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Winter 2012
- Our Exclusive 2012 Real Estate Outlook: A Sure Thing?
In an increasingly uncertain world, real estate is emerging as one of the few sure things. We’ve seen a growing reversal of sentiment regarding real estate. Scarcely two years ago, buying real property seemed the biggest gamble in town. Today, especially for the wealthy, real estate is emerging as one of the few sure things. Prices at historic lows translate into once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunities
By Camilla McLaughlin
- 10 Markets To Watch
Along with our yearly Outlook, Unique Homes puts together an annual list of luxury real estate markets to watch for the coming year. Beverly Hills (and LA’s prime neighborhoods) as well as Manhattan are perennials, so this year we focus on 10 others that are worthy of note for their performance in 2011, and worth keeping an eye on in 2012.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Cover Home:
A World Unto Itself
A waterfront retreat just outside Dallas.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- Chic Delray
Sales are up here, and despite its
growth, Delray Beach has
managed to preserve
its culture and avoid
over-commercialization.
By Gina Kramer
- The OC
Prices are down, presenting rare opportunities for buyers in famed Orange County, Calif.
By Kimberly Turner
- News & Notes
The latest from France, Florida,
Hawaii and New York.
By Kimberly Turner
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40th Anniversary Issue, Nov/Dec 2011
- Profiles in Luxury
40 Years in the High End — We take a look at real estate professionals who have been in the business as long as we have in this final celebration of all things 40. What does it take to thrive over four decades? Persistence is essential, of course, but the pros we profile also point to a love of the business and passion to help people as key. We start with a centenarian who still drives herself to work every day.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Luxury Worldwide: Looking For a Safe Harbor
With wealth creation back in high gear, the worldwide race for prime properties is back on. However, even for the ultra wealthy, things have changed. Security and stability, from both an investment and a political perspective, have become top motivations to purchase. Everyone, it seems, is looking for a safe harbor.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Cover Home:
A Magical Setting
Some homes are designed solely to take advantage of the views. In others, the views are incidental to a wonderful house. In the stunning estate in Aspen’s exclusive Starwood section on our cover, both work in tandem.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- A View From Above
By Betty Graham, President Coldwell Banker Previews International NRT
- The Magic of Maserati
Of all the exciting,glamourous and historic Italian sports car brands, this nameplate may embody the most grace .
By Matt Stone
- It’s Good To Be King
Chris Cortazzo began his career 17 years ago with a celebrity sale. It didn’t take him long to become ‘The King of Malibu.’
By Ken Weingartner
- A Site to Behold
By marrying an age-old industry with modern technology, Michael Bruno brought “The Most Beautiful Things on Earth” to the web.
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Fall 2011
- The Future is Now
As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we thought it would be fun to look back at “Homes of the Future” predictions from throughout the years. Take a look at some of most interesting predictions through the decades, and see what has come true and what has not.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Cover Home:
In A Stunning World of Its Own
Nestled on a private bluff overlooking Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, this 20-acre, European-inspired masterpiece embraces So-Cal living at its best.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Sand Wedges & Tuscan Villas
Just outside of L.A.,
the Palos Verdes Peninsula
features a luxury lifestyle
framed by fairways and sea.
By Roger Grody
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- A Club for Everyone
Unique Homes takes a look at
some of the hottest markets
for those who dream of the
golf-resort lifestyle.
By Jennifer Martin
- America’s Riviera
Like France’s Côte d’Azur,
the Hamptons are symbolic
of fame and fortune. It is
where American royalty
shops for grand estates.
By Roger Grody
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Summer 2011
- 40 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Luxury Home
It’s been 40 years since Unique Homes
began. Though the process of buying luxury
real estate has dramatically changed, some
things have stayed the same. In the fourth
installment of Unique Homes’ 40th
Anniversary Series, writer Camilla
McLaughlin lists the 40 things you should
know before you buy a luxury home.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Cover Home:
A Modern Marvel
On Miami’s Indian
Creek Island, this
2-acre property with dramatic
bay views fuses land,
water and light to create
an unmatched living
experience.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- FIABCI Introduces New Leader
The International Real Estate
Federation’s new president,
Alexander Romanenko,
inked a deal days
into his term.
By Sarah Binder
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- Life on the Water
The time to buy
waterfront properties,
lakefront or ocean view,
is now.
By Jennifer Martin
- Surfboards & Academy Awards
Malibu, one
of the most coveted
areas on the California coast,
offers many distinct lifestyles.
By Roger Grody
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Ultimate 2011
- The Most Expensive Homes You Can Buy
If you’re looking for the most expensive real estate in the United States, you’ve come to right place. Ultimate Homes features every home in the country listed for $20 million or more. Here we offer unmatched coverage of the 10 most expensive offerings, an exclusive list of the highest-priced homes in each state, and our list of the more than 300 amazing $20 million-plus luxury homes in the U.S.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- The 40 Luxury Must-Haves
Forty years ago, Unique Homes was founded to showcase upscale real estate. During that time, we’ve seen a parade of extraordinary features, from from discos and ballrooms to helicopter pads and rooftop observatories. Here, in honor of our 40th anniversary, we name 40 features you may expect to find in the best of today’s high-end homes.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Cover Home:
Unrivaled Grandeur
In a Palm Beach location,
this new residence is
almost matchless.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- The New Living Room
Celebrity Chef Todd English
and other industry experts
talk about the hottest kitchen trends.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- She’s Got the Whole World…
Betty Graham, President of
Previews International
for Coldwell Banker NRT,
buys and sells the world’s
most luxurious homes.
