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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp denied dismissal of fraud claims in sexual misconduct case

During the three-year span of the lawsuit, eXp and its founder Glenn Sanford faced allegations of negligent hiring. But these claims against Sanford and the company were ultimately dismissed.
Law
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

ULA data breakdown: Mansion Tax hits commercial sector hardest

Measure ULA, a mansion tax, primarily generates revenue from commercial real estate transactions in Los Angeles, accounting for 55.5% of total revenue.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

How to Fly Private Like Your Really Rich Friend Who Hates Spending Money

Semi-private flights, also known as fly-sharing or charter-by-the-seat services, are realistically the cheapest way to fly private, as they allow you to pay for one seat rather than the entire aircraft.
Travel
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are leaving NYC after selling two Brooklyn townhouses for $16M

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill brownstone for $11.8 million as they relocate to England to raise their child.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Holmby Hills manse neighboring Kylie Jenner tops LA luxury contracts with $26M ask

A Holmby Hills home designed by Paul Williams and once owned by Ann Rutherford is under contract for $25.5 million.
Marketing
fromInman
2 days ago

Authenticity drives real estate marketing results

Authenticity is essential for building a polished real estate agent brand, surpassing trendy scripts and overproduced content.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

New York latest state to consider law on private listings

New York's proposed bill aims to regulate private listings, requiring seller agreements and faster public listing timelines to enhance market transparency.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Last milking: How rough and dirty operators profit from failing buildings

Investors are buying rent-stabilized buildings despite losses, hoping for long-term gains, but face significant risks and challenges in the current market.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are leaving NYC after selling two Brooklyn townhouses for $16M

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill brownstone for $11.8 million as they relocate to England to raise their child.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Holmby Hills manse neighboring Kylie Jenner tops LA luxury contracts with $26M ask

A Holmby Hills home designed by Paul Williams and once owned by Ann Rutherford is under contract for $25.5 million.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Central Park South Tops NYC Home Sale Prices in 2025

Central Park South is NYC's priciest neighborhood with a median home sale price of $7.5 million, driven by a few high-value transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
fromJalopnik
5 days ago

McLaren Artura And Luxury SUVs Smashed In Thwarted NYC Parking Garage Heist - Jalopnik

A group of car thieves tried to steal several high-priced vehicles in New York City, but they were stopped by something they never saw coming... the front door.
Cars
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Brooklyn woman charged with stealing $50G in items from 27 retail stores

Magdalena Samsin, 41, entered stores, selected items, passed the points of purchase and left without paying, accumulating over $50,000 in thefts from more than 27 retail stores.
Brooklyn
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Italy has the best benefits': Milan takes on Dubai as home for the super-rich

Dubai's appeal to wealthy Britons is declining as they seek new homes in Europe, particularly in Milan due to favorable tax conditions.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

4 Business Ideas That Serve the World's Wealthiest Age Group

The growing senior population presents significant opportunities in technology aimed at enhancing their quality of life and independence.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Insane haul from Penthouse Pet's luxury lair - as her alleged vicious four-word message to victim is revealed

Adva Lavie was found with over $200,000 in cash and accused of extorting money from wealthy men.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I'm a millionaire who sells ranches to billionaires. I still can't afford one for my kids.

Growing up on a ranch instilled resilience, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic, leading to a successful career in ranch real estate.
France news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Law
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Vanguard Forfeits $1.5M in Manhattan DA Overbilling Deal

Vanguard Construction faces a three-year deferred prosecution agreement and forfeits $1.5 million due to a years-long overbilling scheme tied to city contracts.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

The Oceanwide Plaza saga: Sean Burton's Cityview becomes backup for graffiti-covered eyesore

Oceanwide Plaza's $470 million offer faces challenges in bankruptcy court amid a competing all-cash offer from a foreign investment group.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

These Are the World's Most Luxurious Casinos-and No. 1 Is a Casino Above the Clouds

