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With over 20 years as a licensed real estate agent and a decade dedicated to new home construction, I bring unparalleled expertise to my clients in Central Texas. Specializing in the luxury market, I focus on new construction, custom estate homes, low-maintenance garden homes, and exclusive master-planned communities. My goal is to help clients find not just a house, but a home that perfectly complements their lifestyle.

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"My wife and I worked with Bryan from 2022-2023 to design our current home, which we love. Bryan was incredibly knowledgeable, tasteful, and helpful through what would have been a daunting experience for my wife and me as first-time home builders. I can confidently say that while no home-building process is seamless, Bryan was a consistent source of professionalism, honesty, and insight. He was very engaged and reachable throughout the process and thought of many things my wife and I wouldn't have done through the process. I can't recommend working with Bryan enough, I will be going through him on my next real estate investment and would not elect to work with anyone else at this point. Highly recommend!"

"My wife and I worked with Bryan from 2022-2023 to design our current home, which we love. Bryan was incredibly knowledgeable, tasteful, and helpful through what would have been a daunting experience for my wife and me as first-time home builders. I can confidently say that while no home-building process is seamless, Bryan was a consistent source of professionalism, honesty, and insight. He was very engaged and reachable throughout the process and thought of many things my wife and I wouldn't have done through the process. I can't recommend working with Bryan enough, I will be going through him on my next real estate investment and would not elect to work with anyone else at this point. Highly recommend!"

Scott G.

"My wife Lisa Anne and I had the opportunity to work with Bryan on the purchase of our home, and Bryan was always there for us, providing answers and keeping us up-to-date on any news during the purchasing process. Bryan is an excellent communicator, and always makes you feel like family. We really appreciate all that Bryan did for us and we recommend him to our friends and family members who are interested in a home because he is truly a skilled professional that takes the time, and makes the effort to understand and support the things you are looking for in a home!"

"My wife Lisa Anne and I had the opportunity to work with Bryan on the purchase of our home, and Bryan was always there for us, providing answers and keeping us up-to-date on any news during the purchasing process. Bryan is an excellent communicator, and always makes you feel like family. We really appreciate all that Bryan did for us and we recommend him to our friends and family members who are interested in a home because he is truly a skilled professional that takes the time, and makes the effort to understand and support the things you are looking for in a home!"

Lisa & Mark P.

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Corey J.

"Bryan Thomas sold us our home in Cimarron Hills and then guided us through the build process. Bryan is super organized and has great follow through. He was very responsive to our questions/needs and always managed to answer questions, get answers and help us through the building process and the closing. Even though he was employed by the builder, he was a strong advocate for us and our needs and concerns even though the builder struggled to deliver good customer service."

"Bryan Thomas sold us our home in Cimarron Hills and then guided us through the build process. Bryan is super organized and has great follow through. He was very responsive to our questions/needs and always managed to answer questions, get answers and help us through the building process and the closing. Even though he was employed by the builder, he was a strong advocate for us and our needs and concerns even though the builder struggled to deliver good customer service."

Molly & Kris B.

"We had a super experience with our home purchase working with Bryan. He knew his product, went to bat for us when needed, handled everything professionally, and personally cared about getting everything right for us! We look forward to when we can work together again!"

"We had a super experience with our home purchase working with Bryan. He knew his product, went to bat for us when needed, handled everything professionally, and personally cared about getting everything right for us! We look forward to when we can work together again!"

Paula & Scott D.

"When engaging in the process of buying or selling a home, the foremost step is to find a qualified and knowledgeable agent. Bryan Thomas's extensive understanding of both the sales aspect of the industry and the construction side proved to be invaluable to our experience. Bryan's character and diligence were quickly recognized and appreciated. We built a great TRUST between us. His quick responses, valuable insights, and thoughtful planning gave us a reassuring sense of calm that we truly valued. Throughout the process, Bryan was there for us, fought for us, and helped create this beautiful place we call home."

"When engaging in the process of buying or selling a home, the foremost step is to find a qualified and knowledgeable agent. Bryan Thomas's extensive understanding of both the sales aspect of the industry and the construction side proved to be invaluable to our experience. Bryan's character and diligence were quickly recognized and appreciated. We built a great TRUST between us. His quick responses, valuable insights, and thoughtful planning gave us a reassuring sense of calm that we truly valued. Throughout the process, Bryan was there for us, fought for us, and helped create this beautiful place we call home."

Jim & Nancy M.

"Bryan Thomas was exceptional as both the seller and project manager of our new home. He stayed by our side through every step, ensuring our needs were met and overseeing every detail to deliver a beautiful residence. His dedication, communication, and commitment to quality were unmatched. We would work with him again without hesitation and highly recommend Bryan to anyone seeking a seamless and enjoyable home-buying or new home building experience."

"Bryan Thomas was exceptional as both the seller and project manager of our new home. He stayed by our side through every step, ensuring our needs were met and overseeing every detail to deliver a beautiful residence. His dedication, communication, and commitment to quality were unmatched. We would work with him again without hesitation and highly recommend Bryan to anyone seeking a seamless and enjoyable home-buying or new home building experience."

Kyra & Steven Q.

"Bryan is a true professional. He is an expert on area and market dynamics and knows how to tailor real estate strategies to maximize value. He is communicative and detail-oriented and always looks out for the best interests of his clients We would highly recommend Bryan, and he will certainly be the first person we call the next time we need a realtor."

"Bryan is a true professional. He is an expert on area and market dynamics and knows how to tailor real estate strategies to maximize value. He is communicative and detail-oriented and always looks out for the best interests of his clients We would highly recommend Bryan, and he will certainly be the first person we call the next time we need a realtor."

Ben & Sarah S.

"I feel so lucky to have met Bryan during our home search! He has the perfect blend of professionalism and warmth that instantly makes you feel at ease and know you are in the best hands. Bryan is an excellent communicator, savvy negotiator, and stellar problem solver. Pairing all of his amazing qualities with his deep and extensive knowledge of the market, Bryan helped us navigate to the perfect home that met all our needs and more. Bryan is the best!"

"I feel so lucky to have met Bryan during our home search! He has the perfect blend of professionalism and warmth that instantly makes you feel at ease and know you are in the best hands. Bryan is an excellent communicator, savvy negotiator, and stellar problem solver. Pairing all of his amazing qualities with his deep and extensive knowledge of the market, Bryan helped us navigate to the perfect home that met all our needs and more. Bryan is the best!"

Diana K.

"Bryan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He knew how excited we were and kept us up to date on everything. Even if something was behind, he would message and set expectations. His charming personality was just icing on the cake. I would highly recommend Bryan to anyone."

"Bryan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He knew how excited we were and kept us up to date on everything. Even if something was behind, he would message and set expectations. His charming personality was just icing on the cake. I would highly recommend Bryan to anyone."

