For Chiara Sensi-Contugi, founder of Sensi Casa, it’s not about placing her name front and center or being the star of her company. Instead, it has always been about the services that Sensi Casa can provide to its cherished customers. “We don’t want to compete with hundreds of interior designers out there trying to make a name in this industry,” Chiara says.

Sensi Casa is all about creating services that appeal to the necessities of the current market.

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“As a home staging and design firm we offer design solutions for every stage,” Chiara continues. “If you are looking to sell your house faster, we can provide you with our high-end staging services. Staging is proved to help houses sell faster.”

If you recently began renting a home, or even just bought your own house, but are not sure if you will stay there for a long time, Sensi Casa can lease the entire design to the client. The Miami-based firm basically offers an interior design a la carte, where the client explains their needs to the most specific detail and Sensi Casa provides them with the right furniture and design to fit their lifestyle and satisfy their needs.

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On the other hand, if this is your dream home and you are ready to create a spectacular and unique design, Sensi Casa can assist in finding the right pieces by mixing and matching brands to avoid a showroom look, which is becoming more and more common in some homes in Miami.

Sensi Casa is a unique design firm that has been able to accommodate to the current market and clientele needs. Thanks to their expertise in staging properties, in just a few days, Sensi Casa is also able to offer turnkey projects in record time - always adapting to each client’s budget.

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Cipriani just announced their newest luxury residential project located in Jumeirah, Dubai. The complex, titled Mr. C Residences, was thoughtfully designed by Miami-based architecture firm, Arquitectonica, and features interiors by Meyer Davis. Davis’ innovative design style works with many elements of the property including space, form, texture, and light to create a powerful visual story.

The fourth generation of the Cipriani family, well versed in the hospitality industry, clearly has a strong idea of what they want to deliver with this residential complex. Ignazio Cipriani explains, “Living in Mr. C Residences Jumeirah is like embarking on a journey on a classic Italian yacht through the Arabian Gulf every day. It’s a perfect combination between the quintessential European style and the grandiose comfort of living in Dubai.”

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Mr. C Jumeriah embodies the glamourous and futuristic nature of the city it’s located in. The luxury of living in Dubai becomes apparent in this stunning development which offers unique views of the Burj Khalifa and a contemporary style all within the heart of Jumeriah. Its unique curved exterior mimics the canal below it, offering residents a breathtaking view from the exterior as well as the interior.

All units offer residents a luxury living experience with an open floorplan, private terraces, rooftop gardens, and more. Each feature combines to reflect the Cipriani vision, Maggio & Ignazio Cipriani explain, “Our vision emerges from the idea that the good life is timeless, it’s where modernism meets the art of European living. Mr. C Residences Jumeirah takes cues from these notions, and from the character of its location, to curate a modern take on the classic idea of sophistication and style.”

Aside from the impeccable design, the property is also set to include exceptional dining options. One of those options is a Cipriani staple, the Bellini Café, which dates back an impressive ninety years. The Italian eatery offers a variety of menu options from homemade pasta to tasty gelato. With all these curated elements of extravagance, the Cipriani family is sure to make their mark on the city of Jumeirah with this development.

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Also joining the Ritz-Carlton Residences’ development is world-renowned designer Piero Lissoni. A professional designer for nearly 40 years, Lissoni is the creative director for Alpi, B&B Italia, Boffi, Living Divani, and several others. Taking an innovative approach to a diverse range of products, Lissoni has quickly become one of the world’s leading talents in contemporary design. With Lissoni recently providing a sneak peek of the Pompano Beach project’s landscaping and interior design, the cause for his reputation is no wonder.

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The Ritz Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will see the construction of two towers. The east tower (The Beach Tower) will overlook the warm, clear waters of the city’s beachfront, while the west tower (The Marina Tower) will sit directly across on a nearby waterfront, allowing residents access to a private marina. Inside the towers, residential and common spaces will be carefully curated in terms of design and livability. The towers will each include lounge areas, terraces, private elevators, fitness centers, and spacious residences with breathtaking views of Pompano Beach. Other amenities will include a private resident yacht club, a beach club, multiple sports courts, and tropical-themed pools. 

