Cobble Hill townhouse lands $13M sale record — sorry, no parking
The renovated 5,200 square foot brownstone has become the priciest townhouse without parking to have ever sold in Cobble Hill. Abigail Palanca and Ryan Serhant of SERHANT. repped the listing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Weichert and eXp continue fight against Gibson commission claims
As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a 'sweetheart deal' in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they're facing in a Missouri court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say
After searching online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be coming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Luxury sales surge near Mar-a-Lago as Trump settles into 2nd term
Luxury home sales have taken off since Donald Trump's re-election, and Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort, is at the center of the boom, Mansion Global reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 7
John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass
The 30-plus year real estate vet spent 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a 3-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team also joins him at Elliman
Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman
Kotler has been with Elliman for more than 30 years, and will return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in NYC following a tumultuous period for western operations
Holly Parker joins Compass after 25 years at Douglas Elliman
Luxury real estate powerhouse Holly Parker is making a big move — after 25 years with Douglas Elliman, she's taking her team to Compass in New York, the brokerage announced Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 5
High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Former Douglas Elliman broker heads to Coldwell Banker Warburg
New York City real estate specialist and broker Jacob Wood has left Douglas Elliman for Coldwell Banker Warburg, the firm has informed Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Elliman's Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about 'expertise'
The new CEO and chairman made his debut on the ICNY stage on Friday, sharing big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
'Decide what is authentic,' then build a brand, experts say
While some stumble into their brand organically, panelists at ICNY Wednesday emphasized that successful branding is a strategic process that requires authenticity and consistency
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 23
Dolly Lenz tells agents to 'stay in your clients' pants'
Lenz's point — not to be taken literally — was to be in constant contact with clients, aware of what they do day to day and what they need, all of which impacts how they buy and sell real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group
The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization's first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play 'matchmaker' to place people who don't need to use 2nd homes with those who need housing. Results are mixed, but it's working for some
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17