1923 Los Feliz Tudor Revival on Market for First Time in Over 40 Years

May 30, 2014

Courtesy of John Aaroe Group A Los Feliz Tudor residence built in 1923 by Los Angeles architect/builder Joseph F. Rhodes, has come on the market for the first time since 1972. The classic English Tudor is located on one of the loveliest streets in prime Los Feliz — North Glendower Avenue in the Griffith Park foothills, two blocks south of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House and moments from the heart of Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. It has been listed by Martin Metcalf of John Aaroe Group for $3,499,000.

FLORIDA TREND REPORT: New Home Construction On The Rise

May 28, 2014 — Julie Jones, PA, Florida Luxurious Properties

New home construction in Florida has averaged more than 4,600 housing starts per month says Florida Trend’s Florida TaxWatch in their end of April report. This is good news. New construction starts shows builders’ commitment to rising consumer demand indicating the improving economic health in the region.

Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Tribute Home Hits the Market

May 28, 2014

Courtesy of The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Home Selling Team MELBOURNE, FL - The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Home Selling Team of Century 21 Spectrum, in Indian Harbour Beach, is use to interviewing and then obtaining luxury listings. They are well known in the Brevard County real estate business as luxury and waterfront specialists. But when the call came, both jumped at the chance to sell this gem. It is different than the majority of the other listings, in their inventory, both in uniqueness and in price. They look forward to the challenge of marketing and showing this property and as Mr. Carpenter says, “We are known for surpassing our owner’s confidence in us. We have the network, the online presence and the knowledge to bring this home to contract”.

Vacation Homes: Protecting Your Property and Yourself

May 27, 2014

Courtesy of Riskin Associates If you simply do not have the good fortune of calling Montecito or Santa Barbara “home” year-round, purchasing a vacation property to lure you to this casually luxurious, coastal paradise as often as possible is the next best thing. Recently, Zillow released an article detailing a number of ways to protect your second home when you are not there to enjoy it. Below, Riskin Associates tailors these steps to the Montecito/Santa Barbara area for a quick and informative read.

Harry Norman, Realtors® Releases Spring HOME Magazine

May 27, 2014

Courtesy of Harry Norman, REALTORS® Harry Norman, REALTORS® has released their 2014 Spring edition of the HOME Magazine. The HOME Magazine is the company’s premier vehicle for assisting agents in marketing their luxury properties. Exquisite design and stunning photography highlight some of metro Atlanta’s finest luxury homes for sale in the HOME Magazine.

Sereno Group Ranked Among The Top Brokerages In The Nation By Real Trends, Inc

May 20, 2014 — Sereno

Sereno Group announced today the company has again been named to the prestigious REAL Trends 500 list of the nation’s top producing brokerages.  For 2013, Sereno Group ranked 61st in sales volume, 5th in average sales price, and 15th for overall percentage increase over the past five years.  Sereno Group’s 2013 sales volume is represented by $2,145,000,000 in closed transactions.  Founded in 2006, Sereno Group’s 61st ranking also distinguished them as the youngest company among the top ranked brokers. 

Historic California Beach Home Featured in The Wall Street Journal

May 19, 2014

Courtesy of Teles Properties The Wall Street Journal online and print edition recently featured the “Mariona” in their Private Properties section: A historic home perched on a cliff above the ocean in Laguna Beach, Calif., is hitting the market for $30 million, according to listing agent Azita Sadeghi of Teles Properties. Construction on the home started in 1918, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built by Frank Miller for his wife Marion—hence the home's name, "Mariona," Ms. Sadeghi said. Considered a leading figure in promoting Mission-style architecture, Mr. Miller also developed the Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif.”

Vodafone Chooses the Beach at Cumbre del Sol for Its Latest Commercial

May 19, 2014

Courtesy of Luxury Homes by VAPF The Cala Moraig beach at the Cumbre del Sol urbanization in Spain was a mass of cameras, lighting crews and actors at daybreak last Tuesday morning as it became the movie set for the latest advertisement for the global telecom giant Vodafone. A technical team of about 100 people worked with over 400 extras during three days of filming for the summer TV campaign for Vodafone, due to be emitted in Italy.

The Most Expensive Home Sale in America Occurs in East Hampton

May 19, 2014

Courtesy of Town & Country Real Estate The most expensive home sale in America recently occurred in our beautiful hamlet of East Hampton, taking the crown from last month’s sale in Greenwich, Connecticut of Copper Beech Farm at $120 million. Famed investor Barry Rosenstein purchased 60 Further Lane plus two adjacent properties for $147 million. This 18 acre estate was owned by Chris Browne, Managing Director of Tweedy Browne, who died December 2009 at age 62. Upon his death Chris willed his entire estate to his partner of 10 years, Architect Andrew Gorgon, who passed away last September at the age of 52. To say the sale was a silent, stunning, sensation to the entire real estate community would be an understatement. In the heat of the night title transferred without broker representation. Now whether that was circumstance or by design we do not know. But uncommon it is not, as right down the country road, Jerry Seinfeld purchased Billy Joel and Christy Brinkley's Further Lane homestead at a chance meeting over dinner. It happens. Some in my industry take slight to this, but simply put, I am pleased whenever our beautiful hamlets take the world's stage. And this set a new ceiling for all. Mr. Rosenstein will look even more brilliant in time, just as Ron Barron, who paid $103 million for the deMenil Carpenter 40-acre estate on Further Lane back in 2007. Our oceanfront is a slice of heaven on earth. Priceless to me!

Capturing Unforgettable Memories

May 17, 2014 — Promontory Club, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

Hiking has always been one of my favorite activities.  Just about anyone at any age or any stage can do it! You'll find that it's a great workout and allows you to soak in all of the natural beauty surrounding you with an incredible view to the finish.  Although I prefer to hike with loved ones, hiking with my adorable Golden Doodle, Sam, is also a favorite companion. Going solo occasionally allows my mind to run with problem solving, dreams and experiences, leaving me refreshed afterwards.
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