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From small talk to big deals: How to leverage industry events for maximum networking impact

Jul 31, 2023

There are few industries as reliant on personal relationships as luxury real estate — and those relationships start with the agents themselves.

The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2023 (so far)

Jul 31, 2023

Luxury buyers have been hot on Palm Beach, with 7 of the year's top 20 deals coming out of the luxe South Florida market. Overall, this year's list shows buyers' thirst for trophy properties.

10 proven tips for surviving real estate conference season

Jul 31, 2023

For Inman Ambassador and new contributor Karen Stone, these tips have been the secret sauce for conference success. Get ready to make your mark in the real estate world.

Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

Jul 31, 2023

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida.

Thriving in a lean market: Harnessing the power of virtual assistants

Jul 31, 2023

How Cloudstaff can help you find the support you need to get more done.

5 famous figures who turned breakdowns into breakthroughs

Jul 29, 2023

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.

San Diego Realtors sack CEO after $1M embezzlement lawsuit

Jul 28, 2023

The suit accuses now ex-CEO Mike Mercurio of using association credit cards for personal purchases, inflating his vacation time and selling items that the association paid for on eBay.

EXp nabs top-producing Las Vegas agent and team

Jul 28, 2023

Bryan Knisley previously ran his own brokerage and completed stints at RE/MAX and Keller Williams. He's bringing 27 agents with him to eXp, according to the company.

Former Keller Williams NYC office auctions for $11.3M

Jul 28, 2023

Former Keller Williams NYC market center owners Ilan Bracha and Heim Binstock's battle for their 377 Broadway office is officially over as a new owner snapped it up at an auction for $11.3 million. The office went into foreclosure in 2018 after the duo broke their re-fi loan terms, according to a report.

Buyers need $7,200 more than in 2022 to afford ‘starter’ homes

Jul 28, 2023

The annual paycheck for a first-time homebuyer is roughly $64,500 to afford the typical U.S. "starter" home in 2023 — up 13 percent from a year ago, according to a report from Redfin.

Pacaso surging through Summer on 2nd-home demand

Jul 28, 2023

Co-ownership company Pacaso has rebounded from a slow start to 2023 with a bevy of new luxury-home acquisitions and its fastest ever sell-out: A four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested

Jul 28, 2023

Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and the demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching the state's luxury inventory thin.