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Luxury real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2025

Melissa CouchAugust 1, 2025

Luxury real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Realtor.com Coastal Maine Home Where Bette Davis Raised Her Family Listed for $15M This Cape Elizabeth estate, once home to Bette Davis and her family, features 1,200 feet of ocean frontage and a 7,600-square-foot main house. The property has been updated with modern amenities while preserving its mid-century charm. Mansion Global An Architect on Denver’s Airport Built Himself a Self-Powered Haven in Middle of Nowhere Colorado Architect Curtis Fentress designed a self-sufficient home in Colorado’s remote San Luis Valley. Continue reading Luxury real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside the Rutherford House in Beverly Hills

Melissa CouchJuly 29, 2025

Inside the Rutherford House in Beverly Hills

Part of both the history and the future of Hollywood, this meticulously maintained and renovated 1938 residence was once home to the mayor of Beverly Hills as well as actress Ann Rutherford and her producer husband, William Dozier. Today it is a five-bedroom haven that harmonizes the glamor of a bygone era with modern luxuries and comforts. Among the tree-lined lanes, chic contemporary compounds, and rolling crests of Beverly Hills, this meticulously maintained and painstakingly renovated 1938 home is a stylish souvenir of the bygone glamour of Hollywood’s golden age. Continue reading Inside the Rutherford House in Beverly Hills at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Seaside Chic: How to Style a Luxury Beach House

Melissa CouchJuly 28, 2025

Seaside Chic: How to Style a Luxury Beach House

The charm of the shoreline inspires coastal retreats with an elegant, soothing aesthetic, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Long Bay, Providenciales | Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty Shell decor and nautical knots may have once defined beachfront interiors, but today’s coastal retreats take a more elevated approach, blending the barefoot charm of the shoreline with a finely tuned sense of sophistication. From the turquoise shallows of the Caribbean to the untamed coastlines of the Indian Ocean, these luxury locations are embracing an aesthetic that’s effortlessly elegant, deeply connected to the environment and designed to soothe. Continue reading Seaside Chic: How to Style a Luxury Beach House at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in July, 2025

Melissa CouchJuly 25, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Cotswolds, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Wall Street Journal Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell Their English Country Home Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have listed their Cotswolds estate in England for $30 million. The 43-acre property features a renovated 18th-century farmhouse, guest cottages, and equestrian facilities. The couple purchased and restored the estate to blend historic charm with modern luxury, including a gym, indoor pool, and entertainment spaces. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in July, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
What Is a Perfect Home for a Leo?

Melissa CouchJuly 24, 2025

What Is a Perfect Home for a Leo?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Risk-taking Leo needs a dramatic space with plenty of room for scene-stealing features, writes Jill Krasny Potomac, Maryland | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Ever notice that some houses seem to tug at your heart while others leave you feeling unmoved? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Soft-hearted Cancer should have a home that feels like a cocoon, while busy Gemini needs a place that keeps up with their ever-changing interests, and risk-taking Leo wants a space to make them feel like a star. Continue reading What Is a Perfect Home for a Leo? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Luxuriously Rustic Sanctuary in Southern California

Melissa CouchJuly 22, 2025

Inside a Luxuriously Rustic Sanctuary in Southern California

With its rustic natural materials, airy open floor plans, and plentiful windows creating a connection with the landscape, this postcard-worthy property in Malibu Valley Estates gives a nod to the pastoral provenance of rolling fertile hills that surround it. Far beyond the bounds of California, Malibu and its environs are known for luxurious homes, sunny beaches, and high-profile residents. But the history of the area is threaded with stories of agriculture and ranching, and today the area continues to support a vibrant scene that includes farms large and small. Continue reading Inside a Luxuriously Rustic Sanctuary in Southern California at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Quintessential Cape Cod Escape

Melissa CouchJuly 15, 2025

Inside a Quintessential Cape Cod Escape

On the breezy shores of Nantucket Sound, this new Osterville residence and guesthouse carry on the timeless characteristics of Cape Cod, paying homage to the beloved Shingle style while imparting creative contemporary sensibilities. In many circles of thought, the homes of Cape Cod epitomize the classic American architectural aesthetic. Adopted by notable architectural firms of the 19th century, Shingle style gained popularity through commissions for seaside cottages in prestigious locations along the East Coast. Unlike the 17th-century Cape Cod homes, residences designed in this relatively newer fashion are known for their intriguing asymmetry, expansive floor plans, eye-catching rooflines, prominent porches, rounded towers, bay windows, and—naturally—an abundant use of shingles. Continue reading Inside a Quintessential Cape Cod Escape at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Montecito, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – 1290 Coast Village Road Brokerage The Wall Street Journal Former HBO President Simon Sutton Asks $24.995M for His Montecito Home Simon Sutton, former president of HBO, is listing his Montecito estate for nearly $25 million. The property features ocean views, a pool, and a guesthouse, combining Mediterranean architecture with modern luxury in one of California’s most exclusive enclaves. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in July, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Collecting Focus: Natural History

Melissa CouchJuly 10, 2025

Collecting Focus: Natural History

There are rare collectables—and then there are dinosaurs and rocks from Mars, writes Katie Armstrong A mounted juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton, one of only four in the world, to be offered in Geek Week 2025. Photograph: Courtesy of Sotheby’s Ancient and classical sculpture will always be collectable, but some of the most intriguing sculptural objects that come to auction at Sotheby’s are many thousands or millions of years older, from awe-inspiring fossils and dinosaurs to crystals, minerals and meteorites. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Natural History at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in June, 2025

Melissa CouchJune 27, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in June, 2025

Homes in the News Germantown, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global Actor’s Barn-Like Rebuild in Upstate New York Lists for $4.6 Million An actor’s upstate New York home, designed to resemble a barn, is on the market. The property features reclaimed wood, soaring ceilings, and a blend of rustic and contemporary elements on a wooded lot. Checkout This House A Renovated Georgetown Townhouse A Georgetown townhouse has been meticulously renovated with a focus on preserving historic details while introducing modern luxury. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in June, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Here’s Why You Need a Biodiverse Home

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Here’s Why You Need a Biodiverse Home

Biodiversity is more than a buzzword. It’s an opportunity to nurture the planet—and your own place in it, writes Riya Patel Byron Bay, Australia | Byron Bay Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home with large acreage has long been associated with prestige and privilege. Now, as the global climate crisis intensifies, any sizable estate comes with an increasing responsibility to foster biodiversity on its land. Between 1970 and 2020, the average decline in monitored wildlife populations was 73%, according to The Living Planet Index. Continue reading Here’s Why You Need a Biodiverse Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in July, 2025

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Homes in the News Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Mansion Global ‘Gone with the Wind’ Star’s Former 1930s Estate in L.A. Asks $42M A Los Angeles estate once owned by a star of ‘Gone with the Wind’ is listed for $42 million. The 1930s property features classic Hollywood architecture, manicured gardens, and luxurious interiors that reflect the glamour of its era. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in July, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in July, 2025

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Robb Report Heidi Klum Can Be Your Neighbor at This $25 Million Ultra-Modern L.A. Estate A sleek, contemporary estate in Los Angeles has hit the market for $25 million, offering panoramic views, cutting-edge architecture, and proximity to celebrity neighbors like Heidi Klum. The home features expansive glass walls, a resort-style pool, and luxurious finishes throughout. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in July, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy

Melissa CouchJuly 3, 2025

Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy

Artists’ enclave or hotspot for the elite? You can choose your own adventure in the beautiful Hamptons, hears Caitlin Gunther East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage On the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island, the Hamptons have long drawn bohemian souls, from painters such as Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock to the charmingly eccentric Bouvier family, including its most famous daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. With beachgrass swaying on windswept dunes, the landscape is captivating in a distinctly Northeastern way. Continue reading Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: June 2025 Highlights

