Tal Alexander denies sexual assault claims in new court filing

In a July 11 court filing, famed luxury broker Tal Alexander denied claims against him in a lawsuit asserting that he and his brothers, Oren and Alon, raped an NYC woman in 2012. The plaintiff is requesting a jury trial. Continue reading

An entirely new way to create listings where there are none

Bernice Ross interviews Realeflow CEO Greg Clement about how real estate agents can tap into the pool of cash buyers and investors to add lead gen leverage and market coverage to their businesses. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Pay attention to family and friends as well as clients

As she begins her 47th year in real estate, find out how this former junior high school English teacher creates personal connections and manages a robust professional network. Continue reading

How this agent went from rookie to ringer in just 7 years

Ready to make a leap into real estate but worried about how to pull off the transition? Learn from Atlanta agent Leah Williamson’s trip to top-producer. Continue reading

You can’t ‘fake it ’til you make it’ when it comes to gratitude

Authenticity and genuine gratitude offer profound benefits for personal and professional relationships and well-being, broker and coach Aaron Hendon writes. Continue reading

Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download

As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost. Continue reading

What agents should know about recent Golden Visa changes

As luxury clients dream about far-flung escapes this summer, agents should be aware of recent changes to Golden Visa programs — and know where their clients can still invest to gain residency. Continue reading

Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite

CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after six years as Compass’ industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer. Continue reading

‘Historic’ agreement aims to break racial barriers in appraisal industry

The Appraisal Foundation will establish $1.22 million scholarship fund to help aspiring appraisers navigate “an alternative, more inclusive path” for fulfilling experience requirements that are said to have contributed to a lack of diversity. Continue reading