Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers' departures
At least 5 agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage
Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back
Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors that Lorber's leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers scandal
Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
Reports from 'The New York Times' and 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest execs at Douglas Elliman and Side heard about sexual assault allegations against the brothers as they worked at their firms
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
LA broker Tyrone McKillen parting ways with Official
McKillen joined the firm in early 2023 to launch Official in Los Angeles. His departure comes weeks after co-founders Oren and Tal Alexander stepped down following sexual assault allegations
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Tal Alexander denies sexual assault claims in new court filing
In a July 11 court filing, famed luxury broker Tal Alexander denied claims against him in a lawsuit asserting that he and his brothers, Oren and Alon, raped an NYC woman in 2012
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI
Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported Tuesday
Tal Alexander joins brother, Oren, in stepping down from Official
Official co-founder Nicole Oge said the decision for Tal to step away was a mutual one. Tal's lawyer, Deanna Paul, said he wouldn't let recent rape claims 'be a further distraction' to the firm or clients
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
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
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
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
Oren Alexander steps down from Official in wake of rape allegations
The luxury firm co-founder announced his resignation via Instagram days after news broke that he and his brother, Alon Alexander, had been named as perpetrators in 2 lawsuits alleging rape
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
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
Top brokers and Trump attend Alex Witkoff's Palm Beach wedding
The star-studded event held at The Breakers featured guests like Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes, Howard Lorber, Don Peebles and Oren Alexander, as well as former President Donald Trump
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31