Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman

Find out how the team’s three co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach. Continue reading

Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI

Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, “The Wall Street Journal” reported Tuesday. Continue reading

It’s now a buyer’s market in Manhattan, new report suggests

Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman’s latest quarterly report. Continue reading

Kennedy Lewis makes $50M investment into Douglas Elliman

With the investment, Kennedy Lewis co-founder and Co-Managing Partner David Chene will join Douglas Elliman’s board. Douglas Elliman also released preliminary Q2 2024 financial results. Continue reading

Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2

Defendants in the case, which also includes Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate, say the claims lack standing, are untimely and an attempt to “parrot” arguments made in Batton 1. Continue reading

Oakley founder smashes California record with $210M home sale

The 15,000-square-foot home, which sits on 9.5 acres, was not publicly listed for sale. The deal surpasses a nearly $200 million purchase in Malibu by Beyoncé and Jay-Z last year. Continue reading

Eklund | Gomes brings homebuyer in priciest NYC deal since 2022

A penthouse at Central Park Tower on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row has sold to an unidentified international buyer for $115 million, making it the first residential sale in New York City over $100 million since 2022. Continue reading

Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits

The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in two separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The suits are regarding acts that allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012. Continue reading

High-end condos, co-ops bright spots for Manhattan in May

The Hamptons luxury market also performed well across both single-family homes and condos, according to Douglas Elliman’s new signed contracts report. Continue reading

The Hamptons embraces monochrome design this summer

Plays on black and white color schemes, both inside and out, seem to be popping up everywhere on listings in the Hamptons this summer. Here’s how a few homes have channeled the trend. Continue reading