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Here are the finalists for the 2024 Inman Golden I Club

The Golden I Club recognizes excellence in luxury real estate, and this year's finalists span from coast to coast.

inman | July 15, 2024

Luxury goes global: Paris Olympics, visas and the rise of 'set-jetting'

From Golden Visa availability to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and a trend favored by the rich that proves all the world's a stage, luxury real estate is going international in a big way t...

Inman | July 5, 2024

A coastal haven in WaterColor, FL: Beachside home sells for record $8.55M in off-ma...

"As one of only eight beachfront homes and the highest-priced sale in WaterColor, its acquisition sets a new standard for excellence in the Northwest Florida real estate market."

Fancy Pants Homes | June 5, 2024

A coastal haven in WaterColor, FL: Beachside home sells for record $8.55M in off-ma...

WaterColor, a picturesque coastal community nestled along the scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida, has just seen its highest-priced home sale in history.

Microsoft | June 5, 2024

Florida mansion sells for millions as the highest-priced sale ever in this swanky n...

A Florida home recently became the highest-priced sale in its beachfront town’s history, thanks to its “coastal elegance” and much more.

Daily Star News Today | May 25, 2024

Teams Spotlight: Jonathan Spears, Spears Group at Compass

Find out how this top luxury team leader and his marketing-forward Spears Group have transformed their corner of the Florida market

Inman | May 16, 2024

Dothan’s most expensive mansion for sale

An extravagant home that has left Circle City citizens in awe for years is on the market.

WDHN.com | April 11, 2024

Spectacular Alabama mansion built with home-design software on the market for nearl...

It has 10,000 square feet of living space, a large movie theatre and indoor golf simulator, a 500-bottle wine cellar and a TV hidden behind a mirror in one of the bathrooms.

AL.com | April 11, 2024

An Alabama Oral Surgeon Designed His Nearly $5 Million Dream Mansion Using Home-Bui...

Craig Schmidtke, who is now selling the home, wasn’t sure the finished estate would ever see the light of day.

WSJ | April 10, 2024

This mansion is the most expensive home in this southeast Alabama city

CBS 42 | April 10, 2024

4-Story Beachfront New Build In Florida

This newly built waterfront home is located at 8364 E County Highway 30A in Rosemary Beach, Florida, and is situated on 2/3 of an acre of land.

Homes of the Rich | March 4, 2024

Florida Panhandle’s Most Expensive Home Listing Gets a Multimillion-Dollar Price Cut

The waterfront spec house in Santa Rosa Beach, now asking $22.575 million, features in the latest episode on Mansion Global’s YouTube channel

Mansion Global | March 1, 2024

Many Who Know Florida A To Z Prefer 30A

The top Florida vacation spots for snowbirds have been well known – and popularly patronized – for generations. But another sun-and-surf paradise that wasn’t on most folks’ radar just a f...

Forbes | February 15, 2024

6 Reasons Why It Makes Sense To Sell a Home Right Now—Before the Spring Rush

Thinking about selling your house in 2024? While many home sellers wait until spring to put their property on the market, there are some distinct advantages to getting ahead of the curve ...

Realtor.com | February 6, 2024

Team leaders on recruitment and retention in 2024

In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners.

ADsmith | January 29, 2024

Know the New Rules of Selling a Home in 2024 (If You Want Your House To Fly Off the...

In 2023, many homeowners who hoped to sell decided to hit pause on those plans. And for good reason: High interest rates had pushed many buyers to the sidelines—and created a "lock-in" ef...

SFGate | January 26, 2024

Team Leaders on Recruitment and Retention in 2024

In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners

Inman | January 24, 2024

Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024

For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no...

Realtor.com | January 16, 2024

Beach House for Sale in Florida Looks Normal but Packs a Surprise. See for Yourself

A seaside home with your normal, run-of-the-mill exterior (where it looks like there’s a minuscule number of tiny windows) and dramatic — and sunny — interior has landed on the real estat...

Miami Herald | January 10, 2024

Beachfront Beauty: Ultraluxe North Florida Mansion Splashes Onto the Market for $18.9M

Nestled on the coast, the property boasts 75 feet of linear frontage along the Gulf of Mexico and offers panoramic water views.

Realtor.com | January 8, 2024

Florida home asking a staggering 83% more than what it sold for in 2020

In a testament to the red-hot real estate market along Florida’s Panhandle, a waterfront property in Seacrest Beach has hit the market with an eye-watering price tag of $18.5 million — ne...

