Alexander brothers denied motion to dismiss sex-trafficking charges
Judge Valerie Caprioni shut down the brothers' motion to dismiss, and they are poised to attend trial in January. Details on their defamation lawsuit against 'The Real Deal' are also now available
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 13
Martha's Vineyard property tied to the Obamas sells for $37M
The 7,800-square-foot estate was reportedly purchased by businessman Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, which was previously the parent company of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret
New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders
Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Black History Month, DEI and the roots of representation
Dr. Lee Davenport offers lessons from the life and career of Sen. Edward Brooke, who helped codify fair housing at the federal level
by Lee Davenport Feb 19
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
Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents
Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
The Agency extends East Coast blitz with new office in Cape Cod
The new office will be located in Osterville and led by Managing Partner Eric Rollo, who launched The Agency Boston in 2021. It marks The Agency's 67th franchise globally
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on RPAC to adopt 'Article 10 Rule'
In the wake of Florida Realtors' support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
From the Hill to the Vineyard: Take a look at the Obamas' future $14.85M estate
The couple originally rented the Martha’s Vineyard home for the summer, but have now decided to buy it
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Jackie O’s estate could be the most expensive home ever sold in Martha’s Vineyard
The 345-acre property is listed for $65M — twice the price of the island's most expensive home sale
Investment property with money
Investors are pouring money into vacation homes, multifamily properties, rental technology and everything in between. And that means agents have a golden opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
The sale of a Martha's Vineyard mansion may have ruined the Obama family's summer vacation
‘The Chilmark House,’ a property once known as Obama's 'Summer White House,' sold earlier this month for $18M