SEATTLE – Luxury Real Estate’s Board of Regents announced today its expansion into Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms that have access to LuxuryRealEstate.com, the world’s largest database of for-sale luxury properties.

Lisa James Otto Country Properties is a boutique real estate firm that specializes in antique historic houses, charming country houses, farms and estates, and riverfront cottages. When asked about becoming a member of the Board of Regents Lisa James Otto, Founder of Lisa James Otto Country Properties said, “I have been affiliated with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate for over 20 years now and had great experiences attending conferences each year as well as referring business back and forth with friends from the network. I am excited about the international exposure my listings will receive by being appointed to the Board of Regents.”

“Lisa James Otto has always been an integral part of our international network, and I am extremely pleased to appoint her company to our Board of Regents” said John Brian Losh, Chairman and Publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com, and Chairman and Broker of Ewing & Clark, Inc., Seattle’s oldest real-estate brokerage.

For more information on Lisa James Otto Country Properties, visit http://www.lisajamesotto.com/. For more information on the Board of Regents, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com/Regents.

About the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is an exclusive network of the world's most elite luxury real estate brokers, comprised of the most legendary names in the industry selected by Luxury Real Estate Chairman John Brian Losh. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms. Members of the Board of Regents are marketing experts, providing innovation and unparalleled service to their clients. For more information, visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com or www.Regents.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 consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website.LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.

Known in the industry for the last quarter-century 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 50 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully 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.

About Lisa James Otto Country Properties

Lisa James Otto Country Properties is a boutique real estate firm by the river's edge with offices in New Hope, Pennsylvania and Stockton, New Jersey. The company specializes in antique historic houses, charming country houses, farms and estates and riverfront cottages. Lisa James Otto Country Properties has a horse farms international division, as well as a commercial division.

Over the last 27 years, Lisa James Otto has pursued her dream of matching buyers and sellers in an atmosphere of elegance, grace and style. Professionalism balanced with client sensitivity is paramount in today's constantly evolving market place. We do more than sell houses. We convey a quality of life to our clients, sharing with them the beauty and charm of Bucks, Montgomery, Hunterdon, Mercer and Somerset counties.

Since 1986, Lisa James Otto Country Properties and the dedicated professionals at LJO have strived to meet these demands with never ending effort and enthusiasm. In the world of mergers and takeovers, Lisa James Otto is proud to remain an independent. When you are thinking of country real estate, think of Lisa James Otto Country Properties, a boutique real estate firm by the river's edge in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

A licensed real estate broker with more than a decade of experience within some of the most competitive housing markets in Southern California, Laguna Beach resident Christina Givot offers her clients not only an in-depth understanding of the art of outstanding service, but a proven track record for success, too. Having facilitated the sale of over $200 million in residential sales over the course of her career – including more than $50 million in coastal Orange County during 2013 alone — she’s an expert when it comes to negotiating the most favorable deals. What’s more, she’s highly skilled when it comes to strategic marketing tactics, ensuring that each of her clients enjoys the best possible opportunity for success.

As part of Surterre Properties®, Christina’s efforts as a top-performing real estate professional are supplemented by our comprehensive array of resources and advantages. In addition to the latest when it comes to industry technology, we offer professional marketing strategies courtesy of a seasoned in-house advertising studio. Backed by our support, Christina will set new standards when it comes to the luxury real estate experience for buyers and sellers alike.

“Surterre’s market presence promises a heightened level of opportunity for my clients,” she said. “I’m confident that my affiliation with this leading real estate firm will enable me not only to meet their expectations, but to exceed them.”

Contact Christina Givot at 949-295-9974 or cgivot@surterreproperties.com.

Scot Karp, the Director of the Ultra luxury Condominium Division at Premier Estate Properties, closed the sale on this beautiful residence.

Recently updated throughout, this beautiful custom-designed residence with a refined neutral palette captures mesmerizing views stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the picturesque waters of Lake Boca Raton. Every room opens to one of 4 dramatic balconies in the view-filled wraparound floor-plan totaling 2,873± square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Introduced by the gallery foyer, the expansive open living/dining room features a corner layout wrapped in window walls to 2 balconies with panoramic Ocean-to-Lake views. Opening into a lakeside breakfast area is the gourmet kitchen. The large master suite opens to a balcony with serene views over Lake Boca Raton. Lakeside balconies also open off 2 more bedrooms

As a real estate professional and ranked as one of the nation’s top agents by the Wall Street Journal, Scot’s high net-worth clients have relied upon his successful negotiations and specialized expertise to master the complexities and challenges of the transaction process. Scot, as part of Premier Estate Properties, has access to a myriad of resources to accomplish the objectives of his clients.

