LONG ISLAND, NY – Town & Country Real Estate’s Annual Top Most Expensive Sales of 2013 leads off with Steve Cohen’s purchase of 52 Further Lane, an oceanfront property in East Hampton Village, with a sale price of $62.5M. After that the sale prices quickly slid south.

Four of the Top 10 Most Expensive Sales were in Southampton’s estate area and three were in East Hampton’s estate area. These two villages continue to be the dominant forces on the high end, proving why they are the summer havens for the rich and famous, beginning with wealthy industrialists from Manhattan coming here on horse and buggy so many centuries ago.

Click here to read more and see the full Top 10 list.

About Town & Country Real Estate

Town & Country Real Estate is the most comprehensive, privately owned and operated real estate firm on the East End, delivering unparalleled personalized service to our buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Focusing on properties in the Hamptons, North Fork and Shelter Island, our offices span from Westhampton Beach to Montauk on the South Fork and Riverhead to Orient on the North Fork. Such scope enables Town & Country to accommodate our clientele throughout the East End, yet our independence affords us the flexibility to be most creative in the marketing and services we provide.

Town & Country has selected only the top-tiered agents to represent our luxury properties and investment real estate. Their superior knowledge, experience and attention to detail create the cornerstone to the success of our firm. Local know-how combined with cutting-edge industry tools, positions Town & Country Real Estate to best service buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your personal real estate needs.

HOUSTON, TX - Claire C. Wilkins of John Daugherty, Realtors recently represented the buyer and seller in the second highest property sale in Houston in 2013. The magnificent Southern Colonial residence was listed at $9,250,000, and situated on an idyllic 2.2+ acres filled with majestic oaks and magnolia trees.

The home features elegant formals, an expansive entry with circular staircase, a stately library, sun room, and immense window exposures enabling views of the glorious gardens, pool, pool house, and terraces. It has been beautifully updated, and additional amenities include an 8-hole putting green, pergola covered in wisteria, updated quarters, large wine cellar (1000 bottle), and a generator. The three story residence is comprised of 4/5 bedrooms, six full baths, one half bath, a three car detached garage, and workshop.

For more information on this sale or other Houston listings, please contact Claire C. Wilkins at clairew@johndaugherty.com or 713-817-2402.

About John Daugherty, Realtors

John Daugherty, Realtors is the #1 Realtor® in Houston's most sought-after neighborhoods. Their company is about people and homes. About bringing the two together so harmoniously that life becomes more pleasurable, more secure, more graceful.

John Daugherty, Realtors was founded in 1967 by John A. Daugherty, Jr., a third-generation Houstonian. They know their city well. If you are planning to buy or sell a home in Houston, they can offer you invaluable market knowledge built upon four decades of experience.

Larry Agneberg, a broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, is celebrating his 30^th year working in the Vail Valley real estate business.

Agneberg began his real estate career in late 1983 working with Stuart Canada at Canada’s of Vail Real Estate in Lionshead. After two years at Canada’s, he went to work with John Slevin at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and has been working out of the Lionshead office ever since.

Agneberg moved to Vail in 1974 after being born, raised and attending college in North Dakota with a short stint in New Mexico in the interim. After starting successful wholesale and retail operations in Vail and rounding out his resume, Agneberg dove into brokering real estate and has never looked back.

Agneberg attributes his success in the business to loving what he does, a low key approach and working with people. “No two days are ever the same and you truly never know what you are going to encounter each day”, says Agneberg. “Working with John Slevin over the years, and now his son, Michael, is also a bonus and a factor in my success. John and Michael run a great family owned business, have always been on the leading edge of technology over the years, and are market savvy. It’s been a pleasure to work with them!”

“Larry is the consummate professional and a dedicated broker who has developed a loyal client base because of his consistency, market knowledge, hard work and ethical approach,” said Michael Slevin. “Brokers like Larry embody our core values and keep us consistently improving – he makes us a better company.”

Agneberg is a Past-President and current member of the Vail Rotary Club, serves as a Director for the Eagle Valley Land Trust, is active in his church and continues to find ways to involve himself in the community. Larry lives in Edwards with his wife, Sandi.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a brand-new real estate brokerage network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity.

