Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year

The company squeaked out of 2024 with improved quarterly losses, even though net losses for the year were significant. CEO Michael Liebowitz expressed optimism for the firm’s future. Continue reading

Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: Inman’s Top 5

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New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders

Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by agents Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit. Continue reading

With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes

A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by Shlomy Alexander, the family patriarch and a luxury developer. Continue reading

Civil lawsuits against Alexander brothers alleging assault pile up

On Tuesday, 11 new civil lawsuits were filed against the brothers under an extension of the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. A majority of plaintiffs allege they had been drugged before being assaulted by the Alexanders. Continue reading

Lawyers bail on Alexander brothers in Side suit after non-payment

Lawyers Michael Betz and Grayson Marshall III said in a court filing on Wednesday that the brothers had failed to pay outstanding invoices billed to them and that their representation was made “unreasonably difficult” by the fact that they are incarcer… Continue reading

More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say

After sifting through online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be forthcoming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026. Continue reading

Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman

Kotler has been with Douglas Elliman for more than 30 years, and will now return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in New York City following a tumultuous period for western operations. Continue reading