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08/07/2026

A landmark new housing law has just taken effect and is being called the most significant housing reform in more than 30 years. It passed with strong bipartisan support and takes aim at housing affordability and supply, two of the biggest challenges facing buyers today.

Full details in the article below.
https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/landmark-housing-bill-will-become-law-today-even-without-trumps-signature/

08/05/2026

It’s been a stellar year so far for Sotheby’s jewels, with the top ten pieces alone realizing nearly $30 million. Bidders around the world have battled for one-of-a-kind designs from the likes of Cartier, De Beers, and more.

From vivid colored gemstones to remarkable unmounted diamonds, our High Jewelry sales continue to reflect the global demand for signed and unsigned creations.

08/03/2026

From a CAD19.8M sale in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, to a US$10.8M in Honolulu, Hawaii, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in June.

07/31/2026

The rhythm of the market is changing.

For the past three years, we’ve watched the market cool, but June just signaled a beautiful pivot. With tightening inventory, climbing pending sales, and a 1.1% year-over-year increase in the metro median price, the data shows a marketplace finding its strength once again.

From the rapid 45-day average pace of the luxury sector to the remarkable demand in Dripping Springs, navigating this shift requires precise, dedicated guidance. I am here to translate these numbers into a clear competitive advantage for you. See our breakdown of the full report here: https://www.kuperrealty.blog/post/turning-the-corner-what-june-2026-s-numbers-reveal-about-austin-central-texas-real-estate

07/25/2026

This distinguished home features cedar shingles, stone accents, and heavy timber framing with a rare woodland setting, immersed in a preserved forest canopy.

Extraordinary property of the day represented by and of .

07/22/2026

Less than three hours from Austin, Whitecap on Padre Island is the coastal escape you have been waiting for. Five miles of canals, a 30-acre nature preserve, and homesites starting in the $300s. Read the full article to learn more.

Less than three hours from Austin, Whitecap, the coastal village features canals, nature preserves and homesites from the $300s.

07/21/2026

Where credibility meets reach. Where luxury meets lifestyle.

Backed by the largest social media following in luxury real estate, the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand ensures every home is presented with intention, reaching the right buyers worldwide.

That’s influence that works for you.

07/18/2026

Proof that demand for the extraordinary never slows. In May, the Sotheby's International Realty network closed on some of the world's most remarkable properties. From beachfront estates in Nassau, Bahamas to alpine retreats in Aspen, Colorado, the network delivers access to the most sought-after markets on earth.

07/16/2026

Gus, one of the largest and most complete T. Rex skeletons ever found, headed to auction this July at Sotheby's New York.

The 67-million-year-old specimen was on display at the Breuer building in New York from July 1-14.

Tyrannosaurus rexLate Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Stage (approx. 67 million years ago) Hell Creek Formation, Harding County, South Dakota, USAAn outstanding exhibition-ready mounted skeleton, with a body length of approximately 38 feet, a s...

07/09/2026

New buyers. New priorities. New opportunities.

The Sotheby's Realty Mid-Year 2026 Luxury Outlook reveals what's influencing luxury real estate right now – and what it could mean for the months ahead.
Head to luxuryoutlook.com for your copy of the report.