Oldest Alexander, Tal, named in sexual assault suit for 1st time
The lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday alleges that Tal and Alon Alexander sexually assaulted a victim in 2012, while Oren Alexander allegedly orchestrated the encounter and looked on
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Are renters beating the system with Bilt Mastercard rewards card?
Card issuer Wells Fargo is losing as much as $10M a month as it eats interchange fees for users who are paying off balances after paying their rent, 'The Wall Street Journal' reports
by Matt Carter Jun 18
How much longer can developer Michael Shvo push up prices?
The luxury developer has gambled by buying exclusive buildings and developing them into even more elite, expensive properties. Sales thus far don't clearly show that the gamble pays off
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Coldwell Banker Warburg welcomes 2 'boomerang' agents
Broker Bill Kowalczuk and agent David Harris were not gone for long before realizing they missed Coldwell Banker Warburg's robust support systems. Agent Guy Hobson has also joined the firm
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
Corcoran rolls out new AI software to help agents market listings
The new platform, Corcoran Copilot, is integrated with Corcoran's listing databases and will help agents with developing listing descriptions and hashtags to start
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
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
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
Broker Spotlight: Robert Rahmanian, REAL New York
Find out how this real estate broker's son carved out his own place in the New York real estate landscape 'through bootstrapping and dedication'
by Christy Murdock Jun 13
Rental screener Findigs closes on $27M Series B funding round
Rental industry software provider Findigs has raised $27M in a Series B round, bringing its total raised to date to $48M
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 13
REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill
REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
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
Avenue 8 co-CEO on brokerage end: 'We're going all-in on Sidekick'
The company has made the decision to focus on scaling its artificial intelligence-based brokerage productivity solution, which it has already provided to two major MLSs
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
Lesson Learned: Take your fiduciary responsibility seriously
Find out how 'consummate student' and San Francisco agent Chris Jurach keeps challenging himself to 'learn new things, read and listen to books, and gather fresh ideas'
by Troy Palmquist Jun 10
Microsoft removes portal data from Bing Real Estate after outcry
4 days after Bing Real Estate came under fire for its alleged co-opting of listing data from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com, Microsoft has removed for-sale listing data from its site
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
Lesson Learned: This too shall pass
Find out how NYC agent Michelle Griffith puts a mentor's wise advice to work as she navigates the ups and downs of the real estate industry
by Christy Murdock Jun 3