6 secrets to fostering work-life balance with your real estate team

Encouraging a culture that values balance for agents is an important part of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

Howard Lorber still in stockholders’ good graces after annual meeting

The CEO of Douglas Elliman was elected a director of the company alongside David K. Chene and Patrick J. Bartels during an annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday, much to the dismay of some disgruntled stockholders. Continue reading

The Agency’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ fails to renew for third season

The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding number of views versus cost of production. Continue reading

Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits

Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers. Continue reading

Missouri woman charged with fraud in Graceland scheme

The fraudster who once self-identified as “the one who creates trouble” has been unmasked by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley has gone by several aliases over the years. Continue reading

$1M homes hit all-time high in US

A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states. Continue reading

Why big luxury brands are expanding into real estate

Luxury auction expert Chad Roffers shares why luxury branded residences are becoming the latest way for high-end brands to bring their touch to every aspect of the luxe life. Continue reading

Simone Biles shares dream mansion’s progress post-Olympics

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles isn’t sitting back and relaxing after a successful run at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Now that the gymnast is back in Texas, she is returning to the ongoing construction of her dream mansion. Continue reading

8 leadership strategies to elevate your team in challenging times

Your leadership defines your legacy, especially in the face of industry challenges. Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger offers a team-building prescription for tough times. Continue reading

NYC broker Lisa Simonsen leaves Elliman for Brown Harris Stevens

The “Kendra Sells Hollywood” star is ranked among the top 75 individual brokers in New York City and the top 0.5 percent of brokers in the U.S. Continue reading