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NEW with @sridinats: Real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman is facing questions from the Justice Department over Oren and Tal Alexander, the former star agents arrested this month on charges of sex trafficking. https://t.co/gdL9Eolprf

It was New York real estate’s worst kept secret. The glamor and prestige of the Alexander Brothers’ career in luxury real estate masked a darker world. Prosecutors claim the Alexanders and another brother had of a pattern of rape and sexual assault https://t.co/QF4CAqaSYg

RT @MayaEaglin: Well you might see a familiar face on the @Forbes 30 Under 30 media list. Thank you to EVERYONE who has been on this journe…

Women who donated eggs to a disgraced insurance tycoon say he conned them out of parental rights and payments — and that US fertility clinics helped him do it. A gripping investigation from @sooo__phie and @jackiedavalos1 https://t.co/UR70Qaplfw

Manhattan apartment rents climbed in October to the highest level in three months, rising to prices normally seen during the market’s busier months https://t.co/Nh3K6oj3np via @wealth

NEW: New York renters will no longer be on the hook for costly broker fees when signing a new apartment lease, under a measure passed by the city council https://t.co/51hOfZxA9w via @wealth

Co-ops were largely overlooked in recent years in favor of newer condos with splashy amenities. New Yorkers who had initially written off co-ops are taking the leap, finding appealing apartments and sellers who are primed to negotiate on price. @wealth https://t.co/mW7koFQ0OD

Buying a house usually means years of monthly payments to a bank. But the terms are surprisingly negotiable — and trading your existing rate for a lower one can save you thousands of dollars. Everything you need to know about refinancing your mortgage ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/ZBBjjegZEx

Move over cash buyers. A higher percentage of house hunters are using mortgages to fund purchases in Manhattan’s market, driving sales up for a second straight quarter. https://t.co/zRBsqWfvV3 via @wealth

RT @annjychoi: A lawsuit by a coalition of Asian Americans and a conservative activist banned colleges from considering race in admission.…

Career update: I'm stoked to be covering New York's residential real estate market for @business for the rest of the year! While I've covered some stories for our personal finance team, I'm still new to the beat. So please share all your tips and ideas at [email protected]

Financial frauds are exploding across the country as criminals target the record wealth controlled by elderly Americans https://t.co/H88XhCjsC8 via @bbgvisualdata

RT @krisaqnews: Today's the day! Join me and my colleagues for a panel about all things @business at the @aaja conference. 1130am CT -- see…

Bidding wars, long lines and personal dossiers aren't just one-off tales of woe. NYC landlords have had the upper hand since the frenzied days following the pandemic lockdown. Now, the strong-arm tactics they adopted during that time are the new normal https://t.co/TRhj3kNxOK

RT @cleb0513: Journalism is dead? What’s this then, babe? https://t.co/XwXLqBRWRM

Realtors have been pitching Jersey City as the "sixth borough of NYC." Thanks to a luxury housing boom, it's actually working. (Think: $7M penthouses and lavish towers with saunas, rooftop pools and golf simulators.) The latest w/ @franmagliones https://t.co/k5Fc7ROz0M

RT @nypl: Please, we are 129 years old #NoCutsToLibraries https://t.co/7gxc7Su6Wa