More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say

After sifting through online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be forthcoming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026. Continue reading

Agent anxiety over commissions falls as negotiations continue: Intel

Despite modest commission compression following the NAR settlement, agents are approaching conversations around compensation with less fear, according to the latest Intel Index survey data. Continue reading

Katelyn Castellano promoted to Engel & Völkers Americas C-suite

The marketing and PR vet has been with Engel & Völkers since 2016 and will now also work on brokerage development and support as chief marketing and performance officer in the Americas. Continue reading

Angela Yee of ‘The Breakfast Club’ joins Nest Seekers International

Yee obtained her first brokerage affiliation with SERHANT. last year, but the radio personality has long been an investor and advocate for building generational wealth through real estate. Continue reading

John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass

The 30-plus year real estate vet spent about 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a roughly three-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team is also joining him at Elliman. Continue reading

SERHANT. rides Florida wave with new leadership hires

Tiffany McQuaid and Gabby Valle have joined the luxury firm in South Florida, respectively, as regional director of Strategy and Performance and vice president of marketing, new development Inman has learned. Continue reading

Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman

Kotler has been with Douglas Elliman for more than 30 years, and will now return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in New York City following a tumultuous period for western operations. Continue reading

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

The letter, to be published in the “LA Times” and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers. Continue reading

NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side

After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service. Continue reading

State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent “to help avert a dire situation” as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires. Continue reading