# luxury real estate (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover luxury real estate. Page: Feed: --- ## [Michael Kopp](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/26/michael-kopp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michael-kopp) _2026-08-26 · South Florida Agent · South Florida Agent Magazine_ "There are many aspects and roles involved in being a Realtor, but none of them are 'difficult.' It is an extremely fun and rewarding job." — Michael Kopp, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty, Boca Raton ## [Fannie, Freddie condo-lending changes begin rolling out in earnest](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/25/fannie-freddie-condo-lending/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fannie-freddie-condo-lending) _2026-08-25 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry. ## [Mattamy Homes US COO Chris Lindhorst to replace CEO Keith Bass on Sept. 1](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/21/mattamy-homes-ceo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mattamy-homes-ceo) _2026-08-21 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Lindhorst joined Mattamy as COO in February after working at D.R. Horton for the previous 16 years. ## [Kickflip into this skate compound](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/20/skate-compound/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skate-compound) _2026-08-20 · Emily Marek · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Calling all skateboarding enthusiasts! This Austin-area home — known as the River Road Skate Compound — has a huge skate bowl in the backyard. ## [Are buyers over the ‘dream home’ sales pitch?](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/20/are-buyers-over-the-dream-home-sales-pitch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-buyers-over-the-dream-home-sales-pitch) _2026-08-20 · Jacqui Mueller · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living. ## [REMAX: Miami home sales surge in July](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/20/remax-july-home-sales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remax-july-home-sales) _2026-08-20 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Nationally, home sales in the 46 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 2.5% year over year and slipped 5.7% month over month. ## [Jumbo or conforming? What the 2026 loan limits mean for pricing South Florida listings](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/20/jumbo-vs-conforming-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jumbo-vs-conforming-in-2026) _2026-08-20 · South Florida Agent · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Every year, FHFA's conforming-loan limit resets, and every year, most agents file the announcement away as lender trivia. In South Florida, that is a mistake. ## [The United States’ ‘K-shaped’ housing market](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/19/us-k-shaped-housing-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-k-shaped-housing-market) _2026-08-19 · Emily Marek · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Active buyers are looking for more expensive homes, while price-constrained buyers are looking at fewer homes altogether. ## [Douglas Elliman adds Andrea Pelaez and Brian Partie to St. Petersburg, Sarasota offices](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/19/douglas-elliman-pelaez-partie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=douglas-elliman-pelaez-partie) _2026-08-19 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Pelaez previously worked at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty's St. Petersburg office, while Partie worked at Engel & Völkers' Suncoast office. ## [NAR: Pending home sales dip in July with pockets of growth](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/18/nar-pending-home-sales-july/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nar-pending-home-sales-july) _2026-08-18 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Of the 50 metro areas surveyed by NAR, several stood out for year-over-year gains in contract signings. ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qhfSEo9MyBjf) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Builder confidence rises in August](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/18/august-builder-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-builder-confidence) _2026-08-18 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ The move was an improvement over July, but sentiment still remained in negative territory. ## [Julian Johnston joins ONE Sotheby’s International Realty](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/13/julian-johnston-one-sothebys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=julian-johnston-one-sothebys) _2026-08-13 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ The South Florida luxury real estate veteran will bring over $400 million in active listing inventory to the firm. ## [Cotality: Midwest, Northeast markets drive overall US home-price growth in June](https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/08/12/cotality-june-home-price-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cotality-june-home-price-growth) _2026-08-12 · John Yellig · South Florida Agent Magazine_ Looking ahead, Cotality expects the median price of a home to increase 1.5% through June 2027. ## [North America hosts largest global share of family offices: Knight Frank](https://www.luxurydaily.com/north-america-hosts-largest-global-share-of-family-offices-knight-frank/) _2026-06-01 · Amirah Keaton · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ The annual report, which tracks the growth of global wealth and rising mobility among ultra-wealthy populations, reaches its 20th edition. ## [Supply-demand issues in Europe prompt brands to rethink retail spaces: report](https://www.luxurydaily.com/supply-demand-issues-in-europe-prompt-luxury-brands-to-rethink-retail-spaces-report/) _2026-03-24 · Kiran Gill · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ A total of 96 luxury boutiques opened across Europe in 2025, representing a 13 percent increase from the previous year. ## [Aston Martin to build 45-story residential complex in Brazil](https://www.luxurydaily.com/aston-martin-to-build-45-story-residential-complex-in-brazil/) _2026-02-23 · Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ The project is scheduled for completion in 2031. ## [Banyan Group creates new residential brand](https://www.luxurydaily.com/banyan-group-creates-new-residential-brand/) _2026-01-06 · Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ Condos from the inaugural development, located within Thailand's Laguna Phuket resort, are now available for reservation. ## [Off the Cuff: Getting to know luxury’s top-tier talent in 2025](https://www.luxurydaily.com/off-the-cuff-getting-to-know-luxurys-top-tier-talent-in-2025/) _2025-12-19 · Lisa Klein · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ The interview series explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of those shaping the world’s best luxury brands. ## [Ennismore picks Bangkok site for first-in-region SLS Residences](https://www.luxurydaily.com/ennismore-picks-bangkok-site-for-first-in-region-sls-residences/) _2025-12-18 · Kiran Gill for Luxury Daily News Service · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ The lifestyle hospitality company’s new property will be completed in 2029. ## [Kering loops France’s Ardian into Fifth Avenue investment](https://www.luxurydaily.com/kering-loops-frances-ardian-into-fifth-avenue-investment/) _2025-12-16 · Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service · Real estate – Luxury Daily_ The French luxury conglomerate is giving 60 percent of a joint venture agreement involving the property to the private equity firm, raising $690 million in the process. ## 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