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You don’t have to spend a ton of money to position yourself as a luxury real estate agent, broker Tara Meyer writes. All it takes is a simple aesthetic and a strong sense of value proposition. Whether you’re looking to refine your business model, master new technologies or discover strategies to capitalize on the next market growth spurt, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take a bold step. Your next chapter is about to begin. Join us and thousands of real estate industry leaders from January 22-24, 2025. Breaking into the luxury real estate market can seem daunting,…

We live in a world where everyone wants to experience luxury but not everyone can afford it, this has led to the rise of affordable luxury and Steve Madden is one of the brands that is succeeding in this field. But it’s not just because the brand offers high-quality products or is a little more affordable than the luxury brands – the real attraction is that Steve Madden offers “knockoffs” of luxury brands (this is debatable, but it’s true).Buy Prada heels at Steve Madden prices. In an age of fast fashion and the race to stay relevant, the once-celeb favorite…

When Angela Phan, a private-equity consultant based in Carmel, Calif., decided she wanted an Hermès Birkin bag, she looked for inspiration by watching YouTube videos and reading forums on handbag website Perthblog. Phan, who had previously bought plates, silverware and scarves from the brand, had her heart set on a neutral-hued Birkin 35.But she couldn’t just walk in and buy it. Hermes is known for offering Birkin and Kelly bags intermittently, usually to its most loyal customers. Analyses of how to play the “Hermès game” — going to less-trafficked stores, building relationships with salespeople, or buying what you need to…

The Italian coast guard said on Thursday that the body of British technology tycoon Mike Lynch, 59, was among those recovered off the coast of Sicily from the wreckage of a superyacht that its builders had called “unsinkable.” British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was among the victims whose bodies were found on Monday aboard a luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily. (Bloomberg Photo) One woman remains missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, who has not been identified, is reported missing. Mr Lynch’s family, along with those who defended him in his US trial, were celebrating his recent acquittal…

Demolition has begun on three units at the Princeton Luxury Apartments on U.S. 380, while the Housing Standards Commission convened a public hearing on a notice of violation issued in May, a year after construction was halted. The vacant lot was rezoned for multifamily housing in 2015, with construction set to begin in 2022. After hearing from professional engineers that some of the structures could be repaired and completed, a committee made up of Princeton City Council members issued an order setting a timeline for the completion of the weather-beaten complex just east of Walmart.The order applies to current property…

In a dramatic turn of events that caught the attention of Chinese social media platforms, a wealthy Chinese woman enacted a revenge plot against the luxury store that initially ignored her. In what has been described as “the most infuriating incident of the year”, a woman returned to a Louis Vuitton store with 600,000 yuan (about 368,490 ringgits) in cash, but left without buying anything after leaving staff counting it for two hours. Related article: Irresponsible Chinese husband forces children to kneel in road in desperate attempt to bring wife back The woman, who used the pseudonym “xiaomayouren” on the…

Amid a broad sell-off in luxury stocks, Morningstar analysts have revealed the top names they see as promising for the sector. “The luxury sector has been fairly overvalued for the last few years,” Morningstar senior equity analyst Elena Sokolova told CNBC Pro. Amid the broad sell-off, “opportunities will start to emerge for long-term investors who are willing to look through this cycle,” she said. The luxury stock sell-off began in June when industry beacon LVMH reported second-quarter sales that fell short of expectations. Shares of the world’s largest luxury goods group fell, and other luxury stocks also fell on concerns…

The year 2024 will see a rapid transformation of luxury real estate, with new trends defining luxury and setting the pace for modern living. At the forefront, eco-friendly design, personalized spaces and smart home technology are perfectly blending with sophistication, sustainability and convenience. Not only will this be a step forward in health-conscious living, but financially, SBA loan applications will enable many more people to purchase luxury properties. Here are six trends that will redefine luxury living and shape the home in the future.Eco-friendly designFrom solar panels and energy-efficient appliances to sustainable building materials, luxury homes are becoming more eco-friendly,…

Image credit: PA Images via Getty Images On Monday, August 19, Sicily witnessed a tragedy when the luxury yacht “Bayesian” sank after being hit by a water tornado in an “incredible event.” Most of the 22 passengers on board were rescued, but six people were confirmed dead, including British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. The last person still missing is Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter Hannah. The incident raised concerns from Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group. According to CNN, Costantino questioned why those on board did not notice the approaching storm or the problem of the so-called “unsinkable ship.” He…

RICHMOND, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s premier builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of sales for its newest community, Toll Brothers at Stone Creek, in Richmond, Texas. Offering a variety of home designs in a tranquil setting in an ideal location, the Toll Brothers sales center and professionally decorated model home is now available for daily tours at 5318 Guild Estates Drive in Richmond.Located within the charming Stonecreek Estates masterplan, this community is ideally located within walking distance of on-site Don Carter Elementary School and across from a brand…