The CEO of Douglas Elliman was elected a director of the company alongside David K. Chene and Patrick J. Bartels during an annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday, much to the dismay of some disgruntled stockholders.
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$1M homes hit all-time high in US
A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states.
Simone Biles shares dream mansion’s progress post-Olympics
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles isn’t sitting back and relaxing after a successful run at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Now that the gymnast is back in Texas, she is returning to the ongoing construction of her dream mansion.
Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings
Following last month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings.
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount.
From teen mom to luxury broker, Sharelle Rosado hustled to the top
Sharelle Rosado’s grit and determination helped her rise up from humble beginnings to become one of Tampa’s top agents. “If you dream something, no matter how big it is, go for it,” the broker said.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt sells Silicon Valley home at $22.5M
Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, bought the home in 1990 for $2 million and gradually expanded the estate over about 20 years, adding neighboring parcels, a guest house and a green house.
Oldest Alexander, Tal, named in sexual assault suit for 1st time
The lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday alleges that Tal and Alon Alexander sexually assaulted a victim in 2012, while Oren Alexander allegedly orchestrated the encounter and looked on.
Coldwell Banker Warburg welcomes 2 ‘boomerang’ agents
Broker Bill Kowalczuk and agent David Harris were not gone for long before realizing they missed Coldwell Banker Warburg’s robust support systems. Agent Guy Hobson has also joined the firm.
Chad Carroll transformed golf training into real estate success
Compass Florida’s No. 1 agent got into real estate at one of the worst times, right after the 2008 recession. But early sports training cultivated in him a dedicated work ethic that has allowed him to soar to great heights in his career.