Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage
The reality TV stars are suing the city for its failure 'to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,' which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the wildfire
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
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
LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Ryan Serhant predicts 'screenless' future for savvy real estate agents
Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community while also sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
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
Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case
Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 15
Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander's NYC apartment
The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming they sexually assaulted women
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Richard Horovitz named president of BHS' property management arm
The property management and luxury hospitality veteran joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2016 and has served as senior vice president and director since 2022
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA's housing shortage
Rents are expected to 'surge,' said CoreLogic's chief economist. How much of a housing shortage the county faces is unknown as families decide in coming months whether they will even stay in LA
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires
As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
Douglas Elliman brings on Bassick Advisors Group in Massachusetts
The luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the firm's Boston and Wellesley offices
Oren Alexander misses hearing, mistakenly sent by Feds to NY
In a bizarre mixup, Oren was accidentally flown to New York City by the US Marshals Service on Tuesday, even though he was due to appear in court in Miami for a bail hearing
The Agency taps ex-Brown Harris Stevens sales director as senior VP
Juliet Clapp has been named senior vice president and North East managing partner at The Agency New York. Ashlie Roberson of Tyler Whitman's team has also been elevated to a partner
Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass
The Tracy Tutor Team expanded into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550M in listings. Tutor said the move will provide an opportunity to expand further into new markets