The NY Post | December 20, 2023

A North Florida Home Wants 83% More Than Its Last Sale Price in 2020

Located off Scenic Highway 30A, the beachfront property is asking $18.5 million after last selling for $10.11 million

The Wall Street Journal | December 20, 2023

A North Florida Home Wants 83% More Than its Last Sale Price in 2020

Located off Scenic Highway 30A, the beachfront property is asking $18.5 million after last selling for $10.11 million

Mansion Global | December 20, 2023

Meet Brandon Zellers

We were lucky to catch up with Brandon Zellers recently and have shared our conversation below.

Canvas Rebel | December 13, 2023

A $25 Million Beachfront New Build Lists as the Most Expensive House in North Florida

The Santa Rosa Beach home has the largest private pool on Highway 30A, an elevator, four fire pits, and direct access to a white-sand beach

Maison Global | December 1, 2023

Compass’s Jonathan Spears on the only two KPIs he tracks

On today’s RealTrending, we feature Jonathan Spears, founder of Spears Group with Compass in Destin, Florida. His team is ranked No. 16 medium-sized teams by sales volume on the RealTrend...

HousingWire | November 1, 2023

Small but mighty: A 672 sq. ft. cottage in Seaside, Florida sets new local record w...

Despite its modest size, the 1-bedroom, 1-bath home sold for $2,900,000, setting a new record of $4,135 per square foot — the highest ever recorded in Seaside, Fla.

Fancy Pants Home | October 13, 2023

14 High-End Home Features That the Rich Love

Wealthy buyers are in a league of their own. When shopping for new homes, their lists of must-haves tend to be different from the average buyer.

AOL | September 25, 2023

14 High-End Home Features That the Rich Love

For our market, being at the beach is all about the experience — and having a property with breathtaking views enhances that experience significantly.

Go Banking Rates | September 25, 2023

14 High-End Home Features That the Rich Love

In an environment where property inventory is increasing, well-built and meticulously detailed homes are paramount.

Yahoo Finance | September 25, 2023

How low is home inventory? Rocket Mortgage now chasing Realtors

The Detroit-based lender said it's adding 500 mortgage loan originators to target real estate agents around the nation.

Orange County Register | August 13, 2023

The 2023 Innovator Awards and Golden I Awards Announced at Inman Connect

Inman, the leading news source for real estate agents, brokers, executives and technology leaders, announced the winners of the 2023 Innovator Awards and Golden I Awards.

Inman | August 9, 2023

Luxury agents dish on how to build and lead strong teams

'You've got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable,' said top-producing agent Dawn McKenna at Inman Luxury Connect

Inman | August 7, 2023

Nikki Field, Harald Grant inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame

This year's Luxury Connect Golden I winners were announced Tuesday, with legendary Sotheby's International Realty brokers Nikki Field and Harald Grant joining the Golden I Club Hall of Fame.

Inman | August 7, 2023

The Ultimate Guide To Inman Luxury Connect 2023 In Las Vegas

Inman Connect is LIVE Aug. 8-10! Join us for impactful interviews, cutting-edge conversations and networking with thousands of real estate pros.

Real Estate Guru | August 7, 2023

Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida

Inman | August 2, 2023

Fla. ‘Hamptons of the South’ Hot for Rentals

Panhandle communities – maybe a dozen along Highway 30A – became hot commodities after another uptick in pandemic tourists visited for the first time.

Florida Realtors | July 24, 2023

12 Must Reads for Real Estate Investors to End the Week (July 21, 2023)

Fewer commercial real estate borrowers are seeking traditional refinancing, reported The Business Journals. Prologis CEO predicted a more normal period for the industrial sector after out...

WealthManagement.com | July 21, 2023

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Maybe Regional Banks Are Fine. Options Traders Seem to Think So; I nailed the bottom of regional banks on May 3 and May 4; Greetings from Oregon

Empire Financial Research | July 20, 2023

How a Once Unpaved Stretch of Highway Became One of Florida’s Hottest Rental Markets

Nicknamed the ‘Hamptons of the South,’ beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A have seen explosive growth in recent years, as vacation properties fetch six figures

The Wall Street Journal | July 19, 2023

How a Once Unpaved Stretch of Highway Became One of Florida’s Hottest Rental Markets

Nicknamed the ‘Hamptons of the South,’ beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A have seen explosive growth in recent years, as vacation properties fetch six figures

Mansion Global | July 19, 2023

Buying this Florida home could earn you $1M a year in rental income

If you’re looking to make some true bank on a luxury vacation rental, especially in the hot state of Florida, this listed home comes seriously social media-approved

New York Post | July 18, 2023

Luxury Spotlight: Meet the experts taking the stage at Luxury Connect

Jonathan Spears, founder of Spears Group & Compass 30A, has provided superior service and expertise that have allowed him to close over $1.5 billion in career sales.

Inman | July 14, 2023

'Can I tour your home?': Nashville Door-knock Realtor video gets 16 million views

Jonathan Spears, founder of the Spears Group and co-listing agent on the 30A property, said he and his team were looking for outside-the-box ways to expose the property that were fun and ...

The Tennessean | July 6, 2023

Jonathan Spears and Debbie Maue

On the Emerald Coast of Florida, Spears Group founder Jonathan Spears explains why people are giving up on going to the Greek Islands for Alys Beach. The architecture there is quite uniqu...

WLIW FM | June 10, 2023

Catapult agent productivity to new heights with these key strategies

Vija Williams, PLACE; Veronica Figueroa, The Figueroa Team; Jonathan Spears, Compass; and Spring Bengtzen, Utah Life Real Estate Group, discuss the significance of fostering a culture of ...

Inman | May 31, 2023

Serious bragging rights! Coveted waterfront Florida home with steps down to gorgeou...

The property is one of 32 waterfront homes in Rosemary Beach, a master-planned community on Florida's Emerald Coast. A main house, with unobstructed views of the Gulf, an adjacent private...

Daily Mail | May 20, 2023

The Only Waterfront Home for Sale in This Florida Community Is Asking $7.25 Million

There are just 32 homes on the water in Rosemary Beach, a master-planned community on the Emerald Coast.

The Wall Street Journal | May 19, 2023

How Caleb Sold $100 Million in Real Estate Before Turning 25

Meet Caleb Spears, the 24-year-old real estate agent who sold over $100 million in real estate by overcoming his limited thinking and taking on the luxury market. In this interview, Caleb...

May 17, 2023

6 Pricey Renovations Vacation Homeowners Always Regret

As a savvy host, you want to make sure your home is both attractive to renters and comfortable for their stay. Therefore, you're thinking about making a few renovations to ensure your pro...

Yahoo! finance | May 11, 2023

Florida Panhandle Mansion Formerly Owned by Al Green Fetches $13 Million

To wit: a beachfront property, which has the stardust of being formerly owned by soul singer Reverend Al “Let’s Stay Together” Green that recently traded for a whopping $13.25 million.

Dirt | May 11, 2023

The Houses Must Be White, and the Designs Preapproved. Everybody Wants In.

Demand for property in Alys Beach, a planned community on Florida’s Panhandle, has soared over the past few years—even if there are a lot of rules

Mansion Global | May 5, 2023

The Private Florida Community That Looks Like the Greek Islands

Demand for property in Alys Beach, a planned community on Florida’s Panhandle, has soared over the past few years—even if there are a lot of rules

The Wall Street Journal | May 4, 2023

The Houses Must Be White, and the Designs Preapproved. Everybody Wants In.

Demand for property in Alys Beach, a planned community on Florida’s Panhandle, has soared over the past few years—even if there are a lot of rules

WSJ | May 4, 2023

Brand-New, $22M Florida Retreat With a Private Beach Makes Waves on the Market

brand-new, four-story beachfront house is ready to welcome its first owner. The 7,966-square-foot home in Inlet Beach, FL, is listed for $22 million and comes with a private beach.

Beaumont Enterprise | May 3, 2023

A Florida Property Once Owned by Al Green Sells for $13.25 Million

The famed soul singer sold the Seagrove Beach estate in 2020 to a pair of developers, who tore down the old house and built a new one in its place

WSJ | April 28, 2023

Brand-New, $22M Florida Retreat With a Private Beach Makes Waves on the Market

A brand-new, four-story beachfront house is ready to welcome its first owner. The 7,966-square-foot home in Inlet Beach, FL, is listed for $22 million and comes with a private beach.

Realtor.com | April 27, 2023

In Florida, a $19 Million Home Sale Is the Panhandle’s Priciest of the Year

The Seagrove Beach spec house has about 50 feet of beach frontage on the Gulf of Mexico

Mansion Global | March 14, 2023

In Florida, a $19 Million Home Sale Is the Panhandle’s Priciest of the Year

The Seagrove Beach spec house has about 50 feet of beach frontage on the Gulf of Mexico

The Wall Street Journal | March 10, 2023

The Top Real Estate Companies in Florida

Looking to buy a home in Florida? Here's a list of real estate firms worth checking out.

US News | February 23, 2023

Old Florida Meets New in This Emerald Coast Equestrian Estate

The 10-acre spread offers six paddocks, a riding arena and a new barn with 21 stalls and a tack room.

Mansion Global | February 17, 2023

The 4 Most Popular Trends in Hardwood Flooring Right Now, According to Real Estate ...

