Joey Macari

Joey Macari is an RISMedia contributing editor.

Posts by Joey Macari

Transforming the Real Estate Transaction Process

Above, Nicole Rideout Hartwick Nicole Rideout Hartwick, president of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, thrives on creating connections—between people, places and possibilities. Over the past five years, her guidance has steered the firm through remarkable growth across New England, fueled by a commitment to innovation and client-first strategies. Among the tools embraced under her leadership is…

Great Spaces: Step Inside History with JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home, Reimagined

Property Highlights: Location: Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Listing Price: $4,595,000 Features: 3,100-square-foot fully renovated townhouse with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Added Appeal: Skylit staircase, chef’s kitchen, elegant drawing room, manicured garden and EV-ready garage. Every home tells a story, but few can boast a chapter as luminous as 3321 Dent Place…

Great Spaces: The Crown of King Street Blends Timeless Craftsmanship With Contemporary Living

Property Highlights: Location: Charleston, South Carolina Listing Price: $3,850,000 Features: 1,939-square-foot luxury residence with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Added Appeal: Historically replicated Gothic-style details, exposed antique brick and salvaged heart pine timber and beams, exterior loggias, bespoke finishes by Cortney Bishop, access to hospitality services via Inspirato’s vacation club and a dedicated resident concierge…

FirstTeam

Rewriting the Rules for Women in Leadership

From left, Anna Bennett, Michele Harrington, Lauren Henss and Hila Pooli. Reshaping the real estate landscape for women everywhere, Michele Harrington—the first female CEO of FirstTeam® Real Estate—has assembled a leadership team with a shared passion for reimagining success. With Anna Bennett driving business development, Lauren Henss shaping marketing and strategic initiatives and Hila Pooli…

Discovering a Hollywood Treasure in Beachwood Canyon

Property Highlights: Location: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $865,000 Features: Luxury condo with one bedroom and one bathroom. Added Appeal: Private patio with lush landscaping, dedicated garage space and just minutes from popular dining and shopping spots in Beachwood and Franklin Village, with easy access to Hollywood, Los Feliz and more. Amid the elusive allure…

Building Success With Balance

Above, Shelle Pennington Shelle Pennington—a broker associate with Addison & Maxwell Real Estate in Golden, Colorado—has crafted a career marked by transformation, bold choices and the courage to redefine success. Empowered to grow her business while staying true to her values, as a member of Buffini & Company’s Leadership Coaching program, Pennington has found a…