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On Holiday in St. John
Only a handful of properties in the world of global luxury equal this month’s cover, a 1.63-acre retreat within the Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John that sets a new paradigm for Caribbean estates.  Read more...


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.  Read more...


Luxury By The Bay
Movie stars show off their glamorous mansions in Beverly Hills and Malibu, but many of the Golden State’s most opulent residences are in the San Francisco Bay Area. A diverse housing inventory accommodates a wide range of lifestyles.  Read more...


Fabulous Finds in New York City
Things are heating up in New York City as one luxury condominium sells out and another development, an environmentally friendly two-unit townhouse, launches sales.  Read more...


Mexico’s Punta Mita Adapts
Two and one-half years ago, Unique Homes traveled to Mexico's gated, master-planned Punta Mita development to tour the 1,500-acre project's numerous real estate offerings. Today, the project is moving forward with their plans amidst an economic downturn that has forced similar developments to halt in their tracks.  Read more...

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Louisiana’s Top 3 Listings

New Orleans

UNiqueEditorialHistoric St. Charles Avenue is the setting of this 14,000- square-foot mansion. The estate’s blue sandstone exterior, tile roof and Richardsonian Romanesque Revival style come together to impress the most discerning buyers. Interior spaces continue to impress with ornate plaster details, nine bedrooms, eight and one-half bathrooms and multiple fireplaces. Designed by landscape architect Rene Fransen, the gated, private grounds are enhanced with a terraced patio, heated pool and a hot tub. $8 million

Source: Eleanor Farnsworth, Prudential Gardner, Realtors, New Orleans, La.


 
 
New Orleans

5631stcharles_7525Watch the famous streetcar travel down St. Charles Avenue — one of America’s most cherished and fabled streets — from this turnkey residence. Originally built in 1912, the home’s 14,640 square feet of living space has been completely updated to include state-of-the-art smart home technology, a wine cellar, media room and a gymnasium. Highlighted with Calcutta gold marble countertops, the gourmet kitchen will impress any executive chef. Plaster detailing, wood flooring and an elevator that leads to the rooftop for city views complete this residence. $5.875 million

Source: John Rareshide, RE/MAX N.O. Properties, New Orleans, La.


 
 
Mandeville

Picture 103Located on 11 splendid acres along the navigable Tchefuncte River, Iris Manor affords its residents privacy, luxury and comfort. Rounded archways invite guests into the home’s main entrance and throughout nearly 10,000 square feet of polished living space. High-end features of the estate include a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, Brazilian cherry flooring, three fireplaces, a Koi pond and a heated saltwater pool. A raised walkway through the property’s manicured grounds, surrounding wetlands and a boat dock complete this offering. $3.999 million

Source: Jennifer Rice, ERA Stirling Properties, Mandeville, La.

— Lauren Varga

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  • 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
  • Turning the Corner
    Ski markets in Colorado are
    picking up speed again.

    By Jennifer Martin
  • 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

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

Almost Heaven

We’ve identified seven areas you won’t
want to overlook in your search for
that perfect resort/vacation home:


June/July 2009