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
With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes
A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by their father, luxury developer Shlomy Alexander
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Former Google CEO scores buyer for $39.5M NoHo penthouse
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has found a buyer for his Manhattan penthouse, which listed for $39.5M in December. It was the priciest home under contract last week among 29 NYC properties
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 11
EXp Realty real estate agent found dead near New York highway
Police have confirmed the identity of a man found dead along the Clearview Expressway in Queens, New York, as Emmanuel Moncoeur, a real estate agent with eXp Realty
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 10
Angelica Parker lawsuit against Alexanders tossed on technicality
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the Adult Survivors Act supersedes the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in her case, meaning Parker will have until Feb. 14 to amend the lawsuit
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
New York City real estate mogul Jacob Chetrit dies
Jacob Chetrit, a prominent figure in New York City and Florida real estate and a member of the influential Chetrit family, has died, The Real Deal reported Saturday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 6
Brooklyn woman charged in $16K rental fraud scheme
Victims, several of whom were Ukrainian refugees, paid security deposits and rent only to find the doors locked when they arrived at the complex
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 17
Former Hilton & Hyland President David Kramer joins Compass
Kramer had been with the boutique Beverly Hills firm since 2005 and was promoted to president in 2023. The top producer brings the 6-person David Kramer Group with him to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Russian billionaire's penthouse among top Manhattan contracts
Penthouses asking $45M and $39M topped Manhattan luxury contracts during the week ending Nov. 17, according to Olshan Realty's weekly report. A total of 37 luxury contracts were signed
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
Elliman's California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks
The allegations launched by 2 former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers
Authorities arrest missing San Antonio agent's husband
Real estate agent Suzanne Simpson has been missing since Oct. 7. Olmos Park authorities have arrested her husband, Brad, for obstructing a search of the couple's home last week
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Scott Durkin terminated from Elliman days after Lorber's exit
Durkin's departure was announced in an SEC filing and came after reports emerged about the nature of Howard Lorber's recent retirement, which was allegedly pressured by the board
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Infamous investor Patrick Carroll arrested in Wyoming
The multifamily investor was arrested in Wyoming this week on a Florida warrant issued for aggravated stalking charges. Carroll was recently in Massachusetts for mental health treatment
by Marian McPherson Oct 24