NEW YORK, NY - Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan presents a conversation between Elizabeth F. Stribling, Chairman of Stribling & Associates, and Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan, the company's President. In the below dialogue, Elizabeth responds to questions on the strength of the fall market posed by Elizabeth Ann.

What an interesting year we have had in New York City. One year ago we were battered by the ravages of Superstorm Sandy. Amazingly, just two months later we ended the real estate year on an incredible up note. Then we entered a spring real estate market that was on fire. Is the demand for real estate still hot?

It has been an incredible year in New York City. One year later we are still working to come back from the devastation that Sandy inflicted. It has been a long road, but it appears that we are on track to be stronger than ever. As stated already, the end of 2012 was a record-breaking quarter for New York City residential real estate. A steady demand for property has persisted through the first three quarters of 2013. There has been a surge in buyers who are looking to enter into this robust marketplace.

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About Stribling & Associates

With three offices in Manhattan and a newly-opened office in Downtown Brooklyn on Atlantic Avenue, Stribling continues to be a formidable sales force with more than 250 agents representing over $500,000,000 in exclusive listings comprised of resale, new development and rental units in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

In addition, the new development arm of the firm, Stribling Marketing Associates, has a full roster of upcoming development projects throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Sterling Properties & Estates congratulates Michael Humphrey and Staci Caplan on their recent sale of 2012 Anacapa St., a historic home in Santa Barbara offered at $2,195,000.

This gorgeous home was once the residence of Pearl Chase, often referred to as the First Lady of Santa Barbara. Pearl Chase was a champion of conservation, preservation, social services, and civic planning. The Pearl Chase Society, named in her honor, continues her legacy as a local nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historically significant real estate of Santa Barbara by educating the public and sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of such historic homes.

2012 Anacapa St. is situated in the prestigious Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, a beautiful area which presents many fantastic real estate opportunities for those seeking luxury homes located mere moments away from both downtown Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden.

Boasting a number of classic elements such as wood floors, crown moldings, built-ins, sitting areas, sunrooms, a music room, and more within the 3,100+ square foot main house, this home is truly a Santa Barbara treasure. In addition to its many notable interior features, the excited new owners will enjoy relaxing and entertaining outdoors under the vine covered patio with fireplace overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. A spacious guest cottage with a sun deck is also located on this property.

Congratulations Michael and Staci!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Zephyr Real Estate recently announced its Annual Legacy Awards recipients at a company-wide celebration.

“It is an honor to acknowledge and reward those who have created and participated in Zephyr’s success,” commented Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer for Zephyr. “Their commitment, integrity and loyalty embody the very essence of Zephyr.”

The REALTOR® recipients for 20 years are Dan Bunker, Tim Hawco, James Romeo Holloway, David Laudenat, R. Lee Patterson and Bassam Salameh. For 15 years: Kathryn Roberts and Tuan Tran. For 10 years: Michael Ackerman, Tom Baumgartner, Oliver Burgelman, Nancy Corsaut, Irene Dietz, Inna Edwards, Melody Kearney, William J. Kitchen, Kevin J. Koerner, Michael Plotkowski Andrew Roth, Leah Tracy, Vicki Valandra and Samuel Vitkoski. Lori Bradley received the Employee Service Award for 15 years.

“I think that Zephyr is a special place. I felt it 20 or so years ago when I started here and I still feel it,” stated James Romeo Holloway, recipient of a 20-year award. “For me, it's always been important to be affiliated with a company that not only accepts the diversity of our City, but that embraces it. I think that at Zephyr we even have fun with it.” Holloway is a consistent Top Producer with Zephyr Real Estate, and is a member in good standing of the San Francisco, California and National Association of REALTORS."

About Zephyr Real Estate

Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco's largest independent real estate firm with $1.7 billion in gross annual sales and a current roster of more than 200 full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward for Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr Real Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network, Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.zephyrsf.com.

ALPINE, NJ - Joshua Baris of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty (PPSIR), one of the most recognized Realtors in Northern New Jersey, utilizes a wide range of technology to break records when selling New Jersey Luxury Real Estate.

Baris provides his clients with instrumental services and advanced technologies such as elevated real estate photography, utilizing tiny drone helicopters (such as the one shown above) with cameras to capture high-definition video and areal images via hand-held remote control.

“This type of photography captures my properties from a unique view, which is just another way to help enhance my listings,” says Baris.

