Douglas Elliman nabs top NYC producer from Compass

Barton Barrett closed more than $200 million in sales in 2017 and was the broker behind the $10.75 million sale of 140 Columbia Heights in 2006 — setting a record at the time for the highest priced townhouse in Brooklyn. Continue reading

RealScout gains major partners for buyer data-sharing initiative

A trio of real estate brokerages are undertaking an initiative to share buyer data and habits among fellow brokerages with the help of RealScout. Continue reading

Next stop: The opportunity market

Conventional wisdom suggests the market will continue to favor sellers, at least for another year, but Douglas Elliman President Scott Durkin has another name for it: Opportunity. Continue reading

Toughest sale ever? Manhattan mansion owned by 5 countries hits the market

A Manhattan mansion co-owned by five Eastern European countries has returned to the market one year after a deal collapsed due to bureaucratic bickering. Continue reading

3 ways real estate agents can help renters become homeowners

Here’s how three real estate agents in three distinct markets — New York City, Chicago and Fargo — are helping renters make their dreams come true. Continue reading

The ‘Compass Effect’ is creating chaotic Gulf War-like battlefield

Suddenly, like the Persian Gulf, real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape. Continue reading

NYC brokerages unite to launch ‘game-changing’ data platform

Leading residential brokerages in New York City are uniting to offer a new level of transparency to the way consumers and brokers search property. The effort is being called a “game-changer” by high-ranking executives involved in its launch. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman agent and husband killed in plane crash

Jodi Cohen, an agent with Douglass Elliman, and husband Michael Graver, were flying between airports in New York and Massachusetts when the plane went down. Continue reading

Don’t buy these beloved architectural icons now up for sale

These beautiful homes are significant architectural gems, no doubt, but historic money pits nonetheless. They’re on the market, but be wary. Continue reading