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Celebrity agent Kelly Bensimon launches team at Douglas Elliman

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The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star and her six-person team will mostly operate in New York City, the Hamptons and South Florida. Continue reading →

Corcoran expands Georgia network with new affiliate in Athens

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The independent firm previously known as CJ&L Real Estate will now operate as Corcoran Classic Living, becoming the company’s second affiliate in the state after Savannah Continue reading →

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen buys another Malibu pad for $44.5M

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Months after buying a separate home down the street for $177 million, Marc Andreessen and wife Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen have purchased a second Escondido Beach home. Continue reading →

Aspen puts kibosh on short-term rental, new construction permits

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Last week, the city council voted unanimously to put a moratorium on all new construction and short-term rental permits in an effort to combat the city’s increasing lack of affordable housing. Continue reading →

Corcoran expands in Caribbean with new Puerto Rico affiliate

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The San Juan firm formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi. Continue reading →

Seller’s market is here to stay — but with fewer luxury buyers in 2022

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“There will be more luxury sellers in 2022 than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual luxury buyers, it is still a seller’s market,” the president of Luxury Portfolio International predicts. Continue reading →

How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don’t rule out Spanx

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Luxury agents will tell you there’s an expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step? Continue reading →

@properties to acquire Christie’s International Real Estate

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The long-term brand license agreement is expected to close on Dec. 1 and will position Christie’s for “accelerated growth under the leadership of an industry expert,” Inman can exclusively report. Continue reading →

In the end, Elon Musk hired agents to sell his final ‘earthly possession’

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After putting San Francisco home on market without the help of an agent, the SpaceX CEO relented, tapping Mary and Brent Gullixson of Compass to sell last property in his portfolio. Continue reading →

The Agency launches its 25th franchise in Denver

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The franchise will be the brokerage’s second in Colorado, and will be led by Kacey Bingham and Jared Blank, formerly of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading →