Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

Phishing email sent from Douglas Elliman chair Howard Lorber

If you received a suspicious email from Howard Lorber, the chairman of New York City-based brokerage Douglas Elliman, this week, it might be best to send it to spam. A Douglas Elliman source confirmed to Inman that a phishing email was sent to an undis… Continue reading

Alicia Keys is the mystery buyer of that stunning Iron Man house

The Grammy-winning singer and her husband, hip hop producer Swizz Beatz, bought the 11,545-square-foot oceanfront property in a deal facilitated by Douglas Elliman’s Josh and Matt Altman. Continue reading

Why many New York penthouse listings are sitting without a buyer

As skyscrapers get taller and taller across Manhattan, living the high life is beginning to look less appealing, agents say. Continue reading

California mansion that inspired ‘Iron Man’ home sells for $20.8M

Known as the Razor House, the La Jolla property reportedly served as inspiration for Tony Stark’s properties in the beloved Iron Man superhero movies. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman agent deceived seller in dual agency deal: Lawsuit

A newly amended lawsuit alleges Douglas Elliman’s Florida operation failed to supervise its agents, one of whom is accused of committing forgery and fraud. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman sets up shop in Texas

Douglas Elliman announced on Tuesday a partnership with Sudhoff Companies, a nine-year-old Houston, Texas, brokerage that specializes in luxury residential sales and marketing. Continue reading

Former Real Housewife joins Douglas Elliman team

Former “Real Housewives of New York” star Kelly Bensimon is joining the brokerage, and Stephanie Garbarini has been named vice president of marketing. Continue reading

Bruce Willis slashes price on New York estate that includes 4 homes

The ‘Die Hard’ star slashed the price of his Bedford home to $9.39 million from the original $12.95 million asking price. Continue reading