Predicting Value Changes in Real Estate

Dec 30, 2014 — Kathy Staiano, LIV Sotheby's International Realty

Clients often ask me my opinion about undulations in real estate values. "Will my home lose value due to certain market factors?" is a common question. There are certain times when I feel comfortable providing them with my opinion about specific market factors that might affect the value of a home.  However, I have discovered through many years of observing real estate market values that few forms of predictive analysis are consistently accurate in predicting market value changes. 

Shelter Island - Largest Private Home in Montana

Dec 30, 2014

Courtesy of Hurwitz-James Company This majestic mountain aerie, Shelter Island Estate, sits atop a solid granite foundation on 24-acre Shelter Island, rising from Montana’s Flathead Lake; one of the top three cleanest lakes in the world. This rare offering, currently the largest private home in Montana, features over 32,000 square feet of structures and commands 7,000 feet of prime lakeside frontage, extremely unique for private ownership. Being situated next to Glacier National Park is one more facet in this incredible jewel of a property. The Shelter Island Estate price was just reduced from $59,500,000 to $44,800,000. For more information on this one-of-a-kind trophy property, please visit www.hurwitzjamesco.com/listings/shelter-island.

Villa Real Estate Grows in Newport Beach

Dec 30, 2014 — Villa Real Estate

Villa Real Estate is pleased to welcome Newport Beach real estate veteran Mike McKibben.  A third-generation native of Newport Beach and raised on Balboa Island, Mike McKibben is eager to share his affection for and intimate understanding of the region. “Everybody knows coastal Orange County is beautiful, but the things that people can’t see are equally important – things like school districts and community involvement,” Mike says. “Those are the things that truly make a neighborhood special, and I know how valuable this information is to my clients.”Mike launched his real estate career in 2003 by joining one of the area’s top boutique real estate firms. His familiarity with coastal Orange County quickly earned him a reputation as one of the industry’s most respected professionals. Choosing to stick close to the community he knows and loves, Mike’s business focuses primarily on high-end properties stretching along the coast from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach, as well as Eastside Costa Mesa, Shady Canyon, and southern Orange County. Mike has represented both buyers and sellers in nearly every city in coastal Orange County. He is one of the few Realtors in the region to hold the coveted SFR designation, the only short sale certification recognized by the National Association of Realtors.

Deck The Halls For The Holidays - Promontory Style

Dec 30, 2014 — Promontory Club, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

The holiday rush is upon us. Family and friends may be arriving at your home for the holiday season, or you may be spending the holidays with loved ones.  In either case, you likely want to add a touch of holiday spirit. If you do not want to spend days and days decorating your home, you may opt for something rather simple to make the home festive, so that you can spend more time enjoying the holidays and your Promontory lifestyle.

Promontory Holiday Cookie Recipes... 'Tis The Season!

Dec 30, 2014 — Promontory Club, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

We all have a sweet tooth, don’t we?  Whether it’s a craving for a mouth-watering piece of chocolate or the simplicity of a sugar cookie, the holiday delivers sweetness for happy memories and appetites. As you spend time with family and friends this winter season, try a few holiday cookie recipes that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.   Promontory Chefs have a variety of recipes for you to try from chocolate and peppermint to butterscotch, pumpkin spice and the classic sugar cookie.   Of course, it is the season to share, and Promontory offers plenty of opportunities to spread joy with friends and family.   Create a family tradition by baking with the kids or bring some of your specialties to the Promontory Cookie Exchange party!

Boulder’s Exclusive Village Community – Once Washington Elementary School

Dec 30, 2014

Courtesy of Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty DENVER, CO – After more than a decade since the Washington Elementary School was permanently closed in 2002, the doors have been re-opened as the central building for the luxury residences at the Washington Village Community. The 100-year-old building has been completely renovated, with classrooms refurbished as condominium flats, eight private residences, and the remaining 4,000 square feet now serving as common space for shared amenities, including a fireside lounge, an art studio, a library, a woodshop and bike repair shop, and more.

John Offerdahl Joins American National Bank in Supporting Kids in Crisis

Dec 30, 2014

Courtesy of Kathy Pickering with Florida Luxurious Properties American National Bank President and CEO, Ginger Martin, kicked off the holiday season with the true spirit of giving. ANB hosted the charities, 4KIDS and HOPE South Florida, for a cocktail hour to raise awareness of the crucial help needed to support kids in crisis and homeless parents who find themselves without homes due to divorce, abuse or neglect.

Santa’s Gift to Wall Street

Dec 30, 2014

Courtesy of Town & Country Real Estate 2014 was an incredible ride for the stock market—and we all know what that means to the Hampton’s, North Fork and Shelter Island Real Estate. I always say, 'we are umbilically connected’.  2014 was a year of many personal bests, new ceilings and for Town & Country—our #1 year! We thank all our loyal clients for their business and support.  Last week we saw the DOW hit another milestone… 18,000 and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index had its second record high close in one week!

Bluff Park Long Beach Neighborhood

Dec 29, 2014 — Sam Smith, Beach Cities Luxury Homes

Bluff Park is an exciting area halfway between the Belmont Shore and the downtown Long Beach, California area. This is one of my favorite neighborhoods as most of the homes are located within a several block radius to the ocean. Long Beach has a wide variety of neighborhoods from luxury waterfront homes to smaller vintage cottages. Bluff Park is among one of the best neighborhoods with large two story estates that have a lot of charm and character to them.

European Style Luxury Living on Lake Tahoe's Shore

Dec 26, 2014

Courtesy of Sierra Sotheby's International Realty® Exquisite Mediterranean-style villa in Incline Village offers a twist on traditional Tahoe design style combined with quality and details that surpass even Tahoe's most acclaimed residences. Schoenberg Crystal chandeliers, an indoor eight-foot spa and a kitchen that inspired World-renown chef Emeril Lagasse are just a few of the property highlights, along with Nevada tax benefits, as an added perk. 
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