Baton Rouge agent sentenced to 30 years, beating death of 60-year-old

Prosecutors suggested the attack may have been racially motivated, claiming Ward, who is white, yelled racial slurs at Arnold Jackson, a Black man, as he beat him so severely in 2018 that he later died from his injuries. Continue reading

In luxury real estate, agents with green thumbs reap what they sow

From ficus hedges and podocarpus shrubs to palm trees and bamboo, real estate agents can boost their bottom line with a basic knowledge of landscaping and how it can improve clients’ privacy. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens appoints property management director

The New York City-based brokerage has named Richard Horovitz as its residential property management division’s senior vice president and director of residential property management. Continue reading

Oregon Sotheby’s merger makes affiliate largest by volume in state

The newly merged firm will become the largest real estate company in Oregon state by sales volume, with a combined sales volume of $6 billion in 2021. Continue reading

Who needs a penthouse when you can have a 100th-floor private club?

A penthouse in the tallest residential building in the world would draw big bucks. But at Central Park Tower, which holds that title, residents will have access to a private club on the 100th floor. Continue reading

Millennial art buyers, ‘toe dipping’ and the return of staycations: 8 summer trends you need to know

The rise of the millennial art collector, testing the waters in a new locale and vacationing closer to home are all trends luxury real estate agents are seeing from their clients moving into summer. Continue reading

Jason Oppenheim doesn’t want to talk about ‘Selling Sunset’ right now

Inman spoke with Oppenheim Group founder Jason Oppenheim and vice president Mary Fitzgerald about market turmoil, layoffs and the road forward ahead of Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Top-producing The Vega Team moves to Century 21 in California

Formerly affiliated with independent real estate company Excellence Real Estate, the Fontana, California-based brokerage and team led by Ulises Vega will now operate as Century 21 TheVegaTeam. Continue reading

The Agency launches in Frederick, Maryland and Cayman Islands

Managing partners Nurit Coombe, Alex Martinez and Brandi Dillon will lead the Frederick franchise, and the Cayman Islands franchise will be led by director and owner Stefan Cohen and broker Max Hillier. Continue reading

Top team O’Dare Boga Group joins One Sotheby’s International Realty

In 2021, the O’Dare Boga Group netted nearly $300 million in sales volume. The team recently made the move from Premier Estate Properties. Continue reading