Cash prevails as king when it comes to luxury
According to Coldwell Banker, luxury real estate agents can expect 'smart luxury,' move-up buyers, and cash purchases to impact the market in the months ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper
Hopper previously worked at Sotheby's, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks
In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Holly Parker's claims. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 6
Reffkin rails against 'organized real estate' at annual Compass retreat
The CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI
Compass recruits Aspen, Colorado, agents away from Douglas Elliman
The 6 agents include Marian Lansburgh, Jennifer Engel, Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Julia Herman and Lauren Garrity — all of whom have worked together for decades
by Jim Dalrymple II May 28
Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy
New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
NYC agent, YouTuber charged with attempted murder of police officer
Erik Van Conover, a YouTube personality known for showcasing luxury properties, has amassed over 2.76M subscribers. Now, he's making headlines for an attempted murder charge
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 24
Byron Allen sells unit inside NYC's 220 Central Park South for $82.5M
The media mogul bought the 6,600-square-foot unit in 2023 for $75M, and has clinched a healthy profit in an off-market deal. He also owns a smaller unit in the building
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Middle East and Asia drove global residential luxury growth last year
Despite global uncertainties, the wealthy continue to show interest in investing in real estate, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank's The 2025 Wealth Report shows
Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales
The 2 companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 25
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
Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander's NYC apartment
The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming they sexually assaulted women
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Oren Alexander misses hearing, mistakenly sent by Feds to NY
In a bizarre mixup, Oren was accidentally flown to New York City by the US Marshals Service on Tuesday, even though he was due to appear in court in Miami for a bail hearing
Oren and Alon Alexander named in new lawsuit alleging rape in Aspen
The lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that the brothers in 2017 lured a 17-year-old minor and her 2 friends to their hotel room where they then sexually assaulted the women
From fire hydrants to therapy tubs, the wildest luxury trends of 2024
Going to extremes to achieve wellness benefits was a big theme for luxury home trends in the past year, but homeowners also went to lengths to increase their home's comfort, beauty and safety
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27