Melissa CouchJuly 21, 2025

Significant Sales: June 2025 Highlights

From a AUD$55M sale in Point Piper, Australia, to a US$12M sale in Sea Island, Georgia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in June. Point Piper, Australia Michael Pallier | Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, AUD$55M View properties in Sydney, Australia Palm Beach, Florida Kourtney Pulitzer | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$23.75M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Rock Hall, Maryland Carol Snyder | Monument Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.5M View properties in Rock Hall, Maryland Sea Island, Georgia Micki Carter | DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty, S$9.45M View properties in Sea Island, Georgia Milan, Italy Francesca Loi | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €9.2M View properties in Milan, Italy Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: June 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Chic Contemporary Getaway in Wine Country

Melissa CouchJuly 8, 2025

Inside a Chic Contemporary Getaway in Wine Country

This contemporary jewel in the desirable destination of Sonoma Valley includes a light- and view-flooded residence, a guest casita, a pool house, and 65-foot saltwater swimming pool and spa accompanied by numerous verandas, a sun-washed terrace, an outdoor kitchen, and a wisteria-draped pergola At the picturesque northern end of the Sonoma Valley, the scenic town of Kenwood boasts majestic views of the Mayacamas Mountains and some of the area’s oldest and finest wineries—among them one sharing the town’s name. Continue reading Inside a Chic Contemporary Getaway in Wine Country at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Historic Brownstone in Gramercy Park

Melissa CouchJuly 1, 2025

Inside a Historic Brownstone in Gramercy Park

Eye-catching vintage details harmonize with contemporary comforts and conveniences in this townhome—which dates to the 1850s and opens to an idyllic backyard garden terrace—in the enchanting environs of Gramercy Park Known for idyllic streets dotted with brownstones and historic landmarks, New York’s Gramercy Park neighborhood is a verdant, peaceful, and prestigious village-like oasis in the heart of the city. This 8,500-square-foot 28-foot-wide townhouse, which dates to the 1850s, seems right at home in these enchanting environs, steps from and overlooking Stuyvesant Square Park and displaying the telltale signs of enduring, ever-desirable 19th-century refinement. Continue reading Inside a Historic Brownstone in Gramercy Park at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: May 2025 Highlights

Melissa CouchJune 28, 2025

Significant Sales: May 2025 Highlights

From a US$48.5M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, to an US$33 sale in Aspen Colorado, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in May. Palm Beach, Florida Tom Shaw | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$48.5M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Aspen, Colorado Eric Cohen | Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty, US$33M View properties in Aspen, Colorado Purchase, New York Wendy Alper | Julia B. Continue reading Significant Sales: May 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
The Captivating Elegance of Metal

Melissa CouchJuly 7, 2025

The Captivating Elegance of Metal

Decorative metalwork still elevates design, bringing luxe 1920s-style sophistication to architecture and interiors, says Elizabeth Fazzare The Whiteley, London, U.K. | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty A century ago, Art Deco was born. More than 16 million designers, design aficionados and curious visitors from around the world flocked to Paris’s “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes,” where the style was first showcased in architecture, furnishings and all manner of decorative arts. Continue reading The Captivating Elegance of Metal at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Lens: Who Are the Most Motivated Homebuyers Right Now?

Melissa CouchJuly 16, 2025

Luxury Lens: Who Are the Most Motivated Homebuyers Right Now?

Reports that the U.S. property market has half a million more sellers than buyers grabbed recent headlines but did not tell the full story. Research¹ published by Realtor.com at the end of May found at least one key demographic is actually more motivated to buy in 2025. And that’s millennials. A quarter (23%) of millennials surveyed for Realtor.com® said they were planning to buy a home in the next six months—up from 15% in September 2024—despite the ongoing “lock in effect” of current mortgage rates. Continue reading Luxury Lens: Who Are the Most Motivated Homebuyers Right Now? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Where The World’s Wealthiest Are Holidaying In Summer 2025

Melissa CouchJuly 17, 2025

Where The World’s Wealthiest Are Holidaying In Summer 2025

From Martha’s Vineyard to Mykonos, the finest luxury summer rentals feel like a home-away-from-home, writes Lauren Beale Corsica, France | Corsica Sotheby’s International Realty From sea-view villas to finely appointed mansions, luxury summer rentals are meeting a growing demand from affluent travelers for high-end, personalized accommodation. The U.S. short-term vacation rental market was estimated at US$68.64 billion in 2024, according to Grand View Research, which also suggests the steady expansion of the sector since 2020 is expected to continue for at least the next five years. Continue reading Where The World’s Wealthiest Are Holidaying In Summer 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
What Is a Perfect Home for a Gemini?

Melissa CouchMay 22, 2025

What Is a Perfect Home for a Gemini?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Busy Gemini needs a home to keep up with their ever-changing interests, writes Jill Krasny San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage – Marina Ever notice that some homes catch your eye while others wind up going unnoticed? Your star sign may be the culprit. Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease, while artsy Pisces needs an unfussy floor plan and visionary Aquarius likes eclecticism—and a room with a view. Continue reading What Is a Perfect Home for a Gemini? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco

Melissa CouchMay 20, 2025

Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco

Nearly a century after its design and construction, this 9,390-square-foot, eight-bedroom residence has been comprehensively updated, adding soigné contemporary style to elegant classical elements Early in the 20th century, Scottish-born Thomas Paterson Ross—the eccentric and prolific architect who designed the eye-catching Sing Fat and Sing Chong buildings in San Francisco’s Chinatown—took on a commission from a wealthy widow to design a Tudor Revival residence in Pacific Heights. Nearly a century later, a new owner undertook a painstaking renovation with the intention of honoring the building’s period aesthetics while imbuing each of the five levels with the utmost in contemporary comforts and conveniences. Continue reading Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025

Melissa CouchMay 16, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025

Homes in the News Sausalito, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Forbes Granddaughter of Clarins Founder Lists London Home for $7.9 Million Claire Courtin-Clarins, granddaughter of the Clarins skincare founder, has listed her personally designed London townhouse for $7.9 million. Located near Portobello Road, the home blends Provençal and Scandinavian influences with antique European elements like 18th-century tiles from Lisbon and Provence, reflecting her artistic flair and heritage. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today

Melissa CouchMay 15, 2025

Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today

The progressive design movement of the 1920s and 1930s continues to influence architecture and interiors a century on Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman, Sotheby’s International Realty In 2025, Art Deco is set to celebrate its official centenary in signature style. The influential decorative movement that flourished throughout Europe and the United States in the 1920s and early 1930s took its name from the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriel,” an exhibition held in Paris in 1925, which showcased the latest innovations in architecture, fashion and industrial design. Continue reading Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara

Melissa CouchMay 13, 2025

Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara

Designed by architect Wallace Neff, the father of California style, this six-bedroom clifftop hacienda in the exclusive private community of Hope Ranch is a stylish oasis for a life lived indoors and out. Born in 1895 in La Mirada, California, Wallace Neff spent much of his youth in the luxurious, easygoing neighborhoods of Southern California—often at his grandparents’ hillside home, reportedly a Queen Anne Victorian manor that enjoyed a cascading view of the ocean. This early immersion surely contributed to his ultimate renown for merging Spanish, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Islamic, and other aesthetic elements into what today is known as California style. Continue reading Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Collecting Focus: High Jewelry

Melissa CouchMay 12, 2025

Collecting Focus: High Jewelry

The world of high and fine jewelry collecting is attracting a new generation of luxury gem hunters, writes Victoria Gomelskypot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther The 55.22-carat ‘Estrela de Fura’ Ruby at Sotheby’s New York, which sold at auction for US$34.8 million in June 2023. Photograph: © Sotheby’s Not long after Catharine Becket joined the jewelry department at Sotheby’s in 2005, she and her colleagues faced some big questions about the future of jewelry. Continue reading Collecting Focus: High Jewelry at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025

