Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander’s NYC apartment

The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming that they serially raped and sexually assaulted women. Continue reading

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA. Continue reading

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman brings on Bassick Advisors Group in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts-based luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the brokerage’s Boston and Wellesley offices. Continue reading

Erin Hovan announces Hovan Property Group’s move to Compass

Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses. Continue reading

LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires

LA-area agents on Wednesday told Inman that they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the “catastrophic” toll the wildfires were taking on the community and real estate market. Continue reading

Why Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is right for real estate brands

If you’re considering a fresh new look for your marketing collateral and platforms in 2025, marketing expert Jon Krabbe writes, Mocha Mousse is a perfect choice. Continue reading

4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate

Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions. Continue reading

Oren Alexander misses hearing, mistakenly sent by Feds to NY

In a bizarre mixup, Oren was accidentally flown to New York City by the U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday, even though he was due to appear in court in Miami for a bail hearing. He has been ordered to return to Miami for a rescheduled hearing on Wednesday. Continue reading

The Agency taps ex-Brown Harris Stevens sales director as senior VP

Juliet Clapp has been named senior vice president and North East managing partner at The Agency New York. Ashlie Roberson of Tyler Whitman’s team has also been elevated to a partner. Continue reading