About HSF Affiliates LLC

Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. The company is a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm, is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

NEW YORK – Warburg Realty®, one of Manhattan’s leading residential real estate companies, has announced its top 10 brokers for 2013. Wendy Greenbaum was the firm’s top agent, followed by Richard Steinberg and Jay Glazer.

Also included within the top ten were Rebecca Edwardson, Annie Cion Gruenberger, Charlie Lewis, Maria Daou, Bonnie Chajet, Rachel Ostow Lustbader and Harriet Kaufman, announced Frederick Warburg Peters, president of Warburg Realty.

Special recognition was awarded to five additional leading agents in 2013: Camille Duvall-Hero, Jamie Fedorko, Deborah Lupard, Tammy Prunty and Claire Groome.

“We are very excited about how many new people are in the top 10. In addition to the familiar faces, we have a whole new generation of stars under the age of 45,” Peters stated. “We have built a unique culture aimed at creating the best possible experience for our clients and customers. We share a commitment to top quality agent training and extensive market knowledge in the service of adding value to build relationships, not just to close deals.”

Wendy Greenbaum, one of the eight original broker-partners of Warburg Realty, has a distinguished 30-year history as a top producer at Warburg. Highly regarded by both brokers and clients, Wendy is the consummate professional: discreet, direct, and a thoughtful, nuanced negotiator. She is a complex thinker whose skills and expertise are reflected in the satisfaction of her broadly diverse client base, including numerous international investors and top professionals from finance, law, entertainment, and politics.

Richard Steinberg is one of New York's most successful and prominent brokers of apartments and townhouses. In his more than two-decade career at Warburg, he has been either the top or number two broker every year. In 2013, he was selected to market 230 East 63^rd Street, a boutique building with six floor-through two-bedroom plus library homes.

Just 28 years old, Jay Glazer has quickly risen to the company’s top three in only his third year at the company. An ideal match for Warburg, Jay was honored with Rookie of the Year in 2011. By year two (2012) he was a top 15 producer at Warburg, which created the Fast Track Award to recognize his performance.

About Warburg Realty®

Warburg Realty® is one of Manhattan’s leading luxury residential real estate firms, founded in 1896 by Albert B. Ashforth. The company has a long-standing tradition of extraordinary service that has kept it at the forefront of New York real estate for over 100 years. The firm’s 125 brokers are strategically located throughout Manhattan to guarantee every Warburg client the quickest access to New York’s finest properties and purchasers. Warburg recently opened its new 7,000-square-foot flagship location at 654 Madison Avenue, also housing its state-of-the-art Warburg University training facility. For more information, please visit www.warburgrealty.com.

The oceanfront property in Montauk that was all the buzz last year, as it sold for $8.5M and had a 600 sq. ft., summer cottage on it (among other structures), was purchased by famed political commentator Bill O’Reilly, who also hosts his own program, The O’Reilly Factor. Theresa Eurell, Manager of Town & Country’s Montauk office was the listing agent of the former Abbey property that sits on a bluff overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean.

The 1940s cottage has since been torn down and is being replaced with a custom built home, sure to have the same spectacular views, but with more space and luxury to sit and enjoy them from. The loss of this iconic bungalow is bittersweet for many in Montauk, including Theresa who says, “As a Montauk native who has always admired the Abbe property, along with many other locals, it was sad to see the structures come down.”

Town & Country welcomes Bill O’Reilly to the beautiful hamlet of Montauk and the magical site for his new house.

About Town & Country Real Estate

Town & Country Real Estate is the most comprehensive, privately owned and operated real estate firm on the East End, delivering unparalleled personalized service to our buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Focusing on properties in the Hamptons, North Fork and Shelter Island, our offices span from Westhampton Beach to Montauk on the South Fork and Riverhead to Orient on the North Fork. Such scope enables Town & Country to accommodate our clientele throughout the East End, yet our independence affords us the flexibility to be most creative in the marketing and services we provide.

