Eddie Shapiro on opening a Nest Seekers office in Tel Aviv in wartime

The Nest Seekers International CEO explains what went into his decision to open an office in Tel Aviv now, how he keeps office morale up during the crisis and why investing in Israeli real estate is more important now than ever. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate is all-in on sports, entertainment

The Dallas and Austin-based global network will allow athletes, entertainers and others to more seamlessly find homes across the world, with agents who specialize in meeting their unique needs. Continue reading

Agents who don’t read the contract are committing ‘malpractice’

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more during an ICNY panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Brokerages must focus on culture, community, connection in 2024

Luxury leaders from Sotheby’s International Realty, Compass and Douglas Elliman shared how luxury clients are responding to changes in the market now and how their brokerages each uniquely support agents. Continue reading

Alec Baldwin’s latest starring role? His own Hamptons listing video

Amidst a fresh indictment for involuntary manslaughter while filming on the set of “Rust,” the actor is starring in a listing video for a property he’s selling, now listed at a $10 million discount from its original price. Continue reading

What experts have right (and wrong) about the Silver Tsunami

Senior housing expert Rachael Hite shares data around seniors, aging in place, downsizing and the real cost of retirement. Housing experts predicting a “Silver Tsunami” are underestimating what boomers actually want. Continue reading

Billionaires’ Row penthouse goes under contract for over $100M

The duplex at Central Park Tower marks one of the rare deals in New York City that has commanded nine figures in recent years. When it was first listed in early 2023, the unit asked $175 million. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate expands into Curaçao with affiliate

The luxury brand’s Aruba affiliate, Bold Properties, has expanded into the Caribbean island of Curaçao as demand remains strong among buyers and investors in the wake of the pandemic. Continue reading

New LA community Nelavida debuts its luxury starter homes

LA-based boutique firm ACME Real Estate has partnered with award-winning builder Comstock to launch Nelavida. ACME is in charge of sales and design direction. Continue reading

Ariana Grande sells Hollywood Hills pad to Bad Bunny at a loss

The pop star sold the secluded home to Bad Bunny in an off-market deal for $8.3 million, well below the $8.9 million she paid for it in 2021. Continue reading