First Team sheds Christie’s affiliation, names new CEO

The largest privately held brokerage in the state of California has decided to separate from Christie’s International Real Estate, launch a rebrand and promote former COO Michele Harrington to CEO, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Get into a ‘New York State of Mind’ with the home Billy Joel wrote it in

The house that once helped Joel complete his famous ode to the Empire State has hit the Upstate New York housing market for $2.5 million. In recent years, the property served as a bed-and-breakfast. Continue reading

Pacaso to stuff stockings with 2nd-home shares

On Black Friday and the subsequent Cyber Monday annual shopping holidays this year, second home co-ownership solution Pacaso will offer zero percent interest on shares in select homes within its marketplace for the first three years of ownership. Continue reading

True crime meets luxury real estate in gripping ‘Crime Estate’ podcast

Dallas real estate agents Heather Guild and Elena Richey bonded with their non-agent friend, Melanie Stout, over a shared interest in true crime and real estate, which is how the “Crime Estate” podcast was born. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers enters NH seacoast with Newburyport shop

The shop, located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts, serves homebuyers and sellers in Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Ipswich, Southern New Hampshire and the New Hampshire seacoast. Continue reading

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift scoop up ‘Traylor Home’ of their own in KC

Kansas City has apparently become the center of the world as the celebrated Chiefs tight end opted for a secluded property in a gated community in the city to facilitate quality time with the “Eras” tour star. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky ‘pasodobles’ his way to victory on Week 4 of ‘DWTS’

The Agency CEO was proclaimed “matadorable” by one of the “Dancing With the Stars” judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky finds his groove on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ week 3

The Agency’s CEO made a significant recovery from his fumbling performance the week prior as he delivered a comeback foxtrot that had judges singing the praises of his “suavecito” moves. Continue reading

10 coaching secrets that’ll revolutionize a real estate business

From mediocre manager to legendary leader, these strategies from luxury real estate consultant Chris Pollinger will help you take your real estate business to the next level. Continue reading