Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download

Last week, the industry’s biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate’s hottest topics and biggest controversies. Continue reading

‘Hoarding’ listings vs. seller’s rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation

Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman dragged back to court over wrongful termination allegations

A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement Continue reading

Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market

Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about two dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates. Continue reading

Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market

Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about two dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates. 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

LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman of California and former escrow head settle lawsuits

The lawsuits alleging kickbacks by high profile brokers, which were launched in October, are now resolved. Founder and former CEO of Portfolio Escrow Bill Grasska said he is “committed to ensuring my name remains synonymous with integrity and excellence.” Continue reading

Reality star Jason Oppenheim’s kickback scandal: The Download

Can the “Selling Sunset” star bounce back from kickback accusations, or will they take a toll on his professional reputation? Continue reading

Jason Oppenheim identified as mystery broker in kickback plot

In lawsuits filed this fall, Douglas Elliman accused escrow employees of concocting a commission-sharing scheme with the “star of a reality television show” but stopped short of naming Oppenheim. Continue reading