Unique Homes USA - Winter 2016

Celebrating our 45th Year
outlook 2016
Predictions from the Experts
The Impact of International Buyers
16 Luxury Markets to Watch
On the Cover:
A Striking St. Barth Villa
Overlooking the Caribbean
Special RepoRt
The Many Lifestyles

of Florida
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Winter 2016
Volume 45, Number 1
Features
13 Cover Story
Athena
photo by Laurent benoit
Nestled on a hillside on the island of St.

Barth, this property is a much desired,
one-of-a-kind rarity.
by camilla mclaughlin
22 45 Years of Luxury
Steady As She Goes
Unique Homes presents its 2016 luxury
real estate outlook, and 16 markets to
watch in the coming year.
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65 Waterfront Properties
Thirsting for the Water
Florida Luxury
Lifestyles
33 Sweepin the Clouds Away
The Sunshine State accommodates a
remarkable range of pursuits, suiting
every imaginable passion. From
equestrian activities to golf, beaches
to boats, and family fun to nightlife,
the possibilities for fun in this state
shine brightly.
by roger grody
Six trends were tracking in

waterfront properties.
A Wave of Opportunity
Inventory is growing and the market is
looking promising for buyers in Hawaii.
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by christine aebischer
Wikimedia Commons\photo by aspen skiing Co.
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96 Unique Places to Ski

Carving Out Confidence
Inside
We focus on Utah and Colorado as we

look at the latest in ski properties.
10 Editors Letter
20 Unique Spotlight
by kirsten niper
111 In Closing
Accidentally, With Purpose
Debbi DiMaggio is dedicated to helping
new agents thrive and collaborate.
by sarah binder
81 Luxury Waterfront Specialists

94 Unique Places
102 Luxury Ski Specialists
112 Advertiser Index
State & Country Index

Arkansas 86
Montana 16
Washington 66-67
California 16-18, 68-72, 83-85, 87, 89
New York 32
INTerNATIoNAL
Colorado 86, 98-100
North Carolina 86, 88
Bahamas 76-77
Connecticut 30
Pennsylvania 90
Canada 87, 92-93
Florida 40-64, inside back cover, back cover
Tennessee 86
Costa rica 18
Georgia 6-7, 28-29
Texas 82, 86
French Polynesia 18
Hawaii 17, 74-75
Utah 101
Italy 18
Maryland 80
Vermont 89
Panama 86
Massachusetts 28, 30-31
Virginia 79
St. Barth 14-15

cover photo by Laurent benoit
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editors
LETTER
by kathleen carlin-russell
There is a special gift associated with a 45th anniversary the sapphire.

Its true ... I looked it up. And although it is definitely not a well known fact, amazingly,
its one that is quite appropo for this issue, the first in our anniversary year. Why?
Because, sapphires are known as stones of wisdom and jewels of history, and this
issue includes our annual Outlook for 2016, which is filled with the wisdom and insights
of top luxury real estate experts, many of who have been involved in the high end almost
as long as we have.
So, what did they have to say? Well, just like that great, old, happily
married couple, it was steady as she goes with the luxury market
in the last year. As writer Camilla McLaughlin notes, 2015 will
go down as another stellar year. That has everything to do with
steady growth, significant sales and an overall strong market,
which were just a few of the comments experts offered about
where things stood as we say goodbye to another year.
In an industry as cyclical as real estate, looking back
is a great way to gain perspective and help frame and predict
the future, so within the Outlook we also took a trip to a past
anniversary issue, our 25th. To see what trends started around this
time, and to get insight into some of the expectations for 2016 as
well, turn to the article, found on page 22.
When you discuss luxury and trends, Florida is one of the high-end locales that is a
part of most conversations. There is so much depth to this market, especially from lifestyle and
topography aspects, and so we dedicated a very special section of this issues waterfront focus
to a state where the list of amenities and locations for luxury living is as long as its stunning,
soughtafter coastline. Floridas Luxury Lifestyles section begins on page 33.
Until next time
PUBLISHER Richard A. Goodwin

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cover showcase
Athena
By Camilla McLaughlin
photo lauren benoit
ust the architecture alone would make the villa featured

on our cover an outstanding property, no matter where
it was located. But being nestled on a hillside on the
island of St. Barth makes it one of those much desired, one-ofa-kind rarities.
Although the Caribbean has no lack of waterfront luxury, there
are few, if any, islands quite like St. Barth, where European ambience
combines with opulence and authenticity. Sitting in one of the cafes,
its easy to feel that you might be in Paris until you take in the blue
of the sea and any one of the stunning beaches.
Athena, our cover star, sits above a curve of coastline, one of
the islands prime settings, and is positioned to maximize privacy
and views. Expanses of sliding glass walls open the interior to water
views, rolling hills and the gentle sound of the surf. Contemporary
and well-conceived interior spaces incorporate elements of the
traditional Colonial aesthetic. Vaulted beamed ceilings soften
and enrich the clean lines. Outside, weathered wood balances the
expanse of glass and connects the home to the surrounding natural
setting. The design is modern, yet timeless. An extra-long heated
pool extends along the side and back of the house. Multiple terraces
flank each level.
The architect has configured the home on three levels,
integrating six bedrooms into the main house. Two are comparable
to master suites and a third master retreat is located a few steps away
in a separate bungalow. There are two generous indoor/outdoor
living areas as well as a kitchen and butlers pantry suitable for a
private chef or caterer.
This property is well suited for families or groups of friends but
is equally welcoming as a solo getaway, says Tom Smyth, co-owner,
St. Barth Properties Sothebys International Realty, who is listing the
villa. St. Barths active rental market also enhances the investment
aspect of any purchase. This home is listed for 10.9 million.
For more about the cover property, see pages 14-15
cover showcase
Athena
photos Laurent Benoit
The turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea form the perfect

backdrop to the many rooms, patios and well-designed outdoor
spaces that comprise this magnificent villa. Configured over
three levels, it offers an unparalleled level of luxury, comfort
and amenities. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows separate the airconditioned indoor living spaces from a series of terraces that
overlook the beach at Anse des Cayes and the sea beyond.
Its extra-long, heated swimming pool is one of the villas
focal points and a pool bar is ideal for entertaining. All this is
surrounded by seemingly endless views of the Caribbean.
The views continue throughout the two indoor living/dining
areas that are spacious and well-appointed, with one connecting
directly to a sleek, chef-worthy kitchen and a guest bath. The
seven bedrooms include a stunning master suite located in a
separate bungalow with an outside shower. All have beautifully
appointed en suite baths, terraces and a view of the sea. Two
mid-level bedrooms are master-sized and four additional guest
bedrooms are located on the lower level.
Athena is being offered for 10,900,000.
Tom Smyth | St. Barth Properties Sothebys International Realty

508.570.4481 | tom@stbarth.com | sothebysrealty-stbarth.com
architectural style
CONTEMPORARY CARibbEAN
features A sTuNNiNg lOCATiON, bREAThTAkiNg sEA viEws ANd AN AMAziNg REsORTsTYlE POOl AREA CREATE NuMEROus AREAs TO RElAx OR ENTERTAiN.
bedrooms 7 bathrooms 7.5 square feet 4,415+
The Bradbury Estate, Bradbury, California
Shelter Island Estate, Montana
THE BRADBURY ESTATE CONSISTS OF 7 bedrooms and 10 baths,

and is made almost entirely of French limestone. Features include 40-foot
vaulted ceilings, 6 large fireplaces, domes with hand-painted frescos and
Venetian plaster masterpieces. Never before offered for sale, this residence
in the guard-gated Bradbury Estates sits on a promontory with unparalleled
city, canyon and ocean views. Ranked by Forbes as one of the most expensive
zip codes in America, this compound was constructed after over 8 years
of construction by consummate craftsmen. www.BradburyEstate.com.
Offered at $48,800,000
THIS MAjESTIC MOUNTAIN AERIE, Shelter Island Estate, sits

atop a solid granite foundation on 24-acre Shelter Island, rising from
Montanas Flathead Lake, one of the top 3 cleanest lakes in the world.
This rare offering, currently the largest private home in Montana, features
over 32,000 square feet of structures and commands 7,000 feet of prime
lakeside frontage, extremely unique for private ownership. The estate is
next to Glacier National Park, yet another facet of this incredible jewel of
a property. www.MontanaIslandEstate.com.
Serenity Vineyard Estate, East Bay Area, California
Furlong Estate, Bradbury, California
A GORGEOUS vINEYARD ESTATE is amidst 101 acres of East

Bay Vineyard. The outbuildings total 26,739 square feet, including the
10,000-square-foot main home, a car barn, 1-bedroom guesthouse and
a pool house. Features include limestone fireplaces, crystal chandeliers,
an elevator and a pool with a spa. Host parties in the banquet-sized
dining room. The 748-square-foot wine cellar has a dining area,
dumbwaiter, wet bar and custom temperature-controlled wine storage
for 5,000 bottles. Balconies and decks offer panoramic views of the
vineyards, Las Trampas foothills and beyond. www.10SerenityLane.com.
PALATIAL MEDITERRANEAN MANSION on 3 lush, palm tree-lined

acres with city and mountain views in prestigious Bradbury Estates. This
brand-new remodel of 2013 features an intricately designed living space
awaiting behind grand double-entry doors opening to an elegant chandelier,
double staircase and exquisite marble work. A beautiful pool with a grotto
and slide, waterfalls, a pool house/cabana, bar and tennis courts offer ideal
outdoor entertaining space. Also enjoy 7 master suites (5 with their own
balcony), a gourmet kitchen, library/study, 2 steam saunas, a 4-car garage,
RV parking and a 3-bedroom, 3-bath guesthouse. www.FurlongEstate.com.
Charos Bali Hai Villa, Tunnels Beach, Kauai
Morning View Estate, Malibu, California
Bali Hai Villa iS a BEaUTiFUl aND lUSH ESTaTE located in the

most unique spot on the North Shore of the Garden Island of Kauai. The
3.7 acres of pristine land are located on a spectacular white-sand beach with
crystal-clear water that is perfect for swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling and
surfing. Bali Hai Villa is surrounded by stunning mountains and spectacular
flowing waterfalls. This enchanting property also features a private, tree-lined
driveway and a charming 3-bedroom cottage. www.BaliHaiEstate.com.
THiS BRaND-NEW HOME is elevated to the highest level of luxury and

was designed by Kaaren Khoudikian, AIA. Located in the Zuma Canyon
neighborhood of Malibu Park, this 11,000-plus-square-foot house sits on a
5.43-acre lot with expansive ocean views. Warm and sophisticated finishes are
beautifully partnered together throughout. Amenities include an open gourmet
kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a butlers pantry, 2
master suites, 4 additional en suite bedrooms, an office, gym and a spa. There is
also a private maids quarters with a full bath. www.MalibuMorningView.com.
Greencrest Drive, Yorba Linda, California
Bali Paradise Estate, Santa Monica, California
REMaRKaBlE aRCHiTECTURal DESiGN aND HaNDSOME

FiNiSHES define this 7-bedroom, 7-bath custom-built home with
panoramic views. The main home features over 11,000 square feet of living
space and a guest suite offers a complete private kitchen and living space.
Entertaining space on the lower level features a modish home theater,
ice cream parlor/bar, gaming areas and access to a 5-car subterranean
garage. Outdoor living and dining areas with a well-equipped kitchen and
barbecue space sit atop entertaining grounds and the infinity pool and spa.
ENTER TO a SPECTaCUlaR 2-STORY BaliNESE-STYlE,

architectural home with walls of glass in a private setting of lush grounds,
water features and towering bamboo. Also find a huge formal dining room
and a combination of 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, 2 of which are master suites
with expansive decks. There is also a pool/spa, unique fireplaces and the
finest of finishes throughout. This amazing property is priced for immediate
sale. www.BaliParadiseEstate.com.
La Piedra, Palm Springs, California
Cosmopolis, Herradura, Costa Rica
THIS SEXy MODERN MASTERPIEcE has the most commanding views

of any estate, perched high above Palm Canyon Drive in the star-studded
enclave of Southridge, at the pinnacle point of The Palm Springs Hills.
Behind security gates, guarded 24 hours a day, the stone house is built with
stone, marble, wood, state-of-the-art technology and floor-to-ceiling walls
of glass. Store exotic cars in the stone-lined garage. Entertain guests at the
private bar, full outdoor kitchen, putting green, travertine shuffle board
court, fire pit and the resort-style pool and spa against the desert city lights.
EMBRAcE PANORAMIc LIVING in the ultra-luxurious Cosmopolis

development, situated within the lush mountains of Herradura and reflecting
some of the most stunning, cutting-edge interior and exterior architecture.
Built with attention to the smallest, yet exquisite details and features, each
residence incorporates a stunning modern design with a comfortable feel. As
a luxury vacation getaway, international tennis resort and club, corporate
retreat or retirement home, Cosmopolis offers splendor, functionality and
extravagance.
Offered from $1,500,000 - $2,500,000
Own The Property Of A Lifetime, French Polynesia
Villa Montalcino, Siena, Italy
OFFERING 15 WATERFRONT HOMES AND 2 RESORT VILLAS.

