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Douglas Elliman announces launch of Elliman International

Douglas Elliman announced the launch of Elliman International, extending the company's service to key global markets. This strategic initiative will enable Douglas Elliman to directly serve its agents, clients, and developers' growing international real estate needs without limited third-party intermediaries. The expansion will emphasize substance over scale and boast a roster of sales professionals whose work ethic and dedication to client service mirror that of Douglas Elliman's entrepreneurial culture. Initial focus will be on high-demand luxury destinations in Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other emerging wealth centers. The company's international expansion will begin with immediate activation of core services for existing Douglas Elliman clients, followed by strategic recruitment of teams and individual agents who will operate under the Elliman banner. Select physical office locations in key markets are also planned.

Anywhere offered over $4 per share for Douglas Elliman, Bloomberg says

Douglas Elliman (DOUG) received a merger offer from a competitor this week that would value the business at about double its current share price, Sridhar Natarajan and Jennifer Epstein of Bloomberg report, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Anywhere Real Estate (HOUS) has approached Douglas Elliman with a bid that would value it at more than $4 a share, a source told Bloomberg. Elliman isn't likely to accept the bid at the current level, the person added. As part of the proposed deal, Anywhere would seek to sell Douglas Elliman's property management business, one of the people noted. Shares of Douglas Elliman jumped 21% to $2.59 following the report.