Tal Alexander joins brother, Oren, in stepping down from Official
Official co-founder Nicole Oge said the decision for Tal to step away was a mutual one. Tal's lawyer, Deanna Paul, said he wouldn't let recent rape claims 'be a further distraction' to the firm or clients
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
DOJ urges court to overturn judgment in REX v. Zillow
'The judge's decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,' the DOJ's filing states
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Assault allegations mount against Oren Alexander and twin brother
Nearly 30 alleged victims have come forward in the last week. Reddit users in New York and Miami also claimed that the brothers' violence against women had been 'an open secret' for years
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
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
Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet's Montecito home
4 years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home's title in hand
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
NextHome CEO on the 'stupidest' part of the commission settlement
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins spoke at the inaugural Inman Connect Miami on Tuesday, arguing that clinging to the current status quo when it comes to commissions is a recipe for disaster
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Owners of Marilyn Monroe house sue LA over demolition
The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in 'backroom machinations' in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA
The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on sales priced $5M and up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel
A $418M settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears
by Daniel Houston Apr 10
Elephant in the room: What execs revealed about commissions in Q4
In the wake of legal settlements in 2 of the largest commission lawsuits, RE/MAX and Anywhere illuminated their paths forward to investors in Q4 earnings calls. Intel reads the tea leaves
by Daniel Houston Mar 6
LA developer hit with lawsuit for homeless housing Ponzi plot
California's attorney general alleged that Shangri-La Industries illegally put developments in the state's Project Homekey housing program under threat by borrowing against them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
LA sued for canceling Mohamed Hadid's spec home permits
J. Michael Issa of B. Riley Financial is alleging in a lawsuit filed in LA Superior Court last month that the city reneged on its word that permits on the property's building site were still active
Nest Seekers sues Serhant in CT, adding to string of lawsuits
A $10M suit alleges 2 former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm's commissions, clients and more as Ryan Serhant used 'unfair and deceptive' practices to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 21
Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton
Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commission lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman's Director of Research tells Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
Mauricio Umansky settles Malibu lawsuit with pro-Israel donation
Following the attack in Gaza, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Umansky decided time and energy would be 'better served' on more important matters, allowing him to settle with a charity donation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15