Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA
As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between helping clients, sometimes while homeless themselves
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
10 luxury lessons learned from NOT selling Michael Jordan's estate
Failure isn't final. 'Sellebrity' agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world's most sophisticated clients after 22 years
by Kofi Nartey Feb 20
With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes
A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by their father, luxury developer Shlomy Alexander
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Engel & Völkers expands into Pikes Peak in northern Colorado
Engel & Völkers Pikes Peak, led by license partner Travis Turner, brings together a team of 33 real estate advisors and five managing brokers who specialize in luxury real estate
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 19
4 long-term benefits of ethical real estate leadership
Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 19
Civil lawsuits against Alexander brothers alleging assault pile up
On Tuesday, 11 new civil lawsuits were filed against the brothers under an extension of the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. A majority of plaintiffs allege they had been drugged
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Living Vogue Real Estate moves 50-agent team to eXp Realty in Florida
Led by Mark Coppens and Matt Hickey, the Living Vogue team will join eXp Realty's luxury division in Sarasota, Florida, according to executives on Tuesday. The team inked $150M in sales last year
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 18
Mauricio Umansky expects 'speedy recovery' after Aspen ski accident
The CEO suffered a broken clavicle, which required 12 screws and a metal plate to repair, following a spill in Aspen Friday. Umansky thanked his supporters and medical staff on Instagram Sunday
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
5 bold ways to breathe new life into a luxury listing
Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity
by Kevelyn Guzman Feb 14
Lawyers bail on Alexander brothers in Side suit after non-payment
Lawyers Michael Betz and Grayson Marshall III said in a court filing on Wednesday that the brothers had failed to pay outstanding invoices billed to them and were near incommunicado
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
New Jersey home sells for $620K over asking price in bidding war
A home in Millburn, New Jersey's Short Hills community has made a big splash in the market, sparking a bidding war before selling for $1.72M — $620K over its asking price
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 13
$32M Beverly Hills property hits the market, but it's just a basement
The luxury listing just hit the market, but there's no mansion yet. In fact, it's just a basement. This is a 'rare opportunity to complete an iconic estate'
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 13
Broker Spotlight: Glen Stegemann, The Agency Sandestin
Find out how this Emerald Coast broker is making waves in the ever-popular Florida luxury market
by Christy Murdock Feb 13
'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' creator's former estate lowers ask
The 40-acre estate with multiple structures hit the market last April for $36M, and the price has been knocked down to $29.95M as of Feb. 7. Will buyers bite?
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
Former Google CEO scores buyer for $39.5M NoHo penthouse
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has found a buyer for his Manhattan penthouse, which listed for $39.5M in December. It was the priciest home under contract last week among 29 NYC properties
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 11
Vacant, foreign-owned homes draw criticism in LA post-wildfires
Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find housing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10