Carlisle, Lincoln and Concord—amidst the picturesque landscape that inspired Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau—are among the most coveted communities in the Greater Boston area. High-dollar buyers are drawn by the traditional architecture, strong sense of community, some of the highest ranked schools in the state, and quaint commercial districts offering high-end shopping and [...]
The beauty and grandeur of Santa Barbara and Montecito have seduced people from around the world for more than a century, and homebuyers continue to gravitate to the “American Riviera.” Our high-end market is strong, inventory short and the average sales price continues to climb over last year. Sales in the $4-million-plus category remain vibrant, [...]
I have seen Fort Lauderdale transform itself from a legendary Spring Break destination into one of the world’s premier and vibrant coastal cities. It’s an attractive alternative to Miami’s congestion but offers its own brand of world-class shopping, dining and the arts. Moreover, the city showcases a diverse range of lifestyles, from spectacular ocean villas [...]
Donald Trump is seeking to build a $2.5 billion golf resort in Scotland. This Wall Street Journal report mentions how Trump recently visited his mother’s birthplace on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, with his sister.
USA Today is running a story on incentives brokers are offering to consumers and other Realtors who visit a home. It’s been awhile since an agent needed a bottle of wine or an event to entice buyers and other Realtors to a property but until the boom this was often standard practice, particularly for upscale listings [...]
Hillsborough is rich in two ways—aside from being one of the most affluent communities in the nation, it is also one of the most diverse. Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco, this San Mateo County bedroom community boasts some of the best schools in California, and the children of dedicated parents from around the [...]
Christina S.N. Lewis’ column in today’s Wall Street Journal features two Idaho ranches owned by William Armsted Robinson, a founder of DHL Worldwide Express delivery. He is asking $17 million for a horse ranch and $15 million for a fishing property. Read the column here.
John McMonigle of the The McMonigle Group, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, announced yesterday that he is listing the former vacation home of President Gerald Ford in Beaver Creek, Colo. This 7-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot home is being offered to McMonigle Group clients prior to the scheduled completion of renovations in July 2008. It lists for $15,500,000 to [...]