He also recently launched a video of one of his luxury listings, 2 Canterbury Ct in Alpine, NJ rated by Forbes as one of “America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes” with an asking price of $3,988,000 which is generating a tremendous response and international exposure.

Baris is also known within the New Jersey real estate community as a trend-setter for his clever use of online digital advertising and sensational social media and marketing techniques. As one of New Jersey’s Top Real Estate Agents, Baris utilizes cutting edge technology when listing his luxury homes for sale in Bergen County cities such as Alpine, Englewood Cliffs, and Tenafly, NJ.

“Joshua’s vast knowledge of social media and his implementation of digital marketing techniques separates him from other agents in today’s highly competitive world of Real Estate,“ stated Michael Oppler, Vice President of Career Development for Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, "Josh has a great reputation, and has established himself as a trend-setter and leader. Although cliché, Josh is certainly raising the bar and expectations in our market and for the industry."

Distinguishing himself within New Jersey’s high-end luxury market, Baris has accomplished this feat faster than most industry leaders ever thought possible. The use of technology and social media is a major contributor to his success along with the proper application of marketing and advertising.

Baris recently listed and sold the highest priced single-family home in the history of Cliffside Park, NJ, the highest priced and largest size single-family home in Edgewater, NJ and his listing on Lake Iosco in Bloomingdale, NJ, also sold as the highest price residential sale in the history of the city. (as per the NJMLS and GSMLS).

Additionally, Baris accomplished in only a few years what would take most an entire career to achieve, a monumental 100 closed real estate transactions! Baris has appeared with his clients Coco and Ice T on the Series Premier of E! Network’s hit reality show Ice Loves Coco. He successfully placed the actress/model into Coco’s World headquarters in Weehawken, NJ. Joshua has also represented professional athletes such as NBA’s Jason Collins as well as other high net worth clientele. He was hand selected to appear as the Featured Cover Agent by Top Agent Magazine and honored for the magazine’s Top 25 New Jersey Real Estate Agents.

Baris is being honored in 2014 for a third consecutive year, as a Five Star Professional by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Less than 7 percent of New Jersey Real Estate professionals receive this award for delivering outstanding service and client satisfaction. The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers and other consumers to evaluate criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend Baris to a friend.

Baris accompanies 1,400 fine high-end brokers and firms in 69 countries to appear in the 2014 annual edition of the Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate Directory. Based on Baris' consistent demonstration of his expertise in the marketing of luxury properties, he was personally selected to represent New Jersey in the Luxury Real Estate network by John Brian Losh, chairman/publisher of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate.

Joshua Baris can be reached on his cell phone 201-741-4999 or via email at Josh@NJLux.com or simply by visiting his website http://www.NJLux.com. He welcomes any opportunity to serve consumers either before, during, or after their real estate wants or needs.

CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA - Tim Harris of Tradewinds Realty Inc. recently facilitated the sale of 'Gooseberry Island’ in Nova Scotia, Canada for $2.752 million. Right out of a storybook, Big Gooseberry Island, has long been fondly known as one of the prettiest islands in Mahone Bay. The prime jewel of all the neighboring islands, its close proximity to the Village of Chester, adds to the attractiveness of island living. With its white clapboard and shingled homes with red roofs, a boathouse, along with several outbuildings, the island's treasured setting is truly magical and has been admired by many for generations.

About Tradewinds Realty Inc.

Tradewinds Realty has one of the most extensive real estate websites in Atlantic Canada. All our properties are posted to SeaNovaScotia.com. We also offer a fantastic FREE 'Weekly iNewsletter Update' that you may subscribe to at our site. Supplying you with timely new listings to the marketplace, recently 'SOLD' property and a virtual 'Buyers Toolbox'. A perfect opportunity to stay on top of our market.

VAIL, CO – Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty, a leader in the sale and purchase of Colorado luxury real estate and resort properties, just closed the second highest selling price per square foot condo in the Vail Village this year at $2,308 per square foot. Fuller Sotheby’s brokers Andrea Webber and Frederico Gaxiola de la Lama co-listed the penthouse located at 124 Willow Bridge Road Vail, Colorado.

“This sale validates that the market in Vail is on the upswing,” says Andrea Webber, co-listing broker. “Properties are now selling for a higher price per square foot - prices that the market hasn't' seen since the recession. Inventory is painstakingly low and if you are a seller it is time once again to sell your property, and buyers should consider buying now before prices increase.”

