$5.48M mid-century sale is biggest Sierra Madre deal in 20 years

The 1975-era home closed at $1 million over asking, Inman has learned exclusively. Buyers have flocked to Sierra Madre, California, for its privacy and access to nature, as many people continue to work remotely. Continue reading

Carte Blanche returns to Compass after 3 years with The Agency

The three-person New York City team is returning to Compass to further expand into luxury markets and take advantage of the company’s technology offerings, according to team leader Aaron Seawood. Continue reading

The Agency enters Idaho with new Boise franchise

Operations at the office, which marks the brokerage’s 81st location globally, will be a family affair led by managing partners and couple Mike and Robyn Moir, alongside their daughter and partner Rachel Moir. Continue reading

Meet the boomerang agents returning to their old brokerages

As the battle for agent count stalls amid a slow market, firms such as Compass are seeing former agents, lured away by promises of better tech and more opportunities, come back into the fold. Continue reading

‘Buying Beverly Hills’ officially renewed for Season 2

A release date has not yet been announced, but Mauricio Umansky said this week on “Good Morning America” that “Buying Beverly Hills” got the green light to return for another season. Continue reading

8 big reveals from Mauricio Umansky’s book ‘The Dealmaker’

From helping to launch the Mexican Olympic ski team to fresh insights into his split with Hilton & Hyland, the book is full of interesting anecdotes about Umansky’s life paired with the lessons that came out of those experiences. Continue reading

Anthony Hitt: E&V looks to future while doubling down on the basics

Following a brand “refinement,” Engel & Völkers will continue rolling out additional technology updates to better arm agents to serve the clients of tomorrow, all while sticking to its core values, Hitt told Inman. Continue reading

The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise

The office marks The Agency’s second in the state of Virginia and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead the Virginia Beach office. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s winding road from shaky childhood to luxe CEO

After navigating health scares as a child and struggling a bit early in his career, it was The Agency CEO’s wife, Kyle Richards, who suggested he get a real estate license, which he says was the “best decision ever.” Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 7 steps for cultivating a high-performing team

Make sure you aren’t rushing into growth simply for growth’s sake when building your team, Mauricio Umansky writes. Take your time planning the structure of your company and figuring out what your ideal hire looks like. Continue reading