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
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
Hamptons agents Michaela and Paulina Keszler move to Sotheby's
The mother-daughter duo were leading Hamptons agents for Douglas Elliman before deciding to join Sotheby's International Realty. In the past 12 months, they jointly closed over $200M
Lesson Learned: Success is about more than closing the deal
Find out how Miami luxury leader Lourdes Alatriste demonstrates grace under pressure while always keeping clients' needs top of mind
by Christy Murdock Nov 4
Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official
Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Bethenny Frankel asks $5.995M for Bridgehampton home
After upgrading to a larger home in Southampton last year, the 'RHONY' alum is selling the Bridgehampton property that she has owned since 2013
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 13
Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83
The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby's International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s
Top NYC agent Amy Herman, team move to Brown Harris Stevens
Herman was one of the first agents to follow Ryan Serhant to his eponymous firm from Nest Seekers International, where she had been a member of his team for more than 5 years
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Barnes & Noble founder finds buyer for $96M Palm Beach home
Just about a month after listing the property with Leonard Moens, Leonard Riggio's 1.7-acre oceanfront estate in Palm Beach has gone under contract
Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams
Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after 6 years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons
by Taylor Anderson Jul 17
Top 6 essential luxury real estate trends of 2024
Stay ahead of the market with Chris Pollinger's top 6 luxury real estate trends of 2024. Learn what luxury clients are seeking and how to cater to their discerning taste
by Chris Pollinger Jul 12
Hamptons home once owned by Jackie O's sister asks $120M
The seller of the home once owned by Lee Radziwill is Ann Tenenbaum, venture capital-investor and widow of late private-equity pioneer Thomas H. Lee. The couple rebuilt the property twice
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 14
Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits
The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in 2 separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The incidents allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
High-end condos, co-ops bright spots for Manhattan in May
The Hamptons luxury market also performed well across both single-family homes and condos, according to Douglas Elliman's new signed contracts report
Gwyneth Paltrow asks nearly $30M for Brentwood mansion
Now that Paltrow's kids and those of her husband, Brad Falchuk, are all college-bound, the couple is downsizing. She originally bought the property in 2012 with ex-husband Chris Martin for $9.95M