The cost to save NYC’s birds from the threat of windows? 50% more

This new legislation, introduced by council members Tiffany Cabán and Shaun Abreu, aims to address the risks posed by older buildings that were not covered by Local Law 15 and prevent bird collisions, which account for the death of approximately 250,00… Continue reading

2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass

The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass’ tech was “light years ahead of other brokerages.” Continue reading

R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger

With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association’s membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members. Continue reading

Bess Freedman says agents must ‘be present’ to succeed in 2024

Ahead of Inman Connect New York in January, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO shared with Inman her tips for navigating challenging economic terrain and what she’s looking forward to at ICNY. Continue reading

Kevelyn Guzman to take reins of Coldwell Banker Warburg in 2024

The firm’s current COO will adopt the role of Coldwell Banker Warburg regional vice president starting in January, as current president Frederick Warburg Peters steps into a new role as president emeritus. Continue reading

Tal Alexander censured by REBNY following ethics complaint

REBNY’s Committee on Ethics and Professional Practices found Alexander guilty of deliberately interfering with Fox Residential Group President Barbara Fox’s broker-client relationships and interactions in a 2021 transaction at an Upper East Side condo. Continue reading

From ‘Belfast’ to ‘Dune,’ the homes of every Oscar Best Picture nominee

Inman rounded up the homes most prominently featured in this Sunday’s Academy Awards for Best Picture, and broke them down by time, place and estimated home price, as well as what they would cost today, for all the movie buffs following along during th… Continue reading

‘It’s about time’: Agents cheer as Zillow braces for portal war in NYC

Agents across New York City were enthusiastic Thursday after CoStar-owned Homesnap and the Real Estate Board of New York announced plans to launch a search portal in 2022. Continue reading