LUXURY LOGGIAS INTEGRAL TO OUTDOOR LIVING: Or Imagine Having Your Coffee Here!

Jun 30, 2009 — Julie Jones, PA, Florida Luxurious Properties

Nine months out of the year Fort Lauderdale residents enjoy their loggias and balconies for quiet, outdoor moments as well as for entertaining family and friends alfresco.  Frequently, these luxury loggias are furnished and accessorized to create a living room which many times include outdoor fireplaces, and the latest in furniture treatments, artwork and sculptures.  During daylight, loggias offer needed shade and take advantage of the tropical breezes.  One can always expect the views to be spectacular from their loggia.

Matt Smith Named Keynote Speaker at LuxuryRealEstate.com Fall Conference

Jun 29, 2009

By: Jillian Parker SEATTLE – (June 25, 2009)- Matt Smith, internationally renowned communications facilitator, and improvisational theatre expert will be facilitating his “Unmasking Potential” training at the 14th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference held in Vail Valley, Colorado September 13-16, 2009. 

IRG embraces Social Networking

Jun 26, 2009

By IRG International Realty Group Well, we couldn’t really escape it! We, like the rest of the world, are becoming increasingly aware of these networks’ outreach and have decided to assess its potentials, which we understand are enormous and worth exploring. And the choice is a difficult one. There are endless social media tools available out there that we can all benefit from.

Next Conference Call - Thursday July 30th 1pm PT - And New Topics Soon!

Jun 26, 2009

We have had a tremendous response to the “Integrating Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com into Your Business” conference calls. Calls of this kind are held monthly, on different days, at various times to accommodate for our members in various time zones. Next call - Thursday July 30th 1pm PT - Please RSVP to receive conference call access.

It's "really" the 21st Century now?

Jun 25, 2009 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

So, it's interesting, this significant and life-alterating "shift" that we're in, right now. I've shared, in previous blog entries, my impression that the opening years of a new century tend to continue the aspects of the last 30 or so years of the previous century, at least on the surface. The reality of the new era isn't immediately evident, with the turn of a page on the wall calendar! It seemed that 9/11 signalled some sort of change, and yet the daily to and fro, after that shock that we were vulnerable, continued the refrain of "same old/same old". Hitting us in the pocketbook caught our attention, fair and square. The credit crunch/subprime meltdown, the housing bubble/crash, the stock market collapse/losses, and the fear about the insecurity of paper money (all that bailout printing press currency, which continues) -- suddenly we all got it! It's not biz as usual! Perhaps it was all four pillars at once, either toppling or shuddering, that caught our attention? So, this is the 21st Century, the real beginning, not just the calendar recognition. The Information Age. The moment when the content provider has the power position, not the technician. Does that mean we're moving into the Age of the Artist? The internet is the vehicle of information dissemination. It has erased time and geography. The early digital versions, such as websites, with static billboard style information, have been replaced by dynamic and consumer centric options such as Facebook and Twitter. I'm not sure that the label "social media" really explains the power of Twitter. Look at the events in Iran, in the past few days. Individuals, with cell phone camera/video shots, and access to Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, have been keeping the world apprised of revolutionary events. Suddenly, those involved in events no longer need the interpretive function of the "expert" (in this case, mainstream media reporters). So. No need for any "screen" between the event and the onlooker. No need for any interpreter or "expert voice" to comment on an event/an occurrence. Everything evenly weighted, immediate, the experiencer also the reporter, with the point of view of the moment. Mmmm...what about the editing function? Does the onlooker/the recipient know how to rate, to assess validity? The point of the 21st Century, then, is that there is no protective element between the experience and the one experiencing? No skin between the cellular level and the atmosphere? This is definitely not "biz as usual" on any level. Your thoughts? Do you Twitter?

Why I Believe Florida Is A Great Place To Live, Work, Play

Jun 24, 2009 — Julie Jones, PA, Florida Luxurious Properties

I enjoy reading regional business magazines, such as Florida Trend because, for me, they re-ignite the excitement I hold for Florida’s economic and cultural future—especially where I live, work and play in South Florida.   A two-page advertisement in June’s  Florida Trend  promotes the “Roadmap to Florida’s Future.”  Of course, I couldn’t resist and visited their website and was rewarded with invitations to upcoming planning forums to be a voice in the economic development priorities for specific Florida regions such as my own southeast sector, and was offered the full 48 page 2007-20012 Strategic Plan for Florida’s Economic Development.  There is much, much more to view on the site, but today I want to outline the Strategic Plan for you.  If you live in South Florida, or are planning to move here, this information is incentive enough to call Florida, home.

It's the "Summer Season" on Salt Spring Island...enjoy!

