Luxury Portfolio Blog

Baseball Star Luxury Homes for Sale

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:17:00 -0500

The Major League Baseball season is in full swing and as summer draws closer America’s pastime is taking center stage in the sporting world. Two prominent players known to any fan currently have their luxury homes on the market, each residence ... Read More

Birthday Wishes to John Baird

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:13:00 -0500

Happy birthday to Mr. Baird of Baird & Warner, who turned 97 earlier this week! Check out the fun interview below for some of his thoughts on this milestone and the industry. Another esteemed real estate dignitary, the 101-year-young Ebby Ha... Read More

The ?New Normal? for Interiors

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:19:00 -0500

The below is an excerpt from an article by contributing author Camilla McLaughlin that appeared in the most recent Luxury Portfolio International Magazine. See the full article here to read more on trends in value and comfort in the new design paradi... Read More

Top New Luxury Home Listings in April

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:22:00 -0500

The month of April saw several amazing new luxury home listings added to LuxuryPortfolio.com. Click through the slideshow below to see the top ten new listings added to Luxury Portfolio in the past month.The property tour begins with two parcel... Read More

Landmark Sale in Prestigious Bel Air

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:34:00 -0500

Recently featured in the Luxury Portfolio blog in a post on modern architecture, a stunning property has just sold, setting a benchmark for highest 2012 luxury home sale in Bel Air, the renowned affluent Los Angeles community. The home was last liste... Read More

Modern Architecture and Luxury Homes

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:36:00 -0500

Often, and understandably, confused with contemporary architecture, the modern style specifically references a design informed by the modernism movement. Post World War II, modern architects began to resist more conventional practices to create comfo... Read More

Top Luxury Wine Cellars

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:15:00 -0500

Fine wine is an omnipresent staple of the luxury lifestyle. One direct correlation is evident in the multitude of wine cellars and tasting rooms found in high-end luxury homes. Social revelers and true connoisseurs alike enjoy these sanctuaries for e... Read More

From the Luxury Portfolio Magazine: Trends to Know

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:54:00 -0500

An article in the recently published Luxury Portfolio International™ Magazine takes a look at current trends in cutting edge technology for the home, exotic locales to discover and luxurious ways to relax. The latest in Innovation, Exploration ... Read More

Neoclassical Architecture and Luxury Homes

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:16:00 -0500

Tall columns, symmetrical design and ornate details mark the Neoclassical design drawn from ancient Greece and Rome, and visible in such iconic homes as The White House and the fictional Tara from Gone With the Wind. With its distinguished forms, the... Read More

Michael Jordan?s Luxury Residence Hits the Market

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:06:00 -0500

Today, Michael Jordan’s luxury home in Highland Park, Illinois, has been listed for sale. With an asking price of $29 million, the secluded compound offers over 56,000 square feet of livable space; including nine bedrooms, more than 15 baths, a... Read More

The Barnes House ? A Special Relocated Home

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:25:00 -0500

Built in Connecticut in 1775, the original residence making up The Barnes House was moved to its current Peacham, Vermont location in 1988 - giving insight into the importance of this distinctive home and extraordinary setting. Carefully moved and re... Read More

Tudor Revival Architecture and Luxury Homes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:11:00 -0500

Easily recognized through steeply pitched roofs and exterior timber frame walls, Tudor Revival homes resemble a medieval castle, yet exude the old world charm of an English country cottage. Originating in England, the style gained popularity in Ameri... Read More

A Time for Sweet Treats...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:44:00 -0500

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and stores and online shopping carts everywhere are full of seasonal gifts for loved ones, including the omnipresent offerings of chocolate. Whether for that special someone, a family member or dear friend, ... Read More

The Annual Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT is Almost Here

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:08:00 -0500

March 22-24 at the fabulous Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Luxury Portfolio International will be hosting its annual SUMMIT for top sales associates and luxury marketing professionals. The exclusive event for Luxury Portfolio members provides insights on l... Read More

Unparalleled California Contemporary

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:32:00 -0500

Situated on over three private acres offering full views of the San Francisco Bay, this Woodside, California home combines its positioning with fascinating contemporary architecture.Showcasing an abstract contemporary feel, the home’s style dra... Read More