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will be located at 1380 S. Ocean Boulevard and is slated for completion in 2025. For more information on the residence, visit https://www.theresidencespompanobeach.com

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Last month, the automotive brand Bentley Motors announced their foray into the luxury resident market with their plans for Bentley Residences Miami, a high-end condominium tower that will serve as an exciting addition to the Sunny Isles Beach area upon its completion in 2026. In maintaining their tradition of quality and excellence, Bentley Motors has partnered with Dezer Development, one of the most prominent and innovative property developers in the Sunshine State. Since 1985, company owner Michael Dezer has established himself as an impressive presence on the coasts of Florida and has become one of the largest holders of beachfront property in the state. To date, Dezer's company has earned over $3.6 billion in sales between their South Florida and New York developments.

As of this month, Bentley has unveiled a sales gallery for their upcoming residence. The 12,000 sqft. showcase will offer prospective buyers a chance to preview the tower’s breathtaking condominiums with a fully realized 6,000 sqft. model located within. Each of the tower’s 216 units will comprise both indoor and outdoor living areas, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing a stunning view of the Miami beachfront and waterways. Additionally, future residents can look forward to their own private balcony with a swimming pool, a sauna, and an outdoor shower. Striving to provide unique, world class accommodations for their clients, Bentley Motors will continue its one-of-a-kind approach to all things automotive by equipping each unit with a multi-car garage and patented ‘Dezervator’. The drive-in elevator will allow residents to store their vehicles with ease of mind while also displaying them alongside the unit. The tower will also host a wide variety of luxurious amenities, including a residents-only restaurant, a carefully curated bar and cigar lounge, a movie theater, an expensive fitness center, and dazzling communal gardens.

Located at 18325 Collins Avenue and operating from 10AM - 6PM, seven days a week, the Bentley Residences sales gallery will reflect the variety of lavish features slated for the tower. Upon entering the gallery, future residents can expect to be greeted by a floating abstract sculpture commissioned by Bentley Motors, an aesthetic inclusion that conveys their elegant and innovative approach to their craft. Upon completion of the tower, the sculpture will be installed and displayed outside of the structure. Inside the gallery, the showcase will include a theater room as well as a fully stocked bar and lounge that will be hosting a variety of events for parties interested in the upcoming residence. Prospective buyers will also have the opportunity to experience a curated walk-through of the model unit, complete with table tastings offered by the on-site chef. For individuals looking to become more closely acquainted with the Bentley brand and their upcoming projects, the gallery will have a dedicated Bentley Brand Room, where a testament to the tradition of British craftsmanship will be on display.

For additional information on Bentley Residences Miami, please visit bentleyresidencesmiami.com or call 305-BENTLEY (305-236-8539).

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Carlo Habet was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Habet’s illustrious career with credible experience stemming from his business background, his leadership across various boards, and his eventual ascendancy in the Belize real estate market.

Carlo Habet is a third-generation entrepreneur whose family has had a rich history in Belize’s development. Seeing the opportunity for synergy with Brothers Habet’s own real estate developments, he decided to further his real estate education at Champions School of Real Estate in Plano, Texas. He then founded 4Realty in 2009 and has been able to develop a niche market selling commercial and luxury investments with a full-service company that provides boutique quality care to its clients. Currently the President of the Belize National Association of Real Estate, he has been lobbying diligently for the establishment of regulatory legislation in the Belizean real estate industry. Habet is the consummate businessman broker with an unparalleled network, unmatched communication, negotiation acumen, deep national knowledge across sectors, and a long and respected reputation for getting things done.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Habet.

Seth Semilof: Tell us a little about you growing up in Belize with the family business.

Carlo Habet: I honestly got into real estate sort of rowing the boat. It was not what I had really envisioned. I do not seem like the agent type. I am not like typical agents probably because of my background in more marketing, IP, and typical business processes. I know people in real estate tend to be seen kind of like salesmen. I went into it looking at it as a want to cultivate long-term relationships. Something that I have found a lot of success in has been referrals from happy customers, so a large sum of my business is actually referral-based.

SS: Tell us how you were able to survive tough times because that, to me, is what really makes a champion top agent. Anyone can be successful in the good times, but it is the bad times too.

