Major real estate players push back against Florida’s foreign buyer ban

Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Citigroup Inc., Blackstone, Related, Starwood and Wells Fargo & Co., is appealing to state legislators to amend Governor DeSantis’ new, restrictive foreign… Continue reading

EXp Luxury celebrates its newest phase of international expansion

In addition to launching in Australia and New Zealand, the virtual brokerage also expanded its luxury program into South Africa and the United Kingdom. Continue reading

Luxury buyers are clamoring for a Zen-like home heading into 2024

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury transformed a recent home trends survey of 200 luxury agents into a shoppable “Best of the Best” guide of luxury home products. The result shows luxury homeowners crave serenity now more than ever. Continue reading

Not-yet-developed Dubai penthouse sells for $136M

The sale of the Como Residences penthouse, located on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah archipelago, is the priciest ever to close in Dubai. The penthouse is expected to be complete in late 2027. Continue reading

Kevelyn Guzman to take reins of Coldwell Banker Warburg in 2024

The firm’s current COO will adopt the role of Coldwell Banker Warburg regional vice president starting in January, as current president Frederick Warburg Peters steps into a new role as president emeritus. Continue reading

The Agency ends 2023 with new offices in Marbella and Boulder

The new offices bring The Agency’s total office launch count in 2023 up to 26. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office in Portland. Continue reading

Nikki Beauchamp leaves Engel & Völkers for Sotheby’s

After nearly a decade at Engel & Völkers, Beauchamp said that now was a good time for her to start a new chapter. She landed at Sotheby’s largely because of how she believes her clients will be served by the brand’s international network. Continue reading

Carmine Sabatella of HGTV’s ‘Inside Out’ joins The Agency

The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency’s boutique culture. He has closed more than $300 million in sales volume during his career. Continue reading