Catherine Nikas-Boulos
Catherine Nikas-Boulos is the Digital Editor at Elite Agent and has spent the last 20 years covering (and coveting) real estate around the country.
Let go to grow: Why micromanagement holds back great real estate leadership
Jarita Rayasam knows that real leadership isn’t about holding the reins tighter—it’s about knowing when to let go. As Head of Growth for LJ Hooker, she’s built high-performing teams not by micromanaging, but by empowering. She shares why letting your people lead might be the most strategic move you make.
Bethenny Frankel secures multi-million dollar off-market sale in Connecticut
The multimillion-dollar off-market sale of a nearly 300-year-old Connecticut estate underscores the ongoing appetite for high-end heritage properties…
Quality counts: European banks told to watch risky real estate loans
The European Central Bank is urging lenders to tread carefully, particularly when financing commercial properties in less desirable…
GST in the firing line: What a national tax overhaul could mean for property, pricing and profits
The Albanese government has cracked open the door to meaningful tax reform, and that’s big news for the…
Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing
Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting…
NBA luxury: Jim Pallotta lists $57 million estate with cinema, basketball court and a room full of Santas
Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta has listed his epic Weston, Massachusetts estate for USD $38 million (around…
London just beat every city on earth for property investment
Over the past decade, London has cemented itself as the undisputed global magnet for commercial property investment, drawing…
State of Origin, real estate, and the business of mentorship
As Origin fever builds, one initiative is helping Queensland’s top players win off the field. Backed by Former…
China’s home prices dip again in May, extending prolonged property slump
China’s property market remained under pressure in May, as fresh data showed home prices fell for a second…
Foreign investor exodus threatens Australia’s housing targets
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that Australia is at risk of missing its target to build…
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s star-studded former home sells fast and above asking
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s old love nest just sold for $10.8 million (AUD $16.4 million) — and…
Auction market rebounds after long weekend disruption
Australia’s auction market showed signs of renewed strength last week, with clearance rates and volumes rebounding after the…
Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis poised to sell £750m property portfolio
Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis is close to sealing a £750 million (AU$1.4 billion) deal to sell…
Inside Bob Newhart’s US$10.5M townhouse and the Hollywood story behind it
A rare chance to own a piece of TV history has emerged in Los Angeles, with the late…
Unions NSW pushes for Airbnb levy to fund essential worker housing amid rental supply strain
Unions NSW is calling on the NSW Government to introduce a levy on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb,…
Rate cuts back on the table: what Westpac’s surprise forecast means for real estate
After months of market uncertainty, real estate agents may finally have a new talking point for buyers on…
Real estate leaders recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Several respected figures from Australia’s real estate sector have been officially recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours…
Richard Simmons’s iconic LA estate lists for US$7 million one year after his death
One of Hollywood’s most recognisable fitness personalities, the late Richard Simmons, is making headlines once more—this time in…
Stuntman to the stars lists beachfront family retreat
Veteran Australian stunt co-ordinator and director Jimmy Christiansen has listed his coastal sanctuary at Oak Beach, near Port…
Local buyers step up as global property markets reset
As global governments tighten tax rules and investment restrictions, a clear trend is emerging across international real estate:…
Apartments outperform houses as buyers shift priorities
New data shows apartment markets across Australia outpacing house price growth.
National mean dwelling price tops $1 Million for the first time
Australia’s residential property market has hit a new milestone, with the national mean dwelling price surpassing $1 million…
Real estate’s straight shooter: Paul Neshausen on money, marketing, and saying what others won’t
After walking away from a high-paying corporate role with no backup plan, Paul Neshausen didn’t just change careers,…
NAR scraps controversial ‘no-commingling’ rule
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US has officially overturned its “no-commingling” policy—a move that’s gaining…
Four decades of doing things differently: inside TOOP+TOOP’s enduring success
Most real estate agencies don’t make it to 40 - but TOOP+TOOP isn’t most agencies. From late-night signboard…
Reuse over rebuild: why the property industry is rethinking what adds value
A powerful coalition of architects, developers, planners and academics is calling for a national rethink on the way…
Dubai’s digital property play: What Australia’s agents should know
Dubai has made headlines after its first tokenised real estate offering was fully funded within a single day…
Star of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ hits the market: historic Kurrajong estate up for auction
A romantic slice of Australian television history is officially on the market—with a starring role on Farmer Wants…
Queensland property market defies expectations with five-year growth
Queensland’s property market has delivered another solid quarter of growth, adding to a five-year stretch that has reshaped…
“It’s about legacy, not just property”: Henry Wong on why Asian buyers are shaping Australia’s real estate future
Asian buyers have become a major force in the Australian property market—often purchasing without finance, competing at the…
Builders keep Oz economy standing – but for how long?
Australia’s economic engine is losing steam, but it’s the nation’s builders who are keeping it upright—for now.
Homeowners stick with banks as internal refinancing hits record high
A record number of Australian homeowners are choosing to refinance their loans with their existing banks rather than…
Office conversions fuel new housing supply in major US cities
The push to convert under-utilised office buildings into residential units is gaining momentum across the United States, with…
Billy Joel lists his Long Island mega-estate (again) for $45 Million, and it comes with a piano-shaped pool
Billy Joel is once again trying to sell his sprawling Long Island estate, putting the Centre Island property…
Millennials buck trend with rising interest in homebuying despite mortgage rate pressures
While the broader US population remains hesitant about real estate transactions amid high mortgage rates, Millennials are showing…