Fully managed and serviced by Four Seasons, the private residences on
Bora Bora represent one of the most exclusive resort-home opportunities
in the world. Providing either lagoon or Pacific Ocean frontage, these rare
homesites range from half of an acre to 1.25 acres.
Offered at 3,500,000 to 8,900,000
ENcHANTING 16TH cENTuRy VILLA can transform into a boutique

Hotel de Charme of 18 to 20 rooms. The villa is currently subdivided into
3 independent units, each with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a kitchen and a living
room with garden and country views. Renovated using materials by local
artisan construction techniques. www.MontalcinoEstate.com.
Offered at 3,800,000
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Unmatched Winter amenities over $10 million
A contemporary mountain residence has been listed

in Jackson, Wyoming for $15 million. Built into the
hillside and protected from the elements, this fourbedroom, four-full- and two-half-bath home set on
over four acres boasts imported Kota stone from
India and floor-to-ceiling operating windows that
offer 270-degree panoramic views of the Yellowstone
Caldera, Teton Mountain Range and Sleeping
Indian. Residents enjoy nearby cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, sleigh rides through the National Elk
Refuge and ice skating on the Town Square.
Source: Graham-Faupel & Associates, Jackson Hole Real

Estate Associates, Christies International Real Estate
The slopeside location of this rustic masterpiece

offers ski-in/ski-out access to the Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort. The 7,500-square-foot log
residence has been listed for $12.75 million,
and features five bedrooms, four and a half
baths, a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar, a
home theater and a luxurious master suite with
a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and a well-appointed
master bath. The property is serviced by a private,
groomed skier easement, leading to a ski valet
room with cubbies, racks and book driers.
celebrity
estates
The 2.9-acre Beverly Hills estate of Hollywood legend
Charlton Heston has been offered for $12.249 million.
The estate boasts mountain views from almost every
room. The generous master suite offers dual baths and
walk-in closets, an office and a 2-story library. Additional

features include a private office with a balcony, a formal
dining room with Terrazzo floors, a marble bar, two en
suite bedrooms and maids quarters. Outdoors, enjoy
a built-in barbecue, pool, meditation area and a tennis
court. The tennis pavilion features a two-story observation
deck, an art studio, a screen room and an additional
bedroom and bath.
Source: Myra Nourmand and Howard Stevens, Nourmand & Associates
A Greenwich Village prewar condominium currently

owned by actress Cameron Diaz has been listed for
$4.25 million. The two-bedroom home was designed by
famed interior designer Kelly Wearstler. All of the rooms
Source: Brett McPeak, RE/MAX Obsidian Real Estate
Beautifully renovated inside and out, a home in

Bald Eagle, Utah has been placed on the market
for $11.5 million. Offering ski-in/ski-out access
to Silver Lake and Snow Park, the six-bedroom,
eight-bath home offers breathtaking views from
Bald Mountain to Park City and Canyons. Features
of the home include radiant floor heating, a
snowmelt patio and driveway, an open chef s
kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, handscraped hardwood floors and European stone
exterior and interior finishes by R.J. Masonry.
Source: Ann MacQuoid, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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enjoy a sun-filled southern exposure and reflect custom,

artisan craftsmanship. The gourmet kitchen features
emerald green cabinets and appliances, with a brass
backsplash and countertop. The master suite features
custom closets and cabinets, and antique gold and
mirrored glass accents. The master bath boasts glass
tiles and a custom parchment-covered vanity. All the
rooms have electronic blackout shades, touch-control
lighting, and original oak floors.
Source: Rebecca Edwardson, Warburg Realty
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45th
ANNIVERSARY
Steady As
She Goes
Unique Homes presents its 2016
luxury real estate outlook.
istockphoto.com / linetic
xpectations are that 2015 will go down as

another stellar year for luxury real estate.
Although the outlook may be bullish, there is
also a growing consensus that the high end is settling
into what some consider a normal market. But normal
doesnt necessarily mean a return to historic sales
patterns, architectural styles or consumer values of
even a few years ago.
Steady growth in the marketplace is what
Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Vlkers North America,
sees. I dont think we are going to see any huge
increase, but I dont expect it to be going in the other
direction at all.
John Brian Losh, LuxuryRealEstate.coms publisher, aptly characterizes the outlook as Go, go, go.
I think this has been a good year in terms of luxury real estate across the board for us, shares Philip
White, president and CEO of Sothebys International
Realty. We have had significant sales really in every
region, and some price points are up significantly more
than others, he says. Aspen, and Colorado in general,
seems really strong. At press time, Sothebys has one
of the highest priced listings in the country, Le Palais
Royale in Hillsboro Beach, Florida, at $159 million.
Even though inventories have been relatively low
for several years, David Cabot, president of Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices California Realty, says his
company has had an extraordinary year, much better
than 2014, selling over $1 billion in the $5 million-plus
bracket in 2015 alone. California coastal properties
have come back and exceeded pre-recession highs,
with anything on the water selling quickly at very high
prices, he says.
Anne Miller, brand manager for The RE/MAX
Collection, says What Im hearing overall is that
luxury is still a really big adventure for everyone in
the sense that they [RE/MAX agents] feel that its still
a very strong market. I am not seeing any slowing or
anything like that.
Both the overall market and the luxury market
have largely recovered from the Great Recession, says
Kathy Neu, president of the Luxury Homes division of
Keller Williams. Were seeing balanced markets in a lot
of locations and sellers markets in the hottest markets,
where multiple offers are the norm. We expect 2016
to be a year of growth for both the overall market and
the luxury market, though perhaps not quite as strong
as 2015. Our leading indicators are well ahead of last
years pace, which suggests momentum heading into
Quarter 1.
Across the board, the housing recovery is alive
and well, and the industry outlook for the next two to
three years is a positive one, observes Sherry Chris,
president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real
Estate. We expect the same for 2016, driven by a continued influx of international buyers. Throughout the
country, the luxury market has been accelerating.
Strong fundamentals, including an increase in
household formations and a move among Millennials
and renters towards a home purchase (the second step
of the two-stage recovery forecast of several years ago)
are expected to bolster real estate overall. Frank Nothaft,
chief economist at CoreLogic, says 2016 may be the
best year since 2007. His forecast sees home prices
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outpacing inflation and increasing by 4 to 5 percent,

compared to a 6-percent increase in 2015.
In the mid- to top-tier price points, Frank Malpica,
senior director of product development and brand
engagement for ERA Franchise Systems, expects
macroeconomic factors such as an improving job
market and the prospect of a rate increase to lead to
higher consumer confidence, which will fuel purchases.
Noting that 2016 represents the sixth year of economic recovery in the U.S. and the fourth year of the
housing recovery, Budge Huskey, president and CEO of
Coldwell Banker Real Estate, also looks to continued
progress in both the general market and luxury. Theres
no reason to believe that were not going to see that as
we move into 2016, albeit it will be at a less accelerated
pace than the last couple of years, which arguably will
be a pace that is more sustainable over the long run
and healthy for real estate in general.
A lot like 2015 is Paul Boomsmas expectation
for the coming year. I dont see the market getting
any hotter, says Boomsma, the president of Luxury
Portfolio International. I think that weve pretty much
gotten back to what has been considered normal for
luxury. When the market was overheated, there was
some scarcity. Then we got into a frenzy, but that really
isnt traditional for a luxury property, and its not true
of most luxury products, he says. Sales within days,
multiple offers within hours of a property hitting the
market, hallmarks of post-recession luxury, are traditionally not the norm for the high end.
Boomsma explains: Historically, when someone
put a top-tier property on the market, the expectation
was that if it sold in a year that was pretty good. Weve
reconditioned ourselves to think that when you put
something on a market, it should have multiple offers
in a week. But most of these properties are unique in
their own right, and the other thing is, the person whos
going to purchase it doesnt need it tomorrow, so theres
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not an urgency to purchase.

Although turmoil in some foreign economies
is adding a note of caution to some forecasts,
particularly the high end, many do not foresee
any substantial pause in international buying. We
anticipate a continued influx of international buyers
to U.S. luxury markets, said Gino Blefari, CEO of HSF
Affiliates LLC. Buyers are not only looking for
splendid properties, but better yields on their
investments, as the U.S. offers the security of a
growing economy and stable currency.
Losh believes the perception of the U.S. as a safe
haven for investment is not going to change and owning property in the U.S. will remain the ultimate status
symbol for international buyers, making it the Rolls
Royce of real estate.
High-net-worth individuals in the U.S. continue to
lead the worldwide recovery in wealth. Last year, their
number increased by 8.6 percent to 4.4 million, while
their investable wealth grew by 9.4 percent to $15.2
trillion, according to the latest data from Wealth-X.
Still, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the
National Association of Realtors, sees the luxury forecast as a bit of a wildcard, which could easily increase
further, or, it begins to retract and retreat somewhat,
because there are two forces at work. Since the affluent
are more than financially capable, Yun says the question then becomes one of confidence. He points to
growing concerns about a global economic slowdown
and corporate profits. Also, simply from the standpoint
of tax planning, the pending presidential election may
place some, especially baby boomers, in a watch-andwait mode.
Cabot says, They are optimistic, but they are
going to wait until after the election. In most cases
they have accumulated equity and a few have paid
their homes off.
Yun cites China as another potential wildcard.
Luxury Turning Points

While the 1980s long have been
touted as the decade of over-the-top
luxury, Paul Boomsma, the president of
Luxury Portfolio International, believes
the real turning point for luxury came a
decade later with the dot-com boom of
the late 1990s. I think that was actually
more pivotal than the 1980s in the
sense that there was a lot of new money
created very quickly for people at a
younger age, and I think it drove a new
space of luxury.
Suddenly, a younger generation
had the means to build and renovate.
Thats when we started to see more
money going into lower Manhattan, for
example, for the first time. And to me
that really changed things. Because
really, in the 1990s, there wasnt a lot
of contemporary. Luxury was still a little
more old school. Even new construction
was built to look like the older estates.
The current generation of buyers is
also looking for something new views,
floor-to-ceiling windows, and lots of
amenities. They dont want to live in their
parents house. You dont want to live in
somewhere that feels like going to visit
grandpa and grandma, Boomsma adds.
TwenTy years ago, when Unique Homes hit the 25-year milestone, the country was in the beginning of a recovery from the last
recession. A look back to this anniversary year shows many of the trends that have shaped real estate recently actually began then.
A good example is Boston, where leading-edge Boomers were just beginning to move back to the city or trade a Chestnut Hill estate
for an apartment in the city and a home on the Cape. Also the last years of the 1990s, according to Unique Homes anniversary issue, saw
moneyed scions from Europe and the Middle East buying real estate for graduate and undergraduate students.
In Chicago, the back-to-the-city move was sparking condo conversions. Manhattan was experiencing the first expansion of luxury with
best addresses extending beyond Park and Fifth avenues to the seventies and eighties.
He explains: I think there will be less buying from

European countries just because of their economic
sluggishness, so now the question is whether the
emerging market is able to pick up the slack, and the
dominant one in the emerging economy is China.
Other areas of concern on the international front
include a potential recession in Canada.
Still, Yun anticipates enough domestic economic
activity to withstand potential global weaknesses. He
looks to home building as a new source of domestic
activity. Also, he says, The Mexican economy is doing
decently and we may actually begin to see more
purchases from Mexico.
Expectations among brokers regarding China
are mixed. Because of the wobbliness of the Chinese
economy, many believe potential buyers who are able
will continue to invest in U.S. real estate, which they see
as a secure, stable investment, while others who have
lost money in the Chinese stock market may not have
the cash to invest. Another obstacle is a limit on the
amount of money that can be taken out of the country.
Already, there are reports of Chinese nationals applying
for mortgages because of this limit.
Miller says its important to understand the China
market may have decreased by a smaller percentage,
but its important not to lose sight of how much has
been gained. They might just be coming back to the

norm, she says.
One noticeable change in buyer attitudes that
is just beginning is, according to Hitt, a shift toward
properties in great locations that have the amenities
and finishes, but in lower price brackets. I think people are actually buying properties to live in them or to
use them more frequently than maybe we were seeing
a few years ago. This is a trend I am hearing from our
agents in New York City and Ive seen a little bit of that
now in Miami as well, he says.
Looking back, Cabot says, There was a period
when people were buying the biggest possible house.
We are seeing a lot more realism today. People are
buying a home they want to live in and that will be a
good investment. This is especially true for downsizing buyers who may be looking for a smaller footprint,
but still want amenities similar to what they had in
their old house. Miller illustrates, They still want this
gorgeous built-out backyard, but it might not be on 20
acres, it might just be on one acre. They still want the
same luxury amenities and they are still willing to pay
a price for that.
At year end, speculation about price bubbles
began to float in the media. While one or two markets
might be in bubble territory, few of the factors that led
to the crash are in place. Lending is still restrictive and

price increases in most locations are based on market
conditions.
Inventories, either a lack or excess of marketable
homes, will continue to influence prices and sales. This
is especially true in cities such as Denver and Atlanta,
which are experiencing a rapidly expanding demand
for upscale properties based on the local economies.
Were at the point of the recovery where were back to
the fundamental drivers of real estate, and there will be
a closer linkage which was typical in the past to
the pace of progress as it relates to the macroeconomic
environment, observes Huskey.
Real estate is cyclical and, as speakers at the
Urban Land Institutes fall conference pointed out, we
are closer to the next recession than we are farther
away from the last one. There was a consensus that the
next downturn would not originate with housing and
would have less of an impact on real estate.
Perhaps the best advice, according to Neu, comes
from Chris Heller, Keller Williams CEO: Even when
you drop from 100 mph to 80 mph, youre still going
really fast! Its also important to remember that a downcycle in real estate does not necessarily mean a recession. All we know for sure about the next shift is that
it will create opportunities.
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Markets to Watch16
for 2016
Each year, the editors of Unique Homes focus on a few cities that deserve attention during the coming year. Many will be
top performers; others might be at a turning point for sales. Together, they paint a picture of real estate as it stands at
year end. In honor of 2016, weve selected a group worthy of attention.
Atlanta, Georgia This Georgia peach crops up on
many best of lists this year. Sales of $1 million-plus
properties jumped 70 percent year-over-year in the
second quarter, making it a growing luxury location.
All real estate sectors are favorable, making it a target
for corporate relocations. See properties on pages 6-7,
28-29.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts The Cape and the islands

are thriving as alternatives to the Hamptons. High-end,
$2 million-plus sales here continued at near record
levels in 2015. Demand is strong, but inventories at
near record levels make for a combo worth watching.
Continued interest from retirement and pre-retirement
buyers should bolster sales. See properties on pages 2,
28, 30-31.
Charleston, South Carolina One anchor of a long

