Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention

Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications of a second-home purchase can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading

Are you coachable? 6 questions to ask yourself before taking the leap

Getting ready to be coached isn’t just about wanting to change, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write. It’s about being prepared to do the work it will take to change. Continue reading

Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers

The trend of parents and college students shopping at budget-friendly stores like Target and IKEA for DIY dorm decor may be fading as more students are turning to professional interior designers for their dorm rooms, The New York Times reported on Friday. Continue reading

SERHANT.’s ‘Owning Manhattan’ renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant’s brokerage dropped on Netflix two months ago. A release date for the second season was not immediately made public. Continue reading

David Copperfield’s final New York act? The disappearing owner

A lawsuit filed in New York this month alleges that Copperfield abandoned his penthouse in a state of disrepair, leaving the Galleria’s other residents to deal with flooding apartments and common areas below the unit. Continue reading

Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today’s market

Women’s real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles and obstacles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership. Continue reading

How to create steadiness and consistency in business and life

It’s all about shifting your mindset, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. To create consistency, you need a plan for your business that defines who you are. Continue reading

6 secrets to fostering work-life balance with your real estate team

Encouraging a culture that values balance for agents is an important part of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

The Agency’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ fails to renew for third season

The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding number of views versus cost of production. Continue reading

Rescuing the American Dream through smart tax incentives

Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered. Continue reading