Eklund-Gomes renews 5-year contract with Douglas Elliman

While several other high-powered teams have left Douglas Elliman this year, Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and Julia Spillman have decided to stay with the New York City-based firm for another five years. The group’s 90 agents have completed $4 billion in … Continue reading

These 3 innovations in lighting technology make home showings a delight

In luxury real estate, agents should keep their eyes on the lighting market for entirely unique reasons, and at all times of the year. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Stop focusing on the one-hit wonders

For Miami real estate agent Joan Bruggink, your network is your most valuable asset. Stop playing to those one and done deals and start nurturing your sphere. Continue reading

Memorable client gifts to mark the holidays

When the holidays arrive, it’s essential to take time to honor and nurture these client relationships. Here are my thoughts on how to do that. Continue reading

Most expensive home listed in San Francisco takes $5.5M price cut

A mansion in the Presidio Heights neighborhood that had its price slashed to $39.5M is still the most expensive single-family home for sale in the Bay Area city, reports say. Continue reading

How strategic agents are filling their pipeline for 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, agents and home sellers are looking ahead. This past year has been one of rapid growth and change: from skyrocketing home prices to skyrocketing interest rates, it was a year that kept everyone on their toes. But as experts pr… Continue reading

3 future-proof features now trending in sustainable home building

Today, form and function have melded to produce homes that are beautiful because of their sustainable features. Now, buyers can live more autonomously without sacrificing the luxury amenities they desire. Continue reading

How agents can take part in the real estate-as-entertainment trend

A trend has emerged in luxury real estate: Long before prospective buyers purchase properties, they consume high-end home and lifestyle content as entertainment — and leading agents are leaning in. Continue reading

Ivana Trump’s 17-room Manhattan townhouse lists for $26.5M

The former wife of the 45th president purchased the 5-bedroom, 5-and-a-half-bathroom compound in 1992 for $2.5M after her divorce from Donald Trump was finalized. Continue reading

How to prepare your luxury real estate clients for a market correction

With home values experiencing a recent drop, it’s time for agents to make a plan to prepare luxury clients for a market correction.
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