stretch of prime coastline, Charleston is one of luxurys
gems. With antebellum manses, luxury condos in
historic buildings, and resorts favoring a range of
lifestyles, including boating, sporting preserves, island
living and, of course, golf, the region has something for
everyone. In 2015, overall sales grew 14 percent and
prices 5 percent. A strong local economy, jobs and lots
of out-of-state inquiries make solid prospects for 2016.
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charleston, s.c.
Charlottesville, Virginia American luxury was incubated here with the estates of Revolutionary-era glitterati, and American millionaires continue to gravitate
to this refuge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sales are up,
spiking 27 percent year-over-year in June. Prices have
edged up slightly and days on market for all properties
were down to only 33 at the end of the second quarter.
Chicagos North Shore Chicago continues to build
a reputation as a global city. Cities and towns on the
North Shore showed above average appreciation
last year. The outlook for sterling locations such as
Evanston is excellent. See properties on pages 1-2.
for upscale properties to this forward-looking

city and nearby Park City. Prices are up,
but still a bargain compared to the coasts.
Another draw is a diverse outdoor lifestyle.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania More than

the pope is giving this city its due this year.
Buyers love it too. Sales, especially luxury,
are surging while the real estate story is
really about limited inventory. Center City
and Bucks County properties are in demand.
denver
Denver, Colorado Rocky Mountain High might
characterize the upscale market here, one of the best
performers nationally. Denver real estate overall is hot.
Sales are up with a substantial increase in $1 millionplus properties. An emerging tech sector will be 2016s
bonus. Nearby resort locales and Boulder also closed
out 2015 with double-digit sales increases.
Delray Beach, Florida Usually laid-back Delray
sparked fireworks in the luxury world, showing significant luxury price growth 11 percent last year. Its
a worthy record, meriting a place on Coldwell Banker
Previews Top 20 list for the first time. For sales of $10
million-plus, Delray outranked Miami and Palm Beach.
See properties on pages 42-43.
Greenwich, Connecticut More than stunning backcountry estates make Greenwich a perennial market
to watch. Ranked as one of the best small towns, this
platinum town about an hour from Manhattan offers
the lifestyle many affluent desire: excellent schools,
both public and private, a thriving arts scene, even a
symphony. Bonuses and corporate earnings influence

sales here, which is another reason why we are keeping
an eye on this market.
Houston, Texas One of the leaders of post-recovery
real estate, Houston sales finally began to show the
effects of the collapse of oil prices in November. Prices
edged down too, the first decline in 45 months. Still
with a three-month supply, the inventory of homes for
sale is slim; 2015 overall has been a good year, with
sales less than 2 percent behind 2014s record.
New York, New York Can New York have too many
trophy properties? Thats the question many are asking at year end. The jury is out on this, but well know
the answer by year-end 2016. Still, other price points
are strong, and updated properties sell fast, leaving a
thin inventory of the kind of properties buyers want.
See page 32.
Salt Lake City, Utah Growing tech and medical

sectors and a wave of transplants create new demand
san diego
San Diego, California No bubbles here, say

economists, and experts have this pegged as
a city for top performance in 2016. Residential real estate is the strongest sector here.
Based on quality of life, the region boasts
some of the best luxury locations nationally.
Santa Barbara, California Were not the only ones

who see this coastal enclave as one of the best places
to retire and live, which is why this platinum luxury
location never loses its appeal. The number of sales
dipped, but prices were up at the end of November,
which makes this market an indicator of what might
be ahead for luxury. See properties on page 72.
Sarasota, Florida Ranking as a best place to live
and retire, Sarasota continues to attract newcomers.
A strong arts scene, diverse housing opportunities and
a waterfront lifestyle make it a favorite with secondhome owners and pre-retirement buyers. See properties
on pages 57, 59-60.
Seattle, Washington If any city has a perfect storm

for high-end sales, its Seattle. Amazon, Facebook,
and Microsoft call it home, and the appeal to Asian
buyers is strong. Sales were up 49 percent from 2014
in the April-June period. Lower costs compared to
Silicon Valley bring more tech firms. See properties
on pages 66-67.
SOURCES
Altos Research
Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Hank Miller Team, Harry Norman Realtors, Alpharetta, Georgia
Coldwell Banker Bain/Seal, Seattle, Washington
Ralph Bevins Realty News Report, Houston, Texas
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LIV Sothebys International Realty, Denver, Colorado

Kevin Schmidtchen, Village Properties, Montecito, California
Lawrence Yun, chief economist,
National Association of Realtors
Philip White, president, Sothebys International Realty
Steve Roney, chairman and CEO Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices, Utah Properties
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Milton . GeorGia
Highlights of this gated estate in the exclusive Greystone Farms neighborhood
include a main-level master suite, gentlemans study, 5 fireplaces and elaborate
millwork. The terrace level offers a 2,000-bottle wine cellar, theater, full bar
and recreation room. The backyard paradise boasts a saltwater pool, waterfall,
outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and a brick courtyard with a fireplace. $1,795,000.
Caren aCheson
Coldwell Banker residential Brokerage
For a full tour of this property, go to
www.GreystoneFarmsHomesforSale.com
Carenacheson.com | Cacheson@realtor.com
404.661.4166
Cape Cod . MassaChusetts

Bernie Klotz
BK real estate, inc.
bkrealestate.com
bernie@bkrealestate.com
508.737.5684
508.778.4005
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This waterfront property is 1 of 5 estate homes that share 45 acres, 1,700 feet of
private beach and a tennis court. On the north shore of Cape Cod, the main house
offers 7,251 square feet and 14 rooms, including 4 en suite bedrooms, a 2-bedroom
guest suite over the 3-bay garage and a media room. The detached building has a
garage bay, pool cabana with a half bath, laundry, a mini kitchen, changing room
and a 2nd-floor exercise room with a full bath. Outdoors, find a heated in-ground
pool, 2 fire pits, a putting green and an outdoor kitchen. $8,250,000.
For more details and a full tour of this property, go to

www.CapeCodOceansideEstate.com
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77 Sears Point, Chatham
This exceptional waterfront property offers arresting panoramas of Stage Harbor

and beyond. Situated in one of Chathams most private enclaves, the property
comprises two adjoining lots totaling 6.6 acres and 350 feet of water frontage.
A long, winding driveway and charming barn enhance the propertys magical
approach. Currently there is an existing five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath
classic Cape Cod-style residence spanning 2,500 square feet and built in 1959
set back and elevated on the property. This unbeatable setting offers exceptional
potential to build a dramatic dream estate or to reinvent the old. Existing
Polhemus Savery DaSilva architectural plans are available.
$7,500,000
97 Tilipi Run, Chatham
Boasting one of the most spectacular properties on the Cape Cod shoreline,
this shingle-clad home is poised on 1.9 acres and resides over the Atlantic
Ocean, Monomoy Islands and Nantucket Sound. With 10,974 square feet
of living space spanning three levels, the six-bedroom estate has breathtaking
views, manicured grounds and a glorious stone pool pavilion. The estate offers
multiple family gathering rooms, a banquet-size dining room, chef s kitchen,
eleven-seat theater, an opulent wine cave and a circular one-bedroom carriage
house for guests or staff.
Price Upon Request
938 Main Steet, Chatham, MA 02633

508.945.1186
93 Woodland Way, Chatham
Paradise Cove is a breathtaking waterfront retreat designed and built by Polhemus

Savery DaSilva. The 4,500-square-foot home is on .74 of an acre with panoramic
vistas of a sheltered saltwater cove. The interiors offer wide-plank walls, Brazilian
teak floors and patterned ceilings. The main level comprises a chefs kitchen,
family room with a hearth, dining room and a master suite. A cedar-walled
sunroom opens to the impeccable grounds with a pebble-sheen pool and a deepwater dock. There are three bedrooms and a study above, defined by extraordinary
artisanal touches, as well as an exercise room and detached two-car, carriage-style
garage with a private studio above.
$5,499,000
38 Indian Trail, Chatham
Presiding on 1.3 acres with sweeping salt marsh views and Nantucket Sound
beyond, the modern masterpiece with wraparound mahogany decks offers floorto-ceiling glass windows on three levels. The interior has two living rooms, four
bedrooms, an exercise room, media room, three fireplaces and custom touches
throughout. The open-plan kitchen boasts panoramic views and is the centerpiece
to entertaining. The second-level master suite offers his and hers walk-in closets.
Outdoor facilities include expansive decks, a catwalk, outdoor shower, irrigation
system and a two-car garage.
$2,995,000
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Special Focus
Florida
The Sunshine State accommodates a remarkable

range of pursuits, suiting every imaginable passion.
By Roger Grody
isotckphoto.com / ventdusud
he very mention of its name evokes images of sun-kissed beaches, but Florida
is much more multifaceted, offering an incredible diversity of cultures, lifestyles and attitudes. You couldnt find two places more different than hip,
trendsetting South Beach and the button-down Florida Panhandle, whose essence
is more akin to neighboring Alabama. Bound by little more than plentiful sunshine,
both are nonetheless quintessentially Floridian.
Special Focus
Florida
Equestrian Exceptionalism
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area the city annually hosts the HITS Ocala Winter

Circuit, a prominent hunter/jumper conclave. Ocala
may lack the glamor of South Floridas Wellington, but
riders from around the globe are regularly drawn to
this otherwise sleepy part of the state. In Ocala, the
presence of equestrian royalty creates demand for
sprawling ranches with seven- or eight-figure prices.
Real Estate Snapshot: Wellington
Highest Priced Property: Offered at $32 million is a
102-acre compound, including a 14,000-square-foot
house and five barns, providing luxury for both humans
and horses.
Number of $10 Million-Plus Properties: 21
Signature: Sprawling ranches reflect Palm Beach-style
luxury, but manicured polo fields and a passion for all
things equine take the place of oceanfront living.
Par for the Course

Lack of a state income tax isnt the only reason
dozens of touring professional golfers reside in Florida.
According to state officials, Florida has more courses
(1,250-plus) than any other state and Palm Beach
County, which calls itself Floridas Golf Capital, has
the most of any county in the nation.
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) is
headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens next to the
PGA National Resort & Spa, a five-course hospitality
complex. and is home to the annual Honda Classic.

Reflecting the organizations statewide presence, the
Tournament Players Club (TPC) at Sawgrass, in Ponte
Vedra Beach outside Jacksonville, hosts The Players
Championship every May.
PGA Village in Port St. Lucie features 72 holes
of championship golf designed by Tom Fazio and
Pete Dye, as well as a golf museum, corporate event
facility and training center. PGA professional Jimmy
Terry, general manager of PGA Village, suggests the
states favorable winter weather and welcoming
business climate contribute to Floridas prominence
as a global golf destination. These factors give rise
to our great golf courses and the accompanying
developments and resorts found throughout the
state, says Terry. Incorporated into PGA Villages
3,000-acre site plan is Verano, a planned community
offering club privileges to homebuyers who prefer
views of emerald fairways to turquoise seas. The
South Florida lifestyle truly comes to life at PGA
Village Verano, insists Terry.
PGA legend and acclaimed golf course designer
Jack Nicklaus is a Florida resident and has conceived
more than 30 courses throughout the state. Among
them are The Concession in Bradenton, La Gorce
Country Club in Miami Beach and King & Bear (with
Arnold Palmer) in St. Augustine. The Bears Club in
Jupiter, near Palm Beach, features a Nicklaus-designed
course, 40,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse,
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Given Floridians obsession with the oceanfront,

it may come as a surprise to learn that some of the
finest equestrian communities in America are in the
Sunshine State. The Village of Wellington, where bridal
paths trump boardwalks, hosts the largest horse show
in the world, the 12-week-long Winter Equestrian
Festival (WEF), as well as the prestigious Adequan
Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). This years edition of
the WEF offers more than $9 million in prize money for
dressage and show jumping, and almost 8,000 horses
compete in Wellingtons two major festivals.
Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport
Productions, which manages both shows, reports,
WEF, in its 37th year, and now AGDF, in its fifth
year, have brought Wellington to the very forefront of
equestrian communities in the United States, noting
their economic impact exceeds $220 million annually.
Wellington is known as the Winter Equestrian Capital
of the World and were proud to be a part of such a
special community, he adds. As home to International
Polo Club Palm Beach, Wellington also hosts the U.S.
Open Polo Championship, attracting players from more
than 20 nations.
Another center of equestrian life is Ocala, a
northern Florida city whose nickname is Horse
Capital of the World. In addition to its storied history
of thoroughbred racehorse breeding and training
the last two Triple Crown winners had ties to this
photo courtesy the breakers
The Breakers
Palm Beach
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and sprawling estates priced up to $10 million lining

its fairways.
With more than 150 courses, the numbers favor
Palm Beach County but the southern Gulf Coast
city of Naples has proclaimed itself Golf Capital
of the World. Among the best of its approximately
90 sites is Tiburn Golf Club, where a pair of Greg
Norman-designed golf courses is combined with
tennis, swimming, a spa and three dining rooms in
a Mediterranean clubhouse. Members and residents
of luxury homes surrounding the club also enjoy
amenities at the adjoining Ritz-Carlton.
Country club membership, providing swimming,
tennis, fine dining and banquet facilities in addition
to golf, is considered essential to maximizing the
Sunshine State lifestyle. Because of Floridas extensive
coastline and labyrinth of lagoons, inlets and canals,
the yacht club and golf club are occasionally married
into one. Boca Ratons exclusive Royal Palm Yacht &
Country Club not only features a Jack Nicklaus golf
course, tennis, croquet and several restaurants, but
also a marina accommodating luxury yachts.
real estate snapshot: Boca Raton
highest priced property: The 16,500-square-foot Le
Lac Estate, occupying nine acres with its own private
lake, is priced at $19.95 million.
Number of $10 Million-plus properties: 19
signature: Once a modest winter retreat for Brooklyn
grandparents, this market Forbes called it a
Millionaire Capital now draws luxury buyers to
magnificent waterfront estates.
Catching the Rays

