Estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells 2 apartments for $101M

The deal on the Upper East Side units at 4 East 66th Street, which were never publicly listed, included a penthouse and a second apartment on a lower floor, according to records. Continue reading

High profile firm to turn over info on Trump’s real estate deals

Cushman & Wakefield was going to have to pay $10,000 for not complying with subpoenas that are part of an investigation into the Trump Organization. Continue reading

Los Angeles, Manhattan sweep biggest city deals of 2022 (so far)

From Beverly Hills to Billionaire’s Row, home sales in L.A. and NYC towered above normally hot Miami and San Francisco, according to an analysis of the top 10 city deals since October 2021. Continue reading

What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

CoStar debuts Citysnap search portal as Zillow rivalry continues

The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading

NYC nears record levels, Miami rivals Palm Beach: SERHANT.

The super-prime market remained resilient, although low inventory and stock market volatility impacted buyers a bit during the second quarter, SERHANT.’s Garrett Derderian said. Continue reading

A son’s plea to mom: You’re a lousy landlord — and now I’m suing you

William Koeppel, 62, filed a claim with the Surrogates Court of Manhattan accusing his 84-year-old mother Roberta Koeppel of negligence, claiming she let the family’s portfolio of buildings rot. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t expect a hiccup-free transaction

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out why NYC associate broker Lisa Chajet says there’s rarely a trouble-free transaction in real estate. Continue reading