CH: How I survived, I think, was specifically because I played my niche. I was lucky because I have two things going at the same time, which was a steady trickle of smaller residential lots and development companies. That kept me going, but as well, allowed me to spend a lot more time on bigger deals. I have been trying to convince people that there are some deals that you are chasing behind and following up for sometimes a year, but in the end, it is worth it because it closes. I was in a position with my network that I had a couple of these deals for a year. With proper financial planning, I was able to make that happen and with time, it only grew. Every year, I was doing better and better. At a certain point, I realized I have momentum that I do not think is going to go anywhere. I got over my fear of bringing in too many agents and losing focus.

SS: Tell us a little about your company 4realty. How many agents? Do you have offices? Tell us about your empire you built in Belize.

CH: It is not necessarily an empire, but I think we have got a lot done with a pretty tight team. We have currently five agents and the office is for members, mainly administration, and one marketing focal point. From there, what has been very key has been the network that I started with. Choosing the right agent has helped me to expand the network in meaningful ways to places that I did not touch before. We are seeing other agents in other parts of the country also step up, but it is a federal market and such a strong market. There are so many people from the U.S. and from Canada. The demand greatly outstrips supply, so the prices are very strong and very stable.

SS: Where do you see your business in the next five years?

CH: Because we recently expanded again, I think we want to make sure we get the most out of this new set of agents. What we are going to look at next within the next six to 12 months is strengthening our administrative staff. Organizationally, we can improve. You have to have relationships, but what I find the most interesting about real estate is it is really like every other business in that you have a back end and you have people that are also working really hard doing things that no one really knows about. Those things are as key to the success of the company as anything else, so what we are looking at right now is to consolidate our admin, marketing, and specifically to expand marketing a little bit.

SS: If you had to give some advice to someone [getting into real estate], what advice would you give?

CH: The landscape has changed a bit, so there are more established brokerages. There is this environment where if someone wants to be an agent, they can actually try to get a job with an agency first and then learn. I would recommend that. Basically, I would advise that people get the experience under people who know. Go to a brokerage and try and get a job, first and foremost.

For more information, please contact Carlo Habet at (501) 610-4186 or carlo@4realty.bz

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They were hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch the full webinar below.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with F.P. Journe America.

Seth Semilof: Tell us your vision of why you chose this area.

Pierre Halimi: Bal Harbour is an amazing mall. The issue that we had is we had 600 square feet and if you really want to welcome people, you need space. I did not have a choice for this. The fact that we are in downtown Miami, we are in the center of everything; we are in the center of the business, the center of the residences, the center of all the culture. It is a true melting pot here downtown, more so than Bal Harbour. We moved from the boutique business model to the Maison, the “house of,” where we can welcome people, have a drink, or have a cigar on the terrace on the Miami river, or even just hang out and talk to other collectors. That is the idea of what we call the usual community, so at least we can enjoy each other.

SS: F.P. Journe has an amazing amount of collectors and passionate watch lovers. Tell us a little about the brand F.P. Journe.

PH: F.P. Journe was a brand created in 1999. Mr. Journe, François-Paul, F.P. for short, actually started making watches back in the early 80, so he was making watches well before he created the eponymous company. He is considered to be the best watchmaker alive. Unfortunately for a lot of people, we are not well known because we are very, very tiny. Last year, we produced 904 mechanical watches worldwide for the whole year. That is it, so that limits a lot.

SS: Tell us about the experience that you have given to your customers because I think it is first class and it is something that was not done in the watch world before.

PH: The good thing with François when he designed the first boutique in 2005 for Tokyo, he did it in a way that was a store, which is kind of like the showroom, and then you walked behind the showroom and you had a bar, a library, and sofas. Time to relax, time to have coffee, and think about this. I do not think François-Paul had the vision of what the retail would be in 2021, but it does not matter for him. It really helped us tremendously when we started, seeing that trend of the retail and the customer being on the same side. We like to play with this, and the great thing is when you come here and you need another Journe collector, you have something to talk about. I have been telling François-Paul, as much as I really appreciate the success we have and the money that entails, the fact that when I see two Journe collectors meeting each other, becoming friends, going on vacation together, you cannot buy.

SS: Where do you see the brand going over the next three to five years?