The Sunshine State has 1,350 miles of oceanfront,
second only to Alaska. But unlike its Arctic counterpart,
virtually all of Floridas coastline is accessible and water
temperatures are deliciously mild. Every beach has
its own personality, so theres one for every occasion:
romantic interludes, family vacations or serious surfing.
South Beach, famous for its chic Art Deco
hotels, vibrant nightlife and beautiful trendsetters, is
also home to a broad stretch of white sand favored
for photo shoots, sunning and Jet Skiing. When the
neighborhoods sexy clientele is recovering from a long

night of partying, theyre often found soaking up the
rays right here.
The white sand of Clearwater Beach, less congested
than South Florida, stretches three miles along the Gulf
Coast near Tampa. Just outside Jacksonville is Atlantic
Beach, known for its soft sand and laid-back attitude,
while the dune-swept beaches of nearby Amelia Island
are popular with surfers and birdwatchers. Cocoa Beach,
on the Space Coast midway between Jacksonville and
Miami, is a favorite destination for those who know how
to handle a longboard.
Longboat Key is little more than a strip of sugarwhite sand separating Sarasota Bay from the open sea
on Floridas Gulf Coast, and immediately to its south
is Siesta Key. It was just a matter of time before sun
worshippers and condo developers would discover
these family-friendly barrier islands, and now prices
for oceanfront properties are skyrocketing.
The Naples area, on the southern Gulf Coast,
also features sandy white beaches without excessive
crowds, and the exclusive communities of Port Royal
and Aqualane Shores are attracting transplants
from the Atlantic Coast. Panama City Beach, on the
Panhandles Emerald Coast, has a reputation as a party
town, so some snowbirds look to neighboring Destin
for a more laid-back beach culture.
real estate snapshot: Naples
highest priced property: For $59.99 million, one
can acquire a magnificent, 16,000-square-foot IslandColonial mansion on four acres with nearly 300 feet
of beachfront.
Number of $10 Million-plus properties: 36
signature: Lavish estates are replacing original oceanfront properties as Naples now attracts buyers who can
afford Miami or Palm Beach, but are looking for a less
congested winter sanctuary.
All Aboard
In Florida, a frequent consideration for luxury
buyers is the proximity of a good yacht club, offering
many of the same amenities as their golf club counterparts. Naples Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club provides
Miami Beach
concierge service, waterfront dining and a state-of-theart boat storage facility. The Palm Beach Yacht Club,
founded in 1911, maintains nearly 50 slips for members
and offers reciprocal arrangements with other boating
and golf clubs.
With the Great Recession behind us, yacht sales
are breaking records, including orders for opulent
superyachts (vessels in excess of 80 feet in length) whose
prices can make a billionaire blush. As appetites for
more spectacular yachts increase, craft exceeding 250
feet are becoming more common and marinas around
the world are scrambling to create space for them.
Sunrise Harbor Marina in Fort Lauderdale currently provides slips for 200-foot yachts, and Miamis
exclusive Fisher Island Club maintains a marina hosting 250-foot-long boats. Island Gardens Deep Harbour,
a game-changing marina accommodating superyachts
up to 550 feet in length, is nearing completion on
Miamis Watson Island, the first phase of a $1 billion
mixed-use project.
Developer Mehmet Bayraktar, chairman and CEO
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of Flagstone Property Group, reports, Island Gardens Deep Harbour will be North Americas only
marina designed exclusively to cater to ultra-highnet-worth superyacht owners. Emphasizing its
global significance, he adds, It will put Miami on the
map as the worlds newest superyachting capital.
About three-quarters of the way from the
mainland to Key West is Big Pine Key, admired
for its tarpon, barracuda and shark fishing, and
deeper into Gulf waters, sportsmen troll for trophy catch like sailfish, kingfish and blue marlin.
Big Pine Key may feel remote thats among its
most attractive qualities but home prices can
exceed $3 million.
Luxury vacation homes are scattered along the
Emerald Coast, where the cities of Pensacola, Destin
and Panama City Beach offer legendary deep-sea
fishing in the northernmost reaches of the Gulf of
Mexico. Destin fancies itself as The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village and backs it up with an abundance of white or blue marlin, wahoo and grouper.
Water is everywhere in Florida, thanks to a

network of inland waterways and the states 30,000
lakes. As a result, the perks of boating and fishing
are part of the Florida lifestyle even in areas that
appear landlocked. In Altamonte Springs, 10 miles
from downtown Orlando, most luxury properties
provide opportunities for watersports. Greater
Orlando, with its many lakes and tame winds, is
regarded by professionals as one of the best places
in America to water ski.
real estate snapshot: Key West
highest priced property: Listed at $15.85
million is the 11-bedroom, 11-bath Albury Mansion,
exhibiting classic Key West architecture in Old Town.
number of $5 million-plus properties: 6
signature: Luxury residences in Key West attract
an eclectic clientele drawn by the independent,
creative spirit of an island that is a three-hour drive
from Miami, but feels light-years away.
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Family Fun
Orlando is one of the first places families think
of when planning a vacation, whether they live in
Shreveport or Shanghai. Drawing more than 50 million visitors annually, Walt Disney World is the most
visited vacation resort in the world, but the mega-park
is one of several themed attractions in Greater Orlando,
which includes Universal Studios Orlando, SeaWorld
and Gatorland. George Aguel, president and CEO of
the tourism association Visit Orlando, states, While
Orlando is well known for our theme parks, weve also
gained national recognition for a variety of tourismrelated experiences, citing dining, shopping and sports.
Orlando is a true global city that offers an unparalleled
visitor experience, he adds.
Scattered throughout Walt Disney Worlds
43-square-mile property are about 30 themed
hotel/resort properties, making guests forget theyre
even in Florida. Disneys Yacht Club Resort feels like
New England, Kidani Village draws upon African
safari inspirations, and Disneys Polynesian Villas &
Bungalows creates the illusion of being in the South
Pacific. Even time travel is possible, as a Victorian
theme is played out at the upscale Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa.
The business of transporting visitors to exotic
places and times has driven the growth of Orlando,
a once-sleepy city whose metropolitan area now
exceeds 2 million. However, the current economy
transcends tourism, reflecting a major presence of
high-tech, biotech and aerospace industries. The
increased sophistication of Greater Orlando has
resulted in diverse choices for luxury homebuyers,
from sprawling lakefront properties to high-rise condominiums. Luxury residences are even available for
purchase at Disney World itself, in the gated community of Golden Oak.
Orlando is not the exclusive home to Floridas
family-oriented resorts. While the entire state is
vacation-friendly, the other major center for family
fun is Tampa. That Gulf Coast city is home to Busch
Gardens, a combination wild animal park and
amusement park, as well as SeaWorld Tampa and
Adventure Island water park.
real estate snapshot: Greater Orlando

highest Priced Property: Capolavoro, an
8,000-square-foot Italianate estate listed at $6.995
million, reflects Orlandos growing sense of glamour.
number of $5 Million-Plus Properties: 8
signature: Large lakeside properties appeal to the
successful entertainment executives and young tech
entrepreneurs building a dynamic inland metropolis.
After Dark
As its population has swelled, Florida has
experienced a cultural renaissance, most prominently
reflected in the states largest metropolitan area. Miami
is as diverse as any place in America, which enhances
its arts community, contributes to a sophisticated food
culture and fuels a hot club scene.
In addition to being the epicenter of the nations
Cuban-American community, Miami attracts immigrants and visitors from throughout the Caribbean and
Latin America, from Haitian craftspeople to Brazilian
petro-billionaires snapping up high-rise penthouses.
Europeans appreciate the cosmopolitan vibe of South
Beach, while Asian investors are discovering Miamis
investment potential.
Cultural attractions include Prez Art Museum,
Jewish Museum of Florida and Villa Vizcaya Museum
& Gardens, an Italian Renaissance estate loaded with
treasures, while the lavish Adrienne Arsht Center on
Biscayne Bay demonstrates Miamis commitment to
the performing arts. Miami is also a great sports town,
as even new arrivals swear their loyalty to the Dolphins,
Marlins, Heat and Panthers.
Since the Miami Vice era, this sunny metropolis
has leveraged its trendsetting reputation into an international creative capital, cultivating a progressive attitude
toward fashion, music and art. Architect Rene Gonzales,
whose ethereal glass structures capture a new Miami
modernism, attributes the citys cultural energy to an
atmosphere of immense possibility and openness. This
has a direct relationship to the creative spirit found here,
which extends beyond art and design to encompass innovative entrepreneurship of all kinds, states Gonzales.
The Tampa Bay Area, where the cities of Tampa,

St. Petersburg and Clearwater have blossomed into a
metropolitan area of three million, also boasts a vibrant
cultural scene. In addition to the Tampa Museum of Art
and Salvador Dal Museum in St. Petersburg, Tampas
Straz Center is the largest performing arts complex in
the state. In Sarasota, the Ringling is a highly regarded
art museum; the Asolo Rep is the Southeasts largest
repertory theatre; and the Sarasota Opera thrives.
Florida artists are celebrated at Coral Springs
Museum of Art, where the communitys sprawling estates
are in contrast to the high-rise hotel and condo boom
occurring in nearby Fort Lauderdale. The magnificent
Palm Beach mansion of industrialist Henry Flagler has
been converted into a museum near The Breakers, a
grand hotel ( founded by Flagler) where the rich and
powerful still convene over afternoon tea. In Delray
Beach is the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens,
an unexpected Pacific Rim experience, and St. Augustine
founded in 1565, its the states oldest city is
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orlando & central Florida
jacksonville area
carol ann hewitt

oxFord realty, inc.
international
luxury & estate Brokers
407.629.1222
oxfordrealty.com
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elizabeth hudgins
Berkshire hathaway
homeservices
Florida network realty
904.553.2032
beacheshomes.com
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Fort lauderdale
julie jones-bernard
Florida luxurious
ProPerties
954.328.3665
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Carol Morsani Hall at the

David A. Straz Jr. Center
for the Performing Arts
Tampa, Florida
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filled with historic sites. Its Hotel Alcazar, for

instance, is a Spanish Renaissance landmark now
serving as the Lightner Museum of antiquities.
Floridas multiculturalism translates into
good eating. Authentic Southern cuisine crosses
the state line from Georgia and Alabama, while
Cuban and Haitian immigrants introduce exotic
Caribbean and African flavors. Snowbirds from
New York brought classic Jewish delis, and South
American traditions are tweaked by innovative
young chefs.
Emblematic of the states eclecticism is
Juvia, a dramatic Miami Beach restaurant designed
by Venezuela-based architect Alejandro Barrios
Carrero with a menu that draws on both Paris
and Lima. Celebrity chef Jos Andrs, famous for
a molecular gastronomical approach to his native
cuisine of Spain, turns out wildly imaginative
dishes and liquid nitrogen-spiked cocktails at The
Bazaar on South Beach. These sexy venues dont
go dark after the dinner hour, and whether one

moves to hip hop, salsa or Brazilian jazz, a nearby
club accommodates.
Old school favorites continue to thrive in Florida, with prominent examples being Miami Beachs
Joes Stone Crab, the Biltmore Bar in Coral Gables
and Berns Steak House, a Tampa institution whose
wine cellar overflows with a half-million bottles.
real estate Snapshot: Miami Beach
highest Priced Property: Occupying a large
lot on exclusive Star Island is an 8,000-squarefoot Floridian villa with expansive water frontage,
priced at $40 million.
number of $20 million-Plus Properties: 37
Signature: Whether its an oceanfront estate
or high-rise penthouse, a chic Miami sense of
style attracts hedge fund managers escaping
Manhattans cold winters and celebrities from the
worlds of entertainment and sports.
Palm beach county

claire b. ShereS
Coldwell baNker
resideNtial real estate
561.414.4146
sheresrealty.com
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South florida
john r. Poletto
Nestler poletto
sothebys
iNterNatioNal realty
561.239.0700
npsir.com
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South florida
mark l. neStler
Nestler poletto
sothebys
iNterNatioNal realty
561.212.1517
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From Cottages to Castles

Elizabeth Hudgins
T: 904.285.1800
C: 904.553.2032
elizhudgins@aol.com
www.beacheshomes.com
St. Johns River Views Jacksonville, FL This private, 5-bedroom,

5.5-bath San Marco estate on nearly an acre has an expansive lanai with
a pool/spa, 2 docks and 300 feet of waterfront.$2,395,000
San Jose Estate Jacksonville, FL Wrought-iron gates lead to

this estatewith St. Johns River views, 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half
baths, a catering kitchen and 2 formal dining rooms. $3,900,000
Spacious Waterfront Old Ponte Vedra Beach, FL This lovely

property is move-in ready and features 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a
bonus room/4th bedroom and many recent upgrades. $1,550,000
Vacation at Home Jacksonville, FL A resort-like custom home

with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths overlooks the harbour with an open
floor plan, travertine tile, a lanai and media room. $2,199,000
Roscoe Boulevard Ponte Vedra Beach, FL This Intracoastal

property can be subdivided into three 75-foot lots offered at
$1,950,000. Two southern lots are also being offered for $1,350,000.
Marina San Pablo Penthouse Jacksonville, FL This rare

