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

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

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

‘Proud to be geeky and nerdy,’ BHS and Metaverse Institute partner

Brown Harris Stevens’ agents will gain access to 8 learning modules powered by The Metaverse Institute, a company founded this year by real estate professionals from CORE and Compass. Continue reading

Corcoran Group terminates Global Living SoCal franchise agreements

Corcoran Group will “effectively close all offices and operations of the Southern California region of Corcoran Global Living by December 31, 2022,” according to a memo obtained by Inman. Continue reading

The Agency makes its way down the coast with move into Chesapeake

The office marks the luxury brokerage’s first foray into the state of Virginia and the company’s 67th office to date. Continue reading

‘MDL’ alum and ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ stars form ‘Bond Collective’

Given their current sales figures, the union between the teams is likely to launch them to become one of the top 10 mega teams in the U.S. Continue reading