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

Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem

Aleem, Redfin’s chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money. 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

World Series of Luxury: 8 Dodgers’ and Yankees’ pads duke it out

Eight luxury homes of some of the world’s most elite athletes remain in the running for swankiest of all. Cast your vote as the competition continues. Continue reading

Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot

Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location. They had no idea it would be the first home in which Tesla’s Optimus Robot would … Continue reading

Meet the new owners of the Menendez family mansion

The Iranian-American Lahijani family is practiced in real estate investment, and acquired the property in March for $17 million. The family has reportedly begun a complete renovation of the home. Continue reading

Now a Texas license holder, Tracy Tutor has entered her cowboy era

The Tracy Tutor Team founder told Inman about her recent transition into Texas, market challenges and her thoughts on hot-button industry issues like the Clear Cooperation policy. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change

Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry’s most polarizing rules. Continue reading

Patrick Carroll makes LA court appearance amid felony charge

Carroll appeared before LA Superior Court judge Francis Bennett II on Tuesday following his July 1 arrest by LAPD and agreed to waive his rights to be present for court dates in the future. Continue reading

LA broker Tyrone McKillen parting ways with Official

McKillen joined the firm in early 2023 to spearhead Official’s expansion into Los Angeles. His departure comes weeks after Official co-founders and brothers Oren and Tal Alexander stepped down in response to mounting sexual assault allegations. Continue reading