Town & Country has selected only the top-tiered agents to represent our luxury properties and investment real estate. Their superior knowledge, experience and attention to detail create the cornerstone to the success of our firm. Local know-how combined with cutting-edge industry tools, positions Town & Country Real Estate to best service buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your personal real estate needs.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Palm Cay– the fully-funded, $200 million, family-oriented marina community, was recently presented with the first ever "Developer of the Year" Award from the Bahamian Contractors' Association (BCA).

The development in southeastern Nassau is just 180 miles from Miami and has caught the attention of U.S. residents searching for the ultimate vacation home in the Bahamas as well as the BCA for its outstanding development. "Palm Cay has illustrated its commitment to creating opportunities for contractors in the area," said BCA President, Godfrey Forbes. "Palm Cay nudged out two other competitors to win this award"

Similar to other contractor’s organizations around the world, the Bahamian Contractors' Association has presented many other awards to contractors, but never before to a development as a whole, showing that Palm Cay is truly an extraordinary project. Forbes said Palm Cay had also raised its profile, keeping the public informed about its progress, including meeting self-imposed deadlines and remaining on schedule without compromising quality.

Pictured left to right: Developer of the Year Award -- Palm Cay's Sales and Marketing Director Zack Bonczek and Bahamian Contractors' Association President Godfrey Forbes.

"We are extremely happy and thankful to be the first development to receive this award," said Sales and Marketing Director of Palm Cay, Zack Bonczek. "Since we introduced Palm Cay in March 2013 with new offerings, our 194-slip marina, lighted tennis courts, an active social calendar, as well as our growing Bahamian staff, we’ve garnered so much interest.” Friday night happy hours (which are on hold temporarily while the clubhouse is being converted into a restaurant) were drawing in more than 100 people and Saturday family fun days with poolside lunches, casual volleyball games and other activities, were just as popular.

Last month, Palm Cay revealed that more than 70% of their single family home lots had been sold. Construction crews are now working on site preparation for the development’s first condominiums – phase 1 of The Anchorage.

With a completed build-out slated for 2017, Palm Cay is a family-friendly community that will include single-family homes and townhomes and has one of The Bahamas’ best beaches, three acres of parks and recreation, tennis courts and a restaurant that will seat 160 guests. Plans call for 50 condominium units and additional residential and rental options. Palm Cay’s full-service marina is the closest marina in Nassau to the Exumas – which are world-renowned for their sport fishing.

About Palm Cay

Palm Cay is a 69-acre residential community along New Providence's southeastern shore in Nassau, Bahamas. It features over 300 properties, including single family lots, townhomes, and condominiums along with a 194-slip, deep-water, full-service marina. Additional amenities include a clubhouse, two tennis courts, playground, swimming pools, and 1,500 feet of powder-soft beach. Future plans for Palm Cay include a fitness center. To learn more about Palm Cay and its unparalleled amenities, visit www.palmcay.com.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO — Martin Dragnev, a member of the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors, is the latest professional Realtor® to become an owner at Colorado Group Realty, the largest independent real estate firm in Steamboat Springs.

Dragnev began his career in real estate in 2008 at broker-owned Colorado Group Realty. What attracted Dragnev to Colorado Group was the company’s shared vision and ownership philosophy, allowing him to foster in an environment that grounded him in the business during a challenging economic period when new real estate graduates would have thought twice.

A graduate of the University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria, the internationally-born Dragnev rolled up his sleeves and began to get involved in Steamboat’s community, securing membership in “Leadership Steamboat”, a yearlong program specializing in Steamboat’s economy and business. In 2009 he received the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource designation, awarded by the National Association of Realtors, and became a top performer in spite of an economic downturn, assisting families in the complicated process of buying and selling distressed properties. In 2011 he was a top producer in counseling first time home buyers and became the local liaison for the Colorado chapter of Young Professionals Realtor Network.

“Martin commits the time from day to dawn for the direct benefit of his clients and ensures a great experience through the closing and beyond which is a rare attribute I have not seen often in this business” said Broker/Owner Nick Metzler.

