$2.6 Million Homes in Whistler, British Columbia

The famed ski town north of Vancouver is dotted with log cabins and a dwindling number of 20th-century A-frames.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.

Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs

In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.

To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House

A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?

Keller Williams Expands to Singapore

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Asia. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Singapore. As of June 30, KW has 22 market centers and 1,196 affiliated agents across Asia.

“We are thrilled to welcome KW Singapore to our KW family,” said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW), the international division of KW. “As our growth across Asia continues to gain momentum, Singapore represents a dynamic market where our models and culture will thrive.”

Regional Operating Principal Melvin Lim

Led by Regional Operating Principal Melvin Lim, the KW franchise in Singapore is currently initiating operations. In Q3 2025, KW® Singapore is expected to open its first market center.

Lim brings to KW® Singapore 16 years of real estate experience spanning residential sales and brokerage operations. Currently, he serves as the co-founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, a full-service real estate brokerage operating in Singapore.

“Melvin and his PropertyLimBrothers team bring a proven track record of innovation, leadership, and success in the Singaporean real estate market,” said Soteroff. “We’re confident they will set another powerful benchmark for KW’s expansion across Asia.”

$90.6M New Jersey-based Parlay Group Joins Keller Williams (KW)

The Parlay Group has joined Keller Williams® Village Square Realty, a KW® affiliated franchisee (brokerage) in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In 2024, Parlay Group sold 263 units, equating to $90.6 million in sales.

Anthony Zito and Hipolito “Hip” Touron cofounded the Parlay Group. The Parlay Group has 12 agents and two staff members.

“We are thrilled to welcome Anthony and Hip and their exceptional agents of the Parlay Group to the KW family,” said David Lotan, Co-Team Leader, Keller Williams® Village Square Realty. “Their track record speaks for itself, from high-volume production to a culture of mentorship and customer service.”

Anthony Zito

Zito, a former stockbroker, has closed over $100M over the past decade in residential sales by combining data-driven strategy with concierge-level service across New Jersey.

“We chose to join Keller Williams because the model ‘by agents for agents’ is authentic,” said Zito. “The team structure is unlike any other real estate company and allows us to easily scale while continuing to increase the value add for our agents and clients.”


Difficult Clients

Dealing with difficult clients is one of the most common challenges in real estate. Here's a breakdown of the types of difficult clients agents encounter, why they can be tough to manage, and strategies for handling them effectively: Types of Difficult Real Estate Clients  1. The Know-It-All Thinks they know more than the agent—often quoting i...

Condo Conversion in Former Brooklyn Church Offers ‘Piece of History’

The 19th-century building, in a historic district in Fort Greene, has 12 condos, starting at $1.195 million, each with touches from the site’s former use.

$2.9 Million Homes in Connecticut, Arizona and Idaho

A Victorian in New Canaan, a contemporary house in Cave Creek and a Colonial Revival in Boise

Plan a Garden, Then Make It ‘Maximalist’

Find out what it would look like to fully celebrate the wildly personal beauty of your garden “dialed to the max.”

West Palm Beach Emerges From the Shadows With New Luxury Condos and Offices

The city is emerging from the shadow of Palm Beach, just across the water, with new condo and office towers.

Deep Clean Everything

A professionally deep-cleaned home signals care, cleanliness, and move-in readiness. Buyers often equate visible cleanliness with good maintenance, and even minor grime can create doubt. 1. Kitchen Scrub countertops, backsplash, and all cabinet fronts Deep-clean inside the oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher Polish stainless steel applian...

Adorning a Manhattan Loft With Hand-Crafted Inspirations

The designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg collect an “inventory of ideas and thoughts,” including miniature Japanese vessels, handmade glasses and a vintage bar cabinet.

To Afford Montauk, He Went on ‘Jeopardy’

Stevie Ruiz, a restaurant server who also runs small businesses, has used his game show winnings to stay afloat in the expensive Long Island hamlet.

$3.8 Million Homes in California

A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.

Can You Stop People From Smoking Outside Your Building?

Various laws and regulations dictate where people can and can’t light up. Here’s how to make sure they’re enforced.

Real Estate Video Tips

Here are powerful real estate video tips to help you attract buyers, showcase properties, and build your brand—whether you're using your phone, a drone, or a full video crew: 1. Start with a Purpose Decide what the video is for: Property listing tour Neighborhood spotlight Agent intro/personal branding Educational video (e.g., buying tips) Clarity ...

Nantucket’s Workers Are Living on the Margins

Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other workers live in overcrowded and substandard housing, or even in their cars on the beach.

He Built a House With No Doors and Windows You Can’t Close

Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with minimal barriers from the “wild landscape.”

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