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Courtesy of Rita Borges of Paris Luxe
The debut issue of Paris Luxe, a luxury Paris vacation lifestyle magazine published in conjunction with Unique Homes magazine is now available to all members of Luxury Real Estate. This quarterly magazine’s chief aim is to present sophisticated travelers with a luxury Paris vacation experience outside of the familiarity of a Paris hotel. The objective is to reveal a world traditionally only known to seasoned locals, Paris Luxe allows readers to explore the City of Light if only for a few days as a savvy resident not a wary tourist. The current issue features celebrated actors Joe Mantegna and Ricky Paull Goldin as well as television’s #1 dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman. The next issue due in March will feature Luxury Real Estate Regents Board member Saul Cohen of Boston’s Hammond Residential and 2011 Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Robbie Briggs of Briggs Freeman both navigating Paris as natives in their own pristine luxury Paris vacation homes during their week long stay. Click here to enjoy the digital edition, http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d1712a3 or email info@parisluxeapt.com to receive a complimentary issue via mail. www.parisluxeapt.com 1 800 708 7659.
Courtesy of Carmel Realty Company
Originally built in 1950 the architecturally stunning home known as the Butterfly House has undergone a thoughtful renovation and update to modernize the breathtaking property consistent with it's historic origins. The home is one of five true oceanfront properties located directly on Carmel Bay in Carmel, California. This is a true collector's dream with sweeping views from Point Lobos to Pebble Beach in an unmatched oceanfront setting.
The home and restoration project is featured on the cover of Trends Magazine. Click here to read about the Frank Wynkoop designed home and renovation by the current home owner and architects Thor and Ian Wynkoop (children of the original architect).
The Butterfly House is available for sale exclusively represented by Mike Canning and Lynn Knoop of Carmel Realty Company. Carmel Realty Company is the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents representative for Pebble Beach and Carmel, California.
Hualalai Realty and Rob Kildow has sold Tim Boyle of Columbia Sportswear a $8.3 million dollar golf course home in the Four Seasons' Hualalai Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The 5,900 square feet home has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, immaculate fairways, and mountains. The home is located in the Hualalai Resort which offers residents the five star luxury services of the the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
For more information on Hualalai Resort and Hualalai real estate offerings, please contact Rob Kildow.
More about Hualalai Resort:
On the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona-Kohala Coast, Hualalai recaptures the spirit of another time. Swaying palms hide the rooftops of the beachfront bungalows and authentic Hawaiian homes. Dramatic green fairways cut through the lava and drop to the coast to hug the sea.
Pathways wind through open dunes, by ancient Hawaiian fishponds, through flowering gardens that perfume the air. Gentle hosts welcome all to their ‘ohana, family, with a heightened level of hospitality that is called ho‘okipa. Experience the Hualalai lifestyle from the comfort of a private villa, residence or homesite. Welcome to Hualalai. In this serene paradise, the dream of Hawai‘i that everyone holds in their hearts is fulfilled.
More about Hualalai Realty:
Hualalai Realty has been part of Hualalai Resort’s development team since 1995 and is committed exclusively to property transactions at what continues to be one of the most sought after residential resort communities in the world. We are the only on-site real estate office at Hualalai, and are uniquely positioned to share the “Hualalai Story” in an insightful and comprehensive manner. Rob Kildow and his expert luxury real estate team have been selected to exclusively represent the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents for the Island of Hawaii also known as the Big Island.
Hualalai Realty and Rob Kildow represented the buyer (Kenneth Griffin of Citadel Group) for a Big Island oceanfront estate for just under $17 million dollars. The 5,600 square feet home includes luxury ammentities throughout in addition to a lanai and infinity pool over looking the Pacific Ocean. The home is located in the Hualalai Resort which offers residents the five star luxury services of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
For more information on Hualalai Resort and Hualalai real estate offerings, please contact Rob Kildow.
More about Hualalai Resort:
On the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona-Kohala Coast, Hualalai recaptures the spirit of another time. Swaying palms hide the rooftops of the beachfront bungalows and authentic Hawaiian homes. Dramatic green fairways cut through the lava and drop to the coast to hug the sea.
