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Twilight's 'New Moon' home for Sale

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0500

November 16, 2009, (Splash News) - The on-screen family home of Twilight vampire Edward Cullen is up for sale in real life for a cool $3.3m.

The stunning three-floor Vancouver pad is home to Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson's bloodsucking Cullen clan in New Moon, the latest installment in the hit vampire saga.

The house is the setting for a pivotal scene in the new film, when Cullen's adopted brother Jasper tries to attack Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart).

But now that filming of the third Twilight movie, Eclipse, has recently been completed, the house has been put on the market, priced at $3,298,000.

Real estate agent Jason Soprovich, who is handling the sale, describes the luxury five-bedroom property as "the Cullen House, as seen in the recent world-wide hit saga Twilight: New Moon".

It is understood that the house will not be used as a filming location for future Twilight movies.

Welcome To Our New Member With Sutton Group Bayview Realty Inc. In Toronto, Canada!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:42:00 -0500

Courtesy of: LuxuryRealEstate.com

LuxuryRealEstate.com is proud to introduce our new member in Toronto, Canada.

With over a decade of real estate experience while working with multiple top producing teams, Mr. Jose Arias has gained both the knowledge and expertise in all aspects of buying and selling real estate (from condominiums to luxury homes, to include commercial and investment properties.)

Jose systematically uses a straight-forward approach while dealing with his demanding clients to ensure they are absolutely confident and informed when making their real estate decisions. To further meet his clients’ needs, he has also produced a catalogue of privately owned, furnished condo units & homes in the Downtown Toronto area via www.LuxuryCityResidences.com & www.FurnishedSuitesToronto.com . All such real estate opportunities are professionally decorated while using quality furnishings that are both contemporary and sophisticated.

For more information regarding Mr. Jose Arias’ (with Sutton Group - Bayview Realty Inc.) portfolio of luxury properties, please feel free to visit http://www.torontocityresidences.com and/or contact him directly at jarias@sutton.com .

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Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is an invitation only network representing the best luxury real estate firms and professionals from around the world. Each affiliated member is carefully selected to represent his/her market area. Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate also hosts the industry leading Website www.LuxuryRealEstate.com (a 2009 Webby Award Honoree).

The Canyons Ski Resort to Open Season November 27th

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:37:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Peter Linsey of Summit Sotheby's International Real Estate

The Canyons ski resort in Park City, Utah has just announced that they will be opening for the 2009-2010 season. The mountain is scheduled to open November 27^th.

As Utah’s largest resort, The Canyons provides all the elements of a perfect vacation, right outside your door. The mountain is reporting 23 inches of total season snow fall with an average season snow fall of over 350 inches. Get an up to date snow report here!

The Canyons is a well known luxury real estate destination that offers an endless supply of winter activities including ski & snowboarding school, guided snow shoe tours, dog sledding and fly fishing. With 17 lifts and 163 trails, The Canyons invites any level of skier to hit the slopes.

Peter Linsey of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty has an intimate knowledge of The Canyons and would be happy to help you with any of your luxury real estate needs in The Canyons, Solitude, Park City, Deer Valley, Promontory or any other surrounding areas.

Ole Jespersen, owner of IRG International Realty Group, participates at Christie's Great Estates Annual Conference in Boston

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:59:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Carina Sousa of IRG International Realty Group

Christie’s Great Estates hosted this year’s premiere luxury real estate conference, from 14th to 16th October 2009, for owners and senior management. International executives gathered in Boston to converse about housing market data, social media trends, industry best practices, and much more.

Ole Jespersen, owner of IRG International Realty Group (exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates in Portugal), participated in the Boston conference. He commented: “The results and figures shown are great in these times. This shows the strength of the top end independent brokers’ ability to link extremely expensive product to the very few clients around the globe based on our relationship with Christie’s. Remember, we are not franchise holders – we are owner brokers with a real connection with the world’s largest auction house – and it creates results!"

At the conference, Ole Jespersen gave a speech to the 150 participants from around the world about “Social Media in Marketing”.

