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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Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
HRLS Partners, consisting of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary and Micah Smith, built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past nine years. The team was the No. 2 small team in D.C. in 2024.
Realogics Sotheby’s Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo significant upzoning this year, timing of the firm’s partnership with the AI platform that can predict what sellers might enter the market soon and identify areas ripe for redevelopment couldn’t be better.
Bass weighs pause of ULA Tax as wildfire recovery continues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it.
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.
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.
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches new office in Brooklyn
The firm’s Dumbo outpost will feature a separate creative space for agents and brokers that will allow them access to resources for media production and personal branding.
Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance
Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. Assistant U.S. Attorneys said in a new filing that Tal’s motion to reopen his detention hearing “should be denied in its entirety.”
Hilton & Hyland brings on Steve Katz as managing director
Katz joins the firm from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby’s as the brand’s primary services manager for greater LA since 2022. Before that, he spent two decades in management at Coldwell Banker.
Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids
655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents.