This week, LuxuryPortfolio.com added a 3D aerial mapping feature that allows visitors of the site to view all Luxury Portfolio properties in a new way at the individual property level and through a new map search. Property maps give you a bird’s-eye view of the listing, while the new 3D mapping search allows you to “fly” from property to property within your desired search and tour the surrounding area.

The informative and fun interactive search is designed to provide a truer sense of property locations in relation to other available properties, as well as surrounding topography, amenities and more. Start here by downloading the software and begin your aerial tour of amazing luxury properties!

An historic Hawaiian beachfront property featured in the most recent edition of the Luxury Portfolio magazine has sold. The spectacular oceanfront luxury home has hosted several heads of state and celebrities and epitomizes the best of Hawaii.

The remarkable property was listed by Luxury Portfolio member Choi International – Patricia Choi, President and Broker-in-Charge, states, “All we can say is that the property has one of the best beach locations along Kahala Avenue in Honolulu. If gold is soaring in value due to limited supply, then beach frontage along the 1.5 mile Kahala Avenue is exceedingly rare. There are not many Estate sized properties that are available, usually a handful or less at a time. This home had the added feature of having hosted a few United States Presidents (George H. W. Bush, Ronald Reagan) and notable persons like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It has been a privilege to represent most of the Estate properties in this neighborhood and this was the high sale for the year in this neighborhood.”

Congratulations to Pat on this incredible sale!

A spectacular pool photo of the amazing luxury home known as “The Secret” located in Marrakesh, Morocco graces the cover of the recently released Global Issue of Unique Homes magazine. Situated in the heart of the ancient city’s Old Town, The Secret is represented by Luxury Portfolio member WETAG Consulting.

Inside the Unique Homes Global Issue, the luxury property is showcased as an Estate of Distinction with an article reprinted from a feature in the Luxury Portfolio magazine. This is terrific exposure and the cover is gorgeous!

Also included in this Unique Homes is an article entitled “It’s a Small World After All” discussing the rise of worldwide wealth and the tremendous value that can now be found in luxury real estate around the globe. The informative article features quotes and insight from Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma as well as Luxury Portfolio members Diana Morales, Herschel Jawitz of Jawitz Properties, and Shari Chase of Chase International.

Pick up a copy, it’s on newsstands now!

Luxury Portfolio member Ebby Halliday Realtors is in the midst of their 65th Anniversary Year celebration, with several events and promotions marking the occasion.

In a very creative an interesting move to honor the anniversary, each Ebby Halliday sales office was provided with a Flip Video camera and asked to put their creativity to the test by producing videos showing their company spirit. The finished products are terrific and really showcase tremendous company pride, while also providing some great laughs. You can view the videos and vote for your favorite through November 5th, before the “Ebby Home Bowl Cheer Champion” is named.

What a great idea may the best video win!

Luxury Portfolio member Alain Pinel Realtors recently announced an incredible luxury real estate sale in Sonoma, California. Set on over 360 hillside acres, the estate known as Shanel is comprised of an extraordinary luxury home, a guest house, caretaker residence, equestrian center, vineyards, meticulous landscape design, lake and much more.

For the past 20 years, the sellers created and lived on the gorgeous property in a magnificent setting. One of the finest properties ever offered in the region, Shanel was last listed at $35,000,000 and sold for an undisclosed amount. Congratulations to listing agent Nicki Naylor of Alain Pinel on this terrific sale!

A distinctive Highland Park, Illinois luxury home built in 1963 and once owned by prominent tax layer Burton Kanter recently came on the market. The waterfront mansion is situated on an extremely rare 2.5 acres right on Lake Michigan and embraces the natural surroundings. Expansive windows fill the home with light and provide amazing panoramic views of the lake.

Unique features of the luxury home include a circular living room, avant-garde kitchen with half moon islands, oval dining room and 250 feet of private beach. Luxury Portfolio member Hudson Company is currently listing the amazing property at $7,495,000.

A recent article in the Times-Union, Jacksonville, placed a spotlight on Luxury Portfolio member Watson Realty Corp. and their affiliation with the program. The article highlights the global exposure Watson’s luxury home listings receive on LuxuryPortfolio.com, with visitors from 200 countries/territories a month and translation into nine languages and multiple currencies. Also mentioned are opportunities in the Luxury Portfolio magazine and Watson’s own co-branded version of the Luxury Portfolio website

This is terrific coverage for Watson and the Luxury Portfolio program!