Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage

The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure “to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,” which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire. Continue reading

Elliman’s Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about ‘expertise’

The new CEO and chairman of Douglas Elliman made his debut on the Inman Connect New York stage on Friday, sharing his big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury. Continue reading

LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue

Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state’s district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were … Continue reading

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial. Continue reading

Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander’s NYC apartment

The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming that they serially raped and sexually assaulted women. Continue reading

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 government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more. Continue reading

Richard Horovitz named president of BHS’ property management arm

The property management and luxury hospitality veteran joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2016 and has served as senior vice president and director since 2022. Continue reading

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA. Continue reading