Luxury in ’22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more

Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents continued to make interesting moves. Continue reading

Sink or swim? That’s up to the agents

Expert John Aaroe is not afraid to ask the hard questions. Brokers need to step up and ensure the survival of the company. How much are they willing to invest to make company culture work to save their business? Continue reading

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

‘Lego Movie’ honcho inks $91M sale, rounding out biggest deals of 2022

Jonathan Burton, a video game designer, film producer and director behind more than two dozen Lego movies and games, sold the Malibu mansion at the wire to score one of the top deals of 2022. Continue reading

The McNair Group rejoins Coldwell Banker after 4 years at Compass

Following a four-year stint with Compass, the five-person McNair Group team has returned to Coldwell Banker, where the team was founded in 2008, it was announced Friday. Continue reading

The Agency grows Caribbean presence in Dominican Republic

The office will be led by a combination of new and existing managing partners at The Agency as the brokerage marks its 69th franchise. Continue reading

12 useful gift ideas your clients will actually want

It’s not too late to reach out to your clients this holiday season. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers 12 gift ideas for now — or to take you all the way through 2023. Continue reading

In new era, Lori Hyland takes sole ownership of Hilton & Hyland

Co-founder of Hilton & Hyland Rick Hilton also announced in a statement released on Thursday an upcoming brokerage in partnership with his son, Barron Hilton, called Hilton & Hilton. Continue reading

Corcoran launches Icon Properties in wake of Global Living demise

On Monday, Corcoran Icon Properties will officially launch in Northern California as agents and staff of the embattled Corcoran Global Living NorCal regional offices rise from the ashes. Continue reading

Branden Williams on reality TV: ‘We’re too busy making real deals’

Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they’ll “never” consider joining a real estate reality series. Continue reading