4-bedroom, 4.5-bath unit is just a block away from the ocean with
beach access and a private boardwalk. $2,200,000
Magnifico! Dramatic Courtyard Home!
Italian-inspired, top-of-the-line
dramatic courtyard home in Portofino
Estates, a guard-gated area in
Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach,
a country golf club community.
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3+-car
garages, 6,552 total square feet with
separate guest suite
Library/bonus room or 5th
bedroom
Gourmet chefs kitchen
Master suite with elegant bath
Outdoor living space with pool/spa,
fiireplace and kitchen
$1,000,000
Text P814811 to 85377 for photos
Hedy Weiss,
MS, PA
386.316.1870
386Luxury.com
hedyweissre@gmail.com
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17137 DOLPHIN STREET, SUGARLOAF KEY
$3,500,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
4,039
34,848
901 WEST OCEAN DRIVE 2E, KEY COLONY
$1,399,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
Year Built
2,697
2005
A completely stunning, 4,000-square-foot, open-water, gated estate on almost an

acre offers 13 rooms, 4 master suites, a waterfront pool, a spa and a pavilion, on
over 450 feet of waterfront with a 200-foot concrete dock with davits.
Live on Ocean Drive in the Florida Keys! Key Colony Beach offers this spectacular
unit at The Residences. Enjoy spectacular blue-water views of the Atlantic Ocean and
the white, sandy beach that awaits you. Highly appointed finishes are offered in this
meticulously maintained unit.
17275 KEYSTONE ROAD, SUGARLOAF KEY
482 BROWN DRIVE, RAMROD KEY
$1,250,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
2,487
20,038
This home on a sprawling .5-plus-acre lot was custom-built and designed by the
owners and features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings, a granite kitchen and
a solid mahogany staircase and doors. Enjoy a dock with davits and easy ocean access with no bridge.
$1,100,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
1,912
7,841
Find dazzling sunrises and sunsets over the open water at this pristine bay-front property. This architecturally stunning home offers 2,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2
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living rooms through 2-story walls of glass.
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305.797.1221
LISA FERRINGO
29967 Overseas Highway

Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Office: 305.872.5261
Cell: 305.797.1221
LisaFerringo@aol.com
Realtor
LUXURY ISLAND PROPERTIES

24 FLORAL AVENUE, KEY HAVEN
$1,999,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
5430 DORN ROAD, BIG TORCH KEY
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
4,340
6,000
$1,799,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
1,814
130,679
Enjoy unobstructed sunrise and sunset views from this custom-built waterfront
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tile and a breakfast room; and a 3rd-story master suite with a den, his and hers closets,
a luxurious spa bath and a private veranda with endless views.
Enjoy stunning Keys sunsets over the open water from your secluded 3-acre estate
on Big Torch Key. Drive down the winding drive to this 1,800-square-foot, 3-bedroom
home and you will feel millions of miles away from it all, although you are just
minutes away from shopping and dining.
580 WEST POINT DRIVE, SUGARLOAF KEY
1525 NILES ROAD, SUMMERLAND KEY
$1,549,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
1,369
20,100
$1,499,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
2,544
44,431
Dazzling sunrise to sunset open-water views abound from this premier, private,
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2-bedoom, 3-bath home offers 1,369 square feet with soaring cedar ceilings and
270-degree open-water views from all rooms.
Surrounded by beautiful nature, this secluded 1-acre open-water home offers fantastic
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The impressive 2,500-square-foot, 3-bedroom concrete home offers an open floor
plan with soaring ceilings.
27396 DOMINICA LANE, RAMROD KEY
245 SOUTH POINT DRIVE, SUGARLOAF KEY
$1,499,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
2,660
9,583
Enjoy gorgeous ocean and pool views from your screened-in porches and from the
2nd-story master suite at this custom concrete home, boasting 2 master suites, a granite
kitchen with ocean views, an elevator to all levels, a laundry room, an outdoor shower,
a large garage and a dock with a boat lift!
$1,299,000
BEDROOMS
BATHS
SQ. FEET
LOT SQ. FEET
1,536
12,632
This beautiful home features an open floor plan boasting picturesque open-water views
through sliding walls of glass from all living areas and the master suite. A resort-style
60-foot lagoon pool is surrounded by majestic palms and lots of decking. The property
could also generate excellent rental income!
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LISA FERRINGO
305.797.1221
Office: 305.872.5261
Cell: 305.797.1221
LisaFerringo@aol.com
29967 Overseas Highway

Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Realtor
BoaterS & BeaCh loVerS

Useppa island offers beachfront privacy, a 10-minute boat ride to luxury amenities,
the marina, bocce ball, a pool, croquet and 24-7 medical services.
White SandS
CaSa de leoneS
A very special attached beach house on Useppa Island with 2 bedrooms

and 2 baths is located directly on the beach with an unbelievable view
of Pine Island Sound, just off the Gulf. The home features an up-to-date
kitchen and baths, and is within close proximity to the Marina. View the
BHHS Florida Realty website or Naples Area website for additional photos.
$675,000 furnished.
This single-family, 3-level home has a grand presence off the islands historic
main path. Enjoy sunset and sunrise views with a beachfront atmosphere. The
house offers a large great room with a combined living room and dining area,
a remodeled kitchen, 2 en suite guest rooms, a master with a private deck and
den with en suite bath could be converted to a fourth bedroom. $1,100,000
furnished. A 6-minute helicopter ride to the hospital and 24/7 EMT services
with a PA make the island a perfect retirement location.
Useppa island Florida
Useppa island Florida
Bonita Bay
a private beach club in town with a marina and cruising club. Bonita Springs Florida
Bonita Bay is a unique community with a marina offering a community casual dining facility, a private beach and 5 private golf courses. Enjoy social membership
or extended tennis/fitness membership, complete with spa services, state-of-the-art bocce courts, a pavilion and pickleball courts. Miles of bicycle paths wind
through the community of manicured mature trees and lakes, which has something for everyone. This home boasts 5,000 square feet under air and over
6,000 square feet of living area. The 3-car garage home is in the prestigious Bay Woods subdivision of the 24-hour guard-gated community. The home
offers 3 bedrooms, plus a den and art studio easily converted to a bedroom, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, a formal dining area, 2 casual dining areas, a family room
and an extended lanai with a swimming pool and a spa. The home is near the new Coconut Pointe Mall, and restaurants for every taste are within 5 minutes in
every direction, and only 30 minutes from 5th Avenue and 3rd Street in downtown Naples. No neighbors in the front or in the back of your home makes for an
exclusive, private atmosphere in which to entertain friends and business associates. $2,800,000.
Karen BothWell
Berkshire hathaway homeServices Florida realty
621 Fifth Avenue, South Naples, FL 34102
239.641.9832 / 239.659.2400
Prukbothwell@comcast.net / www.KarenBothwellSellsNaples.com
Lido Shores $7,900,000

Gulf-front masterpiece offering over 14,000 sq. ft. under roof, 200 ft. + of waterfront with deep-water
dockage and 6-car garage. Designed by Clifford M. Scholz and built to the highest quality standards!
Coreys Landing $2,900,000
Direct bay views with over 100 ft.
of waterfront.
Longboat Key Towers $900,000

Privacy and lifestyle are the focus of
this Gulf-front 2BR residence.
Successfully selling ...
arasota &
SHer
Islands
since 1978
Please call me -
my clients are
my PRIORITY!
Judy Kepecz-Hays
mobile: 941.587.1700
Kepecz@JudyHays.com
www.LongboatKeyLuxury.com
Sunset Beach $659,000 - $685,000
Updated 2BR beach house with
oversized terrace for instant enjoyment!
SOLD Over $81 Million in 2015

Vizcaya $2,650,000
3,000 sq. ft. of casual elegance.
Baypoint on Bird Key $6,250,000

A magnificent estate with 200 ft. of seawall on sailboat water and 2 new boat lifts, plus
dual Jet Ski lifts. Over 8,100 sq. ft. under air newly renovated with the finest finishes!
SOLD Over $1.8 Billion in Real Estate
Owned and operated by

NRT, LLC
bonita springs . florida

This magnificent Gulf-front estate home is nestled right on Bonita Beach and offers 4,358 square feet with
6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. This home was completely renovated in 2007 and is solid concrete construction.
Features include a private elevator, plantation shutters, impact glass, crown molding, granite countertops,
custom cabinetry, seamless shower doors, vaulted ceilings, a swimming pool and 3 screened lanais with
panoramic views overlooking the Gulf and its breathtaking sunsets. The 2nd floor boasts an open floor plan
with 2 guest suites, a large living room overlooking the beach, formal dining room and a gourmet kitchen. The
3rd floor has cherry wood floors, 3 additional guest suites and a master bedroom overlooking the Gulf. This
home brings out Florida living at its finest! $3,999,950.
south fort myers . florida

A gorgeous waterfront custom home built by Arthur Rutenberg in the prestigious Gulf Harbour Yacht and
Country Club community offers a bright and spacious open floor plan with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths and 5,252
square feet of living space. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle to its fullest with an 18-hole championship golf course,
tennis facilities, deep-water marina with slips available for purchase/lease, spa and fitness center and on-site
waterfront dining. This exquisite estate home offers a heated pool and spa with gorgeous views, a formal dining
room, 1st-floor master, 2nd-story patio, separate lanai, a fireplace, 2 hot water heaters, a 3-car garage, central
vac, new AC in 2011 and new paint in 2014. Furnishings are negotiable. Minutes away from sugar-sand beaches,
exceptional shopping, world-class dining and the airport. Private membership is not mandatory. $1,389,000.
Kris asQuith p.a.

Keller Williams elite realty paradise realty team
Kris.flsWhomes.com
Kris@flsWhomes.com | 239.300.1427 | 239.330.6400
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SieSta Key . florida
SieSta Key . florida
On Coconut Bayou, find a gated waterfront estate on a .75-acre lot with a

deep-water dock, deeded beach access and a private pool. This meticulously
maintained home has professional landscaping, including night lighting and
a koi pond. Architectural details include 35-foot ceilings, transom windows,
steel and wood beams, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, concrete and glass
counters and numerous French doors. $4,450,000.
This green-built Grand Canal residence features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a

3-car garage, double-tray ceilings, a wine bar, fireplace, custom built-ins, a
chefs kitchen and a private dock. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, just minutes
from Siesta Key Village, beaches and private schools. $2,199,000.
tammy garner
Coldwell banker residential real estate
tammygarner@comcast.net | C: 941.374.4161
For more details and a full tour of these properties, go to www.tammygarner.com
longboat Key . florida

Behind the gates of Bay Isles in Grand Bay, this
2,950-square-foot Antiqua model offers panoramic
bay and city skyline views. Updated in a contemporary
style, the corner residence features walls of glass, a
wraparound terrace, gourmet chefs kitchen, extensive custom built-ins and private beach club access.
$1,740,000.
andree Huffine
Coldwell banker
andree@yourSarasotarealestate.com
C: 941.232.4053
For more about this property, go to www.YourSarasotaRealEstate.com
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941-954-9000
Candy Swick & Company
Real
Estate
Savvy
941- 954 - 9000
www.candyswick.com
2063 Main Street, SaraSota FL 34237
Sarasota, FloridaDowntown With Bay Views! An

updated floor plan features a private balcony. Fully
modernized and boasting designer details throughout.
Nestled gracefully in an intimate downtown condominium
that is walled and gated for privacy! Offered at $650,000
Osprey, FloridaGolf Course Frontage! Located on over

.5 of an acre of privacy, the flexible open plan showcases
many pleasing architectural elements and elegant upgrades.
It borders the 7th fairway of the golf course in a posh,
gated club community! Offered at $1,000,000
Sarasota, FloridaDowntown Direct Bay Front!

Unobstructed bay views will forever grace this residence
poised directly on Sarasota Bay. There is no comparison to
the unobstructed panoramic views from nearly every room.
In a gated building with amenities. Offered at $750,000
St. Petersburg, FloridaDramatic 30th-Floor Views! This

residence overlooks the city skyline, St. Pete Pier and
Tampa Bay! An elegant lifestyle presents itself in this
sought-after floor plan. A resort lifestyle awaits in the heart
of the city with 1st-class amenities! Offered at $700,000
Sarasota, FloridaBrand New Downtown With Views! A

completely remodeled and never-lived-in residence! Wellappointed with modern features, a den and a balcony with
bay views. In a secure building next to the Ritz-Carlton
with amenities! Offered at $625,000
Sarasota, FloridaDowntown Southwest Bay Views! A

coveted floor plan with a balcony that boasts stunning
180-degree water views. A designer-inspired dcor includes
zoned suites providing privacy and options. In secure Marina
Towers with full-service amenities! Offered at $1,100,000
JOHN COOK
Experience Is The Difference
T. 850.582.0874 | john.cook@cbunited.com
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
JOHNCOOKdesTiN.COm | COldwellBaNKeRpReviews.COm
Indian Bayou | Destin, Florida
Regatta Bay | Destin, Florida
4 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths | $1,475,000
This renovated, finely appointed beauty on a coveted, deep-water lot

boasts a new second-story addition and features an open floor plan,
hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, granite counters, spa-inspired
baths, an outdoor living area, pool and boat dock on the bayou.
This stunning custom bay-front home offers upgrades galore. The

home is perfect for entertaining with formal living and dining rooms,
an open gourmet kitchen/casual dining area, a screened lanai with a
pool and summer kitchen, a dock with a lift and a 4-car garage.
Emerald Towers Penthouse | Destin, Florida
Kelly Plantation | Destin, Florida
3 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths | $995,000
a fabulous east-end penthouse residence offers spectacular Gulf

views for miles. The spacious floor plan, with 3,100 square feet of
living space, is perfect as a primary residence, second home or
investment property with excellent income potential.
a gorgeous custom home with expansive bay views and deep

water at the end of a private boat dock offers a spacious, open
floor plan, with living areas and a master all opening onto a large
screened lanai with a sparkling pool and spa.
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Six trends were tracking in waterfront properties.

