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What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts

Jul 29, 2025

C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect.

Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty

Jul 29, 2025

Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for nearly 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower. He will retain his position at Lower with the move.

Slowing price growth still doesn’t open doors for homebuyers

Jul 29, 2025

Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in two years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes.

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

Jul 29, 2025

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller.

Anywhere looks to AI as headwinds subdue revenue growth to 1%

Jul 29, 2025

Market headwinds kept franchisor Anywhere's revenue growth nearly flat during the second quarter. However, a July activity boost and continued AI innovations are keeping the company's spirits high.

Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

Jul 29, 2025

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides.

Investors seeing a ‘generational opportunity’ in multifamily

Jul 29, 2025

The price reset in multifamily assets has created an environment where acquisition economics align more attractively than they have in over a decade, Michael Zaransky writes.

Tool Kit: How to tame AI before it eats your business

Jul 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence has the potential to separate agents who are willing to use and adapt to the technology from the rest, Rachael Hite writes, while it leaves those who refuse to use it behind.

4 barriers to communication that cause your audience to tune out

Jul 29, 2025

We're all fighting to get our brand voices heard in today's crowded marketplace, Kyle Basila writes. Here are the factors that could be impeding your communication.

‘International buyers aren’t pulling back’ amid global uncertainty

Jul 29, 2025

Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn't changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here.

Former LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO facing civil suit, multiple criminal charges

Jul 28, 2025

The Alliance is seeking six figures in damages from Ryan Weyandt, who resigned as CEO last year. Weyandt is also facing felony charges for alleged possession of explicit content of minors.

You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers

Jul 28, 2025

Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses.