10 luxury lessons learned from NOT selling Michael Jordan’s estate

Failure isn’t final. “Sellebrity” agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world’s most sophisticated clients after 22 years. Continue reading

With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes

A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by Shlomy Alexander, the family patriarch and a luxury developer. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers expands into Pikes Peak in northern Colorado

Engel & Völkers Pikes Peak, led by license partner Travis Turner, brings together a team of 33 real estate advisors and five managing brokers who specialize in luxury real estate. Continue reading

4 long-term benefits of ethical real estate leadership

Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading

Civil lawsuits against Alexander brothers alleging assault pile up

On Tuesday, 11 new civil lawsuits were filed against the brothers under an extension of the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. A majority of plaintiffs allege they had been drugged before being assaulted by the Alexanders. Continue reading

Living Vogue Real Estate moves 50-agent team to eXp Realty in Florida

Led by Mark Coppens and Matt Hickey, the Living Vogue team will join eXp Realty’s luxury division in Sarasota, Florida, according to executives on Tuesday. The team inked $150 million in sales last year. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky expects ‘speedy recovery’ after Aspen ski accident

The CEO suffered a broken clavicle, which required 12 screws and a metal plate to repair, following a spill in Aspen Friday. Umansky thanked his supporters and medical staff on Instagram Sunday. Continue reading

5 bold ways to breathe new life into a luxury listing

Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity. Continue reading

Lawyers bail on Alexander brothers in Side suit after non-payment

Lawyers Michael Betz and Grayson Marshall III said in a court filing on Wednesday that the brothers had failed to pay outstanding invoices billed to them and that their representation was made “unreasonably difficult” by the fact that they are incarcer… Continue reading

New Jersey home sells for $620K over asking price in bidding war

The 2,385-square-foot home, set on 1.1 acres, may not look like a luxury property at first glance, but its soaring sale price tells a different story. The estate, located at 284 Forest Drive South, hit the market on Dec. 13 for $1.1 million and went un… Continue reading