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.
Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing
Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin Ray Ward says waiting for confidence is the real mistake. Progress comes from taking action first - even when it feels uncomfortable.
Larry Page snaps up two Miami estates in US$173m buying spree
Google co-founder Larry Page has purchased two luxury waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove for $173.4 million, as…
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic television exterior in Los Angeles’ Brentwood to be listed for the first time in nearly five decades
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’ve hired the wrong team
What real estate leaders risk when they hire for comfort instead of capability.
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent
A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate.
Oscar Wilde–linked Mayfair townhouse hits the market for £14 million (A$27 million)
Historic property believed to have inspired The Importance of Being Earnest listed for sale after a decade
Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations
Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks…
Why owner-occupiers are outbidding investors: Jackson Rameau’s guide to the ’emotional commercial market’
From 14-day settlements on $14 million assets to outbidding calculated investors, RWC's Jackson Rameau explains why emotion is…
Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package
Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package…
Super Saturday: The January auction play that turned a ‘quiet month’ into a yearly engine
Originally designed to solve a January cashflow problem, Super Saturday has evolved into a disciplined, data-led auction model.
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…
Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
The $2.4 billion deal will create one of the biggest residential brokerage groups in the US, marking a…
The real skills that will drive sales success in 2026
What effective sales development looks like in practice
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…
The hidden detail that made buyers stop and look again
A subtle creative decision shows how storytelling, handled with restraint, can shape buyer behaviour and strengthen a campaign.
Property forecasts for 2026 point to uneven growth and shifting buyer priorities
Forecasts for 2026 suggest affordability, supply and housing type will matter more than broad market momentum
Google’s home listing trial signals a shift for online real estate platforms
The search giant’s move into property listings could reshape how buyers, agents and portals interact online
“Empathy is the new black”
REMAX Select’s Leanne Druery runs a high performing regional office without the hard edge real estate is known…
Has the spring selling season lost its edge in Sydney?
Why Sydney buyers and sellers acted on economic cues rather than the traditional Spring cycle.
Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
New AHURI research shows entire-home listings now outnumber hosted stays, marking a clear shift away from Airbnb’s original…
Inner Melbourne rental supply falls as landlords sell amid policy pressure
Rental supply falls sharply in inner Melbourne as investors exit long-held properties.
How commercial property managers can reduce vacancy risk
Ray White Commercial’s Leteicha Wilson says avoiding costly downtime starts well before a tenant hands in notice, with…
The firm doing the heavy lifting behind thousands of rental homes
Sydney-based Crossub has transformed property management by handling back-office tasks while agencies maintain client relationships. Their AI-driven system…
The four-letter code helping agents sell more than just property
How a simple psychological code can help agents win trust and shape stronger campaigns.
“My Unorthodox Life” star Julia Haart lists her NY Tribeca home for US$65M
The former “My Unorthodox Life” star’s vast New York home, complete with terraces, private lift and bold interiors,…
“One head, many bodies”: a case study in business cohesion
How Lisa Pennell uses structure, empathy and clear standards to rebuild genuine alignment inside a business.
Home prices climb to new high as growth slows at end of spring
National prices rose 0.5 per cent in November to a fresh record, with annual growth hitting its fastest…
India breaks into the global top tier for branded residences, says Savills
India’s major cities are becoming hotspots for branded residential developments as global demand accelerates.
Living by the water now costs 86 per cent more as scarcity pushes prices to new highs
McGrath data reveals coastal, river and harbourfront homes continue to outpace inland market performance.
The hidden cost of leadership
Real estate CEO Michael Nitschke reveals the rarely discussed emotional toll of leadership, from mistakes made "in the…
From core CBDs to fringe markets: Knight Frank maps Australia’s 2026 commercial upswing
Industrial and retail have led the rebound, but Knight Frank says office and secondary markets will join the…
The first 100 days: a property partner’s early lessons in leadership at 23
Inside Cooper Askew’s first hundred days at The Agency South Illawarra: the decisions, structure and groundwork that shaped…
APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
Regulator introduces a 20 per cent cap on high DTI loans as investor borrowing begins to rise.