Lesson Learned: You’ve gotta put the pedal to the metal

Learn how this New York City agent and vintage car enthusiast moved to the U.S. on her own at 17 and, through hard work and determination, built a life and a real estate career to be proud of. Continue reading

What to expect on ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2

Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season. Continue reading

$3M deal goes up in flames after agent open house mishap

A Sydney listing agent accidentally burned down her client’s $3 million home. Five years after the accident, her broker has been ordered to pay $850K in damages. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take care of your money, and it’ll take care of you

Find out how SERHANT. agent Marzena Wawrzaszek built her business from the ground up and how her childhood dreams combined to create a life by design. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Look inside an $18M mansion from ‘Buying Beverly Hills’

An eye-popping property owned by celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif will head to auction during Season 2 of the reality TV show. Will it command the desired price? Continue reading

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

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

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

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

Listing Lesson: Revering and marketing an iconic guest ranch

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

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