Awarded “Rising Star of the Year” by his peers in 2011, Martin Dragnev is excited to advance in his career and to take his expertise to another level. “The last 5 years have been very rewarding to me, personally and professionally, and I’ve fallen in love with the business and people who I’ve happily found dream homes and investments for”, says Dragnev.

Those wishing to find out more about Martin Dragnev may contact him at the Colorado Group Realty downtown office, located at 509 Lincoln Avenue, or he can be reached at Martin@MyBrokers.com.

About Colorado Group Realty

Colorado Group Realty, the largest 100% locally owned real estate firm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The company operates 3 offices in the area. Since 2006, the Colorado Group Realty Charitable Foundation was has given over $75,000 to non-profit organizations in the Yampa Valley. Their international affiliated networks include Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Luxury Portfolio International, and the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that Khoi Vo has joined the company and will assume the position of IT Director.

Vo brings 17 years of technology experience to Hill & Co. He has a wide range of technology experience. Customer service related applications and infrastructure have been his most recent focus. Khoi believes in a systematic approach to understanding relevant technologies. He then deploys them to enhance user experiences and to achieve institutional goals.

At Hill & Co., Vo is responsible for in-house IT operations, oversees technical support and shapes the company’s technology direction. Khoi has specialized in real estate technology since 2005.

“Our IT infrastructure is incredibly important to us,” said Jay Costello, president of Hill & Co. “It has become a key driver in our business, both for selling homes and for recruiting new agents to our company. Today’s REALTORS® demand the very latest in technology solutions and support, and with Khoi on our team we know we are able to provide our agents with everything they need to be successful.”

Previously, Vo held positions as a network engineer, systems administrator, technical writer, technical trainer and technical engineer. All of this experience enables Vo to understand client needs at a very core level, and envision technology workflow accordingly.

About Hill & Co.

Founded in 1956, Hill & Co. Real Estate is a San Francisco brokerage long associated with the City’s finest properties. With four offices and nearly 100 full-time agents, the company enables clients to successfully navigate San Francisco’s complex real estate market. Two additional Hill & Co. offices provide property management and rental services. For more information, visit www.hill-co.com.

RENO, NV - Chase International announces the addition of Jack Post, John Peel, Joe Olson, Rob Hordzwick, Lori Chapman and Angie Clark to its independent real estate company. Collectively, the six Realtors® bring over 100 years of experience to the firm’s Nevada and California offices.

As a business man who has experienced the best and worst of times, Jack Post has always persevered. For over 20 years, Post has mastered the real estate field by applying his global corporate experience with his natural ability to remain cool, calm and optimistic no matter what the challenge. He’s the recipient of numerous top sales agent awards which prove his ability to find the right solutions for all involved. This ‘win win’ mentality is backed with a true passion to ensure his clients receive the finest service and advice in the business. As a long-time resident, Post is a knowledgeable resource about the community in which he and his wife have lived for over 20 years. A true pro with a very personal touch, Post can be contacted through Chase International’s Zephyr Cove office.

When John Peel offers you a firm handshake with his straight-forward and friendly eye contact there’s no question you have found a professional with traditional business ethics that still work today; and they work very well for all the right reasons. Since 1989, Peel has specialized in selling property in Nevada and California to homeowners from all over the world. His consistent sales production reflects a personal dedication of focusing on his client needs and fulfilling those needs beyond their expectations. “The fiduciary relationship established when representing buyers and sellers is one I take very seriously. My objective is simple; to earn a lifetime relationship,” noted John Peel. Never one to be identified as a ‘salesman’, Peel is a true educator who helps his clients make well informed business decisions through Chase International’s Zephyr Cove office.

For over 20 years, Joe Olson has offered straightforward, non biased, information about the real estate market to clients throughout the region. With an ability to present the business in a comfortable and uncomplicated fashion, Olson is often referred to as a mentor and friend throughout each transaction. “I am always there for my clients long after the escrow has closed,” said Joe Olson who is a respected leader in South Lake Tahoe’s real estate market. As a long-time resident, his local knowledge is as valuable as his experience with the shifting trends. Olson is trusted resource who is ready to share his expertise through Chase International’s South Lake Tahoe office.

