Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024.
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Hilton & Hyland brings on Steve Katz as managing director
Katz joins the firm from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby’s as the brand’s primary services manager for greater LA since 2022. Before that, he spent two decades in management at Coldwell Banker.
Get ready for ‘the Costco door,’ a Mormon trend set to sweep the US
We already have Mormon moms to thank for the resurgence of Stanley cups, and now they’re putting another trend on the map — the Costco door. The Costco door is a 3-by-3-foot ground-level door that connects the garage and pantry.
Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids
655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents.
The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title
The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency’s New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman.
Corcoran Group enters nation’s capitol with new franchise
In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney to its network, the brand grows the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly 10 percent. The new company will have offices in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Ty Warner’s Four Seasons Hotel NY reopens as city’s priciest stay
The 52-story hotel at 57 East 57th Street had been shuttered during the pandemic, with the property temporarily repurposed to house first responders, only to later have its staff furloughed. However, the reason for its extended closure remains undisclosed, though reports suggest ongoing disputes between Warner and the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Management company, which manages the properties.
Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents
Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes.
World Series of Luxury: Final 4 Dodger, Yankee luxury homes left
As the Yankees live to see Game 5 of the World Series, the players’ luxe homes in Hawaii, Rancho Cucamonga, Manhattan and Malibu battle for a place in Inman’s luxury finals.
Broker Spotlight: Michael Cannuscio, The Agency
This veteran real estate broker with a background in law and luxury is growing The Agency’s brand in Massachusetts.