By Ken Weingartner
- Vive la France
Homes in Paris, the
French Riviera
and Monaco tend
to hold their value.
By Roger Grody
- Bull Market Estates
Wall Street bonuses
are fueling sales of
Manhattan penthouses
and beachfront estates
in the Hamptons.
By Roger Grody
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Spring 2011
- The 40 International Markets to Watch
To celebrate Unique Homes’ fortieth,
we’re looking at where the jetsetters are going
and profiling 40 global markets.
Some have already come into their own
while others are just beginning their ascent.
The list includes more U.S. locations
than it would have in the past.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Sun-Kissed
The Florida luxury market is as
diverse as the Sunshine State itself.
And in the pristine islands scattered
across the Caribbean, not far off the
Florida coast, even more
exotic opportunities await buyers.
By Roger Grody
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- Equine Traditions
Horse lovers find welcome space in high-end ranches and farms.
By Jennifer Martin
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Winter 2011
- Congratulations to the Homes of the Year
To kick off our 40th year,
the staff of Unique Homes
combed all six 2010 issues
(a total of exactly 1,000 pages)
to find our favorite homes.
We did not rank them,
that was your job.
Here we present your
Homes of the Year!
- 2011 Luxury Outlook:
Going Up?
The beginnings of a recovery have arrived,
but will it last? Experts believe it’s a
long, shaky road from here. Our 2011
Luxury Outlook explores the questions
that remain for the year ahead.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- Split Personalities
St. Martin and St. Maarten offer very different Caribbean lifestyles.
By Roger Grody
- Warming Up
The market in Tampa and St. Pete is steadily returning to normal.
By Jessica Decina
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Global 2010
- The Road to Recovery
‘It’s the economy’
The housing market is
so important to the U.S. economy
that it is hard to talk about real
estate without thinking about
the economy as a whole. Here,
we try to make sense of the
latest housing numbers.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- It’s A Small World After All
Worldwide wealth is up,
and there is value to be found
in many corners of the globe.
Internationally, luxury real estate
has never looked like this.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- Who Says You Can’t Go Home?
The taboo about living with your folks
is gone. As a result, Realtors and designers are accommodating multi-generational housing needs at an increasing rate.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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Fall 2010
- The Road to Recovery
Relationships, Not Residences
The high end continues
to lead a muted comeback,
but for how long? The economy
may hold the answer. But whatever
happens in the short term,
one thing is clear: luxury
consumers are adjusting
to a new norm.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- 5 Top Resort Retreats
From Maine to Mexico,
these vacation-home markets
are among the hottest
in North America.
By Jessica Decina
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Summer 2010
- Ultimate Homes
The More Things Change…
We’re in our sixth year of
compiling the most exclusive
and complete list of luxury
real estate offerings in
America. Here we present
our annual look at the most
expensive homes in the country.
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- 5 Top Waterfront Markets
From Maryland to South Carolina,
and Florida to California, we profile
five of the country’s best luxury
waterfront markets.
By Roger Grody
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April/May 2010
- The Road to Recovery
What A Difference A Year Makes
In some areas, it may seem
little or no progress has
been made on the road
to recovery for luxury
real estate. But think back
to January, February and
March 2009, and you realize
what a difference a year makes.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Holding Steady
In Cape Cod and Southern Maine,
luxury values are stable,
helped in some areas by
increased interest in
in-town properties.
By Rick Dandes
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February/March 2010
- The Road to Recovery
Everywhere A Sign
Inventories are down,
consumer confidence is
rising and all signs indicate
the housing market is on
its way back. This is the first
part in a yearlong series
dedicated to tracking luxury
real estate’s Road to Recovery.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- Speculators Need Not Apply
St. Maarten and St. Barth attract
homebuyers who actually
want to live there. It’s not
hard to figure out why.
By Lauren Varga
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- Tried and True
Homeowners on Florida’s Treasure
Coast find themselves
in one of the world’s
finest luxury locales.
By Jessica Decina
- A Silver Lining
Clouds are lifting for
Southern California real estate.
By Jennifer Martin
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December/January 2010
- 2010 Luxury Outlook: The Road to Recovery
It’s going to be a long road back to the top for luxury real estate. In some areas, the journey has begun. In others, we’re still “skimming along the bottom.” We asked the country’s real estate leaders what we should expect to see in 2010.
By Camilla McLaughlin
- 25 Markets to Watch
Like everyone else, including
the White House, we’ve been
keenly watching indices that
measure changes in home prices
and sales this year. This year we
paint a picture of real estate in
the U.S. and internationally,
using snapshots of 25 key
markets that many will be
keeping an eye on
throughout 2010.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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- Making Space In The Heart of Boston
New full-service, high-rise
buildings and the conversion
of brownstones into condos
provide more space to buyers
willing to pay the price.
By Lauren Varga
- Where the Sun Always Shines
It’s no surprise that Palm Beach
has held its own in the down
market. Experts expect an
even better 2010.
By Sarah Binder
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October/November 2009
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On The Rise
The summer of 2009 saw increases
in housing starts, existing-home
sales, new-home sales and home
prices. Encouraged by this news
and the positive tidbits that
continue to filter to our desks,
we’re taking the real estate
temperature of cities
throughout the U.S.
By Camilla McLaughlin
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August/September 2009
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Almost Heaven
We’ve identified seven areas you won’t
want to overlook in your search for
that perfect resort/vacation home:
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June/July 2009
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In our inaugural issue, we take you to Turkey, look at a $1 billion yacht, 
