Dripping in drama, ‘Selling the OC’ returns for Season 2

New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier. Continue reading

Loy Carlos, Kenneth Moore launch Nest Seekers Global Wealth office

Carlos and Moore, who have collaborated on other ventures in the past, have joined the global luxury company to spearhead the new division of advisory services across clients’ luxury holdings. Continue reading

Compass Sports & Entertainment adds 29 agents to mid-year class

The new class brings the total number of Compass Sports & Entertainment Division agents up to 158 agents representing 71 different markets. In 2022, they closed more than $7.7 billion in sales volume. Continue reading

Marilyn Monroe’s former LA home poised for demolition

The Brentwood property where Monroe died from an overdose in 1962 dates back to 1929 and still has original architectural features like beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors and casement windows. Continue reading

New class action suit against Grant Cardone says he misled investors

The lawsuit, filed by the daughter of one of Cardone’s previous investors, says he misled his followers by boasting on social media about the potential returns they would see from investing in his real estate fund while downplaying the risks. Continue reading

Leslie Clarke Team leaves William Raveis for Compass in Connecticut

Leslie Clarke and Jeannette Floto’s team specializes in the upscale Westport and Fairfield County markets, according to an announcement. In 2022, the two-agent team closed $124.33 million in sales. Continue reading

Redfin President of Real Estate Services Adam Wiener is moving on

In a memo to employees, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said the 15-year veteran of the company will serve as an advisor after his final day on Sept. 8. Redfin has no plan to fill the vacated position. Continue reading

LA City Council approves $150M in ‘mansion tax’ allocations

Funds will go to short-term emergency rental assistance, eviction defense, tenant outreach and education, direct cash assistance for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities, tenant protections and affordable housing development, according … Continue reading

Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction

Richard E. Kellogg’s text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent’s office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July. Continue reading

Agents: Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the ‘beginning’ of fixing NAR

Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members. Continue reading