Melissa CouchMay 9, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025

Homes in the News San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Mansion Global San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase House Lists for $19.5M In San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, a historic five-level townhouse has been transformed into a design marvel for the annual Decorator Showcase. Featuring eclectic spaces like a Moroccan-inspired red tented dining room and a 1970s-style rooftop lounge, the 123-year-old home blends bold palettes with curated artistry. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem

Melissa CouchMay 8, 2025

Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem

Best known for its star-studded film festival, Cannes is also a year-round spot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther Cannes, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty Cannes has long been a place to hit reset. In the 1920s, it became a sun-soaked playground for the cultural elite—F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso and other Riviera regulars sought inspiration and escape along its palm-lined boulevards. Today, the city is most famously tied to its star-studded film festival in May, when yachts crowd the harbor and red-carpet glamor spills into the streets. Continue reading Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave

Melissa CouchMay 6, 2025

Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave

The Turtle Bay Gardens enclave—which has lured such luminaries as Stephen Sondheim, Katharine Hepburn, E. B. White, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Dylan—is a collection of a few rarely available 19th-century residences, including this Georgian hideaway that combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Long ago, the East River flowed into a cove on the coast of Manhattan that became known as Turtle Bay. The neighborhood that grew up around that inlet in the 19th century, between East 48th and 49th Streets at Second and Third Avenues, is today an exclusive enclave known as Turtle Bay Gardens that serves as a reminder of Manhattan’s more pastoral days. Continue reading Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside The Homes Of Artists Today

Melissa CouchMay 5, 2025

Inside The Homes Of Artists Today

Creatives can’t help but inhabit eclectic art-filled homes that reflect their life, work and travels around the globe, writes Laura May Todd Artist William Kentridge’s dining room displays many of his works, including a drawing of a fish for one of his daughters. Photograph: © Jean-François Jaussaud. All artworks by William Kentdrige, courtesy of the artist. Artists’ homes are often an extension of, and an insight into, their creative practice. What do they keep on their mantelpiece? Continue reading Inside The Homes Of Artists Today at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025

Melissa CouchMay 2, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025

Homes in the News Highlands, North Carolina | Cashiers Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global North Carolina’s Priciest Home Returns to MarketA 10-bedroom estate atop a mountain in western North Carolina is listed once again, this time for $32 million. Known for its sweeping views, extensive amenities, and remote location, the property stands as the state’s highest-priced residential listing. The New York Times Coastal Homes in Croatia Attract Foreign BuyersCroatia’s scenic coastline is drawing international interest as foreigners explore the country’s relatively affordable real estate market. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Perfecting a Southern-Style Home

Melissa CouchMay 1, 2025

Perfecting a Southern-Style Home

Cozy colorful rooms, luxurious outdoor entertaining and acres of space are perfect for welcoming guests and connecting with nature, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Lexington, Kentucky | Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, on the first Saturday in May, horse-racing enthusiasts don frocks, seersucker suits, and chapeaus of all kinds to attend the Kentucky Derby. Many who travel to the Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Kentucky, come from the surrounding area, where their homes are just as indicative of the region as their outfits. Continue reading Perfecting a Southern-Style Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich

Melissa CouchApril 29, 2025

Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich

This custom-built home is replete with the august details of a bygone era—including columns, archways, wainscoting, ceiling tracery, and chevron-patterned parquetry—yet is unquestionably inviting and basks in expansive views across the dazzling water. If the decades-long success of “This Old House” is any indication, scores of homeowners are interested in—if not dedicated to—the concepts of residential renovation, restoration, and preservation. This may be especially true in settings such as Greenwich, Connecticut, known for its prevalence of vintage homes in Colonial, Tudor, Victorian, Greek Revival, and other classic architectural styles. Continue reading Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights

Melissa CouchApril 28, 2025

Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights

From a €164M sale in Sardinia, Italy, to a US$31M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in March. Sardinia, Italy Lodovico Pignatti Morano | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €164M View properties in Sardinia, Italy Palm Beach, Florida Judge Moss, Jay Dewing | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$31M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Newport Beach, California John Cain | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$19.8M View properties in Newport Beach, California Charleston, South Carolina Middleton Rutledge | Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15.2M View properties in Charleston, South Carolina Anderson, Texas Cari Goeke | Southern District Sotheby’s International Realty, US$11.5M View properties in Anderson, Texas Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025

Melissa CouchApril 25, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025

Homes in the News East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage This $27M Hamptons Home Just Listed for the First Time in 55 Years – The New York Post A historic Hamptons home, valued at $27 million, has been listed for the first time in 55 years A sprawling Hamptons estate has hit the market for the first time in more than half a century, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of East Hampton history. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
How To Live in a Castle in 2025

Melissa CouchApril 24, 2025

How To Live in a Castle in 2025

Make like a king or queen with panoramic views from the turrets, luxe interiors, swimming pools – and even the odd moat, writes Aimee Dawson Perugia, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty They say an Englishman’s home is his castle. Certainly that has been the case for the Howard family who’ve called Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, England, home for more than 300 years. The 17th-century country house—set in 8,800 acres of parkland, woods and farmland—took more than 100 years to complete, spanning the lifetimes of three earls. Continue reading How To Live in a Castle in 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan

Melissa CouchApril 22, 2025

Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan

Old World charm meets streamlined contemporary panache in this fashionably transformed 19th-century firehouse, which offers a generous collection of spaces for living and entertaining, enviable outdoor areas, and a finished four-car garage in the heart of New York City’s West Village. Since at least the late 20th century, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been a familiar refrain when discussing best practices for the use of resources, and while it most commonly applies to household goods and clothing, in the most rarefied cases—particularly in historic locales such as Manhattan’s West Village—it can pertain to buildings as well. Continue reading Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus?

Melissa CouchApril 21, 2025

What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny Wellington, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why some homes seem to captivate you, while others leave you feeling ho-hum? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Whereas Aries are known for their bold design choices, artsy Pisces are drawn to homes by the water and visionary Aquarians prize light-filled spaces that maximize indoor/outdoor living. Continue reading What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025

Melissa CouchApril 18, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News Darien, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage A Wealthy Family Owned a Private Island for Over 100 Years. Now They’re Moving South and Selling it for $35 Million. – Business Insider The Ziegler family is selling their private island in Connecticut, which they have owned for over a century, for $35 million. The island features an 8,684-square-foot New England colonial-style main house, a two-bedroom guest house, an infinity-edge pool, and two beaches. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Collecting Focus: Latin American Art

Melissa CouchApril 17, 2025

Collecting Focus: Latin American Art

From Mexican modernism to Brazilian sculpture, this thrilling collecting category is rapidly growing in prominence—and now is the perfect time to invest, writes Florence Hallett Frida Kahlo’s 1949 painting “Diego y yo”, exhibited at Sotheby’s prior to its record-breaking US$34.9 million sale. Photograph: Sotheby’s From the surrealist dreamworlds of Remedios Varo to the shifting colorscapes of Carlos Cruz-Diez’s “Physichromies,” Latin American art has something to suit every sensibility. It’s this diversity of styles—across painting, sculpture, prints and more—that makes the category so exciting. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Latin American Art at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary

