Los Angeles real estate developer arrested in murder-for-hire plot

L.A.-based developer Arthur Aslanian has been arrested for attempting to hire a hit man to kill a banker and an attorney that he collectively owed about $3.25 million, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. Continue reading

The top luxury real estate agents serving Hollywood in 2022

The Altman Brothers, Santiago Arana, Aaron Kirman, Chris Cortazzo, Sally Forster Jones, Joyce Rey and more are featured in this year’s list of standout agents from “The Hollywood Reporter.” Continue reading

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, donates mansions to charity

MacKenzie Scott, a novelist, received sole ownership of the two homes following her divorce from Bezos in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. The donation was announced by the California Community Foundation . Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty shutters 2 California offices

The luxury real estate brokerages offices in Encino and Sunset Strip, both in Los Angeles, will close and merge into other nearby offices, according to a new report. Continue reading

Wife of ‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Matt Altman arrested

Johanna Altman, 40, was arrested and booked at Los Angeles Police Department Valley Jail in Van Nuys, California, at about 9:30 p.m. Aug. 4, for felony domestic violence, according to reports. Continue reading

Snapchat billionaire closes deal for Holmby Hills estate

Evan Spiegel has completed the purchase of a second L.A. property. The two tracts will form a four-acre, $145 million estate lying across the street from the Playboy Mansion, according to reports. Continue reading

Hamptons home slated for completion in 2024 seeks $50M

The property, developed by renowned LA-based architect Roman James, will sit on seven acres of land at the highest point in Water Mill, New York, offering stunning 280-degree views. Continue reading

The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2022 (so far)

Luxury properties in Manhattan, L.A. and Palm Beach netted the three priciest deals in the first half of 2022, with each sale exceeding $125 million, according to a new analysis by Inman. Continue reading

Los Angeles, Manhattan sweep biggest city deals of 2022 (so far)

From Beverly Hills to Billionaire’s Row, home sales in L.A. and NYC towered above normally hot Miami and San Francisco, according to an analysis of the top 10 city deals since October 2021. Continue reading

An exclusive preview: The biggest luxury deals of 2022 (so far)

Here’s a preview of what’s to come as we kick off Luxury Month and dive into the biggest market trends of 2022. Check back next week as Inman ranks the biggest deals of the past 12 months. Continue reading