Richard Horovitz named president of BHS’ property management arm

The property management and luxury hospitality veteran joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2016 and has served as senior vice president and director since 2022. 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

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

Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass

The Tracy Tutor Team expanded operations into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550 million in listings. Tutor said the move will help solidify her hold in California and Texas while presenting an opportunity to grow into other markets. Continue reading

Pent-up demand, ‘she-elites,’ new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025

Luxury “is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,” Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Michael Altneu said in the brand’s annual luxury trend report released on Monday, which highlighted areas to watch in 2025. Continue reading

Pent-up demand, ‘she-elites,’ new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025

Luxury “is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,” Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Michael Altneu said in the brand’s annual luxury trend report released on Monday, which highlighted areas to watch in 2025. Continue reading

Pent-up demand, ‘she-elites,’ new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025

Luxury “is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,” Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Michael Altneu said in the brand’s annual luxury trend report released on Monday, which highlighted areas to watch in 2025. Continue reading