Investment firm loses former Trump hotel to foreclosure auction

Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group purchased the luxury hotel in 2022 for $375 million with a $285 million loan from BDT & MSD Partners. By 2023, the firm had defaulted on its debt. Continue reading

Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings

Following last month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings. Continue reading

Barnes & Noble founder finds buyer for $96M Palm Beach home

Just about one month after listing the property with Leonard Moens, Leonard Riggio’s 1.7-acre oceanfront estate in Palm Beach has gone under contract. Continue reading

How much is a typical luxury home? $750K in Buffalo, $5.3M in Cali

For about the last four years, home price growth in the overall market outpaced growth in the luxury sector every month. But since January 2024, that trend has reversed, Zillow reported. Continue reading

‘Reality’ is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows

Ben Belack of “Buying Beverly Hills” and Ernie Carswell of “Kendra Sells Hollywood” shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV. Continue reading

Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back

Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors published on Wednesday that Lorber’s leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers sexual assault scandal. Continue reading

JLo, Affleck, making real estate deals as divorce rumors swirl

Rumors surrounding the couple’s split have grown in recent months. Affleck and Lopez, meanwhile, have been transacting their own separate home deals as they jointly try to offload their shared Beverly Hills home. Continue reading

Kanye’s deconstructed Malibu pad goes under contract

The waterfront homes was first listed for $53 million in January and discounted to $39 million in April. The new owner will need to do extensive work since the interior has been stripped of all finishes. Continue reading

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees. Continue reading