The panelists were hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof, going deep into the latest on the luxury real estate market in their respective areas. They were:

• Sue Nickason, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Dart Real Estate, Cayman Islands
• Nancy Almodovar, President and CEO of Nan and Company Properties, Houston, TX
• Sonja Cullaro, Executive Vice President at Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, Westchester and Hudson Valley, NY
• Alex Jansen, Principal at Christie’s International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass, and Coastal Properties Group in Clearwater, FL
• Brian Meier, Principal of Meier Estates and Ventures at Christie’s International Real Estate Group, New York City, NY

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Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Dan Conn: "This market dropped harder and faster than any market that I can recall, and it has rebounded quicker than any time I can recall... More people in the luxury end are focused on having another home. I think that's a permanent change... If you're into the New York life, you're in the New York Life. You don't leave it... We're not just focused on global real estate. We are focused on luxury goods and the sale of the greatest art objects in the world...

Sue Nickason: "What's interesting is the interest and the inquiries that we're getting from new markets. So obviously Hong Kong, mainland China, India, some parts of Latin America that, historically, [from which] we hadn't received a lot of interest. Those inquiries are coming through trusted advisors, such as private client lawyers, accountants, and affiliates and agents in other jurisdictions. It comes back to globally mobile affluent individuals looking to future proof in terms of residency and in terms of having a place of safe refuge such as the Cayman Islands."

Nancy Almodovar: "Christie's International Real Estate [has] been such a great resource not just on educating myself and my team on what it is to offer not only luxury properties but also luxury service. That has been great, and then being able to connect with so many of our affiliates all around the world, and be able to service our clients when they're looking to move to those parts of the world."

Sonja Cullaro: "We have seen an influx of buyers and renters from New York City into our markets across northern New Jersey and Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It started more for short-term rentals and then it quickly morphed into buyer interest. We have seen people looking for both primary and secondary residences. When they're looking for secondary residences, it's always with an eye on the school system and the fact that the secondary residence may become a primary residence in the future.

Alex Jansen: "The Aspen market came back with a vengeance. Aspen has seen at least 100% uptick as far as under-contracts right now compared to the same time last year because there was this big lag. In April and May, the closings were very anemic, but we're seeing lots of very large properties go under contract north of $10 million, and some north of $20 million in that market. In Clearwater, the month of July is slated to be the best month on record based on volume for the Tampa Bay Area.

Brian Meier: "Since the reopening of New York City, we've been very busy. We have not seen prices drop dramatically. There have been some adjustments. It's going to need a little more time to tell where it's going to shake out, but the people who are leaving Manhattan, most of them are putting their properties on the market for rent. We have had a very slight increase in the saturation on the sales side, but we do have a lot of demand."

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Top: Alex Jansen, Brian Meier, Dan Conn. Bottom: Sonja Cullaro, Nancy Almodovar, Sue Nickason

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Partners at 30 Warren: Brandon Watson, Colleen Saidman Yee, Rodney Yee

Photo Credit: Cape Advisors

Cape Advisors, the New York City-based developer of boutique luxury condominium 30 Warren Tribeca, announced the expansion of Tribeca Select, a program that provides 30 Warren residents with exclusive,  in-home services and special offerings as well as priority status at a collection of the neighborhood’s most renowned retailers, restaurants and institutions. Reflecting the neighborhood, the program now features a celebrity floral designer and an artisanal Hudson Valley millwork company, in addition to an acclaimed sommelier, Paul Grieco. “Capturing the spirit of Tribeca and providing residents with unique access to people, places, and services is what Tribeca Select is all about,” said Craig Wood, CEO of Cape Advisors. “It’s a tool kit of sorts. The program has been very well received and we are happy to add new partners.”

Grieco's famous wine bar, Terroir, is located in the heart of Tribeca, steps from 30 Warren. It was important to Cape Advisors to embrace the neighborhood and provide residents with a simple way to discover the area. Grieco is a personality, and it’s very attractive to future residents that such a prominent member of the community will know them by name. Haute Residence caught up with David Kronman of Cape Advisors to discuss how they came up with the idea of having a resident sommelier and why an offering like this is needed with luxury buyers.

How did you all come up with the idea of having a resident sommelier? 

Everything at 30 Warren -- from its ultra-high performance hand-cast concrete facade to its Hudson Valley millwork -- is reflective of Tribeca’s essence. We felt it was important to extend this sense of place by creating Tribeca Select, a program offering unique access to a hand-picked collection of the best establishments in the neighborhood. Central to our vision for Tribeca Select was Paul Grieco, the renowned sommelier and founder of the wine bar, Terroir Tribeca. Paul was eager to bring his enthusiasm for wine directly to the living rooms of our residents and curated a unique menu of wine services-- like his consultancy for wine collecting, food pairings, auction participation, private wine tastings and more—exclusively for 30 Warren. In addition to having Paul as a resident sommelier, we partnered with Chamber Street Wines so that residents can easily acquire naturally made and rare wines and also take advantage of their temperature-controlled storage service in addition to the wine storage we’re providing in each apartment. We are thrilled to offer our buyers a wine program that is unparalleled in today’s luxury market. 

Chambers Street Winery

Photo Credit: Cape Advisors

Was this something you found luxury buyers wanting? 

There are two luxuries that I can confidently say our buyers universally appreciate: high-design real estate and wine. 

How did you all decide on the resident sommelier? Was there a process to find a well-rounded one?

Paul is a renowned sommelier with an international following, his wine bar, Terroir, is an anchor in the neighborhood, and he’s a huge fan of 30 Warren, so we felt he was the perfect fit. 

Do you think an offering like this will be something more luxury buildings will start to offer?

Partnering with local businesses to create exclusive, in-residence experiences for buyers has the legs to become a new trend, definitely. Cape Advisors was the first to tap a sommelier of Paul Grieco’s caliber for such a unique offering, and we’re already thinking about our next partnerships - both at 30 Warren and other buildings in our portfolio.

Interiors of Terroir

Photo Credit: Cape Advisors

Do you know if your building is the first of it’s kind with this type of offering?

As far as we know, yes. We’re excited to introduce our residents to Paul Grieco and our complete wine-centric lifestyle program.

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Meticulously-built by master artisans using centuries-old materials imported from France, the Manor features reclaimed limestone floors, antique fireplaces, salvaged timbered ceilings, French-crafted oak doors and windows, custom cabinetry and French paneling, authentic hand-forged hardware, LED lighting and a well-insulated geo-thermal air-handling.

There is a top-of-the-line, custom cabinet, chef's-style kitchen. The floors and counters are made from reclaimed French St. Cyr fossil stone with a stainless steel wet work area. There are multiple work areas, a large pantry, a dining area and a wall of windows overlooking the terrace and gardens beyond and below. It has five bedrooms and 4.2 bathrooms across 6,160 square feet.

While the building reflects a forgotten era of the greater New York area with its exposed beams and stone façade, the home has also been brought into the modern era by all sorts of high-tech appliances, and beautiful interior design with traditional furnishings. The property also boasts a limestone surrounded boxwood knot garden, inviting terraces, picturesque panoramic views of the Hudson Valley, and an expansive yard that would be perfect for anything from a pool to sports court. The space is steeped in history, while still having the ability to customize it to any resident’s wishes for his or her home, giving buyers the best of both worlds for the historic site.

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