About IRG International Realty Group

IRG International Realty Group is one of the leading international brokerage companies in Portugal and specializes in sales of Portuguese high-end and luxury residential real estate. IRG is the exclusive affiliate in Portugal of Christie’s Great Estates, a worldwide real estate network and subsidiary of the world’s oldest auction house, Christie’s. IRG’s Head Office is located in the prestigious Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon and there are also boutique offices in Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, Estoril, Funchal in Madeira and in Kensington, London, United Kingdom. www.irgportugal.com

R. CHAYLA Immobilier in Picturesque Carcassonne, France Featured on HGTV's Home Hunters International!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:42:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Rodophe Chayla with R. CHAYLA Immobilier

Un an après le tournage de l'émission "House Hunters International" (voir le billet du 19/09/2008), l'émission a été diffusée sur la chaine américaine HGTV.

After months of waiting patiently for my TV debut to be aired it finally happened on the 25th October! I think the end result was worth the wait and although lots of the filming was cut the directors got some excellent footage of Carcassonne, Limoux and the surrounding area which looked stunning…….Enjoy!

View the complete video debut here!

Welcome to our New Member HANSA REALTY in Spain!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:00 -0500

Courtesy of: LuxuryRealEstate.com

LuxuryRealEstate.com is proud to introduce our new member in Marbella, Spain.

HANSA REALTY is one of the leading companies specializing in high quality real estate. It has exclusively build up and established the German real estate franchise company Engel & Völkers at the Costa del Sol in Spain from 2005 to 2009. HANSA REALTY has become independent in 2009 and has already become a benchmark of the real estate market in southern Spain.

HANSA REALTY presents a wide selection of properties in every market alongside the coast line of Andalucia.

Its offices on the Costa del Sol provide its clients with a professional team which will advise them on market trends, prices and assist them in searching for the property they are looking for.

The capabilities of its highly competent multilingual team, a constant information update and collaboration with real estate agencies and Webs all over the world guarantee its success and market presence.

Whether clients want to rent or let, buy or sell, invest or develop a project – whether it’s a matter of acquiring land or a turnkey property, renovation or new construction, apartment, mansion or holiday home – its portfolio is extensive and high class.

Discretion as well as protecting the interests of its customers is a point of honour for the firm. Ultimately its brand’s success is also due to these values. HANSA REALTY firmly counts on innovation and co-operation, professionalism and reliability.

For more information regarding HANSA REALTY’s portfolio of luxury properties, please feel free to visit www.hansa-realty.com and/or contact info@hansa-realty.com.

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Algarve In Portugal Is About To Become The Hollywood Of Europe

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:27:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Paula Maia of O & O Property Collections

Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, with year round peerless light condition, and only 5 ½ hours from New York city, the Algarve is about to become the Hollywood of Europe.

Portugal offers a very favorable high quality/ low cost of living ratio; which added to the fact that it has topography of 40 states of America combined and yet is roughly the size of New Jersey, makes of this project every producer’s dream.

The Holding Picture Portugal is the newest addition to international cinema, commercials, video games, music videos, and audiovisual production centers. This ambitious project has been developed by the Portimão municipality and the renowned international Portuguese actor Joaquim de Almeida, and comprises the creation of 11 super modern new studios fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment.

The prevision is for two of the studios to be up and running by the end of 2010, and wheels have been set in motion for various film projects. Amongst the feature films already planned are: - “Femina” with the renowned Italian actress Sophia Loren as the leading actress, -“Mendes”, a film based on the life of a Portuguese consul who saved more Jews than Oskar Schindler during the Holocaust. The consul role will be played by Richard Gere. - Remake of “Le Mans” which have Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz and Al Pacino in the leading roles,.

During the first phase, the plan is also to construct post-production areas for audio and video, an area for shooting outdoor scenes and a «water tank» - a specially adapted pool for underwater filming.

The cinema studios complex will include a media park as well as a fun park for the entire family, and the central theme will be “the history of cinema and the world of cars”.

