Leading LA agent Cindy Ambuehl joins Aaron Kirman’s brokerage

Ambuehl, who once had a career as an actress, will lead AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Beverly Hills office. Last year, she sold more than $250 million in real estate, according to a report. Continue reading

Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Team saddles up with Compass

The luxury team spent 24 years with Coldwell Banker before realigning with Compass, Inman has exclusively learned. Last year, the team traded $80 million in real estate transactions. Continue reading

The power moves 2 Christie’s real estate agents use to create buzz

When it comes to marketing trophy properties or getting past a plateau, Aaron Kirman and Damian Hall have a few secrets to success — and they are sharing their tips with Inman. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin: Sub-4% mortgages are ‘handcuffs’ for home inventory

In a Bloomberg Markets TV appearance, the top boss at Compass said homeowners are treating a 3 percent mortgage rate “as a financial asset” — at least for now. Continue reading

Zillow, Anywhere and Compass vanish from annual Fortune 500 list

The real estate giants’ omission from Fortune’s annual list of the biggest companies illustrates just how far industry players have fallen as a result of a housing contraction that began in 2022. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker reorganizes 7 regions amid leadership reshuffle

In her first big move since becoming CEO, Kamini Lane revealed an organizational shakeup aimed at streamlining and supercharging Coldwell Banker’s recruiting, retention and growth strategy. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin’s mom, Ruth, has joined Compass’ Garson Team

The senior Reffkin’s move to the social media-forward team will create a cross-generational collaboration that capitalizes on combining varied skill sets to best help clients, Inman exclusively learned. Continue reading

After a year of hunting, JLo and Ben Affleck close on $61M mansion

They may have fame and money, but celebrities have to go through the painful process of house hunting just like the rest of us, Bennifer’s homebuying journey shows. Continue reading

Here’s the story: Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ home hits market for $5.5M

The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network’s specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history. Continue reading

Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading