NAF, The Agency Partner Up

New American Funding and The Agency are partnering to meet the needs of The Agency’s clients, with NAF becoming the preferred mortgage lender of The Agency. NAF, which marks its 20th anniversary in 2023, holds the distinction of being the largest Hispanic-owned mortgage lender in the U.S. Meanwhile, The Agency has earned global recognition as a rapidly growing luxury boutique brokerage. “We are thrilled to be working closely with one of the most prestigious companies in real estate today,” NAF Co-Founder and CEO Patty Arvielo said.  “As one of the nation’s largest privately-owned mortgage companies, NAF is uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of The Agency’s clients nationwide. We look forward to evolving our partnership into an even stronger…

Luxury Markets: What Do The Wealthy Really Want In Their Homes?

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Large saltwater pools, massage rooms, and places to store extensive wine collections are popular, but there may be more important things to prospective mansion buyers. During the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Las Vegas this month, a panel discussion was held to flush out current demands in the luxury market. Speaking during “Mansions 2024” was Mike Leipart, managing partner of The Agency Development Group; Rob Jensen, president of the Rob Jensen Company; Architect Michael Gardner of Luxus Design Build; and Architect Johnny Cruz of Robert A.M. Stern Architects. Here are five key takeaways: Wellness technology is popular with the rich. Leipart said he was in a home recently where the owner had a sauna,…

AI’s Impact Highlighted At Real Estate Editors Conference In Las Vegas

By KIMBERLEY HAAS As artificial intelligence continues to dominate news headlines, real estate leaders are speaking about what this wave of technology means for the future of their market. Glenn Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty, said AI is a “massive game changer” during the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning. “In real estate, there is going to be a massive transition of who’s going to get consumer’s attention,” Phillips said. Phillips said AI is going to enhance how they look at consumer behavior and suggested that industry professionals form partnerships to bring themselves to scale. Michael Gerrity, founder and CEO of Global Listings, said they’re already planning to flip the whole listings…