Spears Group agent, Leda Broxson, is featured in Apartment Therapy; a leading home and decor site with a monthly global audience of over 22 million. Leda is quoted throughout the article ...

Apartment Therapy | February 1, 2023

Lesson Learned: 15 agents share their most impactful advice

However you do real estate, you're sure to find some virtual mentors among these 15 real estate agents and their real-world advice, including Spears Group's own Brandon Zellers.

inman | January 4, 2023

Life & Work with Brandon Zellers

Read Brandon's story of success in real estate and the struggles he overcame to get where he is today.

VoyageKC | January 3, 2023

Inside a Florida Beach House Where Dogs Can be Dogs

The Inlet Beach property, which includes two doggy bathtubs and a dog-friendly swimming pool, is on the market for $19.95 million

Mansion Global | December 14, 2022

Inside a Florida Beach House Where Dogs Can be Dogs

The Inlet Beach property, which includes two doggy bathtubs and a dog-friendly swimming pool, is on the market for $19.95 million

The Wall Street Journal | December 13, 2022

Beachfront Home on Florida’s Emerald Coast Fetches $18.25 Million in All-Cash Deal

The 9,000-square-foot property is the most expensive ever to trade in Seagrove Beach.

Mansion Global | November 29, 2022

Beachfront Home on Florida’s Emerald Coast Fetches $18.25 Million in All-Cash Deal

The 9,000-square-foot property is the most expensive ever to trade in Seagrove Beach

The Wall Street Journal | November 28, 2022

A Real Estate Expert Tells Us The 5 Most Important Things To Look For When Buying A...

For the vast majority of people, buying a home is likely the most expensive purchase you'll ever make.

House Digest | November 7, 2022

Jonathan Spears: The Doogie Howser of Real Estate

In today’s episode, we have Jonathan Spears out of the 30A office on the coast of Florida. Bonneau met Jonathan several years ago on a family vacation and was immediately impressed by him...

Brokering Billions | November 6, 2022

What Is The Why Behind Your Prospecting?-with Jonathan Spears- EP 188

On today's episode, Jeff is going to talk to Jonathan Spears, founder of The Spears Group from the panhandle of Florida. Today they are going to discuss some of the basics and some of the...

LabCoat Agents Podcast | November 1, 2022

How Real Estate Agents Can Prospect With Purpose • Brandon Zellers

Brandon Zellers with Spears Group talks about his path into real estate. Brandon describes the strategy he uses for the cold calls he makes everyday. Brandon also talks about his other bu...

Keeping It Real Podcast | November 1, 2022

Before and After: A Glam Makeover and Forest Vibe Boost This Midcentury Modern Home...

The affluent neighborhood of Dunthorpe in Portland, OR, is dotted with supersized versions of Craftsman and Tudor homes. But the stately suburb also features a number of midcentury modern...

Realtor | November 1, 2022

WATCH: How to generate listings and maintain momentum in a shifting market

Top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips on how prospecting in a down market is possible with the right mindset and tools behind them

Inman | August 12, 2022

Is 'shift' the new 'pivot'? 5 ways to generate listings in a rocky market

For agents looking to change their listing generation strategy in a shifting market, top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Inman | August 4, 2022

How 'the Doogie Howser of real estate' surpassed $1 billion in career sales before ...

Jonathan Spears breaks down how he went from selling foreclosed homes at age 18 to closing $430 million in deals in 2021 in Florida's Gulf Coast.

Business Insider | July 30, 2022

How Florida Broker Jonathan Spears Hit $1B in Sales Before 30

Jonathan Spears breaks down how he went from selling foreclosed homes at age 18 to closing $430 million in deals in 2021 on Florida's Emerald Coast.

Business Insider | July 27, 2022

Spears Group Named Finalists for the 2022 Inman Innovator Awards

The finalists for the 2022 Inman Innovator Awards span the spectrum from true upstarts to established players, each showing the way forward in real estate.

Inman | July 11, 2022

This $26.5 Million Beachfront Mansion Brings the Mediterranean to Florida’s Emerald...

The beachfront pad spans more than 9,000 square feet and offers breathtaking ocean views.

Robb Report | July 7, 2022

What's happening to 30A? The market is maturing from beach houses to legacy homes

Florida's stretch of beaches along highway 30A are a popular vacation destination or second-home spot for many Middle Tennesseans.

The Tennessean | June 30, 2022

Asking $26.5 Million, a Seagrove Beach Home Becomes the Emerald Coast’s Priciest Li...

A beachfront home in Seagrove Beach, Fla., is hitting the market for $26.5 million, making it the most expensive listing on the Emerald Coast.

