Encryption, inequality and ‘Zero DOM’: 6 pocket listing takeaways

Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear. Continue reading

New Upper East Side condo goes under contract for $66.5M

The deal will combine the two uppermost units of the Bellemont condominium located at 1165 Madison Avenue. In total, the condo will have four full floors occupying about 13,000 square feet, as well as 2,300 square feet of outdoor space. Continue reading

Hamptons Sandcastle estate frequented by celebs goes for $31M

The sprawling property first listed in 2018 for $50 million, and last year, it was rented for the summer for nearly $2 million. Continue reading

The Force lives on in this $11.5M new build in Florida

The 15-bedroom, 19-bathroom mansion outside of Orlando, Florida, may look like the typical multimillion dollar home from the outside, but it conceals an extensive “Star Wars”-themed loft area within. Continue reading

World’s most expensive home listed for $547M

The Villa Aurora in Rome contains the only mural Italy’s best-known baroque painter — Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio — ever completed. Continue reading

Tour a creepy ‘haunted’ house made by Zillow — if you dare

The fictional house of horror comes with “a dingy cellar complete with built-in meat locker” and “creaky wooden doors with mysterious witch-crafted claw marks” that you can virtually visit in a 3D tour. Continue reading

Short-term rental demand soars — and holidays are getting booked fast

Thanksgiving bookings have surged 65 percent year over year while the week between Christmas and New Year has skyrocketed 89 percent, according to short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA. Continue reading

Dream home? Freddy Krueger’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ haunt hits market

The Los Angeles home, whose now-iconic facade was featured in the 1984 horror flick, is on the market through Halloween. Continue reading

A New York City penthouse just rented for $85,000 per month

The Tribeca property, which houses an art collection with pieces by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, may be the city’s most expensive rental ever. Continue reading

Pulse: How are you showing luxury clients appreciation this fall?

In luxury, going that extra mile matters. So, this week, we want to know: How are you nurturing your relationships and expressing gratitude to your past and existing clients? Continue reading