Scot invites you to view his Current Listings of Ultra luxury Condominium properties in the Boca Raton, Highland Beach, or Hillsboro Beach, Florida areas. Let Scot help you find that perfect “home away from home” for your most valuable clients who are looking to purchase their Ultra luxury Condominium getaway in Sunny South Florida. Contact Scot with any questions you may have regarding Ultra luxury Condominiums in this area, as he would be happy to assist you; he can be reached by phone at 561-910-3579 or via email to scotkarp@premierestateproperties.com.

As a real estate professional and ranked as one of the nation’s top agents by the Wall Street Journal, Scot Karp’s high net-worth clients have relied upon his successful negotiations and specialized expertise to master the complexities and challenges of the transaction process. Scot, as part of Premier Estate Properties, has access to a myriad of resources to accomplish the objectives of his clients.

Mizner Tower’s most stunning Lake-to-Ocean vistas sets the scene for this Grandview Villa penthouse, an exquisitely appointed domain offering the pinnacle of luxury living, complete with a very rare boat slip plus 2 garage spaces. Wrapped with a majestic view balcony off all rooms, the estate-size floor-plan totals 3,953± square feet with 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, custom-detailed high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. Lakefront panoramas are showcased in the magnificent window-walled octagonal great room, soaring to a 20±-foot-high peaked ceiling. The formal dining room is served by the chef’s kitchen and the grand master suite opens to the balcony on 2 exposures, capturing sweeping Lake-to-Ocean vistas.

Scot invites you to view his Current Listings of Ultra luxury Condominium properties in the Boca Raton, Highland Beach, or Hillsboro Beach, Florida areas. Let Scot help you find that perfect “home away from home” for your most valuable clients who are looking to purchase their Ultra luxury Condominium getaway in Sunny South Florida. Contact Scot with any questions you may have regarding Ultra luxury Condominiums in this area, as he would be happy to assist you; he can be reached by phone at 561-910-3579 or via email to scotkarp@premierestateproperties.com.

RUMSON, NJ - Resources Real Estate proudly welcomes Nicholas McCabe as a sales associate to their company.

“In our business, we frequently attract experienced professionals with a sound background in other fields that transition well into real estate,” said Carolynn Diakon, Broker-Senior Partner. “The benefit is the varied experience they bring to the market. Nicholas brings his tenacity and interest in the customer service aspect of the business. He is extremely charming and well known in the area. We are excited to have him.”

McCabe, who grew up in Rumson and attended Christian Brothers Academy, then graduated Pace University, and has lived in New York City for the past 25 years. He last worked in the Worldwide Securities division of J.P. Morgan. “I am looking forward to working with everyone at Resources,” he said. “I enjoy helping people work through exciting transitions and the transitions of buying and selling their homes is just a new facet.”

“We feel fortunate when people like Nicholas choose to work with us,” said Thomas McCormack, Broker-Managing Partner. “He is smart and very knowledgeable about the local area and has a great deal to offer his clients and our company. He is sure to enjoy a successful new career.”

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 and 4A West Front Street in Red Bank, NJ. 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 - Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is pleased to announce Jeff Hoffman, internationally recognized innovator and serial entrepreneur, as a Featured Speaker at the 18^th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference.

Jeff Hoffman has been a founder and CEO in a number of startups and high growth companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, and ColorJar. Jeff also writes a regular column on innovation and entrepreneurship for Inc. Magazine, and works with the White House, the Executive Office of the President, the US State Department, and the US Department of Commerce to support business and economic growth initiatives all over the world.

In addition to his impressive entrepreneurial endeavors, Jeff is an accomplished professional and motivational speaker. His speaking engagements feature topics such as business leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and he has spoken at conferences and symposiums in over 40 different countries. Jeff is also a featured business expert on Fox News, CNN, CNBC, and other networks, and featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Magazine.

The 18th Annual Fall Conference, one of several international networking events hosted by Luxury Real Estate, will be held October 6th-9th in Atlanta, GA, USA. For more information please visit the Luxury Lounge. To learn more about Jeff Hoffman, please visit www.jeffhoffman.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 consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website. LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.

Known in the industry for the last quarter-century 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 50 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully 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.

