StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn't the issue
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Canadian reality TV brokerage makes its US debut in South Florida
RARE Real Estate 1st launched in Canada in 2021 and may be best known to Americans for being featured on the Amazon reality TV show 'Luxe Listings Toronto'
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer assistance, they often come with costly strings attached
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 4
Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman
Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a 3-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team
Tracy Tutor claps back after reality TV remarks by Compass evangelist
The 'Million Dollar Listing LA' star took to Instagram to criticize Compass Chief Evangelist Leonard Steinberg's recent critique regarding how women in real estate are depicted on reality TV shows
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book
The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass' launch this month of physical books of the brokerage's exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Houston's 'Darth Vader House' sold for $3.4M, is set to be rebranded
Houston's 'Darth Vader House' has a new owner and a new identity in the works. Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera bought it for $3.4M and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 29
Patrick Carroll evades prosecution with mental health counseling
The multifamily investor has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and, in doing so, will not be prosecuted on felony charges by the LA County District Attorney's Office
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute
Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5M in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 18
Tal Alexander calls himself 'victim' in divorce proceedings
Being imprisoned hasn't stopped the former Official Partners broker from telling his estranged wife to 'think twice' about moving forward with divorce, pledging 'war' if she doesn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
Pam Liebman welcomes agents across the globe to BeCorcoran
Liebman encouraged the firm's agents to not only keep up with industry change, but to lead through it. She also encouraged agents to take on 'a new perspective' at the Arizona event
Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim
The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They also opposed Side's motion for contempt
Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice
Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the firm violated the Fair Housing Act in failing to help her find housing with her Section 8 voucher. Newkirk will not be allowed to bring claims forward again
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Bass weighs pause of ULA Tax as wildfire recovery continues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Perfume mogul Jean Madar puts 1 of 6 mansions on market for $55M
The waterfront mansion, located at 1007 Links Drive in Miami, is the first of 6 luxury spec mansions that he and his brother, Alain Madar, are bringing to the market
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 28