Grand Cayman’s Dragon Bay features man-made islands

February 10, 2010

Five years ago, the opening of the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman gave the Cayman Islands a lavish new standard of living. The islands themselves have become one of the most prosperous and luxurious vacation destinations. So why stop there? The Dragon Bay project, a development that covers 360 acres of land and incorporates several separate [...]

The Balmoral in The Bahamas: Why You Must Live Here

February 9, 2010

The Bahamas may be home to a laid-back island lifestyle, but nestled amidst the lush foliage awaits luxurious gated communities like the Balmoral, whose amenities afford a lifestyle beyond expectation. Woven within 43 acres of rolling hills and old-growth native trees are a mix of residential lots, 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom townhomes, and a few [...]

Top of the Tweets, Looking Behind the Headlines

February 8, 2010

The number of posts wasn’t astronomical, but Data Quick’s report that sales of homes priced at $1 million or more fell by 23.8 percent in 2009 in California brought a flurry of posts. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing @ILHM analyzes the Data Quick report online in its blog, noting that sales of homes priced [...]

Exclusive Alliance Enhances Level of Travel

February 5, 2010

In an effort to blend the very best in the world of private jet cards and the foremost purveyor of inspiring vacation home experiences, the Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, a luxury destination club, and Marquis Jet, the leader in private jet cards, have forged a new partnership. This alliance will allow for a wide variety of [...]

Calling The Chelsea Mercantile Home

February 4, 2010

A doorman greets you with a smile as you enter into Chelsea’s premier full-service condominium building. With exceptional amenities and close proximity to the finest of New York City living, The Chelsea Mercantile is your address for luxury living. Take the elevator to unit 11P. The southeast corner unit features two bedrooms, three full baths [...]

Corcoran Develops Real Estate Application for iPhone

February 4, 2010

Homebuyers can now find apartments, condos and open houses on the go with the new innovative Corcoran iPhone application. The Corcoran Group, one of New York City’s largest residential real estate firms, developed the real estate application for the Apple iPhone. It is available for free and immediate download HERE. This new technology allows users [...]

‘Tile House’ for Sale

February 3, 2010

The Bay Shore home once belonging to distinguished tile expert Rafael Guastavino Jr., is listed by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty for $1.895 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. With extensive tile work and vaulted tile ceilings, this home is located on New York’s Long Island and emulates a Moorish style, which reflects the [...]

Tours Show Off Washington D.C.’s Architectural Attractions

February 2, 2010

An exclusive five-day adventure that will feature a variety of tours and excursions of Washington, D.C., is being hosted by The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trusts April 8 through 12, 2010. Guests will enjoy a private tour of the Elizabeth Robert Llwellyn Wright Residence. It is one of only two homes Wright designed for his [...]

Top of the Tweets

February 1, 2010

Part of the job at Unique Homes is keeping our fingers on the pulse of luxury. I added Twitter to my tool box awhile ago and find it’s a great way to keep tabs on what people are talking about. Additionally, Twitter often brings the overlooked story, the interesting tidbit, to the surface. The challenge [...]

Luxury Exhibition Slated for London

February 1, 2010

Luxury property developers and agents from around the world will be gathering together at the fourth annual EPEX exhibition, which will focus exclusively on selling truly luxury properties. Held in London on July 10-11, 2010, this magnificent event offers serious buyers, investors and investment groups the opportunity to secure some of the world’s most desirable [...]