Luxury Portfolio Blog

LuxeChatter: Unmatched Masterpiece in Atlanta

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:00 -0600

The result of work by hundreds of accomplished artisans from around the world, 490 West Paces Ferry is a luxury home unlike any other in the heart of the American South. After entering the villa throu... Read More

Champagne Style for the Holiday Season from
Moet & Chandon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:00 -0600

For a select few, Moët & Chandon is offering a surefire way to impress at holiday get-togethers this season. The Moët Celebration Set features a bottle of fine Imperial Magnum and eight Champagne flutes – each glass with imperial ... Read More

LuxeChatter: Congratulations to Peter Rabitz at Wetag the Winner of our Round Four Blog Contest!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:00 -0600

Congratulations to Peter Rabitz (WETAG) – the winner of our Round Four Blog Contest! Peter shared wonderful thoughts and details on the ”Daniel Libeskind's The Villa in Ticino Switzerland” blog post.Thank you Peter for providin... Read More

First Team Estates Listing Rated one of the Coolest Beach Homes

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0600

A magnificent soft contemporary home listed by Luxury Portfolio member First Team Estates recently came in at #6 on Top Ten Real Estate Deals’ list of Top 10 Coolest Beach Homes. Situated above the white sand beaches of Laguna Beach and near th... Read More

William Raveis on the Advantages of Buying in a Recession

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:33:00 -0600

In the video below, Bill Raveis, President & CEO of Luxury Portfolio member William Raveis Real Estate, shares some insight on purchasing a home in a recession and compares the current marketplace with past declines. Taken from the William Raveis... Read More

Daniel Libeskind's The Villa in Ticino Switzerland

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:44:00 -0600

Sleek, stylish, and functional beauty fused into elegance personify Daniel Libeskind designs. Yes, Libeskind's architecture is controversial, but so is paying one million euros for the newest Lamborghini, the Reventon. Regardless of your taste ... Read More

Noteworthy Luxury Penthouse: "House of the Sky"

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:18:00 -0600

Casa Del Cielo (“House of the Sky”) crowns the entire 14th floor of Alhambra Place – an exclusive waterfront boutique building in Fort Lauderdale that houses only 23 residences. The custom penthouse was combined from two units and b... Read More

Noteworthy Luxury Property: "The Lighthouse," St. Helena, South Carolina

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:09:00 -0600

From the highly visible (and operational) light topping the home to cabinets and exterior and interior lighting modeled after circa 1890s lighthouses, the owner’s admiration for the coastal structures is readily apparent in this truly unique lu... Read More

LuxeTrends Snapshot: Eco-Friendly Entertaining

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:58:00 -0600

Green entertaining is becoming the norm among elite hosts. Utilizing sustainable standards can delight guests, while also contributing to the good of the planet. It all starts with the invites. Checkerboard, a family owned company whose clients have ... Read More

Addison Mizner Estate Offers Luxury of a Bygone Era

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:09:00 -0600

A historic home in a great setting, this charming luxury estate in the highly desirable Old Floresta neighborhood of Boca Raton, Florida, remains true to the vision of architect Addison Mizner, who established the enclave in 1920. Entering the gates ... Read More

Beverly Hills Comes to Dallas

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:55:00 -0600

Situated near luxury high-rises and recognizable Dallas, Texas icon Mansion on Turtle Creek hotel, this Dallas luxury home is unlike any other in “Big D.” With Spanish and Algerian architectural influences and spread over three-quarters o... Read More

Million Dollar Coupon

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:56:00 -0600

Rather than quietly lowering the price of their Italian villa in Fort Myers, Florida, the owners of the waterfront luxury home wished to do something original. Working with their listing agent at Luxury Portfolio member VIP Realty Group, Inc., ... Read More

Moffitt Mansion: Historic Home Relocated Across San Francisco Bay

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:14:00 -0600

Nearly six decades after it was built in 1904 in the Pacific Heights district of San Francisco, Moffitt Mansion was physically relocated across the bay to its current position in Belvedere, California. In 1962 architect Norman Gilroy purchased the ho... Read More

Significant Sale: New Zealand's Cliff-Top Mansion to the Models

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:56:00 -0600

Auckland, one of the largest and most vibrant metropolitan area in New Zealand, is home to some of the world’s finest luxury homes. Uniquely positioned on a small isthmus of the North Island, Auckland has direct access to two large bodies of wa... Read More

De'Longhi Artista Series - Espresso Machines Serving a Good Cause

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:46:00 -0600

De'Longhi, whose Italian luxury designs are helping to make it the fastest growing espresso brand in America, recently introduced the innovative Artista Series. Showcasing the art of Nicole Miller, Damien Correll and eight other designers, the Artist... Read More