Melissa CouchApril 15, 2025

Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary

Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surrounding an enviable pool—all enveloped by 22 peaceful private acres. Deep in the idyllic environs of California’s wine country, near the crest of a wooded hillside tucked between two gentle knolls, a resolutely contemporary residence exemplifies the way that a home can be consummately stylish while respecting and harmonizing with its natural surroundings. Continue reading Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries

Melissa CouchApril 14, 2025

Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries

No longer the preserve of nobility, tapestry allows designers to blend old and new for strikingly contemporary interiors, writes Francesca Perry A historic tapestry in the Manhattan home of Adam Charlap Hyman. Photograph: Steven Kent Johnson Tapestries are taking over our walls again. The focus of several high-profile exhibitions and a popular feature in stylish homes, woven wall hangings—both antique and contemporary—are back in the carefully adjusted spotlight. This year has seen major shows of textile art, tapestries included, at MoMA in New York and The Clark in Massachusetts. Continue reading Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy

Melissa CouchApril 11, 2025

Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy

Whether they are high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with investable assets of US$1 million+ or ultra-high-net-worth individuals with US$30 million+, the world’s wealthiest invest a significant share of their portfolio in real estate. Real estate historically appeals to HNWIs as a tangible asset with clear lifestyle benefits. Recently, luxury property values have surged around the world. In the U.S., from Q4 2019 to Q4 2023, luxury home prices increased 65% compared to a 40% gain in the non-luxury market, according to a 2024 report by J.P. Continue reading Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025

Melissa CouchApril 11, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Penthouse Atop World’s Skinniest Skyscraper Is Now on the Market for $110 Million – CNN The penthouse atop the world’s skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower in Manhattan, is listed for $110 million, offering stunning views and luxurious amenities. A penthouse atop Manhattan’s Steinway Tower, the world’s skinniest skyscraper, is listed for $110 million, making it New York City’s most expensive home on the market. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers

Melissa CouchApril 10, 2025

The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers

Enthusiasts are elevating their homes—and their game—with luxe on-site golfing features that allow them to practice in privacy, says Emma Reynolds Heber City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty For golf enthusiasts, living in a golf-focused community or close to a world-class course may not be enough. Increasingly, luxury homeowners are prioritizing convenience and exclusivity by integrating golf features directly into their own properties. From impeccably landscaped putting and chipping greens to state-of-the-art golf simulator rooms, these amenities offer unmatched access to the game, while providing hours of entertainment. Continue reading The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home

Melissa CouchApril 8, 2025

Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home

While it brings to mind an august Tudor-style estate in the countryside of Great Britain, this residence is resolutely contemporary, with abundant modern conveniences and sophisticated spaces for entertainment indoors and out. With its quintessential Tudor-style aesthetic—sharply pitched rooflines, handsome brick cladding, leaded-glass and oriel windows, and a setting of rolling green lawn, meticulously manicured landscaping, and grandfather trees—brings to mind a regal estate in England or Wales, perhaps with a history dating back centuries. Continue reading Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design

Melissa CouchApril 7, 2025

Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design

The annual Salone del Mobile fair is a furniture, but Milan is a year-round destination for design lovers, says Francesca Perry Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty In Italy, visitors might flock to the storied cities of Venice or Rome, but Milan manages to combine elegant historic architecture with a real livability that places contemporary culture front and center. Not only is the city home to agenda-setting fashion weeks, but it functions as a hub for design in the broadest sense. Continue reading Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025

Melissa CouchApril 4, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News Paradise Valley, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty An Ultra-Modern $9.5 Million Arizona Home Comes With a Climate-Controlled Auto Gallery – Robb Report The double-gated Paradise Valley compound also features a heated pool and a guest casita, all with Camelback Mountain vistas. This $9.5 million Paradise Valley home features a climate-controlled car gallery, a resort-style pool, and panoramic views of Camelback Mountain. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

Melissa CouchApril 1, 2025

Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it features corrals; barns for horses and other animal friends; equestrian trails; and white three-rail fences that contribute to its peaceful, pastoral atmosphere. Continue reading Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

Melissa CouchMarch 31, 2025

Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the appeal of Brutalism—the bold architecture style characterized by monumental concrete forms—is clear to see. Continue reading Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

Melissa CouchMarch 29, 2025

Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.995M View properties in Newport Beach, California Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Brad Dahler | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.3M View properties in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Auckland, New Zealand Patrick McAteer, Suzanne Browne | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, NZ$12.5M View properties in Auckland, New Zealand Los Angeles, California John Giddins | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brokerage, US$14.435M View properties in Los Angeles, California Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

Melissa CouchMarch 28, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all accessible via a private road. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

Melissa CouchMarch 27, 2025

Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best examples of the confluence between east and west: where old meets new, temples stand alongside skyscrapers and tong lau walk-up tenement buildings live next to shiny penthouses. Continue reading Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

Melissa CouchMarch 25, 2025

Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outside the city limits, at the top of a level hill in what today is prestigious Pacific Heights and where the sweeping vista was truly breathtaking. Continue reading Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

Melissa CouchMarch 24, 2025

How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelier Ekaya Banaras; curated an exhibition celebrating Indian craft at New York gallery Salon Design; created an installation for the world’s largest color library; taught architecture students at Columbia University and still found time to design a variety of residences, boutiques and public projects. Continue reading How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

Melissa CouchMarch 21, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustainability and luxury. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries?

Melissa CouchMarch 20, 2025

What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize indoor/outdoor living. Continue reading What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines

Melissa CouchMarch 18, 2025

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati. Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB) – City of Taguig Real Estate Board (CTREB), Ocariz-Florencio has played a pivotal role in facilitating international investments in the country’s prime real estate markets. Continue reading Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island

Melissa CouchMarch 18, 2025

Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island

With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a consummate sanctuary. When pondering the notion of a coastal New England estate, several aspects come immediately to mind: timeless architecture—ideally Colonial or Shingle in style or inspiration—plentiful postcard-worthy views, interiors combining charm and a dedication to a classic aesthetic, terraces and balconies, a swimming pool, and perhaps a sandy beach with a dock lapped by waves—all surrounded by expanses of verdant lawn and towering trees that have endured for decades or longer. Continue reading Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia

Melissa CouchMarch 17, 2025

Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia

From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last Dance’ Game Worn Jersey (detail) | Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2. © Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s Sporting artifacts are a booming market. It’s no surprise that collectors and enthusiasts will pay a significant amount for a part of the big moments on the court or playing field: they are buying a piece of personal and collective history, putting the ‘memories’ in memorabilia. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025

Melissa CouchMarch 14, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025

Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Venice townhouse’s style influences include Frank Sinatra and French architect Charlotte Perriand. An award-winning modernist townhouse in London’s Little Venice, designed by Wells Mackereth, is now listed for $11.6 million. The property features a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, and a subterranean library, blending contemporary design with luxurious living. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Designing a Climate-Resilient Home

Melissa CouchMarch 13, 2025

Designing a Climate-Resilient Home

Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty To weather the future’s proverbial storm, it’s clear that construction requires a pivot to climate-resilient design: in short, architecture and landscaping that anticipate the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and are thereby best placed to recover from them. In the luxury market, innovative architects, designers, developers and homeowners have already begun to implement this. Continue reading Designing a Climate-Resilient Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles

Melissa CouchMarch 11, 2025

Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles

Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed by one of the city’s significant architects. Secluded on a spacious corner lot in the storied Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, this striking contemporary residence designed by architect Hai C. Tan is woven into the tapestry of the city’s history. Tan established his reputation and eponymous firm in the early 1960s, and he has long been recognized for his design of Mandarin Plaza, the thriving Chinatown commercial hub that opened in 1972. Continue reading Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities

