More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage. Continue reading

How much longer can developer Michael Shvo push up prices?

The luxury developer has gambled by purchasing exclusive properties across the U.S. and further developing them into elite and expensive residences. Sales thus far don’t clearly show that the gamble will pay off. Continue reading

Assault allegations mount against Oren Alexander and twin brother

Nearly 30 alleged victims have come forward in the last week. Reddit users in New York and Miami also claimed that the brothers’ violence against women had been “an open secret” for years. Continue reading

Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits

The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in two separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The suits are regarding acts that allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012. 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

All the glamour in store for guests at Inman Luxury Connect 2022

Big names attending Luxury Connect are itching to share their secrets with the rest of the Inman community. Read on for the details of what’s in store for attendees. Continue reading

New York’s priciest listing, once asking $169M, returns to market

The Alexander Team takes over after SERHANT. listed the 8,255-square-foot penthouse last year. Now, the Alexander Team is in search of a “true collector” to determine the value of the home. Continue reading

Sotheby’s, Ben Caballero, sweep RealTrends The Thousand rankings

Caballero completed $1.98 billion in sales volume in 2021, and Sotheby’s International Realty boasted the most agents in the individual agent by sales volume category. Continue reading

Digital yachts and $2.4M virtual plots: Power brokers to sell the metaverse

Oren and Tal Alexander, two of Douglas Elliman’s top luxury agents, are extending their reach into the metaverse of virtual real estate. Continue reading