The exclusive creekside penthouse in the center of Vail Village offers a prime location with convenient ski access, views of Gore Creek and Vail Village, in addition to custom features like the restaurant-grade chef’s kitchen and spa-quality master bath - major selling points to the buyer who purchased the condo as a family retreat.

To discuss real estate opportunities in Vail or Beaver Creek contact Andrea Webber at 970-376-0570 or Frederico Gaxiola de la Lama at 970-331-2409. Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty has multiple office locations in the Denver metropolitan area including Downtown, Cherry Creek, Greenwood Village, Boulder, Evergreen, Castle Pines, Breckenridge, and the Vail Valley. More information available at www.fullerosthebysrealty.com.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Resources Real Estate proudly welcomes Mary Lynn Hughes to their company as a sales associate in the Atlantic Highlands office.

Hughes, formerly an agent with Heritage House Sotheby’s International, comes to Resources Real Estate with an extensive track record of satisfied clients and successful transactions. An active member of the community, Hughes is very involved with the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council and has lived in Atlantic Highlands for the past 30 years.

“Mary Lynn is a seasoned professional,” said Carolynn Diakon, Broker-Senior Partner. “She earned the status of Silver in the NJAR Circle of Excellence Awards in 2009 and Bronze in 2011 and 2012. We are proud to have someone of her caliber working with us.”

Hughes is a member of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors, Monmouth County Multiple Listing Service, the New Jersey Association of Realtors and is also a Notary Public. She has also achieved the designation of Senior Real Estate Specialist and Accredited Buyer Representative. During her first year in the business, she earned the “Rookie of the Year” award.

“I am excited to join such a vibrant and progressive company and am excited to be working with the Resources’ team,” said Hughes. “Their commitment to customer service and professionalism as well as their great marketing is very appealing to me.”

“The kind of work ethic Mary Lynn demonstrates is rare and admirable,” said Thomas McCormack, Broker-Managing Partner. “We are extremely pleased to have her energy at Resources.”

About Resources Real Estate

Resources Real Estate is a full-service independent residential brokerage opened by Carolynn Diakon in 2000. Thomas McCormack, with the company since 2002, joined her as a partner in 2010. Resources Real Estate is located at 112 East River Road in Rumson, NJ, 36 Beach Road in Monmouth Beach 4A West Front Street in Red Bank, NJ and 65 First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands. For more local real estate information or to inquire about a career in real estate, you can call (732) 212-0440 or visit resourcesrealestate.com.

SEATTLE - The cover home of the Luxury Real Estate Winter 2013 Magazine features a soft contemporary masterpiece that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living space, and offers a true sense of the beauty and serenity the desert provides. The home maximizes stunning mountain views, natural light, the opportunity to showcase an extensive art collection, and the ability to transform the home’s lounge into a state-of-the-art theater with just the touch of an iPad. This magnificent estate is located in Paradise Valley, AZ and listed by Arizona Best Real Estate.

The Winter 2013 edition also showcases the happenings of our Luxury Real Estate members including Harry Norman, Realtors’ associate broker, Cindy Gentry, hosting the inaugural Good Samaritan building charity fund in Jaspar, Georgia; GARDNER, REALTORS showing GARDNERLOVE by serving dinner to the homeless at the New Orleans Rescue Mission; Resources Real Estate celebrating its fourth office opening with a ‘Move for Hunger’ Benefit; Carmel Realty Company hosting their 100^th Anniversary Celebration; and Douglas D. Kerbs with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty helping raise nearly $170,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dallas, Texas is the focus in this issues’ City Spotlight where it explains why last year Dallas’ population grew more than any other metropolitan area in the United States, and Robbie Briggs of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty shares insight on their current real estate market. Christopher Invidiata of The Invidiata Team in Oakville, ON, Canada is featured in the Broker Q&A where you can learn how he got his start in the real estate business, and why his company is so successful.

Click here to view the award winning Luxury Real Estate Magazine.

About LuxuryRealEstate.com

LuxuryRealEstate.com, a Webby Award Honoree, has been voted ‘Best of the Web’ by Forbes magazine multiple times, praised by the International Herald Tribune, Town & Country, The Wall Street Journal and has been ranked ‘Best Website’ by consumer surveys. Since its debut in1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet and has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.