Negotiations have been taking place with CBS Paramount and Universal for the film studios, and Lynn Ferro, vice-president of CBS, has been one of the main supporters of this striving project.

Charleston Charm Crosses Atlantic in Venture

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Kristina L. Skalak of Handsome Properties, Inc.

Two realities have met— akin to a flood tide rushing into the marsh grass — and created an opportunity for a new business. The Lowcountry has been a magnet for the international set for hundreds of years, and today the business of real estate remains under the microscope of analysis, seeking new ideas.

Debbie Fisher, the broker-incharge of Handsome Properties, pulled the two together. Mrs. Fisher has created ties across “The Pond” by starting a new venture. It all resulted from Frédéric Raggio, the owner of French real estate company, admiring Handsome Properties’s current Web site. Mr. Raggio and his family have been involved in French and European real estate for many years. Although educated in the U.S., Mr. Raggio was born in St. Tropez and has lived in the South of France and Paris for many years. He speaks several languages and is even a trained pastry chef. Debbie Fisher tells us that Mr. Raggio appreciates diverse cultures, travel, food and, especially, high-end real estate.

Hence, it is no surprise why Debbie Fisher hired Mr. Raggio to manage Handsome Properties International, a division of Handsome Properties, Inc. They are going to represent many brokers in France, offering highend rentals and sales. Some of the properties that will be offered will include pied àterres in Paris, Old World vineyards, seaside villas and palatial estates. The sales prices range from 1 million to 20+ million Euros, and the rentals are upon request.

With Charleston’s sophistication and strong ties to Europe, the opportunity to expand horizons seems obvious, but doing it is another matter. Credit goes to Debbie Fisher for having the vision to pull this together. She believes many would jump at the opportunity to purchase a European escape if they felt the process were not too complicated. Therefore, Handsome Properties has made sure they have all the connections that they may need and an international real estate specialist. They also have an international team to guide clients through the process from beginning to end.

One of the major deciding factors and an added bonus in starting up this venture was that there would be reciprocity with the European brokers; these brokers are allowed and encouraged to advertise Handsome Properties’ current listings. Advertising is encouraged on their Web sites and in their print media. This would give European exposure to all of the firm’s current listings, which suits Americans as well as European buyers who recognize the opportunity that the U.S. presents at this time. The current global economic climate meets a strong Euro, and the combination provides a strong buying opportunity just when many are hoping to sell.

Time will tell exactly what this international package will do to increase sales activity in Charleston and put Charleston more firmly on the map for Europeans to visit and explore. Other real estate firms have dabbled in crossing the Atlantic, but this is the first time a local firm has put so much into the details of the process, so as to address potential complications early in the discussions.

Those interested may visit Handsome Properties’ new International Web site at www.handsomepropertiesinternational.com.

Daniel Gale Sotheby's James Phelps Retz Guest Panelist on Award-Winning Broadcast Series 'Exploring Critical Issues'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:22:00 -0500

Courtesy of: Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Real Estate and RisMedia

RISMEDIA, November 12, 2009—James P. Retz, senior vice president, Marketing and Technology for Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading Realtors, will be a panelist later this month on the award-winning television program “Exploring Critical Issues.”

“The Real State of Long Island Real Estate” is the topic of the upcoming program, hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott. In its sixth year of production, the hour-long program features a roundtable of distinguished guests that explore a topic of significance to metro-area viewers.

“The Real State of Real Estate” provides viewpoints on the current real estate market as influenced by factors in construction, architecture, commercial and residential real estate.

“There have been so many changes to both the commercial and residential real estate markets, it is important to be able to look at the big picture,” said Retz. “The Internet, in particular, has revolutionized the home buying process. But much has stayed the same. We all still need a place to live, and the emotional and financial implications of buying and selling a home call for the expertise of an experienced real estate agent.”

In addition to Jim Retz, panelists include Ted Sasso, President, Renaissance Realty Services, LLC; Mitchell Rechler, Rechler Equity Partners and President of ABLI (Association for a Better Long Island) and John Tsunis, Chairman, Gold Coast Bank, Chairman and CEO, Long Island Hotels, LLC, and land use attorney at Tsunis, Gasparis, and Lustig, LLC.