PH: Exactly the same. François-Paul’s aim when he says he wants to do the best watches is not your best or my best. It is his best and what is his best? It is what we call the scientific watch: the precision instrument. His watch has to be precise. That is his mantra, so everything that he is trying to do is trying to gain maybe a 10th of a second better accuracy a day. It is almost impossible because it is exponentially more difficult to always bring something new. If it has been done before, why would I do it? Even if you look at our automatic movement from the beginning, it has been set to be a little bit off-center for the only reason that if, one day, you want to make a complication in the back and that time you wanted to do the celestial map, he is able to do it mechanically. Then, Patek Phillipe came out with Sky Moon. He said, “Oh, they did it before me. Good for them.” No more celestial for us. Why copy? That is not the point of it. Create, create, not copy.

SS: You have been in Miami for a long time. The growth of Miami is just explosive. Have you ever seen anything like that?

PH: I remember coming to Miami and Miami Beach back in the ‘80s. It was weird. It was like you knew it was coming up, but it was Tony Goldman and all these guys that really created South Beach. He said, “How come we do not have one Michelin star right now in Miami?” Michelin had not come to the city yet with all these new restaurants, but they had to come. We have all this space that we should be on the map for the culinary part and not just the fiesta, which I think is the superficial part of Miami. I think with the New Yorkers we are going to be more gravitas and more culture than we had in the past, which I welcome tremendously.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Sean Combs, notably recognized by his multiple stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, or Diddy, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, and entrepreneur. The hip hop musician was romantically involved with model and actress Kim Porter for 13 years and the celebrity couple had four children together. In 2009, Combs purchased a mansion in Los Angeles’s Toluca Lake for $5.3 million which would become a longtime residence for Porter.

However, Porter unfortunately passed away in her home at the age of 46 due to pneumonia. Now, three years after her passing, the dwelling is being listed by Combs for $7 million. The affluent neighborhood is also home to various other public figures such as Sia, Viola Davis, Steve Carell, and Billy Ray Cyrus. Combs also owns a second residence in Los Angeles.

Built in 2006, the Lake Toluca mansion rests on half an acre of picturesque land and offers 9,600 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and seven baths. The East Coast traditional opens to a two-story foyer with a stunning spiral staircase. The interior floor plan presents a grand great room, a luxurious living area, and a double-height ceiling family room. Further into the space rests the expansive kitchen equipped with a gorgeous marble island.

Upstairs, the second floor presents six bedrooms and several baths. The primary ensuite bedroom leads into a connected bath with pretty pink colored walls. Stepping outside, the exterior highlights a family-sized pool, relaxing spa, lush landscape, and a sizeable patio with a cozy fireplace for lounging. Additional luxe amenities include a sports court, three-car garage, and optimal privacy with gated surroundings and a 24-hour security system.

Carl Gambino with Compass holds the listing for this property.

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Zoë Kravitz

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American actress, singer, and model Zoë Kravitz, daughter of actor-musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, has been busy with the upcoming release of “The Batman” and directing her debut film, “Pussy Island” with rumored beau Channing Tatum. Recently, the 32-year-old star has also made strides in the real state industry with the purchase of a Westchester getaway. The Los Angeles native is based primarily out of Brooklyn with her $3.2 million Williamsburg apartment in a converted warehouse purchased in 2015. Now, the actress has acquired a newfound residence two hours from her Brooklyn Loft. Kravitz quietly purchased a charming retreat in the Pound Ridge enclave of New York’s Westchester County for $1.45 million. The property had previously been owned by actress Maggie Q who purchased the residence for $1,230,850.

Built in the 1800s, Kravitz’s newfound getaway was formerly a cider mill, known as Aaron Wood’s Mill. Spanning 2,592 square feet, the rustic structure has been converted into a two bedroom and three bath residence. With a stone pathway leading to the front door, the home opens to a soaring great room with a stone fireplace, dark wood flooring, and plentiful windows offering picturesque views of the natural landscape. The humble abode encapsulates a barn inspired aesthetic with richly aged barn wood, hand-hewn beams and columns, wide-plank floors, and a vaulted ceiling. The interior highlights a complementary modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a long center island, and bar seating. In the adjacent space, the home leads into an open dining area and living room with a cozy fireplace.

