Civil lawsuits against Alexander brothers alleging assault pile up
On Tuesday, 11 new civil lawsuits were filed against the brothers under an extension of the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. A majority of plaintiffs allege they had been drugged
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
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
'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' creator's former estate lowers ask
The 40-acre estate with multiple structures hit the market last April for $36M, and the price has been knocked down to $29.95M as of Feb. 7. Will buyers bite?
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
Vacant, foreign-owned homes draw criticism in LA post-wildfires
Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find housing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
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
Katelyn Castellano promoted to Engel & Völkers Americas C-suite
The marketing and PR vet has been with Engel & Völkers since 2016 and will now also work on brokerage development and support as chief marketing and performance officer in the Americas
Angela Yee of 'The Breakfast Club' joins Nest Seekers International
Yee obtained her first brokerage affiliation with SERHANT. last year, but the radio personality has long been an investor and advocate for building generational wealth through real estate
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
SERHANT. rides Florida wave with new leadership hires
Tiffany McQuaid and Gabby Valle have joined the firm in South Florida, respectively, as regional director of Strategy and Performance and VP of Marketing, New Development Inman has learned
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
NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side
After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service
Corcoran adds trending listings feature to website
The new feature, which the brokerage calls 'like Netflix for real estate,' highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm informed Inman
After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025
In 2024, NYC was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10M+. Various luxury brokerage reports show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead
by Lillian Dickerson 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
Angelica Parker lawsuit against Alexanders tossed on technicality
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the Adult Survivors Act supersedes the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in her case, meaning Parker will have until Feb. 14 to amend the lawsuit
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27