If you’re into chasing waterfalls, one of July’s most expensive new listings has a massive one waiting for you. The $88 million Bel Air estate overlooking the country club comes with a dramatic 50-foot waterfall wall, a swim-up bar, and multiple pools built for peak Southern California living. As we share below, clean air and healthy-home amenities are officially in—but at the very top of the market, waterfalls may be having a moment too.

Cynthia Taylor, SVP of Product at Zillow, has the insider’s perspective on exactly what tools are moving the needle for agents and homebuyers. That user and sales data—paired with Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trends Report—has given her the insights needed to help shape Zillow Pro and Zillow’s new AI-powered products. In this technical conversation with Rise Above the Ranks host James Harris, she shares how building a connected business helps agents scale faster, better understand their clients, and spend less time managing a disjointed workflow.

For many house hunters, luxury is as much about having a theater or tennis court as it is enjoying clean air, safe water, and reliable protection from environmental risks. According to a recent Redfin survey, 36% of U.S. residents planning to move within the next year rank a home with high-end air or water filtration among their top three priorities. That puts “clean” homes nearly even with security systems and well ahead of most traditional luxury amenities.

What are buyers looking for?

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ICYMI, the latest edition of The Playbook—Estate Media’s newsletter dedicated to real estate investor Q&As, market stats, and smart strategies—asks the question commercial real estate investors have been wondering since the former Pfizer headquarters started to wobble: Are office-to-apartment conversions actually safe?

On one hand, the project’s structural failure appears to have been an isolated incident rather than evidence that conversions are inherently dangerous. On the other, it’s a clear reminder that older buildings need extensive structural review before they’re asked to support entirely new uses. With more than 90,000 conversion units now in the national pipeline, it’s a question worth considering.

Tap here to catch the full story in The Playbook, plus advice on DIY renovations and how to cash in on fresh foreclosures.

A meaningful share of real estate business comes from referrals, and other agents can be one of your best sources of them. Make it easy for agents in feeder markets to think of you first by:

Tap here for more advice on smart ways to strengthen your referral network.

Inman Luxury Connect | San Diego, CA | July 27 - 28, 2026
The industry’s premier event for elite agents and brokers in the luxury space hosts immersive discussions, interactive workshops, top-tier networking events, and a roster of speakers including James Harris, Jason Oppenheim, and Jade Mills.

Tom Ferry’s Success Summit | Anaheim, CA | August 3 - 5, 2026
Among all the real estate conferences 2026 has to offer, none match the scale, energy, or impact of Tom Ferry Summit 2026 — where the industry's most driven agents, team leaders, and brokers converge for three days of cutting-edge strategy and inspiration that turn ambition into action.

Sotheby's International Realty Global Networking Event | San Francisco, CA | October 5 - 8, 2026
The Global Networking Event (GNE) is the brand’s signature event designed for sales associates, managers, and broker/owners. GNE brings the Sotheby’s International Realty community together, giving agents and our network the opportunity to build connections, fuel referrals, and tap into a powerful channel of inspiration and motivation.

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