Telluride Expert Has Good News For Buyers, Not-So-Good News For Sellers

September 22, 2008
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George Harvey of Telluride Properties has an article posted at LuxuryRealEstate.com about his market and the advantages for those looking to buy right now.  His data is interesting, and really makes sense.  Check it out here.

Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate Announces Award Nominees

September 18, 2008

LuxuryRealEstate.com will crown 18 winners at its Annual Awards Dinner Oct. 13 at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia during its 13th annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference. The list of nominees is as follows:   Best Brand Integration Alain Pinel Realtors Ezra International Realty John Daugherty Realtors Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate Turnquist Partners Realtors, [...]

Most-Powerful Women in Luxury Real Estate to Share Networking Tips at the Fall Conference

September 4, 2008
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The Brain Trust, the most prominent all-women organization in the luxury real estate industry, will share the keys to its success in the current market at the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference, which will be hosted in Philadelphia on October 11-14, 2008 at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia. “Through our discussion at the Fall Conference, [...]

RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE SETS NEW WORLD REAL ESTATE RECORD WITH 500 MILLION EURO PURCHASE (about $750,000,000 USD) IN FRANCE

August 11, 2008

In the 1960s, Norman Jewison directed a small gem of a movie, “The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming.” The plot centers on the reaction of the residents of an oceanfront New England village to the crew of a Russian sub that runs aground just off the coast. Given the Cold War hysteria at [...]

A Colonial-inspired Masterpiece Nestled on the West Coast

August 2, 2008
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Majestically settled on Pasadena’s soil is a breathtaking Colonial Revival estate conceived by Giannetti Architects. With features such as crown molding, French doors, carved fireplaces, marble and mahogany floors, hand-painted wallpaper and paneled walls, and exquisite window coverings, 1500 Lombardy Road is a coveted place to be. The two-story foyer is stunning with its winding [...]

American Cancer Society Honors Real Estate Legend

July 28, 2008
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Joyce Rey, long regarded one of the country’s most respected and successful real estate professionals is being honored with the American Cancer Society’s “Spirit of Life” award. Rey is being honored along with Nancy Daly-Riordan, the wife of former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. Rey, who sold the first $1M residential property on the Westside [...]

Chicago’s North Shore: Still A Great Escape

July 17, 2008
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Chicago’s North Shore began as a place to escape from the city’s heat during the 19th century and has since developed into one of the best places to live in the U.S. due to the thriving sense of community, excellent school systems, availability of luxury housing stock, and proximity to Lake Michigan and Chicago. Stretching [...]

‘Marinites’ Enjoy Eclectic Style

July 17, 2008
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Just over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco is Marin County, famous for its natural beauty and progressive sensibilities. One of the most affluent counties in America, Marin is much more than a collection of high-end bedroom communities. Its residents are influential, from Wall Street to Hollywood to Capitol Hill. Most of Marin County [...]

The New Vegas

July 17, 2008
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In my 30-plus years in the Las Vegas real estate market, I’ve seen my share of housing trends as the city continued to transform itself. Now that it’s a metropolitan area of more than 2 million people, the dynamics have changed again. Some people are surprised to hear that the past year set a record [...]

Austin Offers More Than Just Celebs

July 17, 2008
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Escaping to Austin, Texas, for relaxing and recharging is hardly a new phenomenon. Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Renee Zellweger have made Austin home for this very reason. But celebrities aren’t the only ones with residences in Austin and the surrounding hill country. Because of the city’s continuing economic growth, luxury properties [...]