Known in the industry since 1986 as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 70,000 professionals in more than 85 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually. Members are selected by Chairman/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc. Luxury Real Estate has been recognized by the Webby Awards, has received “Best of the Web” by Forbes Magazine, honored with an ADDY Award for Excellence in Web Design, deemed “Best Website” by consumer surveys, ranked in the Inc. 5000 List, noted as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies by Puget Sound Business Journal, and recognized by the Maggie Awards.

Gulf Coast International Properties is proud to announce the sale of 955 Admiralty Parade in Port Royal for $4,700,000. This elegant, traditional Florida-style home with four en-suite bedrooms + den is designed with the great room living concept perfect for today's casual living. Excellent outdoor living space includes a screened lanai area overlooking oversized pool and views of the bay. The location is superb set only four houses from the Gulf of Mexico. Port Royal membership available. For more information about this sale or the Naples luxury real estate market, please contact Mary Yon at 239-572-3274 or mary@gcipnaples.com.

About Gulf Coast International Properties

GCIP is the #1 selling luxury real estate boutique in Southwest Florida. With more than $250m in closed sales last year with merely 20 agents, we continue to deliver exceptional results across Naples’ luxury markets to our clients. We offer an unrivaled combination of service and integrity that delivers the very best to our buyers and sellers. To learn more about our firm, please feel free to contact us at 239-434-2558 or visit us online at www.gcipnaples.com or www.gcipbocagrande.com anytime. Live Exceptionally.

BEVERLY HILLS — Teles Properties today announced the opening of a “lounge concept” office in Carmel, extending the Southern California-­based firm’s presence into the ultra-­affluent Monterey Peninsula.

The new office, to be located at 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, will cater to clients in exclusive towns like Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and the rest of the Central Coast. The facility will offer clients full-service operations with state-­of-­the-­art technology. That “boutique experience” will provide access to local Teles listings, as well as the entire Teles Properties client base and the international network of luxury homes and estates.

Teles agents in those new locations will have access to unprecedented tools and technologies, including marketing, research, transaction and administrative support; full access to the Teles Marketing Studio with ad agency quality artwork; signature 48-­hour Integrated Listing Launch Process; research and analytics expert for market research and valuation analysis; fully integrated listing coordination, marketing and design support; dedicated in-­house transaction coordination support; and access to Teles University’s coaching and professional development.

“This expansion into exclusive Monterey Peninsula provides us with an opportunity to bring the Teles brand northward to the Central Coast explains Teles Properties CEO Peter H. Loewy. “It also marks the next tactical step in our methodical, strategic growth within California’s most affluent markets.”

Teles growth throughout California began last year, as the firm expanded its Newport Beach location, and opened its first “Lounge” concept office in Laguna Beach. Through its office in Monrovia, Teles services San Gabriel Valley clients in Altadena, Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, and San Marino. In October, the firm opened lounges in Playa Del Ray and Venice, and moved its Beverly Hills office to a more expansive location at the Golden Triangle on Wilshire Boulevard.

This summer, Teles Properties was named as the fastest-­‐growing real estate brokerage in California, according to Inc. magazine’s seventh annual 500/5000 exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-­growing private companies. Most recently, Teles Properties earned the 27^th position in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual list of the fastest growing private companies.

Further exemplifying its rapid growth, Teles Properties posted $1.7 billion in sales in 2012, with more than $1.2 billion to-­date this year, as well as three-­year revenue gains of 303 percent. Since its inception in 2007, the firm has also registered:

• Lowest days-­on-­market (54) in competitive peer group

About Teles Properties

Headquartered in Beverly Hills with other locations primarily serving the high-­end markets of Southern California, Teles brings together the most successful agents in each of its locations and provides them with an unparalleled platform to address every aspect of a real estate transaction. In addition to offices in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Laguna Beach, Montecito, Newport Beach and Pasadena, Montecito, Playa Del Rey, Venice and Monrovia, Teles' Global Division links international investors to properties in the US and around the globe. Visit www.telesproperties.com Media Contact: Jeff Perlman Brandware Public Relations 818-598-1115/818-317-3070 jperlman@brandwarepr.com.

Carol Lee recently facilitated the tandem sale of two Newport Beach properties, representing the buying party in the transaction. Located at 1115 and 1117 East Balboa, the properties were on the market for a little under $6.5 million.

One of the area’s most trusted buyer’s agents, Carol is well known throughout the industry—among her peers and clients alike—for her impressive ability to locate the ideal properties for perspective buyers. What’s more, she’s known for her highly seasoned skill when it comes to negotiating the most favorable deals, a talent that ensures clients not only a heightened opportunity, but value as well. Last year alone, Carol negotiated over $21 million in record deals for her clients, closing transactions everywhere in the Newport Beach area from the boardwalk and the bay to Corona del Mar to Newport Coast.