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Annapolis Realty, Inc. recently sold a very unique waterfront property for $3.6 million in less than 30 days. This sale is the highest priced home sold in our county this year. It is also in the top 10 in Maryland (according to the MRIS database).

This contemporary home features the most incredible water views in all of Annapolis! Totally private and lushly landscaped, this completely renovated property is situated on 4.1 acres with 1,450 feet of water frontage on the Severn River, Luce Creek and Howard’s Cove. Amenities include waterfront infinity pool, multiple decks, boat lift to deep water pier, and a two 2-car garage.

About Annapolis Realty, Inc.

For over 30 years, Annapolis Realty, Inc. has been serving Annapolis and surrounding areas with a reputation for unparalleled personalized service in buying and selling homes. If you are looking for “the ultimate real estate experience” call on us to assist you in making every aspect of the buying and selling process a success.

Although specializing in luxury waterfront properties, our team of experts and their vast realm of experience in the Real Estate market and influence in the industry enable us to assist our patrons with all their Real Estate transactions: great and small.

The Bay Area Team with Jim Walberg and Ann Marie Nugent are so pleased to announce the recent alignment of their real estate practice with Pacific Union– Christie’s International Real Estate, a highly compelling premier luxury real estate company serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1976. One of the world’s most trusted brands, Christie’s International is, simply put, synonymous with luxury, prestige and quality.

The San Francisco Bay Area attracts buyers and investors from around the world, and with this global demand comes the need for increasingly sophisticated local and international marketing. Pacific Union - Christie’s International Real Estate’s client services and marketing initiatives leverages innovation, experience and international impact.

Pacific Union’s affiliation with Christie’s is a critical piece of their global reach. With over 247 years of history that dates back to the opening of the Christie’s Auction House in 1766, the Christie’s name has earned notoriety as a marketer of the world’s most valuable and prestigious possessions. Today their global real estate division has 1,095 offices and 32,200 highly respected real estate consultants.

Jim and Ann Marie, and The Bay Area Team continue our commitment of offering clients the highest level of service, discretion and ethical standards, in the time-honored tradition of Pacific Union - Christie’s International Real Estate.

FORT MYERS, FL – Don DeLuca, Broker of Royal Shell Real Estate, has announced that top producing, veteran agents Jeanne Cornele, Marc Neeley, Cindy Roberts & Jessi Thomas, have joined Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Jeanne Cornele - A Lee County resident since 1956, Jeanne obtained her real estate license in 1967 and her brokers in 1982. She worked for Realty World Roberts for 31 years and is a member of the Greater Fort Myers Association of Realtors.

Marc Neeley - Since 1974 Marc has called Florida home and understands the expectations of those looking for their piece of paradise in Southwest Florida. Creating an extraordinary experience is something Marc and his wife Sherri know well as the owners of one of the most exceptional restaurants in Lee County, The Roadhouse Café. Marc knows the reality and requirements of developing the optimal marketing plan for today’s technology rich standards. Honest and direct, his expert perspective in the rapidly changing real estate market makes him the right choice for assisting you in selling or buying your home.

Cindy Roberts - Cynthia “Cindy” Roberts has been serving the real estate needs of Lee County residents since 1979 when she graduated from FSU and went to work with her mother, Faye Roberts, in the family business, Realty World Roberts Assoc., Inc. After 34 years it was time to make an exciting move over to a new home, Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. Cindy has earned the following designations Accredited Buyers Representative(ABR), Certified Residential Specialist(CRS) & Graduate Realtors Institute(GRI).

Jessi Thomas - Jessi Thomas, a native of Michigan relocated to Cape Coral in 1994. Shortly after arriving in Southwest Florida, Jessi decided to pursue a career in real estate and obtained her license in 1999. She has worked extensively in both commercial and residential real estate and comes to Royal Shell from Realty World Roberts.

“With better agents come better results. Our buyers and sellers will be well represented with the addition of these fine agents to the Royal Shell Real Estate team of expert Realtors®” said Michael Polly, Vice President of Royal Shell Real Estate.

About Royal Shell Real Estate

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).

GREENWOOD VILLAGE – Larry Hotz, a top producing real estate professional and lead broker of the Hotz Real Estate Team with Kentwood Real Estate in the Denver Tech Center, recently appeared on the CNBC Denver Real Estate Market Report as a highly regarded expert on the Denver area market. Hotz, who first appeared on the CNBC show in February, was once again featured on the program’s July 11^th broadcast.