Sky Casino Genting in Malaysia is ranked as the most luxurious casino in the world due to its unique setting and luxurious offerings.
Fashion & style
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Penthouse Pet accused of robbing sugar daddies stole $100K in designer clothes from victim's daughter

Adva Lavie is accused of stealing from wealthy men by posing as a girlfriend and using dating apps to gain access to their homes.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Elliman sues Shvo, Mandarin Oriental devs over unpaid fees

The lawsuit accuses the developer of violating its contract with Elliman, including a term requiring it to pay the brokerage $250,000 if it was fired from the project without cause.
LA real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
NYC real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
#auto-theft
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
6 days ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
6 days ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
6 days ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
6 days ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
#manhattan-real-estate
fromRobb Report
1 week ago
Real estate

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

West Village megamansion, Flatiron condo top Manhattan's luxury contracts

Manhattan's luxury market saw 31 homes signed for $4 million or more, including a $70 million townhouse and a $58.5 million condo.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
1 week ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

West Village megamansion, Flatiron condo top Manhattan's luxury contracts

Manhattan's luxury market saw 31 homes signed for $4 million or more, including a $70 million townhouse and a $58.5 million condo.
LA real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

One of the Most Expensive Cities in Southern California Now Has a Chic New Hotel That's Actually Affordable

A new hotel in Beverly Hills offers affordable stays, ranging from $200 to $500 per night, in a traditionally expensive market.
Canada news
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart

Canadian brothers launched RealToken in 2019, offering $50 cryptocurrency tokens for fractional real estate ownership in Detroit, but properties deteriorated and disputes arose over maintenance responsibility.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Data confirms: Mamdani effect never reached NYC luxury market

New York's luxury real estate market surged after the November election, with contracts rising 24 percent and median listing discounts declining, indicating buyer confidence rather than wealthy residents fleeing the city.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Just dropped: Beverly Hills Estates expands with Malibu division, Savills deal

Beverly Hills Estates expands with Malibu Estates division to enhance presence in high-end markets, aiming for five satellite offices in Los Angeles.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project approval requirements, enhancing affordability but eliminating limited reviews, impacting mortgage access for buyers.
#real-estate-fraud
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money, a Marin County real estate finance company, abruptly closed with over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, prompting District Attorney investigation into potential fraud or business failure.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions | amNewYork

A Bronx man alleges his childhood friend used a sham asset management company to defraud him of millions through fake loan transactions and predatory practices between 2021 and 2025.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money, a Marin County real estate finance company, abruptly closed with over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, prompting District Attorney investigation into potential fraud or business failure.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions | amNewYork

A Bronx man alleges his childhood friend used a sham asset management company to defraud him of millions through fake loan transactions and predatory practices between 2021 and 2025.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches

A man broke into the victim's home and stole more than $600,000 worth of property, including designer handbags and jewelry. After weeks of investigating, including working with San Diego and Glendale police, authorities executed a search warrant on the suspect's home in Temecula on Feb. 25 and found the victim's property and a whole lot more.
California
#luxury-real-estate
fromFortune
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Miami's billionaire bunker, a manmade island for the .01% where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg shell out for total privacy | Fortune

LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The Condo Queen: How a Miami Broker Closes $1B+ a Year

Maile Aguila built a $1 billion annual condo sales business in Miami's Brickell district through 30 years of hard work, strategic partnerships, and specialization in luxury new development sales.
Real estate
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Most Desirable Property Markets in the World

Monaco is the world's most expensive property market, driven by extreme land scarcity, abundant wealthy residents, and strong demand in prime global cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Luxury housing's resilience: Why the top of the market is moving on a different cycle

The luxury housing market is resilient, driven by high-net-worth buyers and long-term investment strategies, diverging from broader market trends.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Inside Miami's billionaire bunker, a manmade island for the .01% where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg shell out for total privacy | Fortune

LA real estate
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The ultrawealthy don't house hunt anymore. They subscribe | Fortune