Rob Hordzwick’s success in the real estate business that comes from over 25 years of blending his large city experience into a small town approach. From his residential know-how to his commercial real estate insight, Rob has championed each challenge with finesse and forthright service. “Be it business or pleasure, I live by the Golden Rule. This always seems to be the right solution to any challenge at hand,” commented Rob Hordzwick. His personal experience in home building and remodeling is an additional bonus when it comes to finding a long-time local resident and Realtor who knows the business from the ground, up. Always one to share his knowledge, Hordzwick can be contacted at Chase International’s Zephyr Cove and Reno offices.

Buyers and sellers alike appreciate the distinctive mix of talent and grace that Lorie Chapman brings to each real estate transaction. For over a decade, she has championed the opportunity to combine her local knowledge with over a decade of experience to find the best options for her diverse list of clientele. “I accommodate my clients in many ways and personally guide them throughout the entire process. After the close of escrow, they are often friends for life,” said Lorie Chapman. Well known for her focus on the intricacies of her clients’ needs, Chapman is prepared to champion any challenge with her iconic unpretentious nature through Chase International’s South Lake Tahoe office.

As a former title and escrow agent and notary public, Angie Clark has handled hundreds of multifaceted transactions that required patience, persistence and perfection at all levels. There is no question her level of integrity is the trademark of her success to date. Always one to give her best and full attention, Clark specializes in problem solving with a champion level of commitment to buyers and sellers alike. “My well rounded background allows me the opportunity to share my insight to help my clients make the right decisions,” noted Angie Clark. Friendly, forthright and financially savvy, Angie Clark awaits the opportunity to home buyers and sellers through Chase International’s South Lake Tahoe office.

About Chase International

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with eight offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and Reno) and one in London, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country’s finest properties. With over 250 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com or call 866-470-8663.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Surterre is thrilled to have been selected as one of The Orange County Register’s Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. These “Top Workplaces” are determined solely by employee feedback, which is garnered by a leading research firm.

By treating our staff — agent and employees — like partners, Surterre has not only revolutionized the way luxury real estate is done, but created a highly coveted working environment for top talent. Everyone at Surterre is encouraged to work with one another, a fact that fosters personal and professional growth in addition to a superior experience for homebuyers, sellers and investors hoping to bring their goals to life.

And, in addition to providing our employees with performance-based bonuses at the end of each year, Surterre also inspires them to be a part of their enduring mission to improve the Orange County community. Employees are encouraged to get involved at Surterre’s quarterly eWaste events and participate in blood drives with the American Red Cross. Surterre also offers a charity-matching program to all employees when they donate to their charity of choice.

Surterre received the second place award among midsize companies on the Orange County Register’s Top Workplaces list for 2013. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by The Orange County Register,” stated Gary Legrand, the President and CEO of Surterre Properties. “It is a true testament to the success of our team-oriented approach not only when it comes to overseeing rewarding real estate transactions, but in cultivating a rewarding working atmosphere for our employees and agents.”

DURANGO, CO - Horizon Properties of Durango was recently featured in the Lifestyle page of the latest H&L issue which showcased what one of the best towns in Colorado has to offer. Horizon Properties of Durango is the oldest real estate firm in Durango, and with that they know, “Everyone is here for the same reason: to recreate in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, and to have a high quality of life for themselves and their kids,” says Horizon associate broker Rob Littfin. In the feature you’ll also learn three reasons why active people love Durango, and Durango Mountain’s five best runs. Click here for the full feature.

About Horizon Properties of Durango

When it comes to offering the highest level of real estate brokerage services, Horizon Properties' owner/broker, Geof Schlittgen, holds strongly to the conviction that bigger is not necessarily better. With this in mind, he organized a small and diverse team of professionals dedicated to providing their customers and clients a more thorough and comprehensive approach to marketing properties.

One of the cornerstones of Horizon Properties is strict adherence to the old adage about treating people in the same manner that we, ourselves, would want to be treated.