Upstairs, the loft-like master bedroom nearly spans the entire floor. The sizable suite presents a fireplace, separate living area, dressing room, and tiled bathroom with a copper freestanding soaking tub. Additionally, the residence showcases an al fresco nook with a picnic table-style dining space and a mezzanine overlooking the primary living area. Stepping outside, the exterior offers woodsy grounds spanning over two acres of scenic land. The expansive landscape features a waterfall, a wrought-iron bridge over a small stream, tall trees for peak privacy, lounging and seating spaces, and lush greenery.

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Shaquille O’Neal

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In 1993, Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, most notably recognized as 15-time NBA All-Star “Shaq,” purchased a wonderous waterfront mansion in Windermere, Florida. The extravagant estate was acquired for $3.95 million nearly three decades ago and in the years following, the space became his long-term residence.

In 2018, the property was first listed on the market at a whopping $28 million. As the steep asking price failed to attract prospective buyers, the home was most recently reduced to an offer of $16.5 million. The residence has spent three years on the market at varying price points presented by multitude of real estate agents. However, on Friday, a deed for the sale finally closed at $11 million, about 60% less than the initial asking price. The transaction is yet to be available on public property records and the buyer is currently unknown.

The lavish lakefront property spans nearly four acres of the exclusive Isleworth Golf and Country Club with the primary residence occupying 31,000 square feet of living space. The interior floor plan opens to a two-story great room with walls of glass. Further into the Mediterranean style home presents a lush dining area, an office, and an aquarium room with a saltwater triangular fish tank. The property boasts plentiful upscale amenities such as a sound-proof home theater, a “gentleman’s room” with game tables, a full-sized NBA-certified basketball court, a 17-car showroom, and a recording studio. Stepping outside, the exterior offers a 95-foot-long pool with a custom rock waterfall. Additionally, the space features a summer kitchen, tiki-style cabana, and covered boat dock with an electric boat lift.

Benjamin Hillman of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing for this property.

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Trevor Noah

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In December of 2020, Emmy winning comedian and television host Trevor Noah purchased an expansive estate in Los Angeles’s Bel Air neighborhood for $27.5 million. The South African entertainer acquired the impressive abode from architect Mark Rios who initially designed the property for himself in 2014. The home had previously been listed on the market in 2018 asking as much as $36 million. In 2020, the asking price was reduced to $32.5 million then lowered once more to $29.5 million.

Now, “The Daily Show” host is bidding farewell to his newly purchased residence for $29.75 million only 10 months after purchased. Although it is currently unknown as to why Noah is so quickly selling the home, he has been linked to several other properties across the country. In 2019, he purchased a nearby mansion at $20.5 million before flipping it for $21.7 million last year. Noah has also owned a $10 million penthouse in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen since 2017 and is currently renting a second residence in Tribeca for a reported $52,000 a month.

Noah’s former Bel Air abode spans a whopping 11,375 square feet with six bedrooms, eight full baths, and three half-baths. The expansive space evokes a Japanese inspired aesthetic and has been described as a “tranquil haven.” The interior floor plan features the living area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and chef’s kitchen with bar seating, formal dining room, and den. The library, in particular, was fashioned after a room in Kyoto with the addition of heavy and dark timbers. Across the home, primary decorative elements consist of dark wood accents, light-filled spaces, and sweeping city views.

Upstairs, the master suite presents dual baths and spacious walk-in closets. The second floor also offers four additional ensuite bedrooms. Outside, the exterior space features a rooftop terrace, swimming pool, kitchen, and fire pit. Other luxe amenities of the Bel Air mansion include a gym, spa, office, screening room, motor court, and separate guest apartment.

Jonah Wilson with Hilton & Hyland holds the listing for this property.

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Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant, the quintessential English actor who rose to stardom in romantic comedies, is officially bidding farewell to his, “Love Actually” days. In 2002, the actor lived in a plush South Kensington penthouse suite at Petersham House. This was his residence while he filmed the iconic festive rom-com “Love Actually” as the Prime Minister and love interest to Martine McCutcheon’s Natalie character. However, a year later, Grant already decided to part ways with the posh property as it was reportedly too ostentatious for the notoriously publicity-shy actor. The residence then sold for a $4.8 million, which was slightly more than what he purchased it for, and in 2019 with its new owner, was listed once again. The price presented was a whopping $13.8 million but as the steep asking price failed to attract potential buyers, the home was taken off the market. Now, the London penthouse is for sale once more after a $2.8 million deduction for a total asking price of $11 million.