Pathways wind through open dunes, by ancient Hawaiian fishponds, through flowering gardens that perfume the air. Gentle hosts welcome all to their ‘ohana, family, with a heightened level of hospitality that is called ho‘okipa. Experience the Hualalai lifestyle from the comfort of a private villa, residence or homesite. Welcome to Hualalai. In this serene paradise, the dream of Hawai‘i that everyone holds in their hearts is fulfilled.
More about Hualalai Realty:
Hualalai Realty has been part of Hualalai Resort’s development team since 1995 and is committed exclusively to property transactions at what continues to be one of the most sought after residential resort communities in the world. We are the only on-site real estate office at Hualalai, and are uniquely positioned to share the “Hualalai Story” in an insightful and comprehensive manner. Rob Kildow and his expert luxury real estate team have been selected to exclusively represent the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents for the Island of Hawaii also known as the Big Island.
Courtesy of Malone Hodges of Carmel Realty Company
It is time again for one of the most scenic stops on the National Pro-Am tour, the AT&T at Pebble Beach. The weather is beautiful today and expected to remain so through the weekend.
Carmel Realty Company and its agents are familiar with the courses being played this weekend, and the houses that front the fairways and greens. This year’s play will be held on the Monterey Peninsula Country Club (MPCC) Shore course.
"I recently played the MPCC Shore course and it is in wonderful shape. The greens are rolling nicely," said Peter Butler, a Carmel Realty agent who had the privilege of playing in last year's tournament. Steve LaVaute, like Peter is a member of MPCC, played the Dune's course this morning and commented on the spectacular weather. Wind is often a major factor during the AT&T. Steve came off the course to show property but on his way through the office commented that "the weather was great this morning, light breeze and bright sun."
Carmel Realty Company also represents the top luxury vacation rentals in Pebble Beach. "We have both professional and amateur players who return to the same home each year. Some come a few days early to play, but I think just as many come to relax and enjoy Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula," observed Shelly Lynch President of Carmel Realty Company. There are corporate clients as well who reward their customers and clients with time at the tournament and use a Pebble Estate to host events. "Most of these corporate clients opt for properties with views of the course so their guests can come and go easily and enjoy the spectacular views from some of our homes," added Shelly.
Carmel Realty Company is the chosen Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents member for Pebble Beach, Carmel, Carmel Valley, and the Monterey Peninsula. Contact Carmel Realty Company with questions about Pebble Beach luxury real estate, the region’s world renowned golf courses, or local vacation rental opportunities.
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Patricia Choi to Receive Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award at Fall Conference in Seattle
Posted by Courtney Jackson Mon, 26 Jul 2010
We are honored to announce that the Fall 2010 Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Patricia Choi of Choi International in Honolulu , Hawaii .
This prestigious award is given twice annually to the Luxury Real Estate member who has set an example for the real estate industry, displayed excellence throughout their career and is truly a legend.
Patricia Choi was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Hawaii in 1975 to be an estate, tax and real estate paralegal with the law firm of Torkildson, Katz, Conahan & Loden. There she met her husband, Cedric Choi, who was an associate attorney and licensed real estate agent. In 1981 she started her "boutique" real estate firm, specializing in luxury real estate and commercial properties. During the 32 years that she has been involved in real estate sales, Patricia has achieved over One Billion in sales and has distinguished herself as a leader in regional, national and international real estate organizations.
