The Luxury Side of Real Estate I thought you might like a copy of the latest edition the Coldwell Banker Previews online magazine featuring stories about the 'Luxury Side of Real Estate". There are some outstanding articles this month including: James Bond: 50 Years of a Luxury Hero Americana The Beautiful: Historic Luxury Properties The latest View of the Global Luxury Market A Look Inside Miami's $125 million Versace Mansion Capturing
Read MoreLuxury Magazine Interview I was recently asked questions for an upcoming luxury magazine article and thought you might be interested in a sneak peak of my answers! What has happened with sales in the upscale market in your area in 2012? "Luxury buyers in Naples are taking advantage of the recessionary prices and making purchases. There was definitely a 'pent up demand'--people watched the market closely and waited for prices
Read More The Florida Top 30! Chip Harris and Michele Peppe were recently recognized by Coldwell Banker Previews International as being in the top 30 agents in the state of Florida for Luxury Homes sales. Recognized as a world leader in the marketing of exceptional properties, Coldwell Banker Previews International handles on average over $70 million in luxury home sales every day! Coldwell Banker represented 5 of the 10 priciest
Read MoreWhy local real estate values are not just "local" to Naples in general, but also why each community and price point has its own trends based on supply and demand: I've been showing property to a very nice couple who are looking to be in a golf course community in the Naples area in a single family home priced somewhere between $1 million to $1.5 million dollars. Of course, there are
Read MoreRealogy Prices IPO Guess who rang the bell this morning at the New York Stock Exchange? That's right, the executive leadership team and members of The Realogy Board of Directors were guests this morning at the NYSE, where they commemorated the new listing by ringing the signature Opening Bell. Up until now, Realogy has been a privately owned company that provides real estate and relocation services. It owns several of
Read MoreNaples Real Estate 3rd Quarter Update I know I've been saying this a lot lately, but so has just about everyone else I know..."2012 is flying by!" ~Here it is, already October 1st, and I can't believe I am doing research for the Naples Real Estate 3rd quarter sales report...oh my. There is quite a bit to report, and as always, I will try to keep it as concise as possible. One
Read MoreNEVER FORGET I just so happen to be in New York. It's my hometown. Born in the city, returning every few years to visit friends and family, I will never grow tired of seeing the skyline come into view whether arriving by plane, by boat or by car. I will never forget the first time I arrived post 9/11 and the immense sadness I felt by the void created on that fateful
Read MoreColdwell Banker Previews International released their 2012 Luxury Market Report yesterday. I thought I would share some of the interesting facts that were covered in this report. Included in this publication are Global Points, Domestic Overviews and notable achievements by the Previews brand. Coldwell Banker has 83,000 associates in 3,100 offices in 51 countries and territories. With affiliates in every corner of the globe, Coldwell Banker has established itself as a leader in the
Read MoreStrong Summer Sales in Naples Florida Recently released statistics show strong summer sales abound in Naples Florida. As reported in the Naples Area Board of Realtors Market Report, all three categories documented: Pendings, Closed Sales, and Median Sales Price showed increases for the 12 month period ending July 2012. Comparing July 2012 to July 2011 it is clear to see positive signs in every price point. Those sales posted in all pricing categories over $500,000 range
Read More...Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Yes, like the old quote from one of my favorite movies goes...there's a lot of scary things out there on the road to Oz! The road to Oz being the successful path to social media... Everyday it seems I am being introduced to a new method of social networking--Yesterday I discovered Mailchimp [don't ask]...I subscribe to Hubspot, Activerain, The Real Estate Tomato, Market
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