For more information, visit www.danielgale.com.

RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Send your e-mail to: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com.

Welcome to our New Member Alleyne Real Estate in Barbados!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:13:00 -0500

Courtesy of: LuxuryRealEstate.com

LuxuryRealEstate.com is proud to introduce our new member in St. James, Barbados.

Alleyne Real Estate is a family owned and operated company specializing in property sales, long term rentals, property management and luxury villa rentals on the island of Barbados. This authentic Barbadian company’s real estate roots date back 380 years. The family’s Barbadian heritage commenced in 1628 with the arrival of two Alleyne brothers, the sons of a vicar in Kent, England.

In 1970 Richie Alleyne entered the real estate world when he joined Lucas Realty, a firm owned and operated by Brickie and Pam Lucas. Four years later he and long-time friend Heather Aguilar joined forces to create their own real estate business and Alleyne & Aguilar Ltd was born.

Located at Rosebank in Derricks, St. James Alleyne & Aguilar was a first for the relatively youthful real estate industry on the islands West Coast. In the 1970s the Platinum Coast was flourishing and the destination of choice for the Worlds rich and famous, and a special favorite of the British elite. A&A (as it was affectionately known) was able to capitalize on the requirements of a growing market and the company went from strength to strength.

After brokering a sale of the Glitter Bay property in St. James for the Guinness family to a British investor, Richie diversified and became the managing director of Glitter Bay Ltd. a company that initiated and completed one of the first West Coast beachfront condominium developments. In the mid-1980s Richie and Heather sold their interests in A&A to Paul Altman and Richie focused his attention mainly on the hotel industry, becoming the managing director of the St. James Beach Hotels including Colony Club, Tamarind Cove and Coconut Creek. He remained in the hospitality industry for many years, simultaneously building his reputation while gaining experience as a property developer.

Richies wife Jenny also entered the real estate arena in the 1970s, working with her husband at Alleyne & Aguilar for many years. An entrepreneur at heart and a person with great spirit and drive, in 1986 Jenny formed her own real estate management company, Jennifer Alleyne Ltd. which is now the parent company to Alleyne Real Estate.

Jennifer Alleyne Ltds first client was Sir Peter Moores who asked Jenny to manage his cluster of villas in Sandy Lane - Alan Bay, Bluff House, Landmark and Land Fall and eventually Springhead, his breathtaking country home. Shortly thereafter, she assumed management for Sir Peters closest Sandy Lane neighbour, Mr. Robert Sangster, and his stunning villa Janes Harbour. Jennys portfolio soon grew to include such spectacular homes as Dar es Salaam in Sandy Lane and Mango Bay, the house that Oliver Messel designed for an American client, now owned by Jennys long time clients and friends from Spain.

Jennifer Alleyne Ltd. has earned a superb reputation from over two decades of dedicated, personalized service. Attention to the well being of clients and their properties has resulted in a loyal client base without which the company would not be where it is today.

Jenny and Richie take the family in family business seriously. Their daughter, Dawn, is one of the longest standing employees of the company and runs the Property Management division while their other daughter, Fiona, controls the financial side of the business; nephew Paul Alleyne and Niece Mandy Mahon run the Sales and Long Term Rental divisions; and son-in-law Shane Johnson has recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Alleyne Real Estate, bringing a wealth of knowledge and successful business acumen to the table.

The main asset of Alleyne Real Estate is its diversely skilled and devoted staff, who pull together to efficiently run its expanding business. The Company operates from offices set in acres of manicured parkland at Molyneux Plantation conveniently located in the middle of Sandy Lane Estate. With 38 years experience in real estate and the younger generation set to take the company forward, let this teams intimate local knowledge work to assist you in meeting all of your real estate requirements.

For more information regarding Alleyne Real Estate’s portfolio of luxury properties, please feel free to visit http://WWW.JALBARBADOS.COM and/or contact Mr. Shane Johnson at shane@jalbarbados.com

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