Locally, she was the first recipient of the Aloha 'Aina Real Estate Award as the Realtor's Choice in 1998 for her service to the industry and clients, her professional and ethical conduct, her cooperative business approaches and extraordinary service to all in transactions. She was appointed by the Governor in 1999 to the Real Estate Commission of the State of Hawaii, to which she devoted part of her time as a public service until 2003. Patricia is also very active as a director and volunteer fund raiser for various charitable institutions such as the Kapiolani Hospital for Women & Children’s capital campaign committee and the Washington Place Foundation for the restoration of the Governor's mansion. Patricia has achieved the coveted designation of CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), held by less than 10,000 of the 1,118,000 realtors in the nation and the international real estate designation of CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). She has served on the National Association of Realtors International Operations Committee and received an award as the Outstanding International Reciprocal Director to Korea for 2000. Her outstanding performance as a luxury broker has led to her selection as a Board of Regents member for LuxuryRealEstate.com, an exclusive organization of over 800 of the world’s top brokers. In 2006, Patricia was nominated by her peers to be a member of the Board of Regents Executive Committee, which serves as a council and advocate for other Regents members and works to promote as well as expand the Regents program. Pat is also a member of the LuxuryRealEstate.com Billionaire’s Club, in recognition for her outstanding sales achievements. Additionally, Patricia is proud to be a founding member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a member of LuxuryPortfolio.com and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. With over $200,000,000 in sales in 2005, Patricia was ranked #3 of the Top 200 Brokers in the U.S. and recognized as one of the 35 Most Influential People in Luxury Real Estate. Hawaii Business Magazine's prestigious list of "Who's Who in Hawaii Real Estate" recognized Patricia for three successive years as the #1 Realtor in the State of Hawaii, and recently honored her as Oahu’s #1 Realtor for 2009. Patricia has also been honored as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Women in Real Estate" for 2008 by renown real estate trends expert and best selling author Stefan Swanepoel. Patricia has been the leader in luxury residential sales in Honolulu by dollar volume for the years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and into 2010.
For more information on Choi Realty, please visit www.choi-realty.com. For more information on the 15th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference, visit http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/lounge/events.
SEATTLE – (July 1, 2010) – Luxury Real Estate’s Board of Regents announced today its continued expansion with Peter Kempf International Real Estate which will be the exclusive representative of the Private Residence Club Industry. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms that have access to LuxuryRealEstate.com, the most-viewed luxury real estate website in the world.
With unmatched experience and expertise in international luxury real estate, Peter Kempf International provides a full range of services to developers of Private Residence Clubs. These can be on a complete turnkey basis, from concept to sellout, or on an as-needed basis for projects about to launch or already in sales.
PKI subscribes to the theory of being highly educated in the industry and always giving their clients advice which they need to know, even if it may not be what they want to hear. PKI clients can count on candor, an open mind, and thinking outside the box - all tempered by reality and grounded in what is in the client's best interests.
For more information on Peter Kempf International Ltd., visit http://www.kempfintl.com. For more information on the Board of Regents, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com/Regents.
About the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is an exclusive network of the world's most elite luxury real estate brokers, comprised of the most legendary names in the industry selected by Luxury Real Estate CEO John Brian Losh. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms. Members of the Board of Regents are marketing experts, providing innovation and unparalleled service to their clients. For more information, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com or www.Regents.com.
About LuxuryRealEstate.com
LuxuryRealEstate.com, a 2009 Webby Award Honoree, has been voted ‘Best of the Web’ by Forbes magazine multiple times, praised by the International Herald Tribune, Town & Country, and the Wall Street Journal and has been ranked ‘Best Website’ by consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website. LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.
Also known in the industry as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 1000 brokerage firms and 95,000 professionals in more than 65 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully selected by CEO/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc.
ASPEN,CO – The LuxuryRealEstate.com Board of Regents is pleased to announce the sale of Aspen Lakes Ranch for $24.5 million by our member Mason Morse Real Estate. Brian Hazen, Vice President/Broker Associate of Mason Morse represented the Buyer. The sale represents the highest priced single family home sale in the Aspen/Snowmass market since July of 2009.
"I judge Aspen by its quality of life and whether it's still desirable, and I think the sale gives proof that we are a very, very desirable place, and people are still looking for a good value" said Hazen. Aspen Lakes Ranch has seven bedrooms and 8 1/2 baths. Between the single-family home and the guest house, the property, which sits on 8.9 acres, spans 13,068 square feet and features rare senior water rights, 3 ponds, multiple waterfalls and stunning views. Over the past year, 4 single-family homes in the Aspen area have sold for more than $15 million, Brian Hazen and Mason Morse Real Estate have brokered two of them.
About Mason Morse Real Estate
Mason Morse Real Estate is an established leader in real estate in Aspen/Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley. Established in 1961 with over 70 sales professionals, Mason Morse has been bringing buyers and sellers together for almost fifty years. Mason Morse is the exclusive Regent in Aspen and Snowmass to LuxuryRealEstate.com. Mason Morse has five offices from Aspen to Glenwood, including the Ranch Company recognized as one of the leading ranch real estate sales teams.
