R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger

With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association’s membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members. Continue reading

Once lost in a poker hand, Jackson Hole dude ranch lassoes new buyer

Gambled away by a cowboy in the 1940s, the 119-acre Wyoming ranch listed for $58 million in August. It borders Grand Teton National Park and encompasses half a mile of the Gros Ventre River. Continue reading

Luis Suárez buys $12M pad near teammate Messi in Fort Lauderdale

The Inter Miami striker bought the 7,100-square-foot property in an off-market deal. He’ll be just a 10-minute walk away from fellow teammate, Lionel Messi. Continue reading

The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents

Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass’ Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing. Continue reading

Former Keller Williams NYC office auctions for $11.3M

Former Keller Williams NYC market center owners Ilan Bracha and Heim Binstock’s battle for their 377 Broadway office is officially over as a new owner snapped it up at an auction for $11.3 million. The office went into foreclosure in 2018 after the duo… Continue reading

Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm

The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future. Continue reading

Outfoxed! Rupert Murdoch paid 20% over ask for Manhattan co-op

The Fox News founder paid nearly 20 percent — or $5.2 million — above the $30 million asking price on the 6,500-square-foot Hampshire House unit he he bought in February, according to disclosures. Continue reading

Lindsay Barton Barrett and Maggie Leigh Marshall team up at Elliman

With Barton Barrett and Leigh Marshall at the helm, the team will work to expand its footprint throughout Manhattan, into North Brooklyn and across the new development market. Continue reading

Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to “loot” a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand. Continue reading