NEW YORK, NY - Carol Staab of Douglas Elliman recently represented the seller in the sale of New York Developer Harvey Auerbach’s Fifth Avenue penthouse. The apartment sold to an international buyer from Asia who paid the full asking price of $14,950,000 in cash. The trophy penthouse offers 3,572 square feet, three bedrooms, four and a half baths, and 360 degrees of breathing taking views that include Central Park and the reservoir whose perimeter is 1.5 miles.

For more information on this sale or Carol, please visit www.carolstaab.com.

About Carol Staab of Douglas Elliman

Carol Staab, a senior vice president, brings over 20 years of residential real estate experience to Prudential Douglas Elliman one of the oldest premier luxury residential real estate firms and a global leader in the industry. Carol is a NYRS (New York Residential Specialist) who is board certified by the Real Estate Board of New York. It is the highest professional designation awarded to the top tier of New York City brokers who have successfully completed an advanced graduate program through the Real Estate Board of New York.

ATLANTA, GA — Sarah J Seymore with Harry Norman, REALTORS® has earned the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification. The National Association of REALTORS^® confers the MRP certification to REALTORS^® who want to help military personnel and veterans find housing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits.

When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables can make the transfer easier, faster and less stressful. REALTORS^® who earn this certification know to work with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans.

“Homeownership is an important part of the fabric of America, and having a stable home environment is vital when men and women of the military are called away to serve their country. Working with a REALTOR^® who understands specific needs and timetables related to military service will help make their transfers easier, faster and less stressful,” said NAR President Gary Thomas, broker-owner of Evergreen Realty, in Villa Park, Calif. “The Military Relocation Professional certification will help REALTORS^® hone their knowledge and skills for working with veterans and active duty military buyers and sellers to ensure that homeownership remains affordable and accessible to them.”

The certification provides NAR’s members with resources to accommodate current and former military service members at any stage of their military career, and is an approved elective for NAR’s Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR^®) designation. To earn the MRP certification, REALTORS^® are required to be in good standing with NAR; complete a one-day MRP certification core course; complete a pre-class readings to learn military background information and better understand important acronyms and military
culture; and complete two webinars.

Sarah Seymore can be reached at 706-531-8946, or by visiting her website at www.Sarah.Seymore.HarryNorman.com or www.harrynormanforsyth.com.

About Harry Norman, REALTORS^®

Founded in 1930, Harry Norman, REALTORS^® is Atlanta’s oldest and largest residential real estate firm with 12 sales offices, various franchise and satellite offices, and more than 1,000 real estate professionals. Harry Norman, REALTORS^® is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. HomeServices is the second-largest full-service independent residential real estate brokerage firm in the U.S. with 17,000 sales associates spanning 20 states. Harry Norman, REALTORS^® is the exclusive Atlanta affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and achieves additional international exposure through membership in such exclusive real estate networks as Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® the largest network of independent residential real estate firms, with 600 members representing 5,000 offices and 150,000 associates across the U.S. and in more than 35 countries. More information is available at www.harrynorman.com.

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – Liz Fuller of Chase International recently facilitated the second highest priced sale in Incline Village this year for $2,850,000. The spectacular panoramic lake view home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought after Ponderosa Subdivision offers almost 6,000 square feet of living area, an open floor plan, and three expansive decks.

The new owners will also enjoy a beautiful gourmet kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, office, game room, Cathedral beamed ceilings, and four gas fireplaces. For more information on this sale or other Incline Village properties, please contact Liz at (775) 997-8158 or lfuller@chaseinternational.com.

About Chase International

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with eight offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and Reno) and one in London, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country’s finest properties. With over 250 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com or call 866-470-8663.

NAPLES - Gulf Coast International Properties is proud to announce the sale of Moraya Bay #903 on Vanderbilt Beach by Lauren Brooker for $4,250,000. One of the most popular floor plans at Moraya Bay, the direct beachfront residence overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and preserve area. This residence is also offered decorator ready in the amenity-rich building with state-of-the-art fitness center, beach and poolside dining service, full-time concierge and 24 hour security. For more information about this sale or the Naples luxury real estate market, please contact Lauren Brooker at 239-287-4947 or lauren@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.