Jun 24, 2009 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

June 24, 2009. So many lovely things to enjoy on Salt Spring, at this time of year! This Friday, at ArtSpring, is the opening of Lumiere, the annual showcase of Salt Spring's talented photographers. Opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wave, if you see me! Mark your calendars for Canada Day celebrations on July 1st, too. There will be a community parade, plus the annual antique car show at the Salt Spring Elementary grounds on Rainbow Road, a Canada Day Birthday Cake, Skydiving at noon, live music and the much anticipated fireworks display at dusk (10 p.m.???) on Ganges Harbour. Enjoy! Did you know that Calvin's Bistro is open for dinner seven days a week, now, and open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday, too? Did you know that Bocados Bistro is now open for lunch, for the season (11:30 to 3:00), Monday to Thursday, as well as for dinner (5 to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Bocados is closed on Sundays. ArtCraft is open, with lovely things on display for your browsing and purchasing pleasure -- many people buy birthday and Christmas gifts at this annual summer showcase of Gulf Islands artistic opportunities. ArtCraft showcases various week long displays throughout the season, and I'm pleased to sponsor the Gold and Silversmiths, and their jewelery artistry, this year. See you at the opening (July 1st)! Did you know that the Salt Spring Marina was successful in its bid to enlarge and to improve its foreshore area/docks? The proposed changes will ensure safety and space to the boating public. Check this out! Have you ever thought of taking a half hour and doing an island tour from the sky? Call Salt Spring Air, and enjoy the bird's eye view of this beautiful Island. Certainly puts everything in perspective! Don"t be nervous...take that kayak lesson, and enjoy the sunset paddle out to Chocolate Island. If you're lucky, the otters and the seals will keep you company. If you haven't been down to Burgoyne Bay, to amble the trails near the old barn, that take you to the actual bay itself, then you've missed a pleasure. This was the park buy-out, from a couple of years ago, and there's a lot to enjoy here, too. An overlooked part of the Island, and so close! And, of course, the Ruckle Park experience remains unparalleled. Looking for up to date real estate information? Drop by my office, across from the Ganges Marina, in Ganges Village. Look forward to meeting you. It's Summer...enjoy!

Priscilla R. Toomey, of Bronxville-Ley Real Estate LLC, Bronxville, NY, Named a Member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network

Jun 24, 2009

Local Realtor Earns Most Prestigious of all Industry Achievements Norwalk, CT- Reaching the pinnacle of her profession nationally, Priscilla R. Toomey, of Bronxville-Ley Real Estate LLC, was accepted as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, the most prestigious of all industry achievements.

$1 Billion Dollars… L R E members featured in 2009 Ultimate Homes Magazine

Jun 23, 2009

LuxuryRealEstate.com media partner Unique Homes publishes the 2009 Ultimate Homes Magazine – a rank of the 1,000 most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. Several LuxuryRealEstate.com members are featured in the 2009 magazine. Candy Spelling’s “The Manor” tops the list at $150 million, a small price to pay for actress Tori Spelling's childhood home... Check out the YouTube video with Unique Homes’ Publisher, Rick Goodwin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzuYITZlMos or the Digital Magazine: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e8e3bf6e#/e8e3bf6e/1.

day trip suggestions off Salt Spring Island...

Jun 23, 2009 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Looking for some interesting things to do off island, on a "day trip" adventure? Heading Sidney way? Don't forget the Butchart's Gardens. At this time of year, their Rose Garden is not to be missed. Enjoy lunch or dinner or their delectable afternoon tea. Haro's Restaurant at The Pier Hotel, on the w.f., in Sidney, is also a great place for dinner. Lots of bookshops to explore in Sidney, plus art galleries and collectibles locations. Fun to peruse! Victoria itself? The B.C. Museum is always a winner, and it's great to play tourist and do the Government Street shops, including, of course, the best bookshop ever (Munro's). Fort Street's Antique Row is still fun to do, and if you're there for dinner, the ever wonderful Cafe Brio continues to inspire. Afternoon tea? Yes, the Fairmont Empress is still "the one". Duncan? Well, all those vineyards in the Cowichan Valley are worth a wine tasting expedition. The organic bakery in Cowichan Bay will always be on your list! The cheese shop next door is also "local", and a winner. Dinner? The Grapevine in Maple Bay, right on the ocean, and with an incredibly talented cook, is the place to go. Going Nanaimo direction? It's fun to do the "lower road" routes, and take in Chemainus, the town of murals fame, and also to wander the time tunnel of Ladysmith, plus drop down onto the Cedar Road and do the Yellowpoint loop. Lunch or dinner at the Crow and Gate Pub is a gem, too. Don't forget to check the playbill at Chemainus Theatre...dinner and a show is a lovely idea, too, and it all works, ferry wise, on a Saturday night. More ideas? Call anytime! (Ask for "Li's List").  Easy to do all of these things in a day, and it's so nice to come home to Salt Spring, at the end of all the adventuring.
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