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Follow the money: Engel & Völkers franchise owner expands into Palm Beach region
By Katherine Kallergis at The Real Deal
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
The New York to South Florida pipeline is extending to the residential brokerage industry, where Engel & Völkers franchise owner Donald Brennan acquired the Palm Beach office. Brennan, who owns franchises in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the North Fork of Long Island, acquired the rights to th
Key takeaway Engel & Völkers expanded to West Palm Beach last year through its former license partners Enrique Vicente Urdaneta […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal.
Why this matters in The Miami
The expansion of Engel & Völkers into the Palm Beach region through franchise owner Donald Brennan's acquisition has implications for Miami's residential brokerage industry. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's luxury real estate market often overlaps with that of Palm Beach, with many buyers and sellers maintaining ties to both areas. Brennan's move into Palm Beach may signal a growing trend of New York-based brokers seeking to capitalize on South Florida's desirable climate and business environment. Miami-Dade County's own luxury markets, such as those in Miami Beach and Brickell, may see increased competition from Brennan's expanded operations, potentially driving innovation and change in the local real estate landscape. The geographic proximity and cultural ties between Miami and Palm Beach make it likely that Brennan's acquisition will have a ripple effect on Miami's residential brokerage industry.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The New York to South Florida pipeline is extending to the residential brokerage industry, where Engel & Völkers franchise owner Donald Brennan acquired the Palm Beach office. Brennan, who owns franchises in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the North Fork of Long Island, acquired the rights to th
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