Los Angeles broker, CEO and SoCal luxury icon John Aaroe dies
Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
After selling Tadao Ando home, Ye snags $35M Beverly Park pad
Ye's new mansion spans about 20K square feet and sits on about 7 acres. The property last sold for $24.5M in 2022. The rapper bought the home in an off-market deal
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 11
Tomer Fridman announces move to Christie's Real Estate SoCal
Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Building a real estate team? Here's how to structure it for success
Team leadership coach Verl Workman offers step-by-step strategies for building and maintaining an effective and productive real estate team
by Verl Workman Oct 3
'I'm back in it': Reality star Kendra Wilkinson returns to real estate
Douglas Elliman real estate agent and reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has announced her return to real estate after taking a brief mental health break, 'People' magazine reported on Friday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 27
Frontgate team returns to Compass after stint at Side
Led by Jeffery Biebuyck and Dana Olmes, the team has closed $2B in lifetime sales and is ranked No. 4 in Los Angeles and No. 20 in California among medium teams, according to Real Trends
Kim
The reality star and businesswoman is offloading homes purchased during her marriage to Kanye West. On Sept. 6, she relisted an apartment for $3.5M and Sept. 8, she listed an estate for $5.3M
by Ben Verde Sep 14
Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing
As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Agents are happy with careers despite long hours: Inman survey
Inman's second-annual Agent Appreciation survey revealed that many agents are working every day of the week and that just as many are completely satisfied with their careers
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Kanye West picks up affordable housing plans again
On Sunday, one day after announcing he would run for president, Kanye West tweeted a photo of his prefabricated, low-income housing design that he rolled out about a year ago, indicating that the project may be back in full-swing
Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists rejoice
Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn't have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for homeowners
From fires in California to flooding along the Atlantic, homeowners are going to have to brace themselves for higher bills as climate change leads to extreme disasters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
California Hill and Woolsey Fires Force Evacuations In California's Ventura County
One broker expects the affected area to see a 'stopping period,' or a quiet period in home sales after the fire
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
LA submarket harvests gains prior to winter
Month-to-month figures point to a slowing market
by Erik Pisor Dec 3