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Former Douglas Elliman broker heads to Coldwell Banker Warburg

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New York City real estate specialist and broker Jacob Wood has left Douglas Elliman for Coldwell Banker Warburg, the firm has informed Inman. Continue reading →

Angelica Parker lawsuit against Alexanders tossed on technicality

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Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the Adult Survivors Act supersedes the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in her case, meaning Parker will have until Feb. 14 to amend the lawsuit. Continue reading →

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage

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The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure “to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,” which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire. Continue reading →

Elliman’s Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about ‘expertise’

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The new CEO and chairman of Douglas Elliman made his debut on the Inman Connect New York stage on Friday, sharing his big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury. Continue reading →

LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue

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Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state’s district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were … Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

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Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading →

Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

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Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading →

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

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Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

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Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more. Continue reading →