Hotz, who studied television and film while working his way through the University of Denver as a DJ and radio newscaster, presented what is happening in metro Denver’s housing market on his latest CNBC appearance, which was hosted by Tyler Mathison. Hotz provided Mathison with metro Denver real estate statistics from Metrolist and the television audience with overviews of various Kentwood listings in the Denver area, including homes in Stapleton, Washington Park, and Castle Pines. The broadcast can be viewed at www.larryhotz.com/blog/news/cnbc-market-report.

The Hotz team at Kentwood Real Estate posted record sales for the first half of 2013. Hotz is recognized annually by the Denver Board of Realtors (now the Denver Metro Association of Realtors) as one of the region’s top brokers. He holds several special designations recognizing the successful completion of stringent continuing education courses in real estate. Hotz has been selling real estate since 1978 and has taught continuing education classes as a Senior Faculty Member of the Colorado Association of Realtors and the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

A noted relocation expert, Hotz is knowledgeable about metro Denver’s most historic and desirable neighborhoods. He has helped major companies relocate key personnel, including Xerox, PepsiCo, the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and Pfizer. Hotz is a former director of the Denver Board of Realtors and former President of the Cherry Hills Heights Water and Sanitation Board. He has resided with his family in Cherry Hills for more than 20 years.

For more information on real estate services from Larry Hotz, phone 303-877-9344, or contact Larry via email at lhotz@DenverRealEstate.com. Additional information is available online at www.LarryHotz.com.

About Kentwood Real Estate

Kentwood Real Estate is dedicated to its legacy of being “Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company” through the highest producing, most knowledgeable, caring and experienced sales team in the country, offering the highest quality customer service experience. Kentwood Real Estate is an innovator known for unparalleled marketing strategies and superior Internet technology that places its clients in the best possible position.

Kentwood Real Estate is comprised of The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and Kentwood City Properties in downtown Denver. For more information, visit Kentwood Real Estate online at www.DenverRealEstate.com.

By Tim Estin, mba, gri with Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

ASPEN, CO -- Although the Aspen real estate market has stabilized, and the inventory of properties for sale in the first half of 2013 is down -11% over the same time last year and down -31% since the first half of 2009, inventory continues to be comparatively high. Current inventory is 68% higher, and property sales are 32% less, than what they were in the first half of 2004 (the beginning of the 2000’s market climb), according to half-year figures released recently by The Estin Report.

The Aspen real-estate market has certainly improved since the dark days (2nd Quarter 2010) of the recession, but not on an upward trajectory as expected. In the first half of 2013 (January 1-June 30), the number of units or properties sold was up by 28 percent over the same time last year--201 versus 157--yet dollar sales volume was down by 16 percent: $401M this year compared to $479M last year. So far, 2013 has seen a wave of lower-end sales, especially single-family homes priced under $2M and condos under $1M, both selling at considerable discounts to the peak market prices of five years ago. Aspen’s average prices per-square-foot have stabilized near first-half 2006 levels at $1,026/sq.ft. for single-family homes and $927/sq.ft. for condos.

Aspen--and Vail, too--lags behind other high-profile luxury markets such as the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the West Coast, mostly weekend and second-home markets. “Historically, Aspen has been last-in, first-out of recessions, but it feels more like Aspen is last out this time,” says Tim Estin, author of The Estin Report and broker with Coldwell Banker Mason Morse. “Is it the resort market specifically, and not just Aspen? Even though there’s anecdotal evidence that Aspen is leading the destination resorts out of the recession, at least in Rocky Mountain areas.”

Still, the past nine months (October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) have experienced the greatest fluctuation in Aspen real estate dollar sales in the nearly five years since the crisis began. Call it the carryover effect: the unprecedented strength ofDecember 2012 sales,motivated by tax and capital gains changes for 2013, may be largely responsible for a lackluster first half of 2013.

“Sellers are expecting higher prices because of the positive national real-estate trends,” Estin says, “but buyers don’t see the comparable sales to support the price increases the sellers expect.”

