Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm’s No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI.
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Recruiting, somehow, is only getting more intense in 2025: Intel
Real estate agents are still fielding frequent recruiting inquiries, results from the latest Inman Intel Index show, but relationships appear to be the lynchpin spurring many of them to act.
SoHo broker Keith Copley leaves Eklund | Gomes for Nest Seekers
Copley has specialized in SoHo’s luxury market for 30 years and sold over 50 apartments on Greene Street alone, growing a client roster that includes celebrities, athletes and Fortune 500 executives.
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases.
Cash offer pioneer Evergreen Home Loans expands to Southeast
Partnerships with real estate agents and builders laid the groundwork for the foray into Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee led by former Guild Mortgage exec John Porath.
71% of real estate agents didn’t close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin’s Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors.
ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.
Two U.S. companies teamed up to treat cancer patients using an unproven blood filter in Antigua, out of reach of American regulators.
Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case
Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial.
2024, a year in review: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
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.
EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after eight years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1 billion.