E&V’s Anthony Hitt says the best thing agents can do now is ‘focus’

The Engel & Völkers Americas president and CEO took time to chat with Inman and shared why agents should be concentrating on relationships — not confusion around commission lawsuits. Continue reading

Tri-State Christie’s Real Estate affiliate launches trusts division

Christie’s International Real Estate Group has welcomed Howard Morrel and Leslie Hirsch to launch the Trusts & Estates Division, which works with attorneys, executors, trustees, heirs and family offices to facilitate the sale of luxury estates and… Continue reading

Toronto-based Polsinello Team joins eXp Realty

Team lead Frank Polsinello said eXp Realty’s commissions and benefits “fit the bill perfectly” for the team’s needs. The team was ranked No. 16 for RE/MAX Canada this year. Continue reading

The Agency brings on Jeff Davidson Group and more teams to SoCal

The former Compass team is the latest in a handful of teams to join The Agency in Southern California over the last few months. The team has over $750 million in career sales volume. Continue reading

Climate activists vandalize Lionel Messi’s $12M Ibiza home

Spanish climate activist group Futuro Vegetal smeared the star footballer’s mansion in red and black paint to blame the rich for the climate crisis, while also highlighting the lack of action on the part of the Spanish government, the group said. Continue reading

Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty

The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into the coastal market of Wilmington. The firm’s combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across six offices in North and South Carolina. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman sees revenue tick up in Q2 2024

The company’s improved financial results no doubt came as a sigh of relief, as Elliman faced increasing pressure from shareholders in recent months because of its shaky performance over the past few quarters. Continue reading

Real Brokerage sees new highs in revenue, gross profit during Q2

The cloud-based brokerage saw surprisingly positive second-quarter earnings results during a tough market. Real chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg said the results were a testament to the firm’s business model. Continue reading

Matterport revenue grows, losses improve during Q2

Total revenue grew to $42.2 million during the second quarter of 2024, up from $39.6 million the previous year, as the company worked to increase its market share. Continue reading

Investment firm loses former Trump hotel to foreclosure auction

Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group purchased the luxury hotel in 2022 for $375 million with a $285 million loan from BDT & MSD Partners. By 2023, the firm had defaulted on its debt. Continue reading