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Disclaimer: The statements made in The Estin Report represent the opinions of the author and they should not be relied upon exclusively to make real estate decisions. Information concerning particular real estate opportunities can be requested from Tim Estin at 970.920.7387 or by email. A potential buyer is advised to make an independent investigation of the market and of each property before deciding to purchase. To the extent the statements made herein report facts or conclusions drawn from other sources, the information is believed by the author to be reliable. However, the author makes no guarantee concerning the accuracy of the facts and conclusions reported herein. The Estin Report is copyrighted 2013 and all rights are reserved. Use is permitted subject to the following attribution: "The Estin Report by Aspen broker Tim Estin mba, gri"www.EstinAspen.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – RISMedia 25th Annual Power Broker Report, released in July, places Zephyr Real Estate as #79 in the nation for 2012. Zephyr’s sales volume for the year was $1.51 billion, directly competing with brokerages having far more agents and offices across the country.

“We are thrilled to honor our industry’s top brokers here in our 25th Annual Power Broker Report, a national ranking of the industry’s top 1,000 brokerage firms,” commented John E. Featherston, CEO and Publisher, in his introduction to the Report. “In preparing for this publication, one of the most amazing realizations we arrived at was just how many brokerage leaders from 25 years ago have survived two-and-a-half decades of tumultuous market conditions and rapid-fire technology change to find themselves still standing as leaders of thriving real estate companies today.”

RISMedia’s Power Broker Report & Survey is based on results garnered from a survey distributed via email and available online at www.rismedia.com. The survey ranks residential real estate brokerage firms according to closed transaction numbers and closed sales volume for the year 2012. All sales and transaction data is submitted directly by brokerage firms and verified by the firm’s financial executives, outside accounting firms and/or corporate franchise headquarters. This year’s survey received upwards of 1,300 submissions. Statistical analysis, transaction rank and sales rank are based on the top 1,000 responding firms.

RISMedia was founded 33 years ago as the premier source of news and information for the residential real estate, relocation and home services industries. RISMedia has become the leading media organization for breaking news and analysis as well as educational and networking events and marketing and branding solutions for the leading real estate and home services companies throughout the United States.

“We are honored to be recognized nationally for our achievements and development in the real estate community,” Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer of Zephyr Real Estate, commented. “The dedication and commitment of the Zephyr team are exemplary, and we all take great pride in these accomplishments.”

Zephyr recently placed #81 in REAL Trends Top 500 Brokers in the U.S., and continues to receive honors and recognition as a leader in the industry.

About Zephyr Real Estate

Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco's largest independent real estate firm with $1.5 billion in annual gross sales in 2012 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 http://www.zephyrsf.com.

NAPLES, FL - Gulf Coast International Properties is extremely proud to announce the sale of 1880 Gulf Shore Blvd S on Aqualane Shores Beachfront for $16,460,500. This marks the highest priced sale in the history of Aqualane Shores and represents another record by this luxury boutique real estate firm in Naples, Florida.

1880 Gulf Shore Blvd South was a timeless beachfront estate with stunning panoramic views over the Gulf of Mexico. Island influenced themes blend seamlessly with a classic resort style, offering a tranquil oasis. It is a 'one of a kind' even by Naples beachfront standards and a truly remarkable sale. For more information about this sale or the Naples luxury real estate market, please contact Andrew Arreola at 239-821-3560 or andrew@gcipnaples.com for professional consultation.

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 client exceptional results across Naples' luxury markets. We offer an unrivaled combination of service, integrity and luxury experience that delivers to our clients the very best experience 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 anytime. Live Exceptionally.

RUMSON, NJ - Resources Real Estate proudly welcomes Ulana Joslin as a sale associate to their company.

“I’ve known Ulana to be a skilled leader and a team player,” said Carolynn Diakon, Broker-Senior Partner. “She will be a strong asset to our company and a great agent for anyone who has the good fortune of working with her.”

Joslin, an associate director for Stella & Dot Accessories, is also the mother of four children ages 8 to 13 and lives in the Locust section of Middletown. She has also worked for many years as a member of the Holy Cross PTA. “I am excited to use my management and marketing skills in my new role in real estate sales,” said Joslin. “I have always had a keen interest in real estate and the local market and believe Resources is currently the most exciting company to work with, in terms of their growth, their marketing and their agents.”

“We are looking forward to working with Ulana,” said Thomas McCormack, Broker-Managing Partner. “She’s a true professional with the right amount of people skills, sales experience and enthusiasm to become a successful agent.”

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 and 4A West Front Street in Red Bank, NJ. For more local real estate information or to inquire about a career in real estate, you can call 732-212-0440 or visit www.resourcesrealestate.com.