Located on the seventh floor of Petersham House on Harrington Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Grant’s former residence spans over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms. The open floor plan presents a grand foyer leading into an expansive living room and dining area. The home’s interior evokes opulent and airy feel with its dazzling chandeliers and wrap-around glass windows for panoramic views of London. The expansive primary suite features an ensuite bath and spacious dressing room. Additionally, the space boasts two large guest bedrooms. Luxe amenities include a rooftop hot tub, private gym, and direct elevator access leading to the reception room. Stepping outside, the exterior space features two main terraces extending over 1,500 square feet. The west-facing terrace showcases Alpine-inspired wooden decking and carefully selected, artfully curated plants.

Alexander Millet holds the listing for this property.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

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In 2014, media personality Kim Kardashian and renowned rapper Kanye West tied the knot becoming an iconic pop culture couple. Soon after, the two spent a whopping $23 million for a mansion in Hidden Hills, California. Throughout the years, the expansive space served as home to the celebrity duo as they raised their four young children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. However, earlier this year, the reality star filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. The two currently share joint legal and physical custody of their children. Following news of their split, it is reported that Kardashian would be staying in their Hidden Hills residence nearby her famous family clan in Calabasas.

Los Angeles records confirm that Kardashian is now the role owner of the once shared Hidden Hills home. She purchased West’s share of the estate for $23 million total. When the two first acquired the property, they proceeded to gut and rebuild the entire space from the ground up over the course of six years. West spearheaded the design project to showcase a sense of stark minimalism and bright simplicity. Of the $23 million Kardashian paid, $20 million accounts for the property itself while the remaining $3 million is the price of the interior contents, including art and furniture.

Since 2018, West has made routine trips between his Los Angeles residence and his Wyoming ranch while spending the majority of 2020 on the ranch. This reportedly was one of the reasons contributing to the estranged pair going their separate ways. West continued to stay in his ranch in Cody, Wyoming, until he unexpectedly listed on the market earlier this month.

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Colin Jost

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Since 2005, Colin Jost, a Harvard alum, has been a writer for NBC's Emmy-winning late-night comedy showcase “Saturday Night Live.” In 2011, the Staten Island native purchased a bachelor pad in West Village, New York City for $1,776,750 which would eventually become his longtime residence. In the years following, the 39-year-old comedic star has become co-anchors on the “Weekend Update” segment with Michael Che. He is set to star in an upcoming wedding comedy, “Worst Man,” alongside fellow “SNL” cast member Pete Davidson. Last year, Jost married “Black Widow” actress Scarlett Johansson after being together since 2017. The celebrity couple recently welcomed a son. Reportedly, “SNL” head writer is ready to unveil a brand-new chapter of his life and bid farewell to his former West Village abode for $2.5 million.

Built in 1929, Jost’s former residence is a 1,400 square foot duplex in a six-unit co-op building dedicated to full time residents. Entering the home through the foyer, the living room highlights exposed brick walls and a wood-burning fireplace. The family room offers French doors leading onto a Juliet balcony overlooking a private patio garden. The charming space showcases vintage-inspired décor, such as a wheeled bar cart and velvet couch. Adjacent to the living and dining area, the windowed kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances, yellow painted cabinets, and a tiled backsplash with intricate design.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite features with an extravagant bathroom with rain shower, a walk-in closet, wall sconce lighting, wood beams, and tile flooring. The secondary bedroom includes a soaking tub opposite the bed, shuttered windows, a walk-in closet, and an enclosed bathroom. Stepping outside, the exterior space offers al fresco entertainment and is perfect for outdoor movie nights with a prewired projector screen. Additionally, the beloved West Village location is captivating and convenient for shopping, dining, and transit options.

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Anna Sherrill was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Sherrill’s illustrious career joining the highly esteemed ONE Sotheby's International Realty team, her remarkable accolades as a multi-million-dollar producer, and her ascendancy in the South of Fifth luxury real estate market.

