$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December
There were 11 contract signings at $10M-plus last week, and the city's priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60M
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Recruiting, somehow, is only getting more intense in 2025: Intel
Real estate agents are still fielding frequent recruiting inquiries, results from the latest Inman Intel Index show, but relationships appear to be the lynchpin spurring many of them to act
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Byron Allen sells unit inside NYC's 220 Central Park South for $82.5M
The media mogul bought the 6,600-square-foot unit in 2023 for $75M, and has clinched a healthy profit in an off-market deal. He also owns a smaller unit in the building
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Teams Spotlight: Abigail Palanca, The Abby Palanca Team
Find out how this leader and her NYC real estate team create game-changing expectations — and then surpass them
by Christy Murdock Feb 20
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
Former Google CEO scores buyer for $39.5M NoHo penthouse
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has found a buyer for his Manhattan penthouse, which listed for $39.5M in December. It was the priciest home under contract last week among 29 NYC properties
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 11
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
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
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
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
Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect
The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the sessions you missed
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
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
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
Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents 'champions of the world'
Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23