Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales

Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm’s No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI. Continue reading

Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher. Continue reading

Compass Florida opens new office in Naples, welcomes Karen Stabile

Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into Southwest Florida’s luxury real estate market with the opening of a brand new office in the heart of downtown Naples, the brokerage announced Wednesday. The Stabile Group, led by real estate expe… Continue reading

Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

HRLS Partners, consisting of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary and Micah Smith, built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past nine years. The team was the No. 2 small team in D.C. in 2024. Continue reading

Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

HRLS Partners, consisting of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary and Micah Smith, built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past nine years. The team was the No. 2 small team in D.C. in 2024. Continue reading

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: 2025 is the best time ever to be a new agent

Despite market headwinds, The Agency CEO says that new technology and marketing capabilities make now a great time to be a new real estate agent. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: 2025 is the best time ever to be a new agent

Despite market headwinds, The Agency CEO says that new technology and marketing capabilities make now a great time to be a new real estate agent. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Pat Heller’s real estate calling

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this brokerage leader and her belief in the limitless opportunities the real estate industry provides for women. Continue reading