The home-buying process generally begins with finding a Realtor. It can be confusing to find one, as many believe that Realtors and real estate agents are the same. Realtors and real estate agents have become interchangeable names in the industry, but there are specific distinctions. In North America, Realtors set themselves apart from real estate agents by becoming members of the National... Source ..read more

In hip and vibrant Austin, Texas, a residential property can be a business, lifestyle and cash register. An intriguing single-family home in the Travis Heights neighborhood has been completely designed as an Airbnb containing four luxury apartments for rental and/or personal space. With the travel sector seriously rebounding from its pandemic snooze, this home could be the ticket to a comfortable... Source ..read more

Meet Fancy Rutherford, a member of the Tahoe Mountain Realty with a passion for the snowy mountains of Tahoe. It’s easy to understand why she—or anyone, for that matter—would be captivated by the picturesque views the area has to offer. But Rutherford doesn’t just enjoy looking at those mountains in the distance. She has conquered them as a pioneering snowboarder. The snowboarding agent recently... Source ..read more

Luxury homebuyers are seeking outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces more than any other amenity. A recent poll of Forbes Global Properties agents found that outdoor lounge space just edged out pools and was much more important than home theaters when considering what a property has to offer. Here are five properties around the United States and the globe with prime outdoor dining spaces... Source ..read more

New York (April 27, 2023): Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an invitation-only membership network of top real estate firms, has released this month’s Luxury Agent Poll. When asked about a seller’s tolerance for negotiability in the current market, 62% of Forbes Global Properties domestic experts reported an acceptable range of just 0-5% Source ..read more

In the heart of vibrant Shaw, in Washington, D.C., the Intersect at O Townhomes are part of the City Market at O redevelopment of a 19th-century public market. Nearly 150 years later, food and the culinary arts remain a central part of the story of these homes. Within a mile of the collection of contemporary townhomes, you will find eight of Washington, D.C’s 23 Michelin star restaurants. Source ..read more

It’s safe to say that Marcin Ostromecki has a zest for the Z Ranch, perched high in one of the most desirable locales in the mountains of southwest Colorado: “Our area has some incredible properties, but what makes the ranch so unique is its proximity to Mountain Village and Telluride. The picturesque view of Z Ranch. (TELLURIDE REAL ESTATE CORP) “It is very rare to find a property with acreage... Source ..read more

Despite lingering limitations brought on by the Covid pandemic—including limited luxury real estate stock, fewer international buyers and increased migration out of major cities—2022 saw several bright spots when it comes to significant luxury real estate property sales. Berman Buckskin Ranch Telluride CO- (Marketing Telluride) THE WHO: TD Smith of Telluride Real Estate Corp. in Telluride... Source ..read more

As much of the world opened in 2022 following two-plus years of pandemic restrictions, stories of wealthy overseas property buyers returning to prime property markets were noticeably absent from the headlines. We explore how exchange rate fluctuations, Covid travel restrictions, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has impacted the motivations and capabilities of potential buyers purchasing... Source ..read more

The ultrahigh end of the residential market established new price benchmarks in 2022 as the world’s wealthiest individuals continued to seek out trophy property acquisitions as a safe and secure vehicle for building, maintaining, growing, and enjoying wealth. We examine where the top trophy home sales are taking place and who are the buyers behind these acquisitions. Globally, the top-end of the... Source ..read more