Ultra-wealthy buyers are securing luxury homes through private developer waitlists months or years before construction begins, creating a subscription-like market for billionaires.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The Condo Queen: How a Miami Broker Closes $1B+ a Year

Maile Aguila built a $1 billion annual condo sales business in Miami's Brickell district through 30 years of hard work, strategic partnerships, and specialization in luxury new development sales.
#michael-flatley
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Global luxury housing markets move toward equilibrium in 2026

The composite PSI score declined slightly to 14.4 in 2026 from 15.6 in 2025, reflecting normalizing demand and a more balanced luxury real estate market with steady pricing confidence.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Ultra-luxury buyers hold upper hand in LA as agents make sense of new normal

The ultra-luxury real estate market shifted from a seller's market to a buyer's market in 2025, with increased price reductions and longer listing times despite continued high-value sales.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Manhattan luxury market stable under Mamdani

I have not had a single person tell me that they're going to leave New York City, and I am transacting at a level that is significantly higher than before (Mamdani) was mayor, or before we knew he was going to become mayor, Elevated Team at Compass co-founder Zeve Salman told HousingWire. I have not felt a quantitative slowdown on what's going on in the market. It's been quite the opposite.
New York City
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

A guide to marketing to high-net-worth individuals

Targeting HNWIs and UHNWIs requires bespoke digital marketing strategies that leverage their heavy online use, early tech adoption, and measurable CRM-driven ROI.
#celebrity-real-estate
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Luxury as lure: the role of high-end real estate in the Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial

Prosecutors allege the Alexander brothers used luxury properties to entice victims in a decade-long sex trafficking conspiracy; defendants deny the charges, claiming consensual sex.
NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

How real estate brothers closed some of the priciest deals around

Brothers Tal and Oren Alexander closed three ultra-high-end real estate deals worth nearly half a billion dollars in early 2024, including record-breaking sales in London, New York, and Miami.
#real-estate-litigation
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Oppenheim Group sues Daftarian over soured Corona del Mar deal

The Oppenheim Group sued Orange County agent Paul Daftarian and his firm for allegedly conspiring with sellers to deprive the brokerage of commission on a Newport Beach luxury property listing.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Oppenheim Group sues Daftarian over soured Corona del Mar deal

The Oppenheim Group sued Orange County agent Paul Daftarian and his firm for allegedly conspiring with sellers to deprive the brokerage of commission on a Newport Beach luxury property listing.
fromynetglobal
1 month ago

New York's Billionaires' Row turns into 'ghost neighborhood' - and Mamdani has had enough

Nearly half of the apartments in the seven tallest towers in the area sit empty. At night the picture is even starker, with dozens of darkened floors turning the glittering status symbol into a vertical 'ghost neighborhood' scraping the sky.
NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

For Sale: Beverly Hills Mansion Site, Sans Sheik or Nudes

The corner of Sunset Blvd. and Alpine Drive became a traffic nightmare. Tour buses made it a stop. Tourists and locals alike milled about, gawked and took pictures. The neighbors were incensed. The "renovation" performed by Sheik Mohammed al Fassi, then 28, and his wife made them the talk of the town.
LA real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

How to sell a house with a notorious past? Sometimes it means getting creative

A Los Feliz home where a 1959 murder-suicide occurred sold for $2.75 million, with homes tainted by homicide typically selling at 10-25% discounts depending on circumstances.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 years ago

Beverly Hills mansion built by alleged 'Wolf of Wall Street' embezzler sells for $27.4 million

A Beverly Hills mansion linked to a $4.5 billion Malaysian fund theft scheme has been sold to a new owner unconnected to the 1MDB scandal.
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Property Experts Weigh In on the Evolution of Billionaires' Rows

The street's ultra-luxury towers - from the first generation of supertalls west of Sixth Avenue that shaped the skyline, to mixed-use developments eastward 'driving the next phase of growth' - offer a dense concentration of cultural and lifestyle capital, paired with direct access to Central Park.
Real estate
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