As part of Surterre, Carol bolsters her efforts with an array of unique amenities, including an award-winning in-house advertising agency, the latest advances in industry technology, and the support of a vast, team-oriented network of the area’s best and brightest real estate professionals. These incomparable advantages allow Carol to deliver not only a higher level of service, but a greater opportunity for success, as well.

For more information about the sale of these properties, please contact Carol Lee! PH: 949-395-3994 clee@surterreproperties.com.

ATLANTA, GA - The agents of Beacham & Company set another company sales record in November – the ninth such record of 2013 – and the firm’s transaction and dollar volume sold are up 29 percent from 2012 heading into the final month of the year. The feat is made even more impressive by the fact that home sales are actually down 10 percent in metro Atlanta this year.

Beacham sales agents will also end the calendar year 2013 as the top producing sales force by dollar volume sold per agent for the seventh year in a row (see chart below). Over the last 12 months, Beacham agents have sold more than $4 million per agent. No other firm’s agents have averaged more than $4 million.

The firm also has the top selling office by dollar volume of listings sold for most of Atlanta, East Cobb, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Vinings combined.

The source used for comparing Beacham sales to other firms is RealValuator, an independent website that tracks the Atlanta real estate market.

For a complete comparison between Beacham & Company and other firms, go to www.beacham.com/company/chartpage.php.

About Beacham & Company, REALTORS®

Beacham & Company, REALTORS® is a boutique real estate company specializing in luxury real estate. The company was founded in 2006 by Glennis Beacham, one of Atlanta's most celebrated real estate agents over the last 25 years. The firm has the highest average sales price of any general brokerage company in metro Atlanta and is the top selling office in Atlanta by dollar volume of listings sold. For more information about Beacham & Company, call 404-261-6300.

NAPLES, FL - Royal Shell Real Estate’s Fifth Avenue Naples office proudly recognizes Top Producers for the month of November.

TOP LISTING PRODUCERS:

Top Listing Producers – Team: Lauren & Michael Taranto, The Taranto Team

Top Listing Producer – Individual/Partners: Liz Appling

TOP SALES PRODUCERS:

Top Sales Producers – Team: Denise Stilwell & Jim Heister, SWFL Waterfront Team

Top Sales Producer – Individual or Partners: Jeremy O’Guinn

The Royal Shell Group of Companies offers homeowners and investors all the conveniences necessary to get the most out of real estate ownership with offices on Bonita Springs, Captiva Island, Fort Myers, Naples, Ocala, and Captiva Island Florida. In North Carolina, Royal Shell has offices in Cashiers and Highlands serving the areas of Cashiers, Lake Glenville, Lake Toxaway, Highlands and Sapphire Valley.

• Royal Shell Real Estate: a full service real estate brokerage (www.royalshellsales.com).
• Royal Shell Vacations: vacation rentals providing travelers with quality guest accommodations for short and long term stays in single family homes and condos (www.royalshell.com).
• Royal Shell Property Management: Condominium and Homeowner’s Association Management; commercial property leasing (www.royalshellpropertymgmt.com and www.leaseonsanibel.com).

SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Doug Echelberger recently facilitated the sale of a coveted Beach Road residence in Capistrano Beach, representing not only the selling party, but bringing to the table the buyer as well.

With its mix of classic Cape Cod style architecture and modern appointments, the home located at 35527 Beach Road offers three stories of living space, maximizing its truly beachfront position to showcase stunning views spanning Dana Point, the San Clemente Pier, Catalina Island and beyond.

One of South Orange County’s most accomplished luxury real estate experts, Doug Echelberger heads up the team that’s widely regarded as the area’s premier group of agents: The Echelberger Group. Over the course of his career, he has become known for his unmatched ability to negotiate the most favorable deals for his clients, and, just as importantly, for his unwavering dedication to raising the bar when it comes to personalized service.

Backed by the incomparable resources that set Surterre apart from its competitors, Doug promises his clients not only the seasoned expertise that’s synonymous with his name, but the critical support of a brokerage that really and truly understands the elements that make a successful real estate transaction and the ultra luxury level. Focused primarily on delivering outstanding service that’s memorable and rewarding, Doug and Surterre have set out to revolutionize the way property along California’s coastline is bought and sold.

