Ruben Alvarez and Karla De La Torre Return to Douglas Elliman in Miami

Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG), one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the country with the highest national average sales price, today announced that top-producing agents Ruben Alvarez and Karla De La Torre have returned to the brokerage. As members of the new development arm of The Eklund | Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman, Alvarez and De La Torre will lead sales at 72 Carlyle, the just-launched 20-story residential tower in Miami’s North Beach, or NoBe, district from developer Lefferts and acclaimed Italian designer Piero Lissoni. Alvarez will serve as Sales Director.

“I could not be happier to welcome Ruben and Karla back home to Elliman,” said Michael S. Liebowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Inc. “Their return to the firm is a testament to our continued strength in South Florida, particularly in the luxury new development market—thanks in no small part to our enduring partnership with The Eklund | Gomes Team.”

Standing 250 feet at the center of one of Miami Beach’s most vibrant and connected neighborhoods, 72 Carlyle offers panoramic sunrise-to-sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and beachfront parks. Featuring design that blends timeless Italian craftsmanship with Miami’s vibrant coastal energy, each of the 134 fully finished condominium residences features an expansive terrace, with select homes offering summer kitchens. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors showcase panoramic views, while 10-foot ceilings and impact-resistant glass enhance natural light and serenity. In addition to fully integrated smart home technology, including high-speed fiber-optic internet, residents will enjoy a 24-hour attended reception area, a private porte cochère offering valet parking and EV charging stations, and access to a private beach.

“The launch of 72 Carlyle is the latest chapter in an amazing growth story for NoBe,” said Jay Phillip Parker, Elliman’s CEO of Brokerage, Florida Region, and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. “With a visionary development partner like Lefferts, a powerhouse brand like The Eklund | Gomes Team, and exceptional agents like Ruben and Karla leading sales, I look forward to offering our exclusive clientele the chance to experience a new level of design-inspired luxury living in Miami Beach."