Hilton & Hyland taps David Kramer to succeed Jeff Hyland as president
Kramer has been with the luxury boutique firm since 2005 and is one of Hilton & Hyland's top producers. He succeeds the late Jeff Hyland, who died of cancer nearly a year ago
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20
Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS
In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own programs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
10 months after 'The One,' Richard Saghian scoops up $40M Malibu pad
Not content to pause after purchasing 'The One' megamansion for $126M in March, the Fashion Nova founder also added the $40M Billionaire's Beach property to his portfolio recently
Compass takes over sales from Corcoran at NYC 'condop' building
After selling 8 out of its 13 units, the condop, a building comprised of condominiums and co-op units, at 1228 Madison Avenue is bringing on a new real estate brokerage to finish the job
Ken Griffin revealed as buyer of record $107M Miami sale
One week after the record sale of businesswoman and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht's 4-acre waterfront Coconut Grove estate, hedge funder Ken Griffin has emerged as the buyer
Compass Houston's founding agent jumps to Sotheby's
Bryan Beene is jumping ship to Martha Turner Sotheby's, leaving the office he founded in 2019 behind as the now-public company reaches a critical juncture, a report says
by Ben Verde Sep 1
Lightning strike kills Bisnow Media CEO Will Friend at 33
Bisnow Media CEO Will Friend died over the 4th of July weekend after being struck by lightning during a boating trip. Friend leaves behind wife, actress and fellow entrepreneur Bevin Prince
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
Manhattan median rent hits new $4K high, according to report
Someone applying for a typical Manhattan apartment would need to make a salary of $157,000 per year in order to afford the rent
Developer rolls the die with Tokyo iconic 'cube' tower demolition
After a 15-year effort to save Toyko's Nakagin Capsule Tower, developers are demolishing the building, comprised of 140, 108-square-foot metal capsules. Final residents believe it's a mistake
by Marian McPherson May 31
You'll never guess which 'Scrubs' actor just joined Compass
Robert Maschio, the actor who played Todd Quinlan on the ABC series, has been selling homes since 2017 with Rob Maschio Real Estate. He joined Compass in Santa Monica this week
Celebrity agent Kelly Bensimon launches team at Douglas Elliman
The former 'Real Housewives of New York City' star and her 6-person team will mostly operate in New York City, the Hamptons and South Florida
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Beverly Hills Estates snags high-performing Compass agent
Shauna Walters, who has $8 billion in career sales, according to her social media accounts, joins a number of agents who have recently made the move to The Beverly Hills Estates
Independent HomeCo Chicago team joins Compass
Founded in 2019 by Haley Levine Wills and Tony Mattar, the team will operate out of Compass' Roscoe Village office
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
NYC Council quashes bill to end tenant criminal background checks
The New York City Council refused to vote on Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would prevent landlords from denying tenants based on their criminal records. The bill may go back up for a vote in 2022
by Marian McPherson Dec 16
Capitol rioter mistakenly shows attack plans in Zillow listing photos
Former Green Beret and Oath Keepers member Jeremy Brown is in hot water with the FBI after listing photos revealed the contents of his weapons arsenal
by Marian McPherson Nov 15