Elliman Insider
Neighborhood Trends, Market Insights & Design Inspiration
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Ask an Agent: Insider Perspectives on Three Hot Markets
Douglas Elliman experts answer key questions about real estate trends and share an insider’s perspective on three hot markets. —by Michelle Sinclair Colman DINA GOLDENTAYER, MIAMI BEACH, FL Q: What is your current favorite neighborhood in Miami? A: Having lived in South Beach for the past 15 years, I have seen communities evolve tremendously. Sunset Harbour, a small enclave northwest of Miami Beach’s City Center, is a prime example of this evolution. It has become my favorite neighborho... -
Dumbo, Brooklyn: An Oasis Down Under
It’s almost 10,000 miles away from her hometown of Sydney, Australia, but Dumbo “feels a lot like home” to handbag designer Lisa Pongrass. “I’ve always lived near the water, and Dumbo (short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is just footsteps from the East River, which lends it a very peaceful and calming air.” Though Pongrass moved to New York City in 2008, Dumbo’s unique character convinced her not only to settle there in 2015 but also to start her business—Can... -
My Neighborhood: Dubai, A Modern Marvel
In a real estate career spanning 30 years, Issam Galadari has earned a reputation for developing iconic projects around the globe. Closer to home, Galadari has launched some of the most recognizable real estate landmarks, including the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Now the CEO of Ithra Dubai, Galadari previously served as real estate director for Investment Corporation of Dubai; as CEO of Emaar Properties, where he oversaw the development of Downtown Dubai; and as managing director of Emaar Int... -
Housewarming with Award-Winning Chef Barbara Lynch
The acclaimed chef relaxes with cooking—and painting. Not everyone gives that much thought to kitchen appliances, but Barbara Lynch loves her fridge. The Boston restaurateur says her Samsung Showcase Side-by-Side makes cooking easy and organized. And that’s important. Despite a lifetime in the kitchen, and running seven successful Boston restaurants with a staff of more than 200, Lynch still finds cooking and entertaining at home relaxing. Built-in floor-to-ceiling shelving (with a... -
From Montauk to Malibu, 10 Homes We’re Crushing on this Valentine’s Season
It’s Valentine’s season—the perfect time to cozy up with that special someone at home. So at Elliman Insider we scoured the country for the homes we’ve fallen in love with this February, and think you will too. From seaside cottages to mountain hideaways, these homes are waiting with open arms. 84 Seaside Ave – Montauk, New York $4,900,000 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms Perched atop of the bluffs of Montauk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is this charming 3-bedroom seaside cottage. Tuck... -
Kevin Ahearn: Olympic Star to Real Estate Guru
Former WHA and Olympic hockey player Kevin Ahearn started playing on the ice when he was only five years old, but even then, he knew, sales was in his DNA. After winning a silver medal with the U.S. Mens Hockey Team in Japan in 1972, Kevin had more than fulfilled his hockey dreams and decided to turn his attention to real estate. 50 years later, it is a decision he does not regret. Elliman Insider sat down with Kevin to find out what he loves about selling, how he wound up at Douglas Elliman, a... -
Mecca of Modernism: Touring Palm Springs
For the last 15 years, Palm Springs, California has hosted its annual 11-day Modernism Week festival celebrating mid-century modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in Palm Springs. With over 350 organized events including home tours, films, lectures and more, Modernism Week draws upwards of 70,000 mid-century modern architecture enthusiasts. This year’s festival kicks off on Thursday, February 13 and runs through Sunday, February 23. If you can’t... -
A Decade for Change: Steven Cohen to Join Douglas Elliman
Douglas Elliman is excited and proud to announce that one of Manhattan’s premier brokers, Steven Cohen and his team—Sarah Silva, Serine Labidi, Tim Malone and Taylor Grand Pre—have officially joined Douglas Elliman. Elliman Insider sat down with Steven to find out why he chose to come to Douglas Elliman, what he’s most looking forward to, and why he is embracing 2020 as a time of change. This move is inspired by change; it’s a new decade, I’ve worked in the same off... -
Agents Giving Back: Eleonora Srugo Mentoring for Stuyvesant High School
Right around the time she was planning her 10-year high school reunion in 2014, Douglas Elliman agent Eleonora Srugo founded the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Mentoring Program. What started as a way to introduce students to alumni in their fields and industries of interest quickly evolved to focus on professional development and social skills for some of the city’s most gifted Public High School students. The program is entirely volunteer based, with generous donors like Fried Frank, Sta...