Oren and Alon Alexander denied bond as new lawsuit is filed

In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday. Continue reading

Riding a strong year, Ryan Serhant says ‘America is open for business’

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, the CEO shared his thoughts on what industry players should be focusing on, updates at SERHANT. and his optimistic view of 2025. Continue reading

The Agency’s Red Paper report shows luxury market thriving

Luxury clientele’s resiliency toward interest rates and a well-performing stock market were primary factors in the luxury market’s positive performance in 2024. Continue reading

Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment

The several months-long legal battle the brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe. Continue reading

Realty One Group allows Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR

Beginning in 2025, local agents will have the option to join a new Realty One subsidiary and become members of MLS Choice, a new low-cost membership type provided by Phoenix Realtors, without having to be Realtor association members. Continue reading

Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids

655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents. Continue reading

Josh Flagg’s Estate Media releases new membership program

Estate Elite will include premium content from some of real estate’s biggest celebrities, as well as educational courses, playbooks, two weekly live Q&A sessions with experts, networking opportunities, access to live events and more, Inman has lea… Continue reading

SERHANT. Technologies raises $45M in first equity funding round

Led by Camber Creek with Left Lane Capital, the funding will further develop the S.MPLE platform while scaling SERHANT.’s brokerage, edtech, content creation and media production services. Continue reading

After accident, Utah Realtor raises alarm over kids at home showings

Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no. Continue reading

The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title

The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency’s New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman. Continue reading