THE WORLD DEBUTS $17.5 MILLION APARTMENT

March 10, 2009

MIAMI – The World is the first and only private residential community at sea.  This extraordinary 12-deck, 644-foot vessel first set sail in 2002, and officially sold out four years later.  As is the case with any private community, select apartments become available for resale from time to time.  One such apartment that is now [...]

Australian Brushfires: Facing the Fury in Victoria

February 26, 2009

The devastation is incomprehensible. An unbelievable 750-plus homes destroyed, 350,000 hectares of land consumed, with more than 150 lives lost—a number that is sadly expected to rise. Our thoughts extend to all those who have been affected by hell’s fury. Donations and pledges have reached $70 million AUD, but much more is needed. There are [...]

Michael Vick's Duluth Home to Hit Auction Block

February 18, 2009

Attention football fans—It’s first and goal for a chance to place a bid on the suburban Atlanta home of Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick. The home is expected to hit the auction block on March 10th. Previously listed at $4.5 million, the residence will now start with opening bid of $3.2 million. The auction will be [...]

Decline Continues: Bottom in Sight?

February 10, 2009

The Home Price Index for December was released by the Integrated Asset Services, LLC (IAS). The index reflects a 13.8% decline in house prices for 2008 and an overall decline of 19.1% since the market’s peak at the tail-end of 2006. The report also notes 10 counties hit the hardest during the national decline, showing [...]

The New Age of Waterfront Living

February 2, 2009

  The newest addition to the extensive and comprehensive real estate inventory available at Condo.com, River Cities Condos, is sure to stand out amongst the competition. As CEO of River Cities Condos, developer and 30-year boating enthusiast David Nelson conceptualized the company’s initial offering, The Marquette, after spending 19 years living on a houseboat in [...]

Frank McKinney to Unveil Green Estate and Three New Books on Friday the 13th

January 20, 2009

  Depending on how you look at it, entrepreneurs are either hindered greatly by the current financial climate, or they are best positioned to weather these uncertain times. Either way, bold self-promotion these days can’t hurt, and real estate daredevil Frank McKinney continues his unique career with the February 13th co-unveiling of Acqua Liana, his [...]

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate wins for “A Passion for the Home”

January 3, 2009

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC has won four awards for its best-in-class marketing and branding campaign, “A Passion for the Home: The Launch of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.”           Recognized by The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate was the recipient of [...]

Antiques and art in affluent Palm Beach

December 31, 2008

An exceptional array of art, antiques, and jewelry will add to the allure of Florida’s Gold Coast as the Palm Beach area hosts the American International Fine Art Fair, February 4 to February 8, 2009. More than 90 prestigious exhibitors from more than 13 countries are anticipated to attract local and global connoisseurs for an [...]

ASID Joins A+DEN’S Steering Committee

December 30, 2008

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its addition to the Steering Committee for the Architecture and Design Education Network (A+DEN). A+DEN is a collaborative association of architecture and design organizations committed to fostering the growth and development of design education on the national level. They work to integrate the design process in K [...]

St. Regis Resort & Residences + Art Basel—Prominent homes and exceptional art

December 24, 2008

Breathtaking ocean views of Florida’s Gold Coast complemented exclusive art selections at an invitation-only cocktail reception hosted by the St. Regis Resort & Residences in Bal Harbour. The Related Group, one of the nation’s leading builders of luxury condominiums, collaborated with New York’s famed Marlborough Gallery to host a premier event showcasing Art Basel Miami’s [...]