Nest Seekers International launches art division

With Collections, Nest Seekers will provide a bridge for clients seeking acquisition and management services for art and other collectibles, whether for decorative, investment or collections purposes. Continue reading

Dwell Residential joins Engel & Völkers in Park Slope

The new office of the previously indie firm marks license partner Donald Brennan’s third Engel & Völkers shop in the Brooklyn and North Fork areas. Dwell co-owner Luis Martinez will serve as an associate broker. Continue reading

Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month

The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran’s Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms. Continue reading

Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby’s Realty

Blaylock’s move to Sotheby’s International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand. Continue reading

Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit

The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed. Continue reading

IS Luxury opens in Newport Beach with former Elliman manager

Principal Ivan Sher has tapped former Elliman manager Christi Carrillo to lead the new office in the Las Vegas feeder market. The office is starting off with 11 agents, most of whom were previously with Elliman. Continue reading

Paul Salazar moves from Hilton & Hyland to Compass

Salazar has been at Hilton & Hyland since he started his real estate career 16 years ago and said he was ready for a change. Now he’s bringing a team to Compass, which he said had the most to offer out of other top LA brokerages. Continue reading

Tal Alexander calls himself ‘victim’ in divorce proceedings

Being imprisoned hasn’t stopped the former Official Partners broker from telling his estranged wife, Arielle, to “think twice” about moving forward with divorce proceedings, pledging a “war” if she doesn’t comply with his wishes. Continue reading

Corcoran Affiliates’ Anton: ‘We’re being true to who we are’

At the end of the day, despite differences from market to market, Anton told Inman that affiliates learned that they’re more alike than different — particularly when it comes to serving their clients. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman launches new AI-powered website

The digital platform will include an AI-powered home search tool and a private space for agents and clients to collaborate. The website will also include the “World of Elliman,” a digital lifestyle hub with original content. Continue reading