Authenticity
Waterfronts cachet might be powerful, but planners, such as Carmody, know it takes more than sun and
sand to create a winner in todays market. Authenticity
rooted in a local or regional culture, architecture that
facilitates lifestyle, and a range of amenities and experiences are as much part of waterfronts vision as sun and
sand. For example, The Residences at Seafire in the Caymans just opened, and already its apparent that features
tied directly into a family experience are as important
to potential buyers as a location on Seven Mile Beach.
Not Just Oceanfront
And waterfront isnt necessarily oceanfront.
Instead it could be a lake or river. Palmetto Bluff in
South Carolina includes 32 miles of waterfront, including ponds, lakes, the river, and even a silky beach on a
sandbar revealed when the tide recedes.
More Ways to Enjoy
A resort that doesnt have a residential compo-
COURTESY THE CLOISTER OCEAN RESIDENCES
An
expanse of ocean or lake, waves lapping

the shore and lots of sand to sift through
your fingers are at the heart of living
on the water. For new resorts, except in ski locales,
waterfront has become a must-have component, says
Andy Carmody, president at the residential division of
Crescent Communities.
Whether resort or an individual home, waterfront
is considered a prime investment. As more people are
looking outside of city metropolises to buy homes, the
strong momentum for waterfront houses is going to
continue into the new year. Demand for these types of
properties has been incredibly strong due to the unique
nature of waterfront and riverfront properties, says
Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and
Gardens Real Estate.
The Cloister Ocean Residences at Sea Island, Georgia.
nent along with a premium hotel is becoming a rarity.

Already this trend is playing out in new hotel properties
such as 1 Hotel in Miami Beach as well as in classic
resorts redefining their focus. For example, The Cloister
at Sea Island has added a shared ownership component to appeal to consumers who want the same high
level of service, but want to make less of a commitment, whether its time or money. Expect to see more
single-family components, as well as shared ownership
opportunities in new resorts. For developers, its often
part of a financial imperative, but its also a match for
the multiple lifestyles of affluent consumers today.
No Longer Just for Vacations
A growing trend in some locations is for families
to opt for a waterfront lifestyle fulltime. In places such
as Del Mar and La Jolla in California, a number of
newcomers are forsaking larger homes inland for a
smaller residence on or near the water, simply because

of the lifestyle.
Island Hopping
Private islands may be a specialized niche, but
demand has grown significantly since the recession.
According to Sothebys International Realty,
conservation and the desire to preserve natural spaces
and rare ecosystems is one incentive to own an island.
Keeping it Green
Increasingly developers also recognize this desire
to honor the land, and some of the newest
developments in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean
reflect environmental stewardship. Mayakoba on
Mexicos Rivera Maya has become as much a nature
preserve as a resort. Development directly on the ocean
is restricted to a limited number of properties.
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
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Once in a lifetime.....
.... an opportunity arises to possess a truly special, one-of-a-kind property.
Situated within the scenic San Juan Island archipelago, just north of Seattle, this approximately 29-acre, gated
estate provides supreme privacy and a sophisticated retreat on the wooded shores of Puget Sound. Although
the property feels like a private island, a private access road connects it to Blakely Island-proper, its marina
and airport.
For a complete brochure package and DVD:
Chris Karsteter, Managing Broker | 206.794.1465 | karsteter@coldwellbanker.com
BlakelyEstate.com
An Island Estate
Surrounded by Rugged Beauty
Blakely Island, San Juan Islands | Puget Sound, WA
This verdant, waterfront haven features manicured

gardens and grounds, and pristine old-growth acreage.
There are three resident pods of killer whales in the
San Juan Islands. From the living room picture windows,
watch Orcas as they hunt, frolic and sometimes breach
in the waters of Peavine Pass. Although set in one of the
Northwests least developed regions, Blakely Island
is conveniently accessible by private jet, within five
minutes of landing at the nearby private airport, one can
be home enjoying the natural surroundings.
Offered at $18,500,000. Please visit BlakelyEstate.com
for more information.
Among the estates notable attributes are:

29 acres, comprised of 17 tax parcels
4,421 no bank to high bank water frontage
2 deep moorage, covered boathouses, up to a
110-foot yacht
Stunning Northwest contemporary main residence
Separate hill house luxury master suite
Duplex guest suites
Caretakers cottage
3-bay garage and shop
THE ULTIMATE OCEANFRONT HOME

4615 OCEAN FRONT WALK
MARINA DEL REY
Custom-designed to accommodate 2 families with the potential for creating a compound with the adjacent oceanfront land,
this home offers a total of 7,280 square feet, right on the beach. The fabulous contemporary has 8 bedrooms, 10 baths, an
elevator, 6-car garage and a rooftop deck with sensational 360-degree views. www.4615oceanfront.com
List Price: $10,600,000

For more information, check out our website:
www.BergmanBeachProperties.com
310.821.2900
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An Equal Opportunity Company. If your property is currently listed for sale, this is not intended as a solicitation. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Santa BarBara . California

On perhaps the finest location parcel in all of Santa Barbaras famous Hope Ranch and along the Pacific Ocean,
Los Arcos Del Mar is an elegant and architecturally significant oceanfront estate home. Designed by Henry
Lenny, the Spanish Colonial Revival beauty is privately located at the end of a gated cul-de-sac, and offers
breathtaking ocean views up and down the coast. The home features 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a guest wing
with a separate entrance and comes with easy and direct access from the backyard down to the beach below.
Completed in 2000 and recently updated by the original owners, Los Arcos Del Mar is now available for sale
as one of the rarest of coastal living opportunities. $19,500,000.
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
California Properties
For a tour of this property, go to www.LosArcosDelMar.com
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waterfront ProPerties
realestateSB.com | kenswitzer1@yahoo.com
805.680.4622 | CalBre# 01245644
A WAve of opportunity
With new land and condominium developments in Hawaii, inventory is

increasing and the market is looking promising for buyers. By Christine Aebischer
he Hawaiian Islands have long been sought

after for their ideal location, temperate
climate and white-sand beaches, and with a
finite amount of developable land, real estate offerings are notoriously limited. However, with an influx
of new developments on the islands of Maui and Oahu,
specifically in Honolulu, inventories and opportunities
are increasing for buyers.
Honolulu has had a renaissance in the Ala
Moana and Kakaako areas, with more than 20 new
condominium developments coming up over the next
10 years, says Tracy Allen, vice president of Coldwell
Banker Pacific Properties. Factoring in new development sales, both condo and single-family home sales
are up this year, and Allen describes the overall market

as strong.
In Maui, several land listings are being offered for
development, either for an individual homeowner or a
developer. Were seeing a lot more buyer confidence, an
increase in tourism and economic status, a lot of new
construction in the luxury market and new product on
the market, from vacation rentals to custom estates,
says Meghan Clair of Coldwell Banker Island Properties.
With the upsurge in new developments, though,
Allen is seeing an adverse effect on the condominium
resale market, especially in the price range of $1 million and higher. Buyers are opting for the brand-new
projects in lieu of existing inventory, she explains.
PROPERTy PhOTOs COuRTEsy MEGhAn ClAIR
Hawaii Luxury Experts

Maui
MegHan clair
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
808.463.8485
MauiGreenRealtor@gmail.com
GreenRealEstateMaui.com
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Honolulu, oaHu
anne Hogan Perry,
Tracy allen & BeTH cHang
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties
808.748.2656
KahalaEstates@cbpacific.com
KahalaEstatesOnTheAvenue.com
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In the last year, Clair saw an increase in list and

close prices, and Allen expects property values to continue to increase over time, due to limited land. The
luxury price range spans from about $2 million upwards, with comfortable, single-family, turnkey homes
falling in the $5 million to $10 million range, according
to Clair. As prices increase, buyers gain larger home and
lot sizes, prime beachfront location and top-of-the-line
amenities, such as a pool, gym and guesthouse.
The most in-demand locations continue to
be those offering pristine ocean frontage and sandy
beaches, including Diamond Head, Kahala, Portlock,
Kailua, Lanikai, the North Shore, Big Beach and
Keawakapu Beach in Wailea. The local market is a key
driving force in Honolulus luxury market, according
to Allen, with local buyers opting for custom, singlefamily homes.
Offshore buyers tend to prefer luxury condominiums, due to their easy maintenance and security.
Asian and Canadian buyers play a large role in the international market, according to Clair, and are usually
seeking a second home. Hawaii is the epicenter of the
Pacific Ocean, making it easily accessible from the east
and west, shares Clair. Youre not just buying a home,
youre buying a lifestyle, and this will continue to drive
the market in a positive way.
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Estates Of Kahala | Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

From $2,995,000 to $22,000,000
Kahala Avenue offers the most prestigious real estate in Honolulu
and is located just minutes from the Kahala Resort and Waialae
Country Club (home of the prestigious Sony Open) with excellent
dining and shopping nearby. Imagine owning one of Honolulus
most luxurious beachfront estates there are currently 9
properties ranging from $2,995,000 to $22,000,000 available, and
others to suit your individual needs. Call us to learn more about
this exciting opportunity. www.KahalaEstatesOnTheAvenue.com.
yOUR TEAm OF THE AvEnUE

Anne Hogan Perry (R) RB-15815,
Tracy Allen (RA) RS-46610 & Beth Chang (R) RB-14022
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties
T. 808.748.2656 | KahalaEstates@cbpacific.com | KahalaEstatesOnTheAvenue.com
2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Coldwell Banker Previews International logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC in the United States
and by Coldwell Banker LLC in Canada. Each sales representative and broker is responsible for complying with any consumer disclosure laws or regulations. In Canada, any use of the term sales associate or agent herein shall
be replaced with the term sales representative.
PACIFIC PROPERTIES
Meghan Clair, r(s), eCoBroker
T. 808.463.8485 | Mauigreenrealtor@gmail.com
Coldwell Banker island Properties
www.greenrealesTaTeMaui.CoM
World-Famous Keawakapu Beach | Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

$22,000,000
This one-of-a-kind island estate on a sandy beachfront lot features a main home and guesthouse on a private, almost 1-acre setting. Prominently highlighted
in architectural Digest magazine, this uniquely designed home boasts a stunningly positioned master suite, media room, sunroom and great room with
custom high-end materials. enjoy tropical breezes from the spacious lanais celebrating panoramic ocean and outer island views and approximately 167
feet of ocean frontage.
2016 Coldwell Banker real estate llC. all rights reserved. Coldwell Banker real estate llC fully supports the principles of the Fair housing act and the equal opportunity act. each office is
independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews international and the Coldwell Banker Previews international logo are registered service
marks owned by Coldwell Banker real estate llC in the united states and by Coldwell Banker llC in Canada. each sales representative and broker is responsible for complying with any consumer
disclosure laws or regulations. in Canada, any use of the term sales associate or agent herein shall be replaced with the term sales representative.
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hARbouR IsLAnd . bAhAmAs

ALLAMANDA HOUSE An exquisite 6-bedroom,
6-bath, 3,500-square-foot historic Harbour Island
residence includes a 2-bedroom guesthouse. Features
include an outdoor entertaining kitchen and grill, a pool,
large rooftop deck with ocean views, a fully furnished
custom interior design, top-of-the-line fixtures and
finishes, including custom manufactured doors and
windows to meet antiquity standards. A stunning, mustsee property. Ref# 25279. $4,218,000.

STRAWBERRY HOUSE This stunning, historic,
3-bedroom, 3-bath home, built around 1840, epitomizes
the charm and beauty of Dunmore Town, Harbour
Island. This home has been updated with top-of-the-line
appliances, fixtures and finishes and provides all of the
modern conveniences, including a back-up generator,
outdoor entertainment area, water softener, external
security cameras and more. Ref# 25311.$2,242,000.

ARALIA HOUSE This beautifully restored, historic
home is on an acre of lushly landscaped property. The
main house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with spacious
porches upstairs and downstairs. A wide covered bar
and dining area overlook the manicured gardens. There
is also a detached, 1-bedroom, 1-bath guesthouse and
plenty of room for additional dwellings, as well as a bed
and breakfast. Ref# 242227. $2,500,000.
For more about these properties, go to www.cbbahamas.com
RobeRt ARthuR
Coldwell banker Lightbourn Realty
robert@cbbahamas.com | 242.359.7216
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Bayroc . Nassau . New ProvideNce
saNdyPort . Nassau . Bahamas
A beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bath, well-appointed penthouse condo in the

exclusive Bayroc community offers excellent ocean and beach views. With 2,978
square feet of living area, including a large covered veranda, this unit is turnkey and has many upgrades, such as granite countertops and impact-resistant
windows and doors. There is an on-site gym, tennis court, pools, private beach,
24-hour security and on-site management. Ref# 25184. $1,890,000.
This canal-front homefeatures 3 en suite bedrooms, an office/study, open plan

living, dining, custom kitchen and a family room. Additional features include
a generator, solar water heating, filtered rainwater holding tank, reverse
osmosis system, hurricane-impact windows/doors, a boat dock and a covered
patio.Sandyport offers 24-hour security, pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and
is close to beaches, shops, restaurants and schools. Ref# 8366. $1,250,000.
aNthoNy wells
martiNa mcsweeNey
coldwell Banker lightbourn realty
anthony@cbbahamas.com | 242.424.7648
martina@cbbahamas.com | 242.357.9235
darBy islaNd . exuma . Bahamas
Kamalame cay . Bahamas
Darby Island is a 554-acre private island with stunning views of turquoise

waters from elevations as high as 87 feet. The island has over 14 beaches with
powder-white sand, deep-water access, 2 miles of ocean frontage and a historic
castle. Combined with close proximity to both Nassau and Georgetown, this
is truly an investors dream. Ref# 22052. $39,000,000.
Kamalame Cay is a luxurious private island resort close to Nassau with an island
chic vibe. Each property boasts beach frontage and stunning ocean views.
Ownership includes luxury living with access to the boutique resort amenities
and income potential. Lots start at $300,000. Turnkey home packages start
at $850,000.
heather PetersoN
heather PetersoN
heather@cbbahamas.com | 242.477.7223
heather@cbbahamas.com | 242.477.7223
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fireplaces, a rec room, top-of-the-line kitchen and a waterside
screened porch. Enjoy 8 feet MLW at the pier and a large,
detached garage with a full 2nd-floor guest apartment.
Outdoors, find an in-ground, waterside pool and a protected
shoreline with a duck blind. $2,550,000
ROYAL OAK WATERFRONT: On Oak Creek with a private

pier, barn and a partially finished cottage, the home has been
restored and updated with a parlor, a family room with a
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Lightbourn Realty
242.359.7216
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Canning ProPerties grouP

