Elliman’s California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks

The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team. Continue reading

Altman Brothers Team signs new contract with Douglas Elliman

The team closed the priciest sale in Orange County last year with a $55 million property in Crystal Cove and was named the No. 1 large team nationwide in the 2023 Ellie Awards. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Continue reading

What is ‘Barbiecore’? Design trend pretty in pink as ‘Barbie’ flick nears

The design trend of the moment includes — you guessed it — lots of pink, frills, vintage finds, florals, curvy furnishings and beds evocative of clouds. Barbie wouldn’t have it any other way. Continue reading

The 20 biggest luxury city sales of 2021 (so far)

Despite cities taking a back seat to vacation markets in 2021, major transactions made headlines across New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Continue reading