SEATTLE, WA - Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate welcomes Randall, Realtors into its prestigious network of fine high-end estate brokers and firms. Randall, Realtors has been a consistent leader in the marketing of Southern New England properties for over 30 years, and has worked diligently to provide their clients with the highest level of service available anywhere in the real estate industry.

Randall, Realtors is one of the 10 largest affiliates of Real Living Real Estate, and has nine offices located in Rhode Island and Connecticut which are run by office managers who average more than 25 years of experience. Randall, Realtors is a part of the Randall Family of Companies which also includes Kinlin Grover Real Estate who serves on the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents representing the best in Cape Cod real estate. The Randall Family of Companies ranks as the 111^th largest residential real estate firm in the country according to Real Trends and RIS Media.

What continues to make Randall, Realtors a one-of-a-kind real estate firm is their continued pursuit of service excellence through their pledge of Premier Service, and the vast array of services they offer such as sales of residential properties and commercial properties, seasonal and year-round residential rentals, commercial property rentals, relocation services and referrals, investment properties and much more.

For more information on Randall, Realtors Real Living Real Estate, please visit www.randallrealtors.com.

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 130,000 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.

CAPITOLA, CA - David Lyng Real Estate and the Lyng family are both pleased and proud to welcome Greg Lukina to the company. Greg and Morgan Lyng were married this past summer and it is with great happiness for the family that he is joining the business. Greg’s unique and diverse background will make him a very valuable addition to both the business and the community.

Greg was previously a Senior Project Manager with Cahill Contractors, Inc. out of San Francisco. He most recently managed the construction of a $31.5 million, 120-unit apartment project in the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area in the heart of downtown San Francisco. During his career at Cahill he was also involved in the new construction of a 250,000 square foot mixed-use office/residential project and in the renovation/tenant improvement projects at schools and hotels throughout San Francisco.

Greg recently completed his M.B.A. at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering also from UC Berkeley. Greg joins David Lyng as the Director of Business Development and his skills and background will assist him as a member of the management team and to also help find new growth opportunities for the company.

About David Lyng Real Estate

David Lyng Real Estate was established in Santa Cruz in 1980 by David and Sally Lyng and the company has since grown to 5 offices and 130 salespeople serving all of the Monterey Bay and surrounding areas. In recent years both daughters, Megan Lyng and Morgan Lyng, joined the company and they have both taken active roles as sales agents and in the management of the company.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA– Jim Nemetz, manager of Hammond Residential Real Estate’s Chestnut Hill office, is pleased to announce that agent Kristina Lamarre has affiliated with Hammond. In her new role, Lamarre will assist clients from Hammond’s Chestnut Hill office and company Headquarters located at 826 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA.

A Southeastern Massachusetts native, Lamarre is a longtime resident of the Brookline and Newton area who currently resides in Chestnut Hill with her husband. She is a graduate of Wheaton College, where she studied Psychobiology and French. When she is not working, Lamarre remains active in the community through her volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald House in Brookline, and she enjoys travelling, cooking, baking, and dining at new area restaurants.

Prior to her real estate career, Lamarre worked as recruiter for a boutique consulting firm in Downtown Boston, with a focus on pharmaceutical and biotech research studies. While there, she developed a great deal of project management, negotiation, and communications skills, all of which she used to satisfy her clients’ needs. Later, as an agent at Prudential Unlimited, Lamarre relied on those skills to close numerous sales and rental transactions in Brookline, Newton, and the surrounding communities. In addition, she established many long-term relationships with landlords, tenants, and clients and developed a loyal following.

As a Hammond agent, Lamarre is a trusted advisor who looks forward to identifying the needs of her clients while assisting them through all phases of a real estate transaction. Her experience in renting and selling apartments, condominiums, single-family homes, and investment units, is a benefit to her clients as they identify the best home to suit their needs.

Jim Nemetz said, “Kristina has an abundance of market information to share with her clients, and her familiarity with the area is a benefit to them. Her use of Hammond’s unique marketing platform, combined with her attention to detail and knowledge of multiple product types, will serve to grow her reputation as an extremely savvy agent within the community.”

