Douglas Elliman continues expansion, acquires Fort Lauderdale’s Seaside Properties Group

Douglas Elliman is continuing its expansion in Florida with the acquisition of the Seaside Properties Group in Fort Lauderdale, the company announced. “Niki Higgins of Seaside Properties Group will be a valuable asset to Douglas Elliman with her specialist knowledge of luxury waterfront properties from South Beach to Palm Beach,” said Vanessa Grout, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida. Higgins will also become the Fisher Island specialist for Douglas Elliman, having sold a number of homes on the private island off of Miami Beach. Higgins will be the director of luxury sales and broker associate within the Florida division of Douglas Elliman based at 2100 North Ocean Boulevard on Fort Lauderdale Beach. — Alexander Britell