Top Sales Vol.9

Jan 30, 2016 — Mckinze Casey, LIV Sotheby's International Realty

Take a look at the top sales in the Sotheby's network worldwide.  Including: 24,500,000 Castle by the Sea in Florida via Premier Sotheby's International Realty The Red Onion building in Aspen which sold for $18,000,000 via Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty A picturesque estate in Southampton Village which sold for $17,000,000 via Sotheby's International Realty - Southampton Brokerage

One of the Finest Restaurants in Breckenridge? Look No Further.

Jan 29, 2016 — Krystal Knott, LIV Sotheby's International Realty

The Briar Rose Chophouse and Saloon in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado has been serving up aged beef and fresh wild game for decades. When it comes to quality, the Briar Rose Chophouse is unmatched, boasting longstanding relationships with premium suppliers like Harris Ranch Beef and Emerald Valley Ranch. The historic building from the 1800’s is painted in a charming lively color, located at 109 Lincoln Ave., half of a block from the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office at the intersection on Main Street.

Modern Luxury Comes to Maui with Makali’i at Wailea

Jan 28, 2016 — Hawaii Life Wailea

Makali’i or in English the Pleiades star cluster with which the ancient Hawaiians used in navigation for their great open ocean voyages has now led you to a new way of living in Wailea. Makali’i at Wailea.  Located in the SW corner of Wailea above the Fairmont Kea Lani bordered above by the Wailea Blue Course and on the south with Makena. Makali’i is a residential complex and does not allow vacation rentals. It is designed for modern luxury living and built to maximize both views and comfort.  Read more about Makali'i At Wailea on Wailea Realty's Maui Blog.

Coral Gables - A Beautiful City

Jan 28, 2016

Courtesy of Kevin M. Leonard with The Keyes Company and Valore Group Coral Gables - A Beautiful City Incorporated since 1925, Coral Gables, part of the diverse Miami-Dade County, is known as "The City Beautiful." Coral Gables' real estate includes several luxurious and affluent properties - many in Mediterranean and Old Spanish style. This charming city has luxury waterfront homes, lovely townhomes, high-end apartments, fabulous condos, and gated communities (Cocoplum, Gables Estates, Gables By The Sea, Deering Bay Country Club,…), as well as available land and lots. 

Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty Names Team Soli Agents of the Year

Jan 28, 2016

With over $47 Million in sales for the year, Bruce and Sandy Soli (Team Soli) were recently named Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty “Agent of the Year”. Based in Incline Village, Nevada, Team Soli attributes their success to positive energy, hard work and a true passion for living and working in the Incline Village community. Sandy Soli is a volunteer with the Incline Star Follies, soccer coach and fitness instructor at the Incline Village Recreation Center and High Altitude Fitness. 

Year-End Pinnacle Report - Wellesley and Weston Real Estate News

Jan 28, 2016

Here at Pinnacle we have been busy working on the 2015 Year-End Pinnacle Report for Wellesley and Weston.  Find out what is really happening in real estate in these two towns. If you are not on our mailing list, click here for your free copy of this Pinnacle Report for Wellesley and Weston.  It examines MLS residential property sales data in Wellesley and Weston and compares it to that from 2014. Our last issue reported closed sales from January 1 through July 31. In this issue, we incorporate the sales from the end of Q3 through Q4 and then compare and analyze the full year over year. We also discuss what's ahead. 

What to Know if Considering a Safe Room in Your Residential Home

Jan 27, 2016

Courtesy of Nick Kuhn of McEnearney Associates Until recently, disaster-protection products and features were too expensive or not an option for homeowners and buyers to consider in their residential homes. However, the real estate industry is now seeing a shift and these types of features are becoming more obtainable. In these unsettling times and when Mother Nature has an ever-changing weather pattern up her sleeve, safe rooms are becoming more and more popular, and in fact, were featured recently at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. These safe rooms are constructed of materials that will protect occupants from such things as tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, home invasion or terrorist attacks. There are a variety of safe rooms and intended purposes, whether for residential, commercial or community properties. Safe rooms can also be designed to protect valuable documents and collectables. In residential circumstances, a safe room is often used for protection from weather related disasters. In fact, FEMA offers guidelines for the design and construction of such shelters seen here: www.fema.gov/safe-rooms. There is also a growing demand for safe rooms for personal protection from intruders or bomb attacks. Wealthy condo owners in New York City, for example, have incorporated elaborate safe rooms in their properties, as they are in fear of dirty bombs, kidnapping or even being taken hostage. When considering a home with a safe room, some key features and options to think about include:

The Best of Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Jan 27, 2016

THE RESIDENTIAL CROWD IS MADE UP OF... San Francisco is an incredibly diverse city with hundreds of districts and neighborhoods within its 7 x 7 square mile area. There is a perfect home and neighborhood for you in San Francisco, whether you want the suburban like feel of the St. Francis Wood, the frenzy of the Financial district, world class views from Pacific Heights and Sea Cliff, nightlife in the Mission and Castro, or the surfing beach town vibe of the outer Richmond and Sunset.

Pacific Union Team Represents Buyers in Robin Williams' Estate for $18.1 Million

Jan 27, 2016

Pacific Union International, Inc. today announced the purchase of Robin William's Napa estate, Villa Sorriso by clients Alfred and Melanie Tesseron, of the famed French winemaking family in Bordeaux, France. Will Densberger of Pacific Union's St. Helena office and Rob Landsness of PUI's San Francisco office represented the Tesseron family. The estate features a 22,000 square foot home, tennis court, pool, stables and outbuildings, originally designed for the deceased comedian and his family.

Real Estate Advice: 9 Hacks for Selling Your Home

Jan 27, 2016 — Brad Miller, Goodale Miller Team - Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd.

Getting top dollar when selling your home seems to be something that only those with ninja level skills and lots of luck can pull off. Ninja or not, here are 10 home selling trade secrets that will help you do that! Tidy Closets Buyers snoop all the time, so give them eye candy to look at. Empty half of your closet to make it look roomier (hello storage!) and neatly arrange what’s left to make them more attractive.
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