Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Jason Oppenheim
The Oppenheim Group owner shared thoughts on the state of the market, the Compass-Anywhere merger, and the upcoming seasons of 'Selling Sunset' and 'Selling the OC'
Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods 'not even close' to bottoming out
Amalfi Estates owner Anthony Marguleas said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there's plenty of room to fall in the Pacific Palisades
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
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
Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market
Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about 2 dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Now a Texas license holder, Tracy Tutor has entered her cowboy era
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin next week, The Tracy Tutor Team founder dished on her transition into Texas, market challenges and hot-button issues including NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?
Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry
The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA's market, Gwyneth Paltrow's 'fantastic' house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Oakley founder smashes California record with $210M home sale
The 15,000-square-foot home, which sits on 9.5 acres, was not publicly listed for sale. The deal surpasses a nearly $200M purchase in Malibu by Beyoncé and Jay-Z last year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 21
LA home sells $705K over asking: The moves behind this agent's deal
A remodel, strategic pricing, choice photos, an offer deadline and strong agent relationships helped the O'Connor sisters sell a property that previously sat on the market for nearly 1 year
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26
Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA
The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on sales priced $5M and up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
What to expect on 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 2
Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22
Ariana Grande sells Hollywood Hills pad to Bad Bunny at a loss
The pop star sold the secluded home to Bad Bunny in an off-market deal for $8.3M, well below the $8.9M she paid for it in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
Can an LA condo set a $50M record? Agents say, why not?
LA's luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35M. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15