GLEN ELLEN, CA –Wine Country Group by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is proud to announce the sale of 6900 Enterprise Road in Glen Ellen, CA for $2.9 million.

This 4200 square foot home features 3 bedrooms and 4 baths and sold for $2,900,000.

This wonderful and historic 26+/- acre ranch was on the market for the first time. Top Ridge Lodge is more than a home; it’s a celebration of the land. Designed and built with fine materials that all have a story of their own, the 4200 square foot home has an exuberant and vibrant spirit. Located on Sonoma Mountain, just below Jack London State Park, the property contains a year-round creek, an enclosed pasture, horse trails and premium vineyards.

Diane Krause of Wine Country Group represented the seller. Diane can be reached at 707-888-5365 or 95476dmk@gmail.com.

About Wine Country Group by Better Homes and Gardens

The Wine Country Group consists of 200 real estate agents in nine offices, including Bodega Bay, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Napa, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma and St. Helena. Our heritage began with the founding of Mason-McDuffie Real Estate in 1887. The company is the 26th largest real estate services firm in the nation (REALTrends 500). The company provides comprehensive solutions to home buyers and sellers, and handled more than 6,500 transactions in 2012, generating $2.8 billion in sales. The Wine Country Group by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is independently owned and operated. For more information, go to www.winecountrygroup.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The continual growth of Vanguard Properties, the well-respected San Francisco Real Estate firm has never been more evident. Today James Nunemacher announced plans for opening their first office based in downtown Healdsburg, California.

The former Owner of Frank Howard Allen, Cheryl Gordon has been named the Sales Manager. Her team of seasoned Realtors will be joining her at Vanguard’s new location at 424 Center Street.

The Healdsburg office, in addition to the two new offices in Sebastopol, is Vanguard Properties’ entry into the Sonoma County market. Now clients will have a choice to work with a leading Bay Area, locally owned and operated real estate firm, rather than under a corporate umbrella.

Vanguard Properties is confident that the cross pollination of their offices in San Francisco and Healdsburg will serve both San Francisco Buyers looking for property in Wine Country and provide Healdsburg Sellers the maximum exposure to the San Francisco market.

Vanguard is known for their fresh and exciting approach to marketing homes for sale. Many Real Estate agents in Healdsburg, and the surrounding areas, are very interested in what is called the unique “Vanguard Experience”. Principle James Nunemacher states, “Our company takes a different approach to marketing Real Estate and in supporting our agents. We work in collaboration to assist our agents and clients to achieve maximum success. We are honored to be working with Cheryl and her team.”

CUPERTINO, CA – The Intero Foundation, started in 2002 by the leaders of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. with the goal of supporting children in the communities local to where they conduct business, has caught the holiday spirit participating in a various giving opportunities.

Throughout the year, Intero makes an effort to give back to the community by giving quarterly grants to organizations that support kids in the community. In fact, since its inception, the Foundation has collected over $2.8 million through agent/employee contributions and fundraising events. “Intero’s Value #4 is Commitment and by that we mean being committed to the community. As Realtors we earn our living by serving our community so it was fundamental when we started Intero to figure out a way that we could give back to the community and we do that through The Intero Foundation which helps children in need,” says Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc.

In the past, the organization has made its final round of grants for the year in October. This year, though, they made the decision to give out three additional grants for the holidays totaling $11,280. This donation was split amongst the following organizations:

• Adopt An Angel – Provides gifts to children in group homes, shelters, foster homes, and low-income households. The Intero Los Gatos office presented $6,000 for holiday gifts.      
  

• SJB Child Development– Provides educational child development services for children 0-12 years of age to strengthen and support families throughout Santa Clara County. A grant of $1,780, presented by the Intero Los Altos office, will go towards holiday gifts for 89 children enrolled in their program.

• Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley– Offer after school and summer enrichment programs to insure success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors. Intero Cupertino will present $3,500 to purchase non-gang colored clothing for 50 club members who attend George Mayne Elementary School.

In addition to these generous monetary donations, Intero agents, employees, friends and family have been given the opportunity to provide direct contributions through participation in other holiday giving activities including a bike build this Saturday and in-office collections.

The annual Big Bike Build on Saturday, December 7th directly supports Turning Wheels For Kids, an organization the Intero Foundation supported with a grant of $10,000 earlier this year. The event brings people together from all over the San Francisco Bay Area to build bikes to be given to underprivileged kids during the holidays.

