The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge

Properties on this year’s list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Golden I Club finalists, celebrating the leaders in luxury real estate

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing its 2025 Golden I Club finalists. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman dragged back to court over wrongful termination allegations

A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement Continue reading

What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands

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

9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients

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

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading

Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate

Wealthy consumers are looking for houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times Continue reading

Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses

The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive

Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand. 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