Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage

The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure “to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,” which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire. Continue reading

Elliman’s Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about ‘expertise’

The new CEO and chairman of Douglas Elliman made his debut on the Inman Connect New York stage on Friday, sharing his big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury. Continue reading

LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue

Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state’s district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were … Continue reading

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

Dolly Lenz tells agents to ‘stay in your clients’ pants’

Lenz’s point — not to be taken literally — was to be in constant contact with clients and aware of what they do on a day-to-day basis and what they need, all of which impacts how they buy and sell real estate. Continue reading

Barron Trump steps into luxury real estate, firm closes after launch

Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc. was dissolved on Nov. 14, just months after its launch. Roxburgh told “Newsweek” that the decision was made to avoid media attention, but the team plans to relaunch later this year. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t believe everything you see on TV

From selling advertising to entering the competitive world of New York City real estate, find out how Rachel Glazer overcame long odds with hustle and heart. Continue reading

Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading

‘This feeling is devastating:’ Celebs who lost their homes in LA wildfires

Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more. Continue reading

Luxury Presence debuts Brokerage Listing Networks amid CCP debate

Los Angeles-based Luxury Presence, which launched as a website developer for luxury brands before evolving into a wide-ranging software provider, will unveil the solution at ICNY on Tuesday. Continue reading