By Lillian Dickerson

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. Read More

Concierge Auctions launches new division focused on luxury condos. The division with an emphasis on new development is led by new dev marketing vets Louise and Paul Sunshine and will provide developers and financial institutions with an alternative to the traditional sales market. Read More

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. Read More

$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December. There were 11 contract signings at $10 million-plus last week, and the city's priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60 million. Read More

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning. Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Read More

Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.. The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500 million in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start. Read More

Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it's selling you out). Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself. Read More

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Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year