Danielle  Comella

Danielle Comella

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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As Alexander brothers stand trial, new Epstein documents detail more alleged rapes

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 16:50
The Justice Department released a massive trove of Epstein-related documents Friday, one of which describes multiple alleged rapes at an Epstein party.

Texas’ 2nd largest brokerage renews contract with BHGRE

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 14:50
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is keeping one of its top-performing affiliates after signing a long-term extension. Houston-based BHGRE Gary Greene has been with the brand for 38 years.

Rethinking Brokerage in an Era of Consolidation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 14:05

Above, Rob Cleapor. Real estate is in the middle of massive consolidation.  Private equity, mega-franchises and roll-up strategies are reshaping the landscape at record speed. Brokerages are being absorbed. Local brands are disappearing. Decision-making is moving farther away from agents and the communities they serve and closer to corporate boardrooms.  The promise is efficiency and…

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New Study Shows Steady Increase in Profitable Brokerages

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 13:59

AccountTECH, a leading provider of specialized accounting, financial intelligence, and benchmarking for real estate brokerages, has released new findings from its annual brokerage financial benchmark research, revealing a significant and sustained improvement in the percentage of real estate brokerages operating with positive EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, a core profitability metric). Based…

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Mortgage Mix: Rates Hover Around 6%, Refis Are Up, but So Are Some Foreclosures

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 13:02

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – As the 2026 housing market gets underway, mortgage rates have been holding steady at around 6% during the latter half of January. Despite rates reaching near three-year lows, applications decreased during the week…

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The Private Listing Showdown: Strategies for Educating and Serving Sellers

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 12:54

Private listings have become one of the most widely debated topics in real estate today, with brokerages staking out clear positions on how they should be used. But for real estate professionals across the board, the guiding principle remains the same: doing what’s best for the seller.  During RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New…

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Raphael De Niro and Team Join Brown Harris Stevens

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 12:50

Brown Harris Stevens has announced that Raphael De Niro and the eight-person De Niro Team have joined the firm. De Niro began his career at Douglas Elliman, according to a release, where he spent more than two decades and became one of the most recognized names in New York City real estate, known for his…

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What today’s market is telling us from the ground: Now Streaming

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 12:43
Learn how to find wins and opportunities in a shifting real estate landscape with insights and advice from top producers.

PropStream Launches PropStream Pros Season 1 & 2

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 12:27

PropStream has announced the launch of PropStream Pros, its original video and podcast interview series, now available across all major streaming platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Designed to educate and support real estate professionals, PropStream Pros features candid, unscripted conversations focused on real-world experience, practical insights and long-term success in today’s…

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Brokers Weigh in on Office Exclusives, MLS Private Listing Networks and the Power of Consumers

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-01-30 12:26

The discourse around private listing policies has become a headline controversy over the past year, and with recent massive consolidation, the debate over limited marketing strategies is only going to become more important.  But as brokerages seek an advantage in the post commission-lawsuit landscape, simply being in favor of or against private listings doesn’t take…

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Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘mess’: Inman Top 5

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 11:58
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Zillow terminates approximately 3% of staff (but it’s not shrinking)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 11:34
The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees.

Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 09:57
The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post.

Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-30 09:00
The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate.
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