Keeping It Real

In an age of social media, we're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Two friends who met online tell you how to grow an authentic connection

Worst-Case Scenario?

I’d had nagging injuries before and always recovered. Why wasn’t I confident that I would get better this time?

Honor Thy Son

I was a Marine officer, a lifer—or so I thought. Then came Patrick

In the Everyday

Cooking, cleaning, breaking up the kids’ fights... If only I had a few minutes for myself!

RELENTLESS, ROMANTIC AND A LITTLE BIT PSYCHIC

Furiosa star Anya Taylor-Joy has been driving full throttle for a decade. The signs say that she might finally be home.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?

As the television and movie landscape changes, our media rooms are becoming newly multipurpose-and wonderfully stylish.

THIS IS NEWPORT?

Amid the Gilded Age mansions of this historic Rhode Island enclave, a modernist gem with interiors by Poonam Khanna charts a stunning new path.

Petit Palais

However tiny, a pied-à-terre in Paris represents L.A. designer Peter Dunham's grand return to the city of his youth.

7 Reasons Why Your Prospects Aren't Turning Into Clients

Real estate experts suggest prospecting daily so that your sales pipeline never runs dry. But sometimes all that effort doesn't translate into results. If your prospects aren't becoming clients, there's a reason, which is better than it sounds because that means you can fix the problem.

SHERRY LOONEY

Boasting an impressive 65 to 70% in repeat and referral business, Top Agent Sherry Looney has nurtured a family-centric powerhouse team-Sherry Looney & The Loon Crew-serving central and southeastern Ohio.

Keeping in Touch-HOW TO STAY IN YOUR CLIENTS LIVES FOR THE LONG HAUL

One sign of a great real estate agent is there long list of loyal client following. Part of achieving a great referral base is being a great realtor during the transaction.

Untangling the Bidding War: A Buyer's & Seller's Perspectives

In a competitive marketplace, bidding wars become the norm. While this may put sellers in an excellent position to recoup on their investment, it can push buyers beyond their budgets and test their temperaments in the process.

SCary good

Known for disappearing into his roles, Bill Skarsgård captivated audiences by transforming himself into a terrifying clown in It and a ruthless villain in John Wick. But he went even deeper to create the revenge-driven killer in this summer’s reimagining of The Crow and the monster in December’s Nosferatu.  By Madison Vain Photographs by Norman Jean Roy Styling

GRAND ALLUSION

Hannes Peer channels his passion for Milan’s design legacy into an apartment renovation that packs in the references with brio.

the man who broke breaking

Breaking (aka breakdancing) is making its Olympic debut in Paris this summer. Victor Montalvo, the top American competitor, is fighting for not only a GOLD MEDAL but also the SURVIVAL of the sport.

THE RAP-MUSIC PARADOX

I love, revere, and respect women. So how can I listen to music that demeans them?

My FATHER the SUPERHERO

DASHA NAVALNAYA, the daughter of the late POLITICAL ACTIVIST ALEXEY NAVALNY, on how he dedicated his LIFE to ENDING INJUSTICE in his native RUSSIA—and still always made TIME for HER

I Love MESS!

In praise of DESIGN that more HONESTLY REFLECTS our COMPLICATED, CHAOTIC, VERY REAL LIVES

UP,UP,AND AWAY

Breitling’s weird, wild, and wonderful new watch is inspired by a 1999 balloon journey around the world

YANELY FERNANDEZ

It was at age 16 when Yanely Fernandez discovered her passion for real estate. Her mother, who was a loan officer, helped her realize her love of real estate, which led her to get licensed three years later. This year will mark the 21st year since she has been licensed and practicing real estate.

There Goes the Neighborhood: How to List High When Neighbors are a Nuisance

Troublesome neighbors are a relatively common issue that agents come across.

Concierge Care: Services that Lure Clients and Transform Your Reputation

It’s a no-brainer: customer service is central to success in the real estate industry. While properties may be the product, this industry really revolves around people and the relationships you cultivate along the way.

24-Hour Touch-ups to Maximize Your List Price

Sometimes it takes a full-scale overhaul to prepare a house for market. Other times, only a series of small adjustments are required to make a listing's true potential shine.

Are You a Value-Added Agent?

I'll bet if I asked ten real estate agents, all ten would answer 'yes' to that question. Yet, when I ask agents how they are value-added, they say things like:

TAMMY WORKMAN

Working as a solo agent, Tammy Workman is a Top Producer at John R. Wood Properties, serving the Fort Myers, Naples and surrounding areas since 2013.

MIKE CHECUGA

If you don’t want the truth, don’t ask Mike Checuga for his opinion. With his friendly manner, sense of humor, and blunt style, Mike is a classic Chicagoan in a city of people known for their straight talk, hard work, and solid Midwestern values.

The Language of Flowers

Young designers are falling for the subversive power of a classic motif.

How to Make Your Commute Productive

The highest caliber business owners and entrepreneurs utilize every minute of their day.

REVELINA UM

With a personality as vibrant as her name, Revelina Um’s journey into the world of real estate is a story of passion, dedication, and a leap of faith.

JENNIFER GENTRY

For as long as she can remember, Jennifer Gentry has admired home design and architecture. “I just love being around properties,” she says. “And I like dealing with people and building a business.”