About the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is an exclusive network of the world's most elite luxury real estate brokers, comprised of the most legendary names in the industry selected by Luxury Real Estate CEO John Brian Losh. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms. Members of the Board of Regents are marketing experts, providing innovation and unparalleled service to their clients. For more information, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com or www.Regents.com.
About LuxuryRealEstate.com
LuxuryRealEstate.com, a 2009 Webby Award Honoree, has been voted ‘Best of the Web’ by Forbes magazine multiple times, praised by the International Herald Tribune, Town & Country, the Wall Street Journal and has been ranked ‘Best Website’ by consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website. LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.
Also known in the industry as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 1000 brokerage firms and 95,000 professionals in more than 65 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully selected by CEO/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc.
Luxury Real Estate’s Board of Regents announced today its continued expansion in Chicago, Illinois with Baird & Warner, which will be the exclusive representative of the Greater Chicago Area. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms that have access to LuxuryRealEstate.com, the most-viewed luxury real estate website in the world.
With over 150 years of experience, Baird & Warner offers clients an unparalleled level of knowledge and insight into the
“I am confident Baird & Warner will become an important part of our international network, and I am pleased to appoint them as the Board of Regents Member for the Greater Chicago Area,” said John Brian Losh, CEO and publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com, and CEO, chairman and broker of Ewing & Clark, Inc., Seattle’s oldest real-estate brokerage.
For more information on Baird & Warner, visit www.BairdWarner.com. For more information on the Board of Regents, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com/Regents.
About the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is an exclusive network of the world's most elite luxury real estate brokers, comprised of the most legendary names in the industry selected by Luxury Real Estate CEO John Brian Losh. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms. Members of the Board of Regents are marketing experts, providing innovation and unparalleled service to their clients. For more information, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com or www.Regents.com.
LuxuryRealEstate.com, a 2009 Webby Award Honoree, has been voted ‘Best of the Web’ by Forbes magazine multiple times, praised by the International Herald Tribune, Town & Country, the Wall Street Journal and has been ranked ‘Best Website’ by consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website. LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.
Also known in the industry as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 1000 brokerage firms and 95,000 professionals in more than 65 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully selected by CEO/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc.
By Robert Lockard
Rosita Sarnoff, the Executive Vice President of Stribling & Associates, Ltd., recently shared some great activities her company is planning for Luxury Real Estate members who are attending the Post-Conference Networking Trip to New York City from Oct. 14-16, 2008. This Networking Trip will begin right after the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference in Philadelphia.
From 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 15, Rosita said that Luxury Real Estate members will enjoy tours of magnificent luxury properties and a cocktail dinner in a $38 million Penthouse and at the newly renovated Plaza Hotel. “We’re going to give them a terrific afternoon,” Rosita said.
The afternoon will begin in a full-floor condominium overlooking Central Park that was recently offered on the market by Stribling & Associates. It includes 4,400 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a personal gym and library. After spending some time in that luxury home, they’ll head next door to the world-renowned Plaza Hotel. They’ll be given a grand tour of the hotel, eventually finding their way to the Rose Club restaurant, where they’ll enjoy gourmet food.
By the way, the Plaza Hotel was recently redesigned so that it now includes both hotel rooms and hotel condominiums. I wrote an article about hotel condos in the winter 2008 issue of LuxuryRealEstate.com Magazine. Check it out if you’d like to know more about those interesting properties.
Only one Luxury Real Estate member from each geographic area will be able to attend this Networking Trip and reservations are sure to go fast, so be sure to sign up today! Brokers and agents will be able to speak freely and build relationships they otherwise might miss out on at both the Fall Conference and Post-Conference Networking Trip. We look forward to seeing you there.
Editor’s Note:
Robert Lockard is the Public Relations & Media Specialist with LuxuryRealEstate.com. I am Robert. I create all of Luxury Real Estate's newsletters, write the editorials in LuxuryRealEstate.com Magazine and much more. Stribling & Associates is a member of the Board of Regents, an exclusive group of brokers that leads the Luxury Real Estate network. The photo of the Plaza Hotel is from www.flickr.com/photos/oquendo/2463578547 and it is the copyright of Oquendo.
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