
Alexander Brothers Scandal Sparks DOJ Inquiry into Douglas Elliman
The DOJ is investigating Douglas Elliman over internal oversight during the Alexander brothers’ tenure following their arrests on federal sex trafficking charges.

The DOJ is investigating Douglas Elliman over internal oversight during the Alexander brothers’ tenure following their arrests on federal sex trafficking charges.

Discover how a $6 million discount on a luxury Miami mansion sale turned into a legal battle when businessman Leo Kryss unknowingly sold his property to Jeff Bezos.

New York-based Douglas Elliman is the latest real estate firm to settle, agreeing to pay $7.75 million within 30 days of the proposed settlement’s preliminary approval, followed by two additional payments of $5 million each over the next three years.

Nearly 100 brokerages were left out of the settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Friday, March 15, 2024, leaving them with two options if they want to join the settlement.

A new lawsuit was filed in Chicago federal court on November 2nd on behalf of home buyers alleging the defendants—Compass, eXp, Redfin, and Douglas Elliman, among others—have caused buyers “to pay inflated prices for the homes they purchase, and to receive reduced quality broker services.”

The 2023 housing market, the Ecklund-Gomes team signing with Elliman, what NOT to do during the holidays, 21 irresistible email subject lines, and Tom Toole’s masterful live FSBO call are today’s topics as Dan O’Neil and Tom Toole join Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent.