This young generation looks for spectacular properties that fit their digitally native lives, writes Aimee Dawson Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty A new generation has entered the property market in recent years: Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. As these young people have begun buying homes, certain property trends have emerged that mark out their generation from the rest. Their lives have been shaped by global phenomena such as the pandemic and the expansion of the digital age, and these have influenced what they look for in a home. Continue reading What’s a Perfect Home for Gen Z? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
On 12.24 peaceful, verdant acres in the historic wine country destination of Sonoma, this Old World–inspired estate encourages residents and visitors of various ages, interests, and generations to relax and rejuvenate in a vibrant setting. A setting of mature trees, rolling expanses of thriving vineyards, distant hills, and a majestic villa with an iconic barrel-tiled roofline and stately stone façade might—at first blush—appear to be a peaceful, verdant 12.24-acre estate in the wine country of Italy, Spain, the south of France, or some other romantic Mediterranean locale. Continue reading Inside Songbird Farm at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions accelerates the way luxury properties are bought and sold This property in Lake Sherwood, California, sold at Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions for US$12,656,000 in 2022 (Sotheby’s International Realty – Westlake Village Brokerage) Some have probably never considered the possibility of selling their luxury real estate at auction. They may not even be aware that such an option exists, and could even be forgiven for thinking a property auction is not something one chooses but is forced to turn to following financial hardship. Continue reading Homes Under the Hammer May Surprise You at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Sonoma, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country Brokerage The one-acre Sonoma spread dates to 1910 and features 12-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a wine room. In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million – Robb Report A 200-Year-Old Home in New York’s West Village Lists for $7.75 Million – Mansion Global A Magic Kingdom in Massachusetts: Cape Cod Home Where Walt Disney Is Believed to Have Penned ‘Fantasia’ Lists for $2.2 Million – Mansion Global A Modernist Architect’s Striking New Mexico Retreat Can Be Yours for $1.6 Million – Robb Report ‘Flower Bandit’ Lewis Miller, Whose Floral Installations Dazzle NYC Trash Bins, Asks $2.9M for Florida Home – The New York Post Hamptons Home of Tony-Award Winning Producer Stewart Lane Lists at $12M – Behind the Hedges Hot Property: Incredible Possibilities on Charles Street – Boston Herald 6 Groovy Homes Built in the 1970s – The Week $925,000 Homes in New York, Virginia, and Missouri – The New York Times 8 Dreamy Mediterranean Towns Where It’s Easy to Buy Real Estate – House Beautiful Quinta da Marinha, Where Cristiano Ronaldo Is Building a Colossal Mansion, Is an Exclusive and Picturesque Pocket of Portugal – Mansion Global 6 Essential House Hunting Tips From the Experts – Homes.com Michigan’s Quirky Gothic Castle, Asking $2.2 Million, Finds a Buyer – Mansion Global Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in September 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
The striking 19th-century style defining many of Burton’s films and TV shows needn’t be ghostly, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Sandwich, Massachusetts | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sandwich Brokerage This fall, the character of Beetlejuice is back—and so is the iconic Gothic-inspired farmhouse on a hill that starred in the original 1988 film by director Tim Burton. Its sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” is Burton’s latest creative endeavor to explore Gothic and Gothic revival architecture, an aesthetic that has come to define his work. Continue reading Gothic Revival: The Architectural Style Inspiring Tim Burton at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
In sunny Southern California, this light-flooded new 3,308-square-foot residence epitomizes the clean, fresh, organic minimalism and serenity of Scandinavian style. An aesthetic that emerged in the early 20th century and flourished in subsequent decades, Scandinavian design is widely regarded for its simplicity, durability, and warmth. Blending neutral tones with natural woods in airy, light-filled spaces where form follows function, the singular style originated amid spare Nordic landscapes but has become a highly desirable choice in locales far removed from those chilly climes. Continue reading Inside a Scandinavian-Style Southern California Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Nouvelle Aquitaine, France | Bordeaux Sotheby’s International Realty The renovated 19th-century house, in the Bordeaux wine-growing region of Entre-Deux-Mers, sits on nearly 9 acres of forest and meadow that may once have been covered in grapevines. A 19th-Century House in Bordeaux, France, Offers a Taste of French Country Style – Mansion Global Kenneth Cole’s Fashionable Manse Is for Sale – Architectural Digest Olivia Wilde’s Former 1920s Los Angeles House Has Listed for $4.8M – Mansion Global An Elegantly Restored Charles Du Bois Mid-Century Home Lists in LA – The Spaces Modern Architect’s Abstract, Cylindrical House in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Is Selling for $1.7M – Mansion Global Is This the Very Best Property on the Market in New York? Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Final Week in August, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Dubai has emerged as a powerhouse of style, with the region’s leading fashion week, world-famous shopping and luxury residences from global fashion houses, writes Mandi Keighran Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Penthouse at The Fairmont Palm Residence North | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty The discovery of oil in the 1960s transformed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) almost overnight, and the capital of Dubai quickly developed into a city built on superlatives: the world’s highest building, the deepest swimming pool, the fastest cars and the most luxurious resorts. Continue reading The Transformation of Dubai into a Fashion Capital at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
This four-bedroom, two-level penthouse is a sophisticated Manhattan aerie with breathtaking views of the skyline, both rivers, and the verdant expanse of Central Park. Virtually trumpeting its presence amid the spires of the Manhattan skyline, the gleaming Steinway Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States and, uniquely, the thinnest in the world. Despite the 21st-century provenance and the distinctly contemporary silhouette of its uppermost floors, the magnificent tower is grounded by an irreplaceable piece of New York history. Continue reading Inside a Skyscraping Duplex with an Unparalleled View at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
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