The Journal
Expert guides, market trends, and tips to help you navigate the real estate market.
How to Read a Luxury Agent's Sales Record Before You Interview Them
Career volume is the number agents lead with. Average sale price, the count behind it, the range and the addresses are the numbers that tell you whether they actually work your tier. Here is the ten-minute check.
Luxury Real Estate Market in Bel Air, CA: 2026 Prices and Trends
Bel Air, CA luxury home prices in 2026, from $4M hillside entry points to $50M estates, plus the mansion tax, fire insurance, and how long homes take to sell.
Jumbo Loan Requirements for Luxury Buyers: What Lenders Want in 2026
Jumbo loan requirements for luxury buyers in 2026: credit score floors, down payment tiers, reserve rules, income paperwork, and appraisal hurdles.
How to Become a Luxury Real Estate Agent: The Realistic Path From First License to Eight-Figure Listings
Becoming a luxury real estate agent takes the same license as any agent, plus a plan to get inside top-tier deals, the right referral network, and a two-year runway.
What a Luxury Home Inspection Covers That a Standard One Does Not
A luxury home inspection adds pools, elevators, automation, custom roofs, stucco testing, and waterfront structures that a standard checklist leaves out entirely.
What Is a Pocket Listing? How Off-Market Luxury Homes Trade
A pocket listing is a home sold without ever hitting the MLS. Here is how off-market luxury homes trade, what changed in 2025, and how buyers get access.