From fire hydrants to therapy tubs, the wildest luxury trends of 2024

Going to extremes to achieve health and wellness benefits was a big theme for luxury home trends in the past year, but homeowners also went to lengths to increase their home’s comfort, beauty and safety. Continue reading

The 31 priciest deals of 2024 moved the needle up to $60M+

The luxury residential market soared to new heights in 2024. Florida dominated the top sales of the year, bringing at least 15 residential transactions above $50 million, as the state simultaneously faced a tale of two markets. Continue reading

Moves and shakeups made 2024 a big year for real estate reality TV

The landscape of real estate reality TV saw some major shifts in 2024 as legacies departed the space and new strong players emerged. Here’s a rundown of the highlights and what we’re watching for in 2025. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Warburg launches new office in Brooklyn

The firm’s Dumbo outpost will feature a separate creative space for agents and brokers that will allow them access to resources for media production and personal branding. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman of California and former escrow head settle lawsuits

The lawsuits alleging kickbacks by high profile brokers, which were launched in October, are now resolved. Founder and former CEO of Portfolio Escrow Bill Grasska said he is “committed to ensuring my name remains synonymous with integrity and excellence.” Continue reading

Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance

Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. Assistant U.S. Attorneys said in a new filing that Tal’s motion to reopen his detention hearing “should be denied in its entirety.” Continue reading

Hilton & Hyland brings on Steve Katz as managing director

Katz joins the firm from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby’s as the brand’s primary services manager for greater LA since 2022. Before that, he spent two decades in management at Coldwell Banker. Continue reading

Alexander twins’ bond review delayed until Thursday

Defense lawyers for Oren and Alon Alexander appeared in court on Monday, but because of a paperwork scuffle, the brothers’ bond review was delayed a few days. Judge Lody Jean said the brothers’ house arrests “may be more of a hurdle than anything else,… Continue reading

Former Hilton & Hyland President David Kramer joins Compass

Kramer had been with the boutique Beverly Hills firm since 2005 and was promoted to president in 2023. The top producer brings the six-person David Kramer Group with him to Compass. Continue reading

Alexander bros granted bail by state, but likely to be held by feds

Oren received a $3 million bond and Alon was granted a $2 million bond, both secured by their father’s house. The brothers are currently under house arrest and will appear before a federal judge on Monday in Miami. Continue reading