The Wall Street Journal | June 17, 2022

1054: How to Convert Contacts Into Clients With Caleb Spears

People, on average, take about a year to decide whether or not to buy or sell a home. But when it comes to selecting a real estate agent, many people decide in just one day.

Caleb Spears | June 13, 2022

Myles Jones: Lax Meets Luxury

The two-time NCAA national champion from Duke is already finding success with Spears Group in Northwest Florida’s high-end real estate market.

Boardroom | June 3, 2022

Compass expands into Florida’s 30A market

Compass has expanded into Florida’s coastal 30A market, gaining 20 new agents in the process, half of whom are members of the top performing Spears Group, according to a Friday announceme...

Real Trends | May 27, 2022

Compass expands to 30A, brings on Spears Group, more agents

With the move into 30A, the brokerage brings on 18 new agents in the region, who represented over $640M in sales volume in 2021, to better serve their clients

Inman | May 20, 2022

Lessons From Listings Photos: We’re Drooling Over the Designer Touches in This Pueb...

“Lightening up the paint and switching the light fixtures were great enhancements to the room,” says Kadi Higginbotham, a real estate agent with Spears Group in Destin, FL. “The chairs an...

Realtor.com | May 10, 2022

This $25 Million Beachfront Spec House Could Become Northern Florida’s Most Expensi...

Florida’s beachfront homes are hot commodities—and this one could be up there as the hottest of them all.

Yahoo | May 10, 2022

This $25 Million Beachfront Spec House Could Become Northern Florida’s Most Expensi...

Florida’s beachfront homes are hot commodities—and this one could be up there as the hottest of them all.

Robb Report | May 10, 2022

Asking $25 Million, This Beachfront Spec House Is Northern Florida’s Priciest Listing

If the under-construction home in Seagrove Beach sells for that price, it would become the most expensive sale in the area.

Wall Street Journal | May 6, 2022

Asking $25 Million, This Beachfront Spec House Is Northern Florida’s Priciest Listing

If the under-construction home in Seagrove sells for that price, it would become the most expensive sale in the area

Mansion Global | May 6, 2022

Keep the Beach—These Homeowners Are Trying Lagoons on for Size

Houses on the Gulf of Mexico still top the market, with prices roughly double those on coastal dune lakes, according to Mr. Spears, the real-estate agent in nearby Santa Rosa Beach. Yet i...

Wall Street Journal | April 29, 2022

Keep the Beach—These Homeowners Are Trying Lagoons on for Size

Houses on the Gulf of Mexico still top the market, with prices roughly double those on coastal dune lakes, according to Mr. Spears, the real-estate agent in nearby Santa Rosa Beach. Yet i...

Mansion Global | April 29, 2022

5 Office Renovations That Will Hurt Your Home’s Value

The built-in desk is the biggest issue he sees with people who have retrofitted spaces for home offices, said Jonathan Spears, a real estate agent and founder of Spears Group, based in De...

Yahoo! News | April 28, 2022

15 Weekend Getaways From NJ For Everyone In The Family

Don’t confuse Seaside, Florida with our iconic boardwalk in New Jersey. Jonathan Spears, Founder of Spears Group, says, “Seaside has beautiful white sand, emerald green water beaches and ...

New Jersey Digest | April 26, 2022

Building Relationships to Build a Better Business With Jonathan Spears

Hitting your growth goals is a whole lot easier with the right help. On today’s podcast with Jonathan Spears, one of the nation’s top Realtors by sales volume, we discuss how relationship...

Hibandigital.com | April 18, 2022

Join your host Donnie Miller as he talks with Destin / Santa Rosa Beach Florida agent Jonathan Spears. Jonathan began his real estate career as an 18-year-old and now runs one of the most...

March 28, 2022

How to Win the Current Market? Invest Wisely, and Prepare for a Shift

Discussed the latest market trends and what they're willing to spend money on now, while cautiously making a few predictions for the future.

Inman | March 16, 2022

Brandon Zellers is a 2nd-year real-estate agent whose cold calls resulted in $28 mi...

There are the seagulls squawking overhead, friendly hellos from the familiar beach patrol, and waves in the Gulf of Mexico crashing onto the Destin, Florida, shore.

Business Insider | February 25, 2022

Lesson Learned: Don't be afraid to pick up the phone

Find out why award-winning Emerald Coast real estate agent Brandon Zellers knows that there's magic in the follow-up.

Inman | February 20, 2022

A Furnished Home Steps From the Water on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast

The five-bedroom house offers 66 feet of ocean frontage, a pool, and a carriage suite over the garage.

Mansion Global | February 8, 2022