Melissa CouchMarch 10, 2025

The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities

Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern cities experiencing a housing boom. Photograph: Brittney Butler/Unsplash. The Midwest has seen major booms in its housing markets for several years now. Midwestern cities have consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and places such as Cincinnati, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and St. Continue reading The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025

Melissa CouchMarch 7, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Secluded 200-Acre Ranch Just Outside of Jackson Hole Can Be Yours for $23 Million – Robb Report This is the Most Expensive Home in Texas – New York Post Bing Crosby’s California Home for Sale at $40 Million – Fox Business Go on Permanent Holiday in This Vibrant Marrakech Riad – The Spaces $850,000 Homes in Florida, Rhode Island, and New Mexico – The New York Times $90 Million Villa Sale Sets a Record on Dubai’s Jumeirah Bay Island – Mansion Global Receiving a Home as a Gift from Your Parents Isn’t as Simple as It May Seem – Mansion Global Hot property: five homes in Rome – Financial Times Late Baseball Broadcaster Vin Scully’s Former California Home Lists for $7.5 Million – Mansion Global A Grammy-Winning Music Producer Has His L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects

Melissa CouchMarch 6, 2025

Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects

In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home in a landmark high-rise is about more than the address, the views or the amenities—it’s an opportunity to inhabit an architectural vision. The most sought-after addresses are in towers shaped by unbridled creativity and innovation, where form, materiality, and spatial experience come together to redefine the modern urban lifestyle. Continue reading Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark

Melissa CouchMarch 4, 2025

Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark

Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios, tranquil courtyards, lush lawn, flourishing gardens, and a glamorous swimming pool. American architect Roy Seldon Price’s name and oeuvre are intricately woven into the historic fabric of Beverly Hills. Price established a reputation for refined Spanish Revival designs—including several city landmarks, icon Charlie Chaplin’s studio offices, and private residences for Hollywood luminaries, among them Chaplin’s first wife and director Thomas Ince. Continue reading Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025

Melissa CouchFebruary 28, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025

Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork. Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40 Million – The Wall Street Journal Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown – Financial Times A Jackson Hole New Build with Panoramic Views of the Tetons – Mansion Global The Glass House in East Hampton, Engineered by Jeffrey Smilow, Is Up for Sale – Cottages & Gardens Become the Artist in Residence at This New Mexico Farm – Cowboys & Indians Listing Offers Most Acreage With a Home in Jupiter, Palm Beach County – Behind the Hedges Hot Property: Space to Chill in North Falmouth – Boston Herald $4.5M Homes in California – The New York Times $2M Homes in Oregon, Massachusetts and New York – The New York Times Sotheby’s growth in 2024 signals the luxury housing market boom – HousingWire Boathouse Boltholes – FlippingBook Dar El Bacha Riad Renovation in Marrakech, Morocco – Dwell Frank Lloyd Wright House in Oklahoma Back Up for Sale Asking $3.5 Million – Mansion Global What’s Next for the White Lotus Effect: A Property Boom in Thailand – Forbes 6 Breathtaking 1980s Homes – The Week 6 Lovely Homes for the Literary-Minded – The Week Dallas Estate: Most Expensive Gatsby Price Increase – Realtor.com Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema

Melissa CouchFebruary 27, 2025

How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema

Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty With the 97th Academy Awards just days away, it’s an exciting time for movie lovers around the globe. Celebrating cinematic excellence and honoring the best of the best in the film industry, the Oscars are a must-watch spectacle, full of glamor, suspense and iconic moments. They also bring the magic of a home cinema into a focus as sharp as that of any Hollywood blockbuster. Continue reading How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces?

Melissa CouchFebruary 26, 2025

What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac has its own character, which can influence the type of home they gravitate toward. Hardworking Capricorns prize a well-crafted home with smart details, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in wide-open spaces that feel unique. Pisces are known for being in tune with their surroundings, so as their zodiac season (February 18-March 20) gets underway, it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for a Pisces? Continue reading What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome

Melissa CouchFebruary 25, 2025

Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome

This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourishes—as well as an idyllic garden and a rooftop terrace. Tucked between Broadway and the Hudson River, Greenwich Village has long lured artists, writers, intellectuals, and free thinkers of all sorts with its enchanting tree-lined streets; diverting shops, restaurants, and coffee houses; landmarks such as the Washington Arch; and New York University. In this lively, legendary setting, amid a continuous row of stone-clad townhouses that date to the middle of the 19th century, this handsome 7,373-square-foot six-level residence is a distinguished paradigm of Anglo-Italianate architecture. Continue reading Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise

Melissa CouchFebruary 24, 2025

Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise

Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira. Photograph: Fundação Cultursintra FP Although he only stayed for three days, Lord Byron was so taken by the “glorious Eden” of Sintra, Portugal, that he wrote his poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” at the town’s Lawrence Hotel. Since his 1809 visit, much of the surrounding landscape—the bouldered rump of the Serra de Sintra mountain range, quaint villages shaded by eucalyptus and pine forests at its foothills, leading towards coastal cliffs dropping sharply into the Atlantic—appears unchanged, except for the steady influx of visitors. Continue reading Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights

Melissa CouchFebruary 23, 2025

Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights

From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in January. Spring Lake, New Jersey Elizabeth Hewson Judge, Michael Skea | Ward Wight International Realty, US$25M View properties in Spring Lake New Jersey Saint-Tropez, France Frédéric Barth |Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty,€21M View properties in Saint-Tropez, France Cambria, California Neyshia Go | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage David Crabtree | Home & Ranch Sotheby’s International Realty, US$17.225M View properties in Cambria, California Palm Beach, Florida John Cregan, Lisa Cregan | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$15.9M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Watch Hill, Rhode Island Ray Mott, Donna Simmons | Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, US$11.75M View properties in Rhode Island Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025

Melissa CouchFebruary 21, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor Has It This $21.995M Beverly Hills Mansion Was a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy – The Wall Street Journal Miami’s Merrick Park District Sees Fresh New Development – New York Post Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home for Sale – USA Today Spa Homes with Fabulous Bathrooms – The Week Private Plane Access is a Perk That’s Taking Off in These U.S. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills

Melissa CouchFebruary 18, 2025

Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills

Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Originally constructed in the 1980s, the 7,448-square-foot manor has since been painstakingly reimagined and rejuvenated by award-winning designer and author Michael S. Continue reading Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Collecting Focus: Classic Cars

Melissa CouchFebruary 17, 2025

Collecting Focus: Classic Cars

At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible automobiles, expanding the buyer base globally: enthusiasts can now connect, trade and share knowledge more easily, fostering a more inclusive community. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Classic Cars at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee

Melissa CouchFebruary 15, 2025

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state. Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and across the Blue Ridge Mountains regions, including Monteagle Mountain, Ocoee, and Tellico. Continue reading Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025

Melissa CouchFebruary 14, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature a host of luxe amenities. This $35M Townhouse in N.Y.C.’s Greenwich Village Has a Private Rooftop Terrace – Robb Report 22-Acre Estate, One of the Largest in Palm Beach County, Lists for Sale – Mansion Global A Revamped, Shingle-Style Sagaponack Home Dating Back to 1775 Looks for $12M – Cottages & Gardens Netflix’s Hit Rom-Com Series ‘Nobody Wants This’ Filmed at This Newly-Listed L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside Venice’s Magical Palaces

