Why the luxury real estate market can feel optimistic for 2025

Luxury property is outperforming other residential sectors, as its appeal as a safe haven for wealth endures. Continue reading

Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness

It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty Continue reading

High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby’s Realty

A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate throughout the remainder of 2025, the firm’s mid-year luxury report said, creating “compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers,” according to CEO Philip White. Continue reading

Cash prevails as king when it comes to luxury

Luxury real estate agents can expect wealth strategy, “smart luxury,” move-up buyers, the ultra- and aspirationally-wealthy divide, and cash purchases to impact the market in the months ahead. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper

Hopper previously worked at Sotheby’s, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage. Continue reading

Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks

In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Parker’s claims, according to TRD. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning she can refile later. Continue reading

Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm’s agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI. Continue reading

Compass recruits Aspen, Colorado, agents away from Douglas Elliman

The six agents include Marian Lansburgh, Jennifer Engel, Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Julia Herman and Lauren Garrity — all of whom have worked together for decades. Continue reading

Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy

New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market. Continue reading

NYC agent, YouTuber charged with attempted murder of police officer

Erik Van Conover, a former Nest Seekers real estate agent in New York and YouTube star, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a Bartlett, New Hampshire, patrol officer with his Jeep during a traffic stop, “Daily M… Continue reading