Sothebys International Realty
831.596.1171
canningproperties.com
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Southern california
St. barth
the bahamaS
tom smyth
St. Barth Properties
Sothebys International Realty
508.570.4481
sothebysrealty-stbarth.com
Pages 14-15
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Coldwell Banker
Lightbourn Realty
242.477.7223
cbbahamas.com
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hurwitzjamesco.com
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Chase international
800.783.0722
877.601.3030
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ty Bergman & Peter Bergman

Gibson International
310.821.2900
bergmanbeachproperties.com
Page 69
Santa barbara, california
Ken switzer
California Properties
805.680.4622
realestatesb.com
Page 72
Smith Mountain Lake,

REALTORS
greater Seattle, Wa
Chris Karsteter
Coldwell Banker
Bain
206.794.1465
blakelyestate.com
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Smith mountain lake, virginia
jim striegel
Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
972.899.0634
jimstriegel.com
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ron willard ii
Smith Mountain Lake, REALTORS
540.721.5288
watersedgegolfestate.com
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caPe cod, ma
rose Kennedy
Kinlin Grover Real Estate
508.349.2782
rosekennedy.mykinlingroveragent.com
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chatham/caPe cod, ma
Pine aCres realty

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Real Estate
508.945.1186
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FLOWER MOUND . TEXAS

This Tuscan villa is situated on a 2-acre lot in a gated community. Upon entry, you are greeted with Italian rough
marble floors, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams, oversized luxurious rooms and a grand layout. The
living area offers multiple sitting areas, a cast-stone fireplace and a wall of windows with breathtaking views of
the pool and pond. The gourmet kitchen boasts Wolf appliances and an oversized eat-at island with 2 prep sinks.
The study features a wall of custom bookshelves, hand-scraped wood floors and a coffered ceiling. A wine tasting
room and game room are adjoined with a see-through fireplace, each offering a wet bar and views of the covered
patio. A custom iron and glass door leads to the climate-controlled wine cellar with an island and bricked barrel
ceiling. The outdoor living area features a fireplace, full kitchen, dining area, multiple sitting areas, a wood ceiling
and electric screens for enclosure. The backyard is a paradise, offering a pool, spa, waterfall, casual seating under
an arbor and a stocked pond with a fountain. This home is well-equipped for entertaining. A quiet sanctuary to
escape to, yet still located in town, this estate says perfection to the discerning buyer! $2,498,000.
JIM STRIEGEL
Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
For more about this property, go to www.JimStriegel.com
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Napa . CaliforNia
Napa . CaliforNia
A luxurious 10,000-square-foot Napa Valley bed-and-breakfast mansion, known

as one of the Big 4 Napa mansions, is well known for its elegant dining room with
hand-cut lead crystal chandeliers, Old English Tavern with a massive fireplace,
period details and grand and secret staircases. It offers 9 uniquely decorated guest
rooms with beautiful antiques, and a state-of-the art culinary kitchen. $3,750,000.
Distinctive styling defines the classic design of this wine country estate on 6.73
park-like acres. The beautiful 4,500-square-foot home features warm wood
flooring and generous rooms with seamless indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy a
sun-drenched pool with a pool house, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, bocce
ball court and a 2-bedroom guesthouse. $3,650,000.
Napa . CaliforNia
Napa . CaliforNia
Nestled against the vineyards with mountains as the backdrop, this home offers
beautiful finishes and soaring ceilings. The island kitchen opens to the family
room with a stone fireplace and French doors that lead to the inviting outdoor
living area with a pergola, fire pit and expansive views. You will love the privacy
of this amazing property. $1,495,000.
Enjoy amazing pastoral and vineyard views. This home offers a spacious, open
living and dining room; an island kitchen and family room combo; a 1,500-bottle
wine cellar; a rock n roll media room; a luxurious master suite; an outdoor
kitchen; waterfall; and 52-vine gentlemans vineyard. $1,095,000.
For more about these properties, go to www.carolynroberts.com
CarolYN roBErTS
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
croberts99@aol.com
707.953.1798 | 707.258.5248
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JOHN FAIRBANKS & MARION FAIRBANKS

T. 626.398.9000 | est8homes@aol.com
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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Unique Architecture | Pasadena, CA
Prime Location | Arcadia, CA
3 bedrooms, 3 baths | $1,895,000
4 bedrooms, 4 baths | $1,498,000
Sited on over 1 acre, this circular, gated estate boasts a sparkling

pool and 360-degree views of valleys, mountains and beyond.
This award-winning home features a den with a fireplace, a family
room, and it includes partial ownership of a tennis court.
This elegant home boasts a large family room with a wet bar, a
formal dining room, 3 fireplaces, a master suite with a master
bath, a center atrium, swimming pool, an oversized 2-car
attached garage, a newer roof, central air and so much more!
Great Income Opportunity | Alhambra, CA
Architect-Designed | Pasadena, CA
5 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths | $928,000
2 bedrooms, 2 baths | $799,000
This lot with R-3 zoning has a front house with 3 bedrooms and
1.5 baths, a rear house with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, and 2
garages. Separate meters for gas, water and electric, plus central
air and heat. Co-listed with Katie Abdessian, 626.344.9865.
This intimate, private, 8-unit complex was designed by Bob Ray

Offenhauser. The light and bright top-floor unit features an open
floor plan, elevator access, high ceilings, formal living and dining
rooms, a fireplace, den, 2 master suites and a remodeled kitchen.
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T. 408.776.7153 | pagewelton@coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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El Rancho Escondido | Hollister, California
The Ratto Ranch | Morgan Hill, California
$5,944,444
$2,499,994
El Rancho Escondido is 600 acres of Central California ranch within 50

minutes of Carmel and San Jose. Huge potential and great income, just
minutes from town.
This exceptional 5,000-square-foot gated executive home that was

designed for cutting horses offers a guesthouse, pool, manicured
grounds, a new barn, arena, hot walker and more.
The Robba Farm | San Martin, California
The B and T Ranch | Gilroy, California
$1,388,883
$1,724,942
Currently used for row crops, corn, peppers and tomatoes, but could also
be used for vines or an orchard. Adjacent to Highway 101 for visibility and
about 30 minutes south of San Jose, this farm is in a great location.
The B and T Ranch is a 12-acre equestrian facility with 3 dwellings, a

beautiful 20-stall barn and a dressage arena with mirrors and lights. You
have to see it to appreciate.
The Santos Farm | Gilroy, California
The Bod Fish Creek Ranch | Gilroy, California
$1,588,888
$1,499,994
The Santos Farm is 18 acres of Class I Soil with 2 exceptional updated

homes, 2 good wells and 3 character dairy barns. You can grow most any
vegetable, grapes, olives or lavender, just 5 minutes east of Gilroy.
The Bod Fish Creek Ranch is an 11-acre horse property with 2 homes. There
is a beautiful executive home with gardens, perfect for weddings. It is just 40
minutes to San Jose or Monterey.
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Independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Coldwell Banker Previews International logo are registered service
marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate llC in the United States and by Coldwell Banker llC in Canada. Each sales representative and broker is responsible for complying with any consumer
disclosure laws or regulations. In Canada, any use of the term sales associate or agent herein shall be replaced with the term sales representative.
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Jordan Cohen Estates
Hidden Hills . California
Thousand Oaks . California
Celebrity owned Nearly 12,000 square feet Single-story masterpiece

Upscale design elements 2-story ceilings Office/library Man cave Gym
Guest apartment Pool and spa Outdoor kitchen 2-stall barn and tack room
www.PremierHiddenHillsEstate.com $9,995,000
Nearly 7,900 square feet 4 privately gated acres Direct lake access with boat
dock Elevator Office/library Bonus/media room Wine-producing vineyard
Infinity pool and spa Manicured lawns and rose garden
www.EliteFrenchCountryEstate.com $5,995,000
Whistler . British Columbia . Canada
Tarzana . California
Celebrity owned 4.3 private acres Gated and secluded mountain retreat
8,320-square-foot house Detached guest/caretakers home Built in 2013
Marketed by Sothebys International Realty Canada and Jordan Cohen
www.EliteWhistlerEstate.com $13,500,000 CAD
Subterranean 10-car garage Approximately 7,500 square feet Gated .5acre lot Elevator Wine cellar Game/bonus room Office/library Master
with massage room and fireplace Pool and spa with cabana Basketball court
www.18735Wells.com $3,499,950
jordan cohen
RE/MAX Olson | Over $125,000,000 in Annual Closed Sales
Westlake Village, California
818.435.5220
jordan@jordancohen.com
BRE # 01103362
jordancohen.com
@jordancohen21
@jordancohen1
221 Merrils Chase Rd., Asheville

Enjoy quintessential mountain living
in this 5,000-square-foot Engelmann
Spruce log home, nestled on 10
private Fairview acres. Positioned
at the end of a private drive with
windows welcoming long-range
mountain views, this 4-bedroom,
3-bath residence features a chefs
kitchen, custom cherry cabinets
and a main-level master with a
large, private workout room and a
sauna. The thoughtful layout offers
2 bedrooms on the upper level
with an additional 1,700 square feet,
plus a lower-level guest suite with a
private entrance and garage.
1124 Cane Creek Rd., Asheville

Almost 6,000 square feet in Crane
Valley Creek sits on 5 acres of
land with mountain views, creek
frontage, a playground and a
large back patio with an outdoor
fireplace. This home has been
meticulously designed and finished
to be a forever home. From the
waterfall by the front door to the
rainwater catchment system and
safe room, this home is a breath of
fresh mountain air. Open the doors
to the 1st floor, lower the electric
screens on the wraparound porch
and enjoy this amazing slice of life
by the dry stacked-stone fireplace.
JEFF STEwART 828.210.1642 BrokerAsheville@gmail.com www.BrokerAsheville.com
SAn JoSe . CAliforniA

The views are breathtaking from this custom home offering private secluded living while still in the city.
Enjoy a sand-beach swimming pool and spa, a barbecue bar with a trellis and a media room. The huge
master bedroom suite with a loft and bar boasts spectacular views of San Jose. Price upon request.
GerArDo PADillA
GP real estate, inc.
padillag@pacbell.net
408.981.1852
For more details and a full tour of this property, go to www.3902AbornRoad.com
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TORONTO . ONTARIO . CANADA
MARKHAM . ONTARIO . CANADA
Impeccable details include wood-burning marble fireplaces, original oak

hardwood floors, elaborate plaster crown molding, ceiling medallions, a great
room with an 18.5-foot ceiling, a bow window, 9 bedrooms and 13 baths. An
elevator services the 3rd-level, 3,000-square-foot, self-contained guest suite
with a private entrance. Also find a lower-level wine cellar, home theater with a
wet bar, gym, games room and a craft room. The 1.24-acre, park-like grounds
overlook a ravine with city skyline views. $16,800,000.
This magnificent and stately home is marked by impeccable architectural

design, superior craftsmanship and the finest quality of materials and finishes.
Enjoy soaring 16-foot ceilings; Downsview Kitchen cabinetry throughout; a
master suite walk-out to a hot tub and pool; lower-level walk-out; a rec room
with a wet bar; natural stone wine cellar; home theater; an elevator; covered
terrace with an outdoor kitchen; an 800-square-foot gazebo with a fireplace;
and a regulation-size, fully lit basketball court. $7,998,000.
Poised majestically on one of the most sought-after crescents in the Bridle Path
enclave of prestigious homes, this estate boasts an incomparable setting on an
extra-deep lot with breathtaking views of Rosedale Golf Club. The great room/
family room combination is complemented by a wet bar, wine cellar, tasting
room and French doors that open to the gardens, pool and cabana. This great
location is close to private schools and the Granite Club. $5,299,000.
Beautifully situated on an estate-sized lot, this home is in the prized Bayview/

York Mills neighborhood. Natural light cascades through floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the ambiance of spacious flow. Impeccable details include oak
parquet hardwood floors, wood-burning marble fireplaces, wainscoting, builtin china cabinets and crown molding. Enjoy walk-outs to terraces, patios and
balconies. The professionally landscaped enclosed gardens, mature trees and
a sparkling pool enchant and delight, creating a private paradise. $4,988,000.
For more about these properties, go to www.harveykalles.com
ELISE KALLES, Broker

Harvey Kalles Real Estate
elisekalles@harveykalles.com
416.441.2888 ext. 291
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keys to the kingdom
Golden oak at Walt disney World resort orlando, Florida

DRIvInG ThROuGhOuT WaLT DISney WORLD,
visitors are welcomed to their resort hotels by vibrant,
themed signs. One small sign exudes understated
elegance; its a majestic, golden tree whose branches
carefully conceal Mickey ears. The lucky few who enter
these stately gates are not simply visiting; theyre homeowners at Disneys private, luxury residential community
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort.
An exclusive enclave that will feature just 285
residences upon completion, Golden Oak is the
only opportunity to live at the most magical place on
Earth, and it offers unsurpassed magic of its own.
Superb custom home construction, a serene location
embracing the surrounding nature, and amenities
such as a fully equipped clubhouse are all enviable.
However, home ownership here is all about lifestyle, an
only-at-Disney, carefree, and personalized lifestyle that
begins with renowned guest services and continues
with unforgettable events.
The reason why we have the second home, and
why so many of my neighbors have made this their
permanent residence, is because of the cast members. I would actually call them my cast family, says a
current owner. She is at home in Disney often and will
live here permanently upon her husbands retirement;
their Golden Oak home will remain a family legacy for
FOuR SeaSOnS
PRIvaTe ReSIDenceS
generations to come.
All owners have membership in the Golden Oak
Club, as well as access to the Resident Services Team,
which creates events such as behind-the-scenes
theme park experiences or encounters with relevant
celebrities. We had a tasting with Kurt Russell, who
owns a winery. He loves to talk about his early career
and how many Disney movies he has been involved
in, says Page Pierce, vice president of Disney Resort
Real Estate Development. On a more personal level,
owners can collaborate with cast members to host
private, customized dinners in the warmly decorated
Markhams dining room, where the southern fried
Master planned by Walt Disney Imagineering,

Golden Oak private luxury homes start at $2 million;
Four Seasons Private Residences start at $5 million.
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chicken is to die for.