Melissa CouchFebruary 13, 2025

Inside Venice’s Magical Palaces

Venice’s historic palazzi, with their grand facades and opulent interiors, are being reimagined for modern living, writes Mandi Keighran. Venice, Italy | Venice Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, as masked revelers fill the “calli” (streets) of Venice for the famed Carnevale, the city’s “palazzi’ (palaces) take center stage, their gilded halls and towering windows glowing with centuries-old splendor. These historic residences, once home to Venetian aristocrats, continue to enchant a new generation of discerning buyers who seek not only grandeur but also an evocative blend of past and present. Continue reading Inside Venice’s Magical Palaces at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Picturesque Sagaponack Sanctuary

Melissa CouchFebruary 11, 2025

Inside a Picturesque Sagaponack Sanctuary

Tucked amid farmland greenery in the sought-after Hamptons village of Sagaponack, this fresidence exemplifies New England charm while easily accommodating a modern lifestyle. Among the delightful villages and towns strewn along on Long Island, Sagaponack is an esteemed burg whose history stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established as an area of charming homes and essential potato farms. A short distance from an idyllic Atlantic Ocean beach, this enchanting one-acre property itself dates to the village’s first century and the very early days of the burgeoning United States. Continue reading Inside a Picturesque Sagaponack Sanctuary at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
From Fendi to Bulgari: Living in a Luxury Branded Home

Melissa CouchFebruary 10, 2025

From Fendi to Bulgari: Living in a Luxury Branded Home

The biggest names in luxury are expanding into residential developments. What’s on offer is a curated, wraparound lifestyle Fendi Private Residences, Crans, Switzerland | Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Today’s branded residences are havens that entice both brand loyalists and clients seeking a like-minded community. A branded residential property has subtle details that impart authenticity to every facet of living there. It might be in the stitching on a leather couch that echoes the craftsmanship found in a prized sports car, or bathroom fixtures that resemble a favorite handbag from an Italian boutique. Continue reading From Fendi to Bulgari: Living in a Luxury Branded Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in February 2025

Melissa CouchFebruary 7, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in February 2025

Lafayette, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Custom built for a corporate CEO, the manicured property in Lafayette has a putting green and a golf simulator. This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco – Robb Report Historic 1780 Stone-Clad Farmhouse on 10 Acres Pending Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Pricey Pads Chill Out in a Chic Chalet on the Market for $18 Million in Utah – Cowboys & Indians Hidden Valley Ranch in Texas – Robb Report $4.5 Million Architect Linda MacArthur-Designed Modern Brick Home in Marietta, Georgia – Pricey Pads The European Homesteads Offering a Rustic Escape with a Luxury Twist – The Financial Times 850-Acre Historic Waterfront Estate on the Chesapeake Bay Asks $14.8M – Pricey Pads $900,000 Homes in Connecticut, Washington, and Texas – The New York Times 250-Year-Old Virginia Mansion Sells for $20 Million – Mansion Global Arnold Palmer Home for Sale – Golfweek A Nearly $12 Million Wood Cabin Hits the Market in Teton Village, Wyoming – Mansion Global The Most Expensive Homes for Sale on the Planet – Love Property Lavish Homes for Wine Lovers – The Week Arnold Palmer’s California Estate for $5 Million – Galerie Luxury Outlook 2025: The White Lotus Effect is Real – Forbes Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook Selling Modernist Sarasota, Florida Home – Mansion Global Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival Selling Sarasota, Florida Home – Robb Report M. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in February 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Designing Games Rooms for a New Era

Melissa CouchFebruary 6, 2025

Designing Games Rooms for a New Era

A recent resurgence in everything from backgammon to chess is making its mark in home interiors, writes Kate Youde A games room designed by Katherine Pooley at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes. Photograph: Nico Wills Whether it is chess or cards, Monopoly or mahjong, chances are you have a favorite game. And maybe even a dedicated place within your home to play it. Interior designers have noticed an uptick in requests from clients for games rooms in recent years. Continue reading Designing Games Rooms for a New Era at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside Greenwich’s Stonehaven

Melissa CouchFebruary 4, 2025

Inside Greenwich’s Stonehaven

Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich’s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S. After some 20 farms were consolidated in 1904, it became a flourishing farm with a thriving apple orchard, a lake, multiple greenhouses, and land and barns where cows, pigs and poultry were raised and eggs, butter, and milk were produced. Continue reading Inside Greenwich’s Stonehaven at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in January, 2025

Melissa CouchJanuary 31, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in January, 2025

Carefree, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered Carefree estate provides epic Black Mountain views via an open-air layout. An Eco-Friendly Arizona Home Set on 22 Desert Acres Hits the Market for $15 Million – Robb Report New Yorkers Have Gotten Philly Fever: Here’s Where They Should Look to Buy a Home – Mansion Global Five Old Towns That Bridge Modern Living with the Past – Mansion Global $800,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Leandro – The New York Times Old Montreal is Like Living in a Slice of Historic Europe – Mansion Global Live Large in This Log Castle – Cowboys & Indians Orange County’s Top 5 Most Expensive Home Sales of 2024 – OC Register Homes in New York’s Hudson Valley – The Week $240,000 Homes in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maryland – The New York Times Historic South Carolina Home Rebuilt After the Civil War Listed for $4.9 Million – Mansion Global Maine Home Sells for $12M After 90 Minutes on the Market – New York Post Experts: 2025 Design Industry Outlook Optimistic with Caveats – Architectural Digest How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Real Estate: Matching Buyers with Homes – PrimeResi Americans Dreaming of an Ibizan Beach Home Should Get in Before the Party’s Over – Mansion Global Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in January, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Spotlight on Morocco: The Creative Desert Oasis

Melissa CouchJanuary 30, 2025

Spotlight on Morocco: The Creative Desert Oasis

The rich heritage and natural splendor of the Northern African country have long captivated artists from around the world, writes Mandi Keighran Marrakech, Morocco | Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty Morocco is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant colors and timeless architectural splendor that has inspired creatives throughout history, from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and painter Jackson Pollock, to pioneering Moroccan modernist artist Malika Agueznay. Today, the country’s heritage of craftsmanship and spectacular landscapes is attracting a new generation of artists—showcased annually at the 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakech, where leading Moroccan and international artists, designers and galleries converge to celebrate the nation’s creative pulse. Continue reading Spotlight on Morocco: The Creative Desert Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Palatial Park Avenue Penthouse

Melissa CouchJanuary 28, 2025

Inside a Palatial Park Avenue Penthouse

High above one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, this triplex penthouse virtually brims with elegant classicism and contemporary comfort and convenience. Long recognized as one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, Park Avenue has symbolized luxury and refinement for at least a century. During the 1920s, construction of residences along the avenue from Grand Central Station to 96th Street began, and today this span of the city is home to some of the world’s most precious real estate. Continue reading Inside a Palatial Park Avenue Penthouse at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Where the World’s Wealthiest Want to Live in 2025

Melissa CouchJanuary 27, 2025

Where the World’s Wealthiest Want to Live in 2025

These countries are seeing major shifts in luxury property as millionaires and billionaires choose to relocate The Armani Beach Residences at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Credit: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Millionaires are on the move. The great wealth migration, which paused briefly during the pandemic, hit record levels in 2024 as an estimated 128,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) migrated to new countries, according to the 2024 Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. This trend was further backed up by banking giant UBS, which found in its December 2024 Billionaire Ambitions Report that the world’s ultra-wealthy have relocated more frequently since 2020. Continue reading Where the World’s Wealthiest Want to Live in 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025