Since receiving her real estate license in 2000 and joining ONE Sotheby's International Realty in 2010, Anna Sherrill has made a name for herself, ranking both locally and internationally across boards in the Miami real estate industry. She negotiated record-breaking deals as the sales director for several luxury Miami condo developments and contributed wholeheartedly to Sotheby’s International Realty’s unprecedented growth in Florida. Anna ranked #4 amongst all individual agents in Miami on REAL Trends for 2019 sales volume, and #15 amongst Sotheby's International Realty agents nationwide. Her experience and expertise were recognized as part of ONE SIR’s Top Producing circle for 3 consecutive years from 2017, 2018, and 2019. Being a multi-million-dollar producer, Anna Sherrill has generated over $110 Million in real estate sales in 2019. Most recently, Anna has been recognized by the 2020 Real Trends & Wall Street Journal The Thousand Rankings as the #5 agent in Miami, and the #84 in the entire country.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Sherrill.

Seth Semilof: After school, what did you end up doing?

Anna Sherrill: I had some interesting sales jobs. I worked for a company that a friend of my mom owns which booked athletic teams in hotels all over the nation. I did that during college and a little bit after college. I also worked for a headhunting company which was really popular at that time, but as soon as I moved to Miami in 1999, I got my license in 2000 very shortly after. The company that had sold us our place, Suncoast Properties, was a little office in Brickell Key. The owner offered me a job and asked if I wanted to get into real estate. I got my license and started right away.

SS: In 2000, we were in a recession, so you got in at the worst time in the market, correct?  

AS: It was a tough time. I was recruited shortly after by a development company called ISG, International Sales Group. They did marketing and sales for a lot of developers. They still do incredibly well. I went and worked with them right away, which was great. I got into self-developments and that is a great way to start your career. We traveled all across South America and Central America. We would go with an immigration attorney as well. We would meet with different brokers in those cities. They would put people in a room, and we would be able to present our developments. It is a great way to start because you can actually get paid. You are building a business when you are first starting and it is truly your own business. Starting with a developer, they pay for marketing and a lot of the things you maybe cannot afford as a new agent. That really helped me build my business, learn the market, and meet a lot of agents.

SS: Everyone wants to do the luxury properties and you make it seem easy. Tell us some of the learning experiences that led you up to that point.

AS: It is never easy. It is a learning curve of learning to listen to people to try to be an expert in the market. Knowledge is everything in this market and in every market. It is really about educating yourself but also listening to your client and doing what they want you to do. 90% of my business is referral business; it is repeat clients, friends, family, or brokers that refer me business. I know that every client is special and there to teach me as well because a lot of these people are incredibly smart, really savvy, know the market well, know what they want, and know the business well. You can learn a lot from your clients as well.

SS: Can you tell us about being involved in One Thousand Museum and some of the success stories you have had?

AS: People want to understand why we are the most expensive. Obviously, it is the best building in my opinion. It is an iconic building and what they have done here is incredible. Especially during COVID, the price tag here is the highest price tag, not only price per foot but total price. People are not used to paying this price tag in this area, so it really is about educating the buyers, getting the right people through the door, and building that trust. In the beginning, we had a couple of months where nothing was really happening, and it was scary. We did virtual open houses and instead of ten people showing up, we had two hundred and something people watching. We got great exposure, even though at the beginning, it was a little tough. It is all about pivoting, using your resources, knowing the agents selling in your area, following up with them, and knowing your product really well.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody that is in your shoes who might have moved to Miami or L.A., a city without real relationships, which is the majority of realtors?

AS: To start out, if you can, join a team or have a mentor. It is super important because you want to learn from the best of the best. If you want to enter a market and work for people, even if you take on a rental business for a big team, you will learn from that team. I also think if you can, get into development. Even as a junior associate, you learn so much in sales. That can also be people’s career. I am blessed to be in both, but some people are just in development sales, and they do incredibly well in that. If you are inspired by that or the other, whichever one you get into is great.

For more information, please contact Anna Sherrill at (786) 853-8484 or asherrill@onesothebysrealty.com.