CUPERTINO, CA – One July 19^th, the Intero Foundation issued another round of grants directed towards the California communities of San Carlos, San Mateo, and Los Altos. In 2002, the leaders of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. founded the Intero Foundation to be a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children in the communities local to where Intero conducts business.

Over a decade later, the Foundation empowers a diversity of organizations that positively impact the education and personal development of children. Through Intero’s agents, employees and fundraising events, the Foundation has generated over $2.7 million with an endowment of approximately $535,000.

In order to sustain its commitment to giving back to the community, each quarter, the Intero Foundation presents grants to non-profits that have been approved by the Foundation Committee. This quarter focused on giving to the San Francisco Peninsula; next quarter, grants will be given to non-profit organizations in the Silicon Valley.

For the summer quarter, the Intero Foundation gave a total of $54,000 split amongst the following organizations:

1. CASA of San Mateo– Ensures all abused and neglected children under the protection of the court in San Mateo County have a consistent and caring adult who speaks on their behalf and helps them reach their full potential. The Intero San Carlos Office presented $7,500 to assist in the training and screening of over 200 volunteers.

2. Nature Bridge– Educates youth on the subjects of science and the environment at campuses in national parks with the goal of inspiring a personal connection to nature and the responsibility to sustain it. The Intero San Carlos Office presented $7,500 for disadvantaged students, grades K-12, in Redwood City and East Palo Alto to learn at Yosemite National Park and be transformed by the experience.

3. Junior Achievement of Northern California– Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through educational, volunteer-led programs. The Intero San Mateo Office presented $7,500 to aid in providing financial literacy and workforce readiness to students in grades K-12 in San Mateo County.

4. Ravenswood Family Health Center– Provides primary healthcare, perinatal services, dental, behavioral health and enabling services to 11,000 patients annually, 4,000 of which are children. The Intero San Mateo Office presented $7,500 to support staff time for the delivery of comprehensive oral health care to low-income children in San Mateo County.

5. Achieve Kids– Provides individualized and multi-disciplinary programs that deliver special education, mental health, and family support to children who have complex and often severe developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The Intero Los Altos Office presented $10,000 to support the hands-on training of children in daily living skills such as taking public transportation, ordering meals at a restaurant, and buying groceries.

6. Grateful Garment– Reduces any further negative impact on victims of sexual violence and human sex trafficking. The Intero Los Altos Office presented $10,000 for the purchase of clothing, food, and toiletries to minor victims of sexual assault; prevention education and training; and administrative expenses (supplies, storage, telephone, mileage, etc.) within the Santa Clara County.

7. Partners for New Generations– Mentors high school students and tutors elementary school students in the Mountain View, Los Altos, and Alta Vista High Schools. The Intero Los Altos Office presented $4,000 for Mentor Coordinator salaries. The Mentor Coordinators match each mentor and student based on common levels of interest and train mentors to improve student attendance, GPAs, behavior, and general self-esteem.

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.

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 $2.7 million, have over $535,000 in their endowment 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.

ROCKPORT, TX - Mr. Brett Bohn, owner of Key Allegro Real Estate, was recently featured in an article in The Rockport Pilot about being made Chairman of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

“The outgoing chairman of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce board handed over the reins to the incoming chair at the 64th annual Changing of the Gavel banquet Monday, July 29, at the Paws and Taws Fulton Convention Center.”

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AboutKey Allegro Real Estate Company

The Rockport area is one of the country’s most beautiful coastal communities. From a mild climate to pristine shorelines to verdant peninsulas to abundant wildlife, we enjoy an unparalleled charm and lifestyle.

And for almost 50 years, Key Allegro Real Estate has been the company to turn to when it comes to buying or selling property in the tri-county area.

Whether it’s a luxury home, vintage cottage, home site, condominium, acreage, planned development, investment property or a vacation rental, Key Allegro Real Estate is here to assist you in realizing your real estate dream.

Don DeLuca, Broker of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to announce that real estate agents Sarah Ashton, Jeffrey Burns, Tiffany Burns, Sheri Delaney, Tony Erpenbeck, Dorothy Fagan, Linda Flack, Denny Grimes, Sandy Kass, Debbie Kroeger, Cyndi McIntyre, Thomas Mueller, Jamie Polly, Michael Polly, Corye Reiter & Elaine Sherer have been awarded the prestigious Certified Negotiation Expert(CNE^®)designation by the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI). The CNE^® is earned by real estate professionals after successfully completing formal negotiation training from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally.