About Hammond Residential Real Estate

Hammond Residential is headquartered in Chestnut Hill, and has three Boston locations and fourteen suburban branch offices. The company reports over two billion dollars in sales volume annually, ranking in sales volume among the top 500 firms in the United States, and as the sixth-highest in mean average sales price and the ninth-highest in sales volume per sales associate. Hammond is well-known as the publisher of the region’s finest magazines featuring local properties for sale, and is an independently owned and operated franchise company within the Real Living Real Estate franchise network. The Chestnut Hill office is also the exclusive Regents representative of the Luxury Real Estate network.

To learn more, please visit www.HammondRE.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Zephyr Real Estate welcomes two new agents to its Noe Valley office. Loida Sorensen, formerly with Coldwell Banker, and Tom Norwick, formerly with Herth Real Estate, are the newest members to join the Zephyr team.

Loida Sorensen, a San Francisco resident since 1986, has extensive knowledge of the City’s diverse neighborhoods and has assisted many clients in the listing and sale of properties throughout the City.

Drawing from her previous career in visual art and education, Sorensen brings creative solutions and a tenacious dedication to each of her client’s specific needs. She has a reputation for integrity and personal attention to every detail of the transaction, whether clients are looking to buy or sell San Francisco real estate, or both.

With over a decade of professional experience, Sorensen brings solid expertise and an extensive network of affiliated real estate services and professional relationships.

Tom Norwick has been representing real estate buyers and sellers in San Francisco for 27 years. His extensive experience runs the gamut from single-family homes, condominiums, multi-units and investment / exchange properties.

Since 1983 he has been working with both buyers and sellers in all San Francisco neighborhoods. He attributes this longevity to a love and passion for the special clients and properties of San Francisco. Norwick brings his qualities of honesty, professionalism, patience, attention to detail and hard work and carefully listening to the needs of his clients and a meticulous effort to address these. His real estate experience provides the basis for effective negotiating skills towards meeting his clients’ needs.

"We are extremely excited to have Tom and Loida join our team. These are two great agents who are well-known and highly respected in the industry," commented Aimee Arost, Partner/Sales Manager of Zephyr's Noe Valley office. "With their commitment to exceptional service and dedication to their clients, we are fortunate that they have elected to call Zephyr home. The company and our agents are pleased to extend a warm welcome and look forward to a long and successful partnership."

Both Sorensen and Norwick are members in good standing with the San Francisco, California and National Associations 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 sales in 2013 and a current roster of more than 200 full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned two web design awards, including the prestigious Interactive Media Award. 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.

PARK CITY – Summit Sotheby’s International Realty in Park City, Utah, today announced the remodel of its luxury real estate Deer Valley office with new displays, interactive touch screen display, better workspace, better meeting space, etc..

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty celebrated with a grand opening event at its Deer Valley location, 7580 Royal Street, Mont Cervin Plaza #105, on Friday, December 27. This grand opening reception was free to the public and offered appetizers and cocktails.

With this remodeled Deer Valley office, Summit Sotheby’s will deliver a more enhanced luxury boutique experience that its Park City clients have grown to appreciate – no matter their price range.

“Summit Sotheby’s Deer Valley office will be key to capitalizing on Utah’s rebounding real estate industry and strengthening our marketing and sales efforts throughout the state,” said Thomas Wright, president and CEO of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. “The Sotheby’s International Realty brand is extremely beneficial for our clients in successfully selling the finest properties in Utah.

For more information, visit www.summitsothebysrealty.com.

About Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty offers exemplary service to real estate buyers and sellers in Utah, with a specialized focus on Park City real estate and Dear Valley real estate. Headquartered in Park City, its offices service the Salt Lake Valley, Heber Valley, Kamas Valley, St. George and Summit, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Washington counties.

In 2013, Summit Sotheby’s International Realty will have represented 675 properties in transactions with a total sales volume expected to exceed $1 billion. Its more than 100 real estate brokers and agents are locals with in-depth knowledge of ski-in/ski-out, golf, farm, ranch and resort properties. Clients can expect personal attention from the most knowledgeable agents along the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back.