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

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