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In ‘shocker’ of a vote, Chicago transfer tax hike headed for defeat

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The key policy item for first-term Mayor Brandon Johnson would have raised an estimated $100 million through a tax hike on real estate sales. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman says Trump is too late to sell Mar-a-Lago for bond

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Mar-a-Lago may be worth hundreds of millions, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO said, but there’s certainly not “enough time” to offload it by Monday when Trump’s $454 million bond is due. Continue reading →

Marc Andreessen lists Atherton mansion for $33.475M

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The Andreessens have owned the home since 2007 and conducted extensive renovations. The couple also recently purchased several properties in Malibu, suggesting a switching of allegiances to Southern California. Continue reading →

Richard Hottinger and team flip-flop back to Corcoran Group

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The high-ranking team returns to Corcoran after a recent one-year stint at Douglas Elliman. Hottinger said Corcoran is “home” to the team. Continue reading →

27% of agents are now considering joining new trade group: Intel

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Ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead. Continue reading →

Listing Lesson: Revering and marketing an iconic guest ranch

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Learn how Jackson Hole, Wyoming, luxury broker Latham Jenkins put together a marketing narrative that achieved extraordinary results. Continue reading →

5 ways luxury real estate balances tradition and innovation

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Finding the harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time-honored practices while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. Continue reading →

‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Josh Flagg leaves Elliman for Compass

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The high-profile luxury agent has worked with Douglas Elliman since 2021 and served as a longtime agent with Rodeo Realty before that. He will now align with Compass’s Beverly Hills office. Continue reading →

Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy

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Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm’s most rock-solid agents. She said her family’s connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career. Continue reading →

PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate expands to Idaho

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The Kalispell, Montana-based affiliate is adding an office of eight agents to Sandpoint, Idaho, as the town’s luxury market grows. Continue reading →