Within their offices, Intero is encouraging agents, employees and clients to bring in items for two large holiday collections as well. The first drive is for winter coats through One Warm Coat. Last year this drive brought in over 1,700 coats, three 55 gallon bags of miscellaneous clothing and two 55 gallon bags of new gloves, scarfs and caps. The second is a Holiday Toy Drive to support the St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room.

This holiday generosity is only a glimpse into the types of contributions The Intero Foundation is capable of. With the support of a foundation committee, the organization has been known to fundraise through everything from cookbook sales, to car shows to food truck meet ups. Giving back is definitely on their mind 365 days a year.

The Intero Foundation is always seeking to expand the culture of giving. To apply for a grant for your non-profit organization, follow the grant application guidelines here.

If you would like to donate to the warm coat drive or toy drive, visit your local Intero office. See the list of all Intero office here.

To find out more about the Intero Foundation, visit the website at interofoundation.org.

About the Intero Foundation:

Funded, promoted and governed by Intero agents and employees, the Intero Foundation is a non–profit organization guided by the principle that one must give in order to receive and committed to helping children in need. Since its inception in 2002, the organization has raised more than $2.8 million and have supported over 120 charities that positively impact the growth and well-being of children in need.

About the Intero® Brand:

Founded in 2002, Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. has quickly become one of the premier real estate brands in the U.S. In 2004, Intero Franchise Services Inc. began franchising and currently is operating in many of the western states. In 2009, Intero International Franchise Services, LLC embarked on developing territories in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. The companies are private and headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley. www.interorealestate.com.

SEATTLE – The December 13^th issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine features eighteen members of the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network in its list of Hollywood's Top 25 Real Estate Agents.

Congratulations to:

Santiago Arana, Blair Chang, Billy Rose, and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency.

Joe Babajian, Peter Maurice, and Josh Flagg of Rodeo Realty.

Fred Bernstein, Kurt Rappaport, and Stephen Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency.

Chris Cortazzo, Valerie Fitzgerald, Sally Forster Jones, Madison Hildebrand, Jade Mills, and Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Aaron Kirman of John Aaroe Group.

David Offer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

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About LuxuryRealEstate.com

LuxuryRealEstate.com, a Webby Award Honoree, has been voted ‘Best of the Web’ by Forbes magazine multiple times, praised by the International Herald Tribune, Town & Country, The Wall Street Journal and has been ranked ‘Best Website’ by consumer surveys. Since its debut in1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet and has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.

Known in the industry since 1986 as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 70,000 professionals in more than 85 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually. Members are selected by Chairman/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine's 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc. Luxury Real Estate has been recognized by the Webby Awards, has received “Best of the Web” by Forbes Magazine, honored with an ADDY Award for Excellence in Web Design, deemed “Best Website” by consumer surveys, ranked in the Inc. 5000 List, noted as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies by Puget Sound Business Journal, and recognized by the Maggie Awards.

NAPLES, FL - John R. Wood Properties is proud to announce the addition of the following new agents to its team.

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Roy D. Migeot to its North Naples office as a licensed real estate agent. Previously from Philadelphia, Migeot attended Delaware County Community College and Villanova University. Prior to real estate, he worked for an industrial auction company and as a CAT insurance adjuster. Migeot is currently a member of the Moose Lodge 1454, Eagle Lodge 4002, the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) and the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of REALTORS (BEAR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Georgia Pyne to its Central office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from Chicago, Pyne attended Illinois Wesleyan University, the University of Oslo, Norway, and Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing. She holds a nursing degree and worked as a registered nurse prior to joining the real estate industry. Pyne is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Jack Adamczyk to its North Naples office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from Westford, MA, Adamczyk worked as a home builder and developer and in the beauty industry prior to real estate. He is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Mary Riva to its Central office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from Illinois, Riva was a broker in Elmhurst, Illinois and earned top producer accolades. Riva is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Ray Couret to its Central office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from Miami and New York City, Couret attended the University of Miami and studied architecture. Prior to joining the real estate industry, Couret worked in commercial real estate, marketing, and as an architectural draftsman. He is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Michael S. Woodring to its Central office as a licensed real estate agent and part of the Marvelle Team. Originally from Augusta, GA, Woodring worked as a field engineer before joining the real estate industry.

