Official's cofounder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand
As Nicole Oge and partners sought to start fresh, Tal and Oren Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Miami investors lose another hotel to foreclosure auction
In the same week that the investment firm lost the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC to a foreclosure auction, CGI Merchant also had to let go of the Gabriel Miami in a second auction
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 12
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
Eklund | Gomes brings homebuyer in priciest NYC deal since 2022
A penthouse at Central Park Tower on Manhattan's Billionaires' Row has sold to an unidentified international buyer for $115M, making it the first residential sale in the city over $100M in 2 years
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
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 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
SERHANT. snags sales of NYC new development from The Agency
The Agency repped the building’s sales for 1 year before SERHANT. stepped in to take the reins on the 21-unit UWS boutique luxury residence known as 'Fifteen'
by Lillian Dickerson May 16
$60M non-waterfront Palm Beach estate one of the priciest ever sold
The mansion on Banyan Road was gut-renovated by homeowner and interior designer Victoria Hagan before being sold off-market to an unknown buyer
R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger
With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky's American Real Estate Association membership by nearly 30% to about 3,800 members
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Once lost in a poker hand, Jackson Hole dude ranch lassoes new buyer
Gambled away by a cowboy in the 1940s, the 119-acre Wyoming ranch listed for $58M in August. It borders Grand Teton National Park and encompasses half a mile of the Gros Ventre River
Luis Suárez buys $12M pad near teammate Messi in Fort Lauderdale
The Inter Miami striker bought the 7,100-square-foot property in an off-market deal. He'll be just a 10-minute walk away from fellow teammate, Lionel Messi
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law
A discrimination lawsuit filed by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several prominent agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent fair housing duties
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Former Keller Williams NYC office auctions for $11.3M
Former Keller Williams NYC market center owners Ilan Bracha and Heim Binstock's battle for their 377 Broadway office is officially over as a new owner snapped it up, according to a report
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm
The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future
by Lillian Dickerson May 23