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

Coldwell Banker Warburg gets new Sales Director Christopher Totaro

Christopher Totaro will now lead the company’s Tribeca office. Totaro’s elevation comes about eight months after Coldwell Banker acquired Warburg Realty. Continue reading

Top-earning Juracich Team moves from Elliman to Corcoran

The Catherine Juracich Team, which has brought in $156 million in sales volume year-to-date, will now be affiliated with Corcoran Group’s Chelsea office. Continue reading

Surplus of Hamptons summer rentals is leading to price cuts

Americans heading abroad for the summer, former Hamptons renters becoming homeowners and a surplus of inventory have all led to the market’s landlords slashing their rental prices this summer. Continue reading

Buying a home? 8 popular cities that are still surprisingly affordable

As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates, affordable, popular destinations can still be found — largely in Florida and Texas, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Seagram liquor fortune heir shells out $35.6M for luxury SoHo pad

Eli Bronfman, the grandson of late billionaire and Seagram chairman Edgar Bronfman Sr., purchased the property from Sam Ben-Avraham, who is founder and chief executive of fashion and lifestyle trade show events company Liberty Fairs. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Howard Payson, RE/MAX Town and Country

This week, the spotlight shines on Howard Payson of RE/MAX Town and Country. Starting with six agents in 2018, he now has a roster of 124 and is opening a second office. Continue reading

The Agency acquires Triplemint, raises $35M

The deal and funding come amid rapid expansion for Los Angeles-based The Agency. And the firm plans to use the new money to grow even more. Continue reading

Compass dethrones Realogy as top brokerage in T3 Sixty Mega 1000

EXp Realty took the top spot for transaction sides. Both it and Compass grew sides and volume by hundreds of percent over the past year, according to real estate analysis and consulting firm T3 Sixty. Continue reading