Melissa CouchJanuary 24, 2025

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025

Beaver Creek, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty The property is the largest single-family home in the ski resort area of Vail and Beaver Creek, with 20,200 square feet of space, nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Modern Mansion in Beaver Creek Hits the Market for $25 Million – Bloomberg Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home in Snedens Landing, New York – Robb Report St. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
3 Homes with Covetable Closets

Melissa CouchJanuary 27, 2024

3 Homes with Covetable Closets

These impressive homes in a variety of desirable locales have been equipped with exceptional closets that provide a proper place for carefully curated clothing collections. Organic Opulence in Beverly Hills Marc Noah, Neyshia Go | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage This new Beverly Hills home has a light-filled open-concept floor plan that seamlessly links living, dining, culinary, and entertaining spaces. One of five bedrooms, the owner’s suite is a lofty aerie with herringbone-patterned wide-plank wood floors, a vaulted ceiling, and numerous windows—some stretching from floor to ceiling. Continue reading 3 Homes with Covetable Closets at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Grand Greenwich Manor

Melissa CouchJanuary 30, 2024

Inside a Grand Greenwich Manor

The history of Greenwich, Connecticut, follows roughly the same trajectory as that of the United States, from the arrival of early settlers in the 1600s through centuries of farming, milling, and shipping to the arrival of the railroad, which brought both industry and scores of new residents. Homes here, however, in many ways continue to represent an aesthetic that is purely, timelessly American, its streets strewn with Colonial-style and -inspired manors that exemplify the classicism of the nation’s early East Coast colonies. Continue reading Inside a Grand Greenwich Manor at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
5 Top Design Trends to Refresh Your Home in Time for the Lunar New Year

Melissa CouchFebruary 8, 2024

5 Top Design Trends to Refresh Your Home in Time for the Lunar New Year

Jane Zhang – Sotheby’s International Realty Canada As the moon’s cycle begins afresh and the quiet of winter is superseded by the first whispers of spring, families and communities across Asia and around the world mark the start of the Lunar New Year. The 15-day festivities focus on casting negative energy from the home to make space for the positive. Accompanying the emphasis on colors, cleanliness, symbolism, and ornamentation is the added benefit of beautifying properties in ways that are both practical and breathtaking. Continue reading 5 Top Design Trends to Refresh Your Home in Time for the Lunar New Year at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Video of the Week: A Remarkable Modern Mediterranean in Scottsdale, Arizona

Melissa CouchJanuary 24, 2024

Video of the Week: A Remarkable Modern Mediterranean in Scottsdale, Arizona

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week Scottsdale, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Experience the pinnacle of luxury living in this expansive estate, spanning over 12,000 square feet. It boasts eight bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, offering a harmonious blend of privacy and communal living. The main level is an entertainer’s delight, with the great room overlooking the expansive resort patio and the mesmerizing southwest skies. Continue reading Video of the Week: A Remarkable Modern Mediterranean in Scottsdale, Arizona at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Video of the Week: A Luxury Villa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Melissa CouchJanuary 31, 2024

Video of the Week: A Luxury Villa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Experience unparalleled luxury in the sought-after Umm Suqeim 1 enclave with a masterpiece designed by renowned architect Viktor Udzenija. Situated in the heart of Dubai, the residence is a peaceful retreat surrounded by sleek travertine walls and towering palms. Continue reading Video of the Week: A Luxury Villa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Significant Sales: 2023 Highlights

Melissa CouchJanuary 29, 2024

Significant Sales: 2023 Highlights

From a US$138.8M sale in Greenwich, Connecticut, to a €33M sale in Rome, Italy, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023. Greenwich, Connecticut Leslie McElwreath, Joseph Barbieri | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, US$138,830,000 Referred by Nikki Field | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Beverly Hills, California Richard Klug | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$52,000,000 Woodside, California Arthur Sharif | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage, US$44,500,000 Rome, Italy Barbara Alessio | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €33,000,000 Bronte, Australia James Ball, Edward Quince | Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, Circa AUD$30,000,000 Vancouver, Canada Monique Badun, Kim Craig, Vito Longo | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Price Undisclosed University Park, Texas Sylvia Scott | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, US$17,450,000 Seattle, Washington Linda Chou, Summer Carlton | Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, US$16,200,000 Middletown, Rhode Island Tina Wiley, David Huberman, Kate Kirby Greenman | Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15,000,000 Anse des Cayes, St. Continue reading Significant Sales: 2023 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Stylishly Updated Historic Home in Brooklyn

Melissa CouchJanuary 23, 2024

Inside a Stylishly Updated Historic Home in Brooklyn

Not long after completing studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, C. P. H. Gilbert began establishing himself as a distinguished architect, ultimately enjoying a reputation for designing townhouses and mansions for industrialists and tycoons across New York. His oeuvre includes dozens of buildings in Manhattan but also properties on Long Island, upstate, and—like this distinctive residence—in Brooklyn’s illustrious Park Slope. Brooklyn, New York | The Stein Team, Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Luxurious modern homes updated with respect for their historic environs are often lauded for blending the old and the new. Continue reading Inside a Stylishly Updated Historic Home in Brooklyn at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Inside a Quintessential Southern California Villa

Melissa CouchJanuary 21, 2024

Inside a Quintessential Southern California Villa

The mention of Santa Monica typically conjures images of timeless recreation, entertainment, and diversion—the legendary ocean pier, Pacific Park’s solar-powered Ferris wheel, the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, the renowned aquarium, and nearby Muscle Beach. But the area is also a bastion of iconic California architecture, from its numerous Romanesque Revival, Art Deco, and Mediterranean-inspired landmarks to the classical Mission-style villas strewn across the city and the region as a whole. Santa Monica, California | Marc Noah, Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage This inviting 1924 residence exemplifies a quintessential Southern California aesthetic, combining bespoke modern flair, fixtures, and finishes with such de rigueur Mission- and Spanish Colonial–style elements as earthy barrel-tiled roofing, graceful archways, warm terra-cotta flooring, vibrant tile accents, and the crisp contrast of white plaster walls and handsome, deeply hued ceiling beams and other woodwork. Continue reading Inside a Quintessential Southern California Villa at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
The Benefits of Incorporating Sensory Engagement into Luxury Home Design

Melissa CouchJanuary 25, 2024

The Benefits of Incorporating Sensory Engagement into Luxury Home Design

Despina Laou – Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Pause for a moment, and take a breath. Are you aware of all the ways your senses are being engaged by your surrounding environment? Color palettes and natural light can evoke moods and emotions, while richly ornamented surfaces can amaze and excite. Sound, scents, and taste also have a subtle yet profound effect on your well-being. And how you feel emotionally is partly determined by what you’re feeling physically, which is why touch and texture are so crucial. Continue reading The Benefits of Incorporating Sensory Engagement into Luxury Home Design at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
5 Homes with Gorgeous Atriums

Melissa CouchFebruary 1, 2024

5 Homes with Gorgeous Atriums

Sandy Binder and Danielle Laria – Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Nothing’s more important than a first impression. That’s why the atrium has always commanded the focus of the world’s best builders and designers. Atriums are a tantalizing prelude to the main dwelling. They can manifest as grand halls or ample courtyards that are centrally located, and their prominent placement in the home grants telling glances into adjacent spaces. Continue reading 5 Homes with Gorgeous Atriums at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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