3 future-proof features now trending in sustainable home building

Today, form and function have melded to produce homes that are beautiful because of their sustainable features. Now, buyers can live more autonomously without sacrificing the luxury amenities they desire. Continue reading

8 challenges agents should be ready for when selling a luxury penthouse

From dealing with co-op boards to undoing prior upgrades that weren’t up to code, these are the unique challenges luxury agents said can come up with a penthouse transaction. Continue reading

Are things feeling off? How to reset expectations with a client mid-relationship

Some of your clients may have started their transaction in a market that’s different from the one we’re in now. Stan Ponte offers advice for having important conversations and providing timely information to successfully reset client expectations. Continue reading

The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2022 (so far)

Luxury properties in Manhattan, L.A. and Palm Beach netted the three priciest deals in the first half of 2022, with each sale exceeding $125 million, according to a new analysis by Inman. Continue reading

An exclusive preview: The biggest luxury deals of 2022 (so far)

Here’s a preview of what’s to come as we kick off Luxury Month and dive into the biggest market trends of 2022. Check back next week as Inman ranks the biggest deals of the past 12 months. Continue reading

Millennial art buyers, ‘toe dipping’ and the return of staycations: 8 summer trends you need to know

The rise of the millennial art collector, testing the waters in a new locale and vacationing closer to home are all trends luxury real estate agents are seeing from their clients moving into summer. Continue reading

Family, staff and hours: 7 sacrifices agents are making amid tough times

As they consider the uncertain future ahead, here’s what real estate agents are giving up in their professional and personal lives. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Tune into your clients

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how Sotheby’s Stan Ponte learned to talk less and listen more. Continue reading

Woolworth Building penthouse returns to market at major discount

The Woolworth Building penthouse, available for sale since 2014 and marketed since 2017, has returned to the market with a $31 million discount. Continue reading