News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024

Despite an array of significant stories throughout 2024, none could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents and brokers do business. 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

News Knockout Final: Your favorite 2 stories of the year duke it out

Commission lawsuits and industry practice changes will face off in our final bracket challenge. Inman readers, vote now and let us know what you think is the most important story of 2024. Continue reading

News Knockout: Final 4 stories of 2024 compete for your vote

Which two top stories of 2024 will advance to the finals? Inman readers cast their votes today to weigh in on the most consequential stories of the year. Continue reading

Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing

Tal’s parents offered a bond “in any amount secured by the entirety of their assets.” Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for information about the brothers’ time at the firm. Continue reading

News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote

Stories about the commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxury brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote now for the Final Four top stories of the year. 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

News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024

Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman’s top story of the year. 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