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The “The Julia,” a $100 million, 14-story residential tower named for real estate pioneer and “Mother of Miami” Julia Tuttle, will deliver 323 apartments, offering “attainable luxury” to Miami’s growing urban population

Neology Life Development Group, led by Lissette Calderon, announces that it has begun construction on its second, lifestyle-driven residential community in Miami’s historic Allapattah neighborhood.

Now under construction, “The Julia” (formerly No. 16 Residences) is a $100 million, a 14-story residential tower that will deliver 323 upscale one- and two-bedroom apartments to one of the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods.

Located at 1625 NW 20th Street, The Julia is situated just a few blocks from Neology’s first Allapattah apartment development, No. 17 Residences, which opened in May of 2021 and leased up in record time. Allapattah, which includes Miami’s Health District and borders Wynwood, has quickly become one of Miami’s most sought-after urban territories, boasting a cluster of new cultural institutions (including the Rubell Museum and Superblue) as well as many new small businesses, restaurants, and nightlife establishments.

“The Julia will offer a curated, one-of-a-kind modern residential living experience with cutting-edge amenities that will appeal to a diverse cross-section of today’s urban renters,” said Lissette Calderon, President, and CEO of Neology Life Development Group. “The building has been thoughtfully designed, inside and out, to reflect the area’s unique history and character, and we hope as a result it will become a beloved and integral piece of the community’s fabric for many years to come.”

“This is an exciting milestone for Allapattah,” added Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla. “High-quality housing options are key to our community’s success and projects like The Julia provide that. Moreover, Lissette Calderon and her team at Neology are experienced in building authentic, vibrant communities, and have a deep appreciation for Allapattah’s history, culture, and mom-and-pop businesses. They will be valued, long-term partners in helping us achieve measured growth that benefits and inspires all Miamians.”

Brett Forman, Daniella Levine Cava, Lissette Calderon, Keon Hardemon, Abel Ramirez, and Robert Behar

Calderon added, “Over 20 years ago, I started on this journey to deliver quality lifestyle-driven attainable luxury living to Miamians who were being priced out and to help some of Miami’s most overlooked neighborhoods realize their full potential. I’ve had the honor of watching this transformation unfold in the Miami River District, where we started, and we see the same potential in Allapattah, one of Miami’s last remaining authentic urban neighborhoods. We chose to name our second Allapattah development after Miami’s founding mother, Julia Tuttle, who is a personal hero of mine – and because we hope it stands as a beacon to every young woman with big dreams. With hard work, grit, and sacrifice, they can achieve anything.”

Inspired by Miami’s original real estate visionary, American businesswoman Julia Tuttle, The Julia will embrace a “tropics-meets-metropolis” aesthetic combining elements of Art Deco with 1950s-style glam. Interior common areas will feature neoclassical elements such as brass accents, wood details, and colorful mosaics alongside bright, botanical patterned wallcoverings and other fun, punchy colorful elements for a mood that is romantic, sophisticated, and timeless.

The property will offer a mix of one- apartments and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 600 to 1,00 square feet. Unit interiors will feature energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, European-inspired cabinetry, in-home washer and dryers, expansive views, and balconies in all units. Amenities at The Julia will include a ninth-floor Sky Lounge with resort-style pool deck, clubroom, and wellness center, and 15,000 square feet of street-level retail space.

The Julia is centrally located just a few blocks from the Civic Center Metrorail Station, the University of Miami Health System, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Miami-Dade College Medical Center. The property is just a short car or public transit ride away from both Brickell and Downtown, home to several large employers and dining and shopping destinations, along with popular attractions such as Marlins Park, American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Perez Art Museum Miami and Frost Museum of Science, and the new Brightline commuter rail station connecting Miami to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and eventually Orlando.

Neology intends to break ground on a third Allapattah residential community in the coming months, bringing its portfolio up to 1,200 apartments throughout Miami.

The general contractor for The Julia is JAXI Builders, Inc.; the architect is Behar Font Architects; interior design is by designBAR, and Witkin Hultz Design is the landscape architect. Berkadia arranged construction financing for The Julia; Trez Capital originated a $78.19 million loan. Bilzin Sumberg and GT Law provided legal counsel.

ABOUT NEOLOGY LIFE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Neology Life Development Group is a lifestyle-driven residential and commercial real estate