Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

In an uncertain market, Inman Connect New York offers solutions

Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect New York is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools, and the connections that matter. Continue reading

Why the luxury real estate market can feel optimistic for 2025

Luxury property is outperforming other residential sectors, as its appeal as a safe haven for wealth endures. Continue reading

Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness

It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty Continue reading

High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby’s Realty

A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate throughout the remainder of 2025, the firm’s mid-year luxury report said, creating “compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers,” according to CEO Philip White. Continue reading

Ernie Carswell & Associates trade Elliman for Sotheby’s Realty

The “Kendra Sells Hollywood” star and long-time Elliman agent said he was attracted to Sotheby’s International Realty’s stability in an industry that has been in tumult in recent years. Continue reading

Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby’s Realty

Blaylock’s move to Sotheby’s International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand. Continue reading

Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation

As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox. Continue reading

Luxury agents signal cautious optimism in second half of 2024

Elections, interest rates and tax policies all may impact the luxury market for the remainder of the year, according to midyear reports from Christie’s Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading

What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023

Fourteen of the real estate industry’s biggest leaders shared their thoughts on rising mortgage rates, slowing sales, antitrust suits, National Association of Realtors drama, and several other headline-making stories along with their hopes for the new … Continue reading