With professional negotiation skills, agents are able to help clients obtain better results in the sale or purchase of their home. CNE^® agents have a powerful competitive edge because of their ability to 1) communicate effectively to uncover more information, 2) help clients understand their options, 3) work collaboratively with others, and 4) resolve deadlocks. CNE^® agents have a thorough understanding of how to negotiate effectively to help achieve their client’s goals. Tom Hayman, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute asserts “Any Buyer or Seller who hires a CNE^® agent can feel confident they have one of the best trained negotiators in real estate.”

Royal Shell Real Estate’s agent standards are designed to provide optimum representation for their clients. Royal Shell Real Estate’s agents are dedicated to improving their skills and market knowledge, enabling them to confidently represent each client’s best interests with the utmost information, professionalism and up-to-date strategies for success.

About Royal Shell Real Estate

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).

NEW YORK – Executive vice president and associate broker with Stribling & Associates, Mary Ellen Cashman, was recently featured in this month’s New York Times“Homes” Magazine about fully renovated trophy properties.

Mary Ellen Cashman describes this West Greenwich Village residence as, “Here you have the view everyone wants in New York City – the view that says you have arrived – but you are still in touch with the charm of the West Village landscape.”

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About Stribling & Associates

Each Stribling broker has an intimate knowledge of the ever-changing real estate market. Through extensive networks and an up-to-the-minute database of properties, Stribling agents know the exceptional properties in New York City’s most sought-after neighborhoods—from the Upper East and West Sides to Chelsea, Tribeca, and Brooklyn.

Sellers trust in Stribling’s ability to close deals quickly at the most advantageous prices. Whether working with a local, national, or international client, we strive to make every transaction as seamless as possible.

Beyond New York, Stribling is uniquely well suited to serve international sellers, buyers, and renters. As an affiliate of Savills, the world’s leading international property services’ company, Stribling can reach buyers in over 48 countries, while also serving New York-based buyers of overseas properties. We are the exclusive Savills residential representative in the New York area.

Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale today of 20 Sea View Avenue, a waterfront home in Newport, Rhode Island, listed at $3,600,000. This is the highest sale in Newport this year according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS. Liz Andrews, Sales Associate of Lila Delman Real Estate, represented the buyer.

The waterfront home located along Newport’s Cliff Walk offers panoramic views of Easton’s Beach, 3700+ sq.ft. of living space, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, stone terraces and landscaped grounds.

About Lila Delman Real Estate

Lila Delman founded the company’s original office in Narragansett nearly 50 years ago. Since then, Lila Delman Real Estate has grown to include 6 strategically located offices, over 90 associates, a marketing department that creatively uses online social media, and an award winning website. Utilizing international marketing partners such as Christie’s International Real Estate, Mayfair International Realty, Luxury Portfolio, and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the firm is consistently a frontrunner in the luxury market. For more information please visit LilaDelman.com.

SEATTLE – The 2013 summer issue of the LuxuryRealEstate.com magazine features luxury homes from all around the world and this year Steve Martin’s vacation home, listed for €8,750,000 by St. Barth Properties Sotheby's International Realty, made the cover. Steve Martin bought Villa Au Soleil in 2008 and since then has been renting it out at various weekly rates depending on the season.

The comedian’s remarkable and very private villa features spectacular sunset views of St. Jean Bay, lush tropical gardens, two-tiered infinity-edge pool, and a Balinese-style gazebo. This home away from home in the French West Indies is made for entertaining with a separate cinema area and multiple terraces, one of which is covered for alfresco dining.

The summer issue of the magazine not only features the world’s most luxurious homes but includes unique features like the Seen & Heard section which highlights the philanthropic endeavors and events of members of the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network. The magazine also includes a City Spotlight of Los Angeles and a Broker Q&A section where Sheryl Chinowth, CEO and Co-Founder of Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, answers questions about her career and what makes her company so successful.

The LuxuryRealEstate.com magazine is published three times a year and is distributed to many of the world’s most affluent households and individuals, through an extensive print and email distribution range. To check out the 2013 summer issue, please visit www.luxuryrealestate.com/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 consumers according to surveys by the Luxury Institute. Since its debut in 1995, LuxuryRealEstate.com has remained the #1 portal for luxury properties on the internet, consistently driving more traffic to member websites and generating more qualified inquiries than any other website.LuxuryRealEstate.com has several times more $1,000,000+ content of any near-peer.

Known in the industry for the last quarter-century 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, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully 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.