The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest
For those who didn't catch the coverage since allegations first surfaced in spring 2024 — or for those who need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the trial starts Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
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
Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
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
LA broker Tyrone McKillen parting ways with Official
McKillen joined the firm in early 2023 to launch Official in Los Angeles. His departure comes weeks after co-founders Oren and Tal Alexander stepped down following sexual assault allegations
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Historic LA estate once owned by Cher sells for $88M
Last owned by disgraced developer Robert Shapiro, the 10-acre Owlwood Estate was first listed for $180 million in 2017
Real estate exec sentenced in college admissions scandal lists LA homes
The properties, asking a combined $38 million, are just steps away from Greystone Mansion and are being marketed for their development potential
America's most expensive rental is available for $1.5M a month
908 Bel Air was built by celebrity plastic surgeon Raj Kanodia and is currently the priciest on the market for renters
Compass nabs two top luxury LA agents
Combined, Cindy Ambuehl and Tyrone McKillen and his team closed more than $400M in sales last year
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26