Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading

The Agency’s Billy Rose goes Dutch with luxury auction strategy

The Agency cofounder will cut the asking price of 235 Oceano Drive by $100,000 each consecutive Monday following the auction’s launch, until the property sells. The auction style dates back to Holland’s 17th-century tulip trade. Continue reading

Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold

The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95 million and $3.25 million, respectively. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day

Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave duplex with sweeping Central Park views, and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book

The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass’ launch this month of physical books of the brokerage’s exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Continue reading

Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment

The superseding indictment filed in court on Thursday adds one count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to six from the two identified in the initial indictment. Continue reading

LPT Holdings launches luxury firm Aperture Global Real Estate

Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the U.S., Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. Continue reading

Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass

Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass’s office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway role

The seasoned investor has served as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO since 1970. He will continue to serve as chairman as Greg Abel takes on the CEO role in 2026. Continue reading