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Annie McFarland to its North Naples office as a licensed real estate agent and part of the Patrick Dearborn Team. Originally from Centennial, Colorado, McFarland attended West Valley College and San Jose State, studying aviation. McFarland was a youth minister prior to joining the real estate industry.

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Diana Fricke to its Old Naples office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from New Jersey, Fricke attended Jersey City State College. She worked as a title examiner prior to becoming a real estate agent. Fricke is currently a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR), the REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, the Florida Association of REALTORS (FAR) and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).

John R. Wood Properties welcomes Barry Rosenfeld to its North Naples office as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from Washington D.C., Rosenfeld attended Montgomery College. Rosenfeld has worked in the real estate industry for over 25 years and published Homes & Land Magazine in Maryland for 10 years. Rosenfeld is a hospice volunteer, and is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) and the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR).

About John R. Wood Properties

John R. Wood Properties is the oldest real estate company in Southwest Florida with 53+ years of experience in the market. The firm has eleven offices serving the areas from Marco Island to Sanibel/Captiva Islands, and employs 300 agents and staff. For more information, visit www.JohnRWood.com.

ASPEN, CO - The Aspen office of Coldwell Banker Mason Morse has hired four new agents: Tami Word, Johnryan Flynn, Steve Harriage and Judd Clarence to support the increasing market opportunities in Aspen.

“These new brokers all have deep roots here and are passionate about the town and the lifestyle,” said Jonathan Boxer, supervising broker in the Aspen office. “Just as important, they have real estate in their DNA, with experience ranging from project sales to development and construction. There's no question that they represent some of the best new talent we have seen in a long time.”

As a Colorado native, Tami Word knows Aspen inside and out and loves sharing her Aspen lifestyle with real estate clients, friends, and ski guests. Word is an accomplished ski instructor and Diamond Pro, and in fact learned to ski at Aspen Highlands at three years old. Growing up in Texas, she graduated from Texas A&M University in political science and marketing. Word, moved to Washington D.C., where she attended the Leadership Institute and worked in the House of Representatives and Senate as well as the National Republican Senatorial Committee and as a lobbyist before returning to her favorite mountain town.

As the son of a real estate developer and an interior designer, Johnryan Flynn began his career in real estate sales and development in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In more than a decade, he completed over 100 homes in Hilton Head and Charleston. He first visited Aspen as a youth, and finally had the opportunity to return five years ago where he's been ever since. Behind the scenes, Flynn is active and passionate about giving back to the community; he is a ski coach at AVSC, and originally hails from Boston.

Steve Harriage is an experienced resort specialist who has been connecting customers with luxury properties in high-end resorts for more than 15 years. He has worked in foreign and domestic markets offering all types of properties including luxury fractional clubs, ski-in ski-out residences, beachfront villas, and homes along some of your favorite golf courses. Harriage grew up in Minnesota where frequent trips to Colorado, Wyoming, and Canada with his family nurtured his passion for the outdoors. His love of skiing and the outdoors brought him to Boulder where he graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in entrepreneurship and small business management. While he maintains strong connections and extensive knowledge of many markets, he is now based in Aspen.

Born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa, Judd Clarence left the country after university and began selling commercial and residential real estate in his early 20s, as well as buying rental properties in England and the U.S. to develop his own property portfolio. Clarence settled in Florida expanding his business as a developer, landlord, and top-producing Realtor with Re/Max Partners. Upon arriving in Aspen, with the looming and imminent sub-prime crash, Clarence opened Aspen Luxury Brokers and Giant Construction in tandem. As a top South African swimmer, water polo player and sponsored cyclist, Clarence learned discipline, focus and relentless determination. Clarence is an avid surfer and snowboarder and has over 12 years’ experience as an extreme martial arts fighter, holding black belts in multiple styles.

About Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse is now the #1 independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker office in Colorado, with a 52-year history as one of the leading real estate firms in the Roaring Fork Valley. With five offices in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Redstone and Glenwood Springs as well as an onsite sales office at the Grand Hyatt Aspen, the Company has 68 broker associates and 12 full-time employees.

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse is a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and is the exclusive Regent in Aspen and Snowmass to LuxuryRealEstate.com. Specializing in the marketing of luxury homes, the Coldwell Banker Previews International® program provides a deep reach into luxury markets worldwide where more than 13,500 transaction sides of homes over $1 million or more occurred in 2012. In 2012 Coldwell Banker Mason Morse participated in more than 515 closed transactions with a combined market value of over $378 million. For more information, visit www.masonmorse.com.