After a year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders. Continue reading
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes. Continue reading
LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture. Continue reading
The “Million Dollar Listing LA” alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency. Continue reading
The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world. Continue reading
Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess. Continue reading
If your entire value proposition is “I specialize in this neighborhood,” then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading
Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the U.S., Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten. Continue reading
Despite global uncertainties, many investment opportunities exist for the wealthy in today’s market, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank’s The 2025 Wealth Report shows. And they continue to be interested in real estate. Continue reading