San Francisco Bay is up for a sale with a $25 million price tag. Red Rock Island is a six-acre vacant hill just off the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge north of the city.  Continue reading

Redfin CEO: With commissions in peril ‘cooperation may crumble’

Kelman said during virtual Inman Connect on Wednesday that pressure from the bombshell lawsuits and the Department of Justice may ultimately lead to “a different world” than the one that exists today. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion

The founding real estate agents of Christie’s International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200 million in transactions annually. Continue reading

Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF

Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program. Continue reading

Corcoran Icon Properties opens new office in San Fran’s Cow Hollow

The new office, to be managed by Corcoran Icon Properties Partner Michael Barnacle, is located on bustling Union Street, where trendy restaurants, boutiques and fitness studios are thriving. Continue reading

Timothy Di Prizito joins AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate

The former GM of Joyce Rey’s team at Coldwell Banker said he is ready to spread his wings and likes what he sees when it comes to Aaron Kirman’s success in growing his team, Di Prizito exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Henry Horn Group decamps for Compass in bid to build luxury biz

Rebranded as HHG | Compass, the 12-agent team hails from Corona Del Mar, California-based luxury brokerage Residential Agent, Inc. with operations spanning San Francisco to Los Angeles. Continue reading