Golden Oak recently launched a prestigious new
neighborhood the Four Seasons Private Residences
Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Owners of these
extravagant custom homes enjoy covetable amenities
such as private entry to the nearby Four Seasons hotel
and 24/7 access to a dedicated residence manager
and service team.
Even as Golden Oak welcomes new owners,
its original mission remains sound and simple, says
Pierce. We want you to build your dream home at Walt
Disney World and create lifelong memories here with
your family and friends.
Sarah Binder
Summerhouse, Golden Oaks private residential club facility,

features Markhams full-service dining room, Tylers Lounge,
a heated outdoor pool, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
unique
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GOING GlObal auberGe resOrts COlleCtION DevelOpING

vIevaGe lOs CabOs
Award-winning Auberge Resorts Collection is accepting reservations for VieVage Los Cabos, a new
Mexican beachfront hotel and residential resort. VieVage
Los Cabos, which offers 32 residential villas, is located on
the most coveted stretch of beach in the area, within close
proximity to the San Jose Del Cabo International Airport.
The turnkey villas offer three or four bedrooms, and are
priced from $1.85 million.
VieVage Los Cabos will also feature a 29-room
boutique resort, providing owners with the finest
amenities and services. Amenities will include a
138-meter pool, an oceanfront hot tub, fire pits, the
Ocean Edge Restaurant, a Tom Fazio-designed golf
course, a spa, fitness center, kids club and a waterfront
sports center. VieVage Los Cabos is scheduled to open
in October 2016.
Stacey Staum
fabulous finds
FiFty third and Eighth now accEpting rEsErvations

HFZ Capital Group and Douglas Elliman Development Marketing are currently accepting reservations for Fifty Third and Eighth, a renovated high-rise condominium building in Hells
Kitchen, one of New York Citys most sought-after neighborhoods. On a recent visit to the
property, Unique Homes was provided an exclusive preview of Fifty Third and Eighths offerings,
which included breathtaking rooftop views of the city skyline and the Hudson River. Fifty Third
and Eighth comprises one- to three-bedroom residences, starting at $975,000.
Fifty Third and Eighth was revamped and modernized by BP Architects, ASH NYC and
Terrain NYC, who are transforming the sophisticated lobby and creating an unrivalled rooftop
space with breathtaking vistas. The residences feature top-of-the-line craftsmanship, including
five-inch white oak floors and Quirky Aros Smart Window air conditioning units in every room.
The kitchens offer white quartz countertops; white lacquer and polished chrome cabinetry;
Bosch custom refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers; Bertazzoni gas ranges; and Waste
King stainless steel garbage disposals. The baths boast Glassos white marble floors, a Mosaic
Calacatta Prima Grey marble feature wall, custom-designed vanities and medicine cabinets and
Kohler faucets. The residences at Fifty Third and Eighth are available for immediate occupancy.
Stacey Staum
The villas at VieVage Los Cabos were designed by Glazier Le Architecture

and interior design firm BAMO in the contemporary California style, and
boast indoor-outdoor living and unrivalled seaside vistas.
For more information about Fifty Third and Eighths residences, amenities
and neighborhood, visit 53rdand8th.com
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A SportSmAnS pArAdiSe
HigH Plains RancH, KRemmling, coloRado
On over 6,000 acres, High Plains

Ranch is a legacy recreational ranch
offering trophy hunting, private skiing,
snowmobiling and river fly fishing.
Offered at $39.8 million and built by Diamond Homes
and architect KIBO, the 15,988-square-foot High Plains
Lodge is a property that any five-star retreat would envy.
It is truly a cool structure. Ive seen a lot of
custom homes and this is, pound for pound, as good
as anything out there, shares Mike Kennedy of Point
Rider Real Estate. Co-listed with Dennis Saffell of
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, High Plains
Ranch was constructed of logs sourced from Missoula,
Montana, and boasts endless views with unlimited
choices of activities.
All major ski areas are within a one-hour drive,
and the property itself has its own private ski mountain
and a staff to groom the hills. After skiing, family and
guests can warm up in the Outpost Ski Cabin, which
can also serve as a base for year-round activities, with
a great room, kitchen, bedroom, loft area and a wraparound porch.
There is also a 10,500-square-foot Nevada
House Saloon that can comfortably host over 110
people, which boasts a Wallace and Hines custom
bar, full kitchen, a slot machine and open space for
a dance floor, shuffleboard or ping pong tables. Not
to be forgotten, there is a 14,000-square-foot facility
that stores snowmobiles, ATVs, snow cats, a paintball course, a hockey rink with a Zamboni included,
woodshop, full kitchen and an office that houses a
dedicated, full-time staff.
the Greatest Snow And Steady Growth

7 percent since last year. The area from the Canyons
Village at Park City Resort to the junction with I-80 reflects
a 20-percent increase in single-family home prices, with
a median sales price of $875,000. The high-end of the
single-family home market is moving in the $5 million
to $6 million range, with high-end condos and newer
projects around $3 million to $4 million.
Pending sales, quantity sold and total volume sold
have been on a steady rise, quarter after quarter.
Park Citys access to an international airport always
has been attractive to international buyers, and the citys
major feeder markets are buyers from California, Texas,
Florida, New York and Chicago. You can hop on a plane
and ski the same day, says Watkins.
For a video tour of High Plains Ranch, visit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-Z3xAWhfA
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Park Citys Chamber of Commerce estimates that 35 percent of visitors are

visting Park City, Utah for the first time.
photo by Rob bossi/Canyons ResoRt
Park City, Utah has always been known as a ski

destination, but it is rapidly becoming known as a summer
resort. Its a great place to be. Its a beautiful city, high
up in the mountains and its a winter wonderland, shares
Kristina Watkins of Summit Sothebys International Realty.
According to Watkins, there has been steady
growth over the past five years, however it is a highly
fragmented market. Some areas are on fire with multiple
offers and highly energized buyers. Other areas are
holding steady without dramatic price changes. Some
neighborhoods are buyers markets, and others are
sellers.
The median sales price for a single-family home
within the Park City limits is $1.4 million, which is up
unique
places to ski
by kirsten niper
Carving
Out
Realtors are positive about luxury ski markets
continuing their upward climb.
Attracting buyers from all over the United States and
a growing international market, buyers are attracted
to the luxury ski market in Colorado for its year-round
outdoor lifestyle and cultural amenities.
photo by ryan bonneau
ConfidenCe
telluride
Wells and Ross expect the market to stay on
its upward path. Developers have even returned to
Aspen, and are looking for future growth.
Telluride
Wikimedia Commons photo by aspen skiing Company
George Harvey of The Harvey Team reports the

Telluride market is up slightly over past years and
notes the shortage of inventory is responsible.
Today, developers and bankers arent quite
ready to put money up for new condos and homes,
and [when new construction] goes up, there is a
15-to-24-month development time. I think these factors
combine to create a shortage of inventory and an
upward push on properties, which is great for existing
sellers, says Harvey.
The luxury price range is about $900 to $1,000
Aspen
The market is strong, prices are up and inventory is down, reports Ben Roos of Aspen Snowmass
Sothebys International Realty.
Known worldwide for its skiing on four mountains,
Aspen also offers biking, hiking, fishing and offers cultural amenities including the Aspen Institute, Aspen
Center for Physics and a music festival.
The medium range for single-family homes is
$5.75 million according to Roos, while Carrie Wells of
Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate reports that
downtown penthouses are listed from $10 million to
$20 million.
We have seen an uptick in the average price for
a single-family home of 17 percent, states Wells.
Wikimedia Commons photo by niCk Csakany
Aspen
Realtors in Colorados ski markets are expecting increased buyer confidence

to further boost interest in new ski development projects.
vAil
per square foot for single-family homes and luxury

condos range from $1,100 to $1,200 per square foot.
Those prices are within 90 percent of the peak in
2006-2007, shares Harvey.
Harvey reports the largest segment of buyers
hail from Texas, and other markets include Florida,
New York, Southern California, Chicago and Denver.
Buyers from New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, South
America and Canada are also drawn to Telluride for
its beauty.
Harvey believes the biggest demand for the next
year or two will be people purchasing older homes
and remodeling them. He also expects to see more
development projects in the coming year.
Vail
Due to new projects being built, great ski conditions and visitors falling in love with the area, Michael
Slevin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado
Properties reports the Vail market has come back quite
strong since the recession.
Over the course of the last few years, the market
has seen increases in unit sales and dollar volume.
This has bumped up some price points with new construction, and folks are gravitating to new and remodeled homes that are move-in ready, shares Slevin.
The luxury prices range from $5 million to $20 million, with premium prices for properties on ski mountains with direct access. In Beaver Creek, buyers get
the same caliber home, but with a lower price point.
Slevin states there is more confidence in the
market with the return of development projects, and
the local job market is strong. He is positive about the
current market trends.
Find Colorado and Utah ski properties and specialists

on the following five pages.
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Specialists
Colorado | Utah
Colorado Properties
Colorado
Michael G. Kennedy
Point Rider Real Estate
303.810.9118
ranchsellers.com
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Colorado
Vail, Colorado
dennis R. saffell
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
970.531.3200
ranchsellers.com
Pages 98-99
Michael slevin
Colorado Properties
970.476.2482
bhhscoloradoproperties.com
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Park City, Utah
nancy TallMan
Summit Sothebys International
Realty
435.901.0659
insideparkcityrealestate.com
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By Sarah Binder
Accidentally, With Purpose

Debbi DiMaggio finds herself in demand as an expert dedicated
to helping new agents thrive and collaborate.
ealtor. Author. Speaker. Philanthropist. This

is not a snapshot of Debbi DiMaggios past
resume; rather, its only an abbreviated list
of her current endeavors. When asked how
she embarked on these paths, she answers the
same way each time, sounding surprised by her
own answer. I discover everything kind of by
accident, she laughs. Whether talking about
how she became a Realtor after several brief
stints in vastly different realms, such as working
for the U.S. Supreme Court and at a magazine,
or describing her love of SoulCycle, its clear that
DiMaggio turns each of her accidental pursuits
into a passion.
DiMaggio and husband/partner Adam
Betta have grown their Bay Area luxury real estate
firm, Highland Partners, from just seven agents
in one office in 2009 to more than 80 agents in
two offices (Piedmont and Montclair Village,
California) today. Along the way, they have
discovered and cultivated their personal niches
Adam is the managing broker, while Debbi is
marketing director and have grown dedicated
to helping new agents navigate high-end markets.
I like helping other Realtors. I find that

really enjoyable and fulfilling, DiMaggio says. I
recently had a conference call with a brand-new
agent in Palm Springs. He follows my blog and
just reached out to talk to me about the industry. She and Adam stress several key points to
young agents within their own team and beyond,
including the importance of creating structure
within their day and engaging face-to-face with
co-agents and clients. This is a relationship business. You need to build trust and confidence with
your clients from the beginning; you cant hide
behind the Internet and social media, she says.
The client-focused business practices
upon which the pair successfully grew Highland
Partners (they turned a recent Piedmont listing
at $899,000 into a sale at $1.27 million) have
resulted in the creation of a vast personal brand
for DiMaggio, encompassing philanthropy, book
writing, and speaking engagements nationwide
at events such as Inman Luxury Connect 2015.
She embarked somewhat casually on her first
foray into writing (a stunning coffee table book
called Contained Beauty) as a side project when
her first child left for college. The project helped
her to network with professional photographers
worldwide and resulted in subsequent deals. She
and Adam co-authored The Art of Real Estate,
published last year; her most recent book, Real
Estate Rules!, will be published early in 2016 as
part of the Rules! book series by Brigantine
Media.
As her multi-faceted career progresses by
leaps and bounds, DiMaggio maintains a downto-earth demeanor, a genuine desire to continue
learning and innovating, and a professional outlook in which she views everyone as a potential
collaborator. These characteristics will bode
essential in the future as she hopes to delve into
the Los Angeles luxury market. Communication
and being kind are key in this industry. Adam will
answer questions from agents from other offices,
and I always offer to help and share, she says. It
is so important that all luxury agents work
together as a team. Were not competitors.
debbi dimaggio
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Advertiser index
ArkAnsAs
United Country Real Estate, 86
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, 74

Hurwitz James Company, 17
CostA riCA
CAliforniA
Bergman Beach Properties/Gibson International, 69
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
Properties, 72
Canning Properties Group
Sothebys International Realty, 70-71
Chase International, 68
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley, 83
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 84-85
GP Real Estate, Inc., 89
Hurwitz James Company, 16-18
RE/MAX Olson, 87
MArYlAnd
Benson & Mangold Real Estate, 80
frenCH polYnesiA
ColorAdo
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida
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Candy Swick & Co., 60
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 48-50, 57, 59
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co., 52-53
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Florida luxurious Properties, 51
John R. Wood Properties, 54-55
Keller Williams Elite Realty, 58
Keller Williams Realty, 45
Keller Williams Realty/Supreme Auctions, Back cover
lake Nona Golf & Country Club, 63
Nestler Poletto Sothebys International Realty, 40-41
Oxford Realty, Inc., 64
Premier Estate Properties, 42-43
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Inside back cover
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RE/MAX Olson, 87
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KW luxury Homes International, 4-5
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Stihl Inc., 103-110
The Home Trust, 11
The RE/MAX Collection, 21
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Dennis R. Saffel &

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Point Rider Real Estate
$39.8 million / Pages 98-99
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Heather Peterson
Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty
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Celebrating our 45th Year

The Many Lifestyles

ELEGANCE BACKED BY EXCELLENCE

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Georgia 6-7, 28-29

Hawaii 17, 74-75

Massachusetts 28, 30-31

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