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
A New York City penthouse just rented for $85,000 per month
The Tribeca property, which houses an art collection with pieces by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, may be the city's most expensive rental ever
Million Dollar Listing LA's Josh Flagg hops over to Douglas Elliman
The move comes just as the new season of 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' is set to premiere on Sept. 2
3 moments that made Compass New York Tristate President Rory Golod
Rory Golod has climbed the ranks at Compass to become the president of the brokerage's offices in the New York tristate region. Here are 3 moments that shaped his career
by Libertina Brandt Aug 12
Casper co-founder pays $500K over asking for Brooklyn townhouse
Mattress company co-founder Luke Sherwin and his wife, celebrated chef Clare De Boer, paid $5.25M in cash for the home in Brooklyn's family-friendly Park Slope neighborhood
WATCH: The slick marketing video behind 'catastrophic failure' spec home sale
The marketing video behind 1155 Angelo Drive exudes a calm, modern coolness. But at the time the video was made, developers behind the property were already likely aware of significant waterproofing issues present throughout the home
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Richard Ferrari named new CEO of Douglas Elliman New York
Former CEO Steven James departed in April for Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America