Ken Griffin sells Chicago penthouse half price at $11M

The Citadel CEO has been offloading his Chicago properties as he continues to separate from the Windy City and put down more roots in Miami, where he and his company relocated in recent years. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement

Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal. Continue reading

Premier Sotheby’s brings on Long & Foster vet as president

Jackie Thiel spent the majority of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. With her move, Thiel will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 real estate advisors across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina. Continue reading

Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot

Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location. They had no idea it would be the first home in which Tesla’s Optimus Robot would … Continue reading

A 25-acre ‘tree house’ haven with an airplane guest room hits market

The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75 million. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn’t care about cell or internet service. Continue reading

Beverly Hills-based The Agency tips hat to latest Dallas recruits

Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency’s rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded luxury agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty. Continue reading

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie’s strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm. Continue reading

RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires

Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman. The hires were made as RLTYco preps to expand its services into major luxury markets across the country. Continue reading

SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams

The firm has brought on four new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast. Continue reading