Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Continue reading

Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients’ language

Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal. Continue reading

From grind to flow: Why letting go is key to real estate success

Mindfulness isn’t just a nice-to-do daily habit, coach Aaron Hendon writes. It’s a performance tool used by some of the world’s top-performing coaches and athletes. Continue reading

Co-ownership of Michael Jordan’s former mansion starts at $1M

After languishing on the market for more than a decade, the basketball legend’s Highland Park, Illinois, estate is now a timeshare, with co-ownership beginning at $1 million, plus 2 percent annual expenses. Continue reading

QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?

Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024. Continue reading

Michael Jordan’s Northern Chicago mansion scores potential buyer

After 12 years on the market, Jordan’s Highland Park mansion is finally in contingency following price cuts totaling nearly $15 million. In the end, the final list price clocked in at $14.855 million. Continue reading

Michael Jordan’s $14.8M mansion still unsold after 12 years on market

The NBA superstar’s Highland Park estate at 2700 Point Drive was first listed for $29 million in 2012. By 2014, the price had dropped to $16 million, and it is now on the market for $14.8 million.
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Chad Roffers dishes on a Sotheby’s Concierge Auction record

The Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions founder and CEO shared more about how the recent auction of “La Dune” went down, as well as key reasons why luxury agents turn to the brand to get a deal done. Continue reading

5 famous figures who turned breakdowns into breakthroughs

We’re bombarded with negative vibes, flashy headlines and a crazy competitive market, but don’t let that get you down, coach Darryl Davis writes. Instead, remember to keep your eyes peeled for those hidden chances that can turn things around. Continue reading

Here’s how CoStar can beat Zillow and win the real estate portal wars

CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel. Continue reading