Luxury Real Estate

- "Do Good With Your Vacation Home" Program assists Charities and Non-Profits throughout the United States -

By Michael McFadden of The Society

Denver, Colo. (May 6, 2009) — Vacation home rentals in Florida, southern California, the Hamptons and the Riviera Maya provided by VacationHomesForCharity.org were auctioned off with proceeds benefiting charities throughout the United States enhancing their fundraising goals during this period of economic uncertainty.

On Thursday, April 30^th, The Jeremy Bloom Wish of a Lifetime Foundation recently profiled in the New York Times conducted a silent auction for two unique vacation home rentals. Desert Luxury Rentals generously provided Casa Santa Rosa, a most inviting 4 bedroom vacation residence with private pool and spa located in desert enclave of La Quinta, California. In addition, Akumal Villas the premier luxury vacation rental company serving the Riviera Maya charitably donated Villa La Mision a charming Mexican hacienda style home on the Riviera Maya providing the winning bidder with a premier vacation residence of six bedrooms within walking distance of the Puerto Aventuras marina.

The weekend prior, Boulder, Colorado based Attention Homes auctioned off the beautiful “Sea Spray” beachfront home located in Manasota Key, Florida providing a land-locked bidder the opportunity to enjoy the tranquil waters of the Florida Gulf Coast.

“With the economic downturn charities must incorporate creative fundraising opportunities to generate donations.” Said Michael McFadden, Co-Founder of The Society adding “VacationHomesForCharity, the philanthropy of The Society is honored to partner with the finest vacation home rental companies making available vacation home rental opportunities gratis to charities to supplement and enhance opportunities concerning donations and fundraising activities.”

Since Fall 2008, VacationHomesForCharity.org has generated $85,000+ in donations associated with their “Do Good With Your Vacation Home” program. The program is not limited to charities in the Denver metro area. During April, 2009, charitable organizations from California to New York have benefited.

On April 24^th, a one-week visit to a premier vacation residence in the world-famous beach community of East Hampton, NY provided by the premier architectural firm, Eisner Design was auctioned off for the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation annual fund-raiser in Times Square, New York City. The winning bidder, a Los Angeles resident desired to tryout the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

VacationHomesForCharity.org, the philanthropy of Lakewood, Colorado based The Society for Leisure Enthusiasts has donated multiple vacation home visits to enhance fundraising opportunities

About Vacation Homes for Charity:

www.VacationHomesforCharity.org, the philanthropy of www.TheSociety.com was developed to allow owners and managers of vacation rental homes to “give-back to those less fortunate”. With the average vacation residence vacant 300+ nights per annum, Vacation Homes for Charity has been able to convert those unused nights into a program concerning fundraising for various charitable and non-profit organizations. Owners and managers may choose a specific affiliation for their donation or VacationHomesforCharity.org can provide a list of charities and non-profits requesting assistance.

About The Society:

www.TheSociety.com provides vacation home owners, estate managers and vacation rental firms the most complete marketing support targeting qualified luxury oriented business and consumer clients. The Global Bundle, the premier offering of TheSociety.com provides affiliates the most complete online marketing product targeting the affluent demographic distributing property advertisements and messaging to RobbReportCollection.com, LuxuryRealEstate.com, duPontRegistry.com, HomeAway.com and other premier exclusive web sites.

By Janine Carey of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty

Nassau, Bahamas (March 30, 2009)—Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty in Nassau, Bahamas today announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty network is partnering with The Wall Street Journal to present the many values of real estate as a long-term investment and showcase unique properties from its network’s 10,700 sales associates located in more than 500 offices in 39 countries and territories worldwide.

The Sotheby’s International Realty brand and The Wall Street Journal will co-host The Business of Extraordinary Living on the publication’s Web site, www.wsj.com, designed to provide insights into the real estate market from the brand’s worldwide network.

In a section entitled The Address, the Business of Extraordinary Living will provide information about the properties represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty network. The Web site’s Insights section will feature data, statistics and other relevant market information. The Living section will focus on lifestyle trends including home styles, living, architecture and art. The Brand section will give an overview of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, its history and relationship with the Sotheby’s Auction House.

“This unique Web site was designed to meet the specialized needs of our customers and The Wall Street Journal’s readers,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Those readers are looking to grow their portfolios in today’s ever-changing market and look to The Wall Street Journal for its insights. The Business of Extraordinary Living will bring our brand’s unique perspective into the world of real estate, which always will be one of the best investments to grow long-term wealth.”

“This is an exciting tool for real estate consumers in our market and buyers around the world who want to purchase internationally such as in the Bahamian market. It’s a truly unique collaboration that will enable us to market our Bahamian listings to nearly 40 million consumers each month,” said George Damianos. “Among the many services Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty provides, we also serve the needs of those looking to build their wealth through long-term investments in real estate.”

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, serves the entire Bahamas and is headquartered in downtown Nassau with offices in Lyford Cay; Governor's Harbour and Spanish Wells Eleuthera; Marsh Harbour, Hope Town and Elbow Cay, Abaco; with associates in Treasure Cay, Abaco; Exuma, and Freeport. Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty Bahamas offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele.

About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC

Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.

By Janine Carey of Sotheby's International Realty

Nassau, Bahamas (January 2009) – Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty joined other community minded local business houses, in support of The Rotary Club of Abaco’s Fire Hydrant Project. This project was started over two years ago by Rotary, with the objective to install much needed fire hydrants throughout Marsh Harbour and the neighboring communities of Dundas and Murphy Town. With the terrible fires in the “Mud” that destroyed over 50 homes and more recently, “Sapodillas Restaurant” and “Maxwell’s Grocery Store”, this request from the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department, has become a matter of urgency in the Community.

Working from the Marsh Harbour office, our own Bill Albury, as Grants Chairman of The Rotary Club of Abaco has worked tirelessly to steer this effort to raise over B$40,000.00 within the community. The local fund raising campaign has been successful and now The Rotary Club of Abaco is making an application for a grant through Rotary “Partner Clubs” in Florida and Rotary International, whereby the locally raised funds would be matched and re-matched, to the tune of nearly B$150,000.00. This grant, if successful, will not only install over 50 fire hydrants but will also buy a much needed tanker truck and fire fighting gear for the Fire Department.

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to be associated with The Rotary Club of Abaco and this most special of community projects. We wish Bill and his group every success in their grant application. It is because of the determination of special people like Bill Albury that the Abacos continue to develop and progress.

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, serves the entire Bahamas and is headquartered in downtown Nassau with offices in Lyford Cay; Governor's Harbour and Spanish Wells Eleuthera; Marsh Harbour, Hope Town and Elbow Cay, Abaco; with associates in Treasure Cay, Abaco; Exuma, and Freeport. The Bahamas, offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele.