Since the launch of the Luxury Portfolio blog contest, we have received some wonderful comments, including excellent insights, valuable tips and interesting feedback.

Today marks the start of Round Five, so comment today!

We are very excited about our sponsor for this round: Vignette Wine Country Soda! Vignette Wine Country Soda is an all-natural, lightly carbonated soda. This beverage gives you the chance to experience wine country via distinct flavor profiles of top varietal grapes without the alcohol. It is a great way to incorporate purple into an elegant five-course meal or a casual lunch.

The winner of Round Five will receive a 12-pack of each variety (Chardonnay - light with subtle fruit, Pinot Noir - bright with berries, and the new Rosé - pink and delicious.) as the prize.

The contest rules are just as simple as ever: We are rewarding those who write the most insightful and interesting comments to existing blog posts. It is that easy...

1. Read through some of the blog posts.

2. Select a post that you are interested in or have knowledge/experience in.

3. Type in your information, your thoughts, and comment...that's it!


We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

We have some very exciting news that we wanted to share with you…LuxeChatter® is going online. We understand that you receive a mass number of emails daily and hope this change will help lighten up your Inbox – while still giving you easy access to the latest luxury news.

LuxeChatter® helps you stay on top of the happenings in the luxury real estate world. We highlight global recent sales, interesting properties, and items that you can use as “cocktail chatter."

Instead of sending in a traditional monthly e-newsletter, we will be posting Chatter tidbits on our blog, under the LuxeChatter® category, on a weekly basis. You can sign up to have our blog posts automatically emailed you (the subscribe form is located on the bottom left side of the page). In addition, these informative, interesting and educational posts will appear on our Facebook fan page and Twitter page.

If you haven’t already, please make sure you are connected to us on at least one of these social media spots. This will ensure you on staying on top to the latest Luxury Portfolio news, real estate developments and marketing insights:

Find Us Here:
Subscribe to The Luxury Portfolio blog.
Become a fan on Facebook.
Follow us on Twitter.

If you have any questions, please contact communications@luxuryportfolio.com. We hope you as excited about this latest development as we are!

Some great new listings were added to LuxuryPortfolio.com in the month of October; and there were also significant sales reported during the month.  Check out the lists below for the top ten new listings and sales.  Click on the listing information for more details and photos of these extraordinary luxury homes.

Big, bold photography distinguishes the recently revamped homepage of the award-winning LuxuryPortfolio.com. A more intuitive map search and several search options make it easy to find “your” luxury home. Direct links to the LuxeTrends® newsletter, Luxury Portfolio blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed and YouTube channel help you stay current on all things luxury.

And what if you’re on the move? Luxury Portfolio has you covered with the mobile version of our site. From your handheld wireless device you are able to perform a targeted luxury home search, view home details and multiple photos, as well as send inquiries. Check it out at www.LuxuryPortfolio.com/Mobile.

Since the launch of the Luxury Portfolio blog contest, we have received some wonderful comments, including excellent insights, valulable tips and interesting feedback. Today marks the start of Round Four, so comment today!

The Prize:
In addition to being a world-renowned chef and restaurateur, David Burke also is the creator of Gourmet Pops — delightful desserts that are a play on the nostalgic lollipop, but so much more!

Satisfying both the savory and the sweet — from goat cheese pops (a mix of creamy mascarpone and sundried tomatoes coated in toasted almonds and pistachios) to cheesecake pops (cheesecake dipped in chocolate and covered with such toppings as toffee and peanut butter pieces)  — these hors d’oeuvres make a wonderful gift and serve as the perfect amuse for entertaining.

Our Round 4 winner will receive a sampling of these heavenly delicacies!

The Details:
We are rewarding those who write the most insightful and interesting comments to existing blog posts. It is that easy...

1. Read through some of the blog posts.

2. Select a post that you are interested in or have knowledge/experience in.

3. Type in your information, your thoughts, and comment...that's it!

We are pleased to announce our Round Three blog contest winner: Liz Murphy of Harry Norman, Realtors.

Thank you Liz for contributing your insight on the Smart Facebook Marketing: Frank Howard Allen’s Property Trilogies post. We loved hearing about how Harry Harmon is utilizing Facebook.

Liz will receive a scrumptious sampling of products from the  Lush Cosmetics. Stay tuned for details about Round Four!

Luxury Portfolio member Halstead Property, LLC launched their Value Factor Program four months ago and it has been a huge success.

Similar to the Michael Saunders & Company Best Opportunities program focusing on the Sarasota, Florida market blogged about earlier this year, Halstead’s Value Factor puts a spotlight on properties that offer the best value in today’s New York City area market. Their definition of “value” considers many factors beyond price, including location, building, condition, and size of the property. To keep the program inventory fresh, properties remain in the Value Factor for only 45 days. The strategy has worked, as 49-percent of Value Factor properties have closed or are in contract.

There is no doubt today’s luxury home buyer is seeking value, and smartly implemented programs such as these aid greatly in that search. Luxury Portfolio has also made it easier for consumers to find value properties on LuxuryPortfolio.com with a new feature allowing them to search specifically for listings that have had price reductions. On the site, luxury home seekers are able to see the dollar amount and percentage change in price since a property was first listed. Search the current price reductions on Luxury Portfolio.

Read more about the Value Factor Program and see the current listings.

Lush is a brand synonymous with creating handmade, innovative products from the freshest organic ingredients available. In addition, Lush has been committed to protecting our environment through responsible packaging and green catalogs. Their extensive product line includes hair, skin, bath and face items that not only smell intoxicating, but are specifically created to invigorate the mind and sooth the body.

Lush is sponsoring Round 3 of the Luxury Portfolio Blog Contest, and the winner will be awarded with a sampling of their coveted bath products – suitable for men and women.

Here is how the giveaway works: we are rewarding those who write the most insightful and interesting comments to existing blog posts. It is that easy...

1. Read through some of the blog posts.

2. Select a post that you are interested in or have knowledge/experience in.

3. Type in your information, your thoughts, and comment...that's it!

The contest is ongoing, with a new giveaway monthly.

Round 3 of the contest starts today and runs through September 25!

We would like to congratulate our Round 2 winner Annie Becker of Lila Delman Real Estate. Thank you Annie for your insightful comments on the Luxury Portfolio blog!  Annie will receive a delectable sampling of Sucre Macaroons.

Details for Round 3 of the contest will be announced in the near future, so stay tuned! Thank you to all of those who participated!

Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Departures and Oprah Magazine, Sucré (French for sugared) creates delectable chocolates, macaroons, confections and gelato in a luxurious boutique setting. The unique and elegant bakery is located in the heart of New Orleans, although they receive orders from around the world, and do an excellent job in creating artitsanal sweets that are almost to beautiful too consume.

Sucré is sponsoring Round Two of the Luxury Portfolio Blog Contest, and the winner will be awarded with a sampling of Sucré's famous French macaroons!

Round Two ends August 15, so start commenting today!

Details:
1.  The participant who posts the most interesting comment directly on an existing blog post will be awarded a luxury gift. 

2.  The winner will be acknowledged in Luxury Portfolio’s e-newsletter LuxeChatter and announced on the Luxury Portfolio blog.

3.  The contest will be ongoing, with a new giveaway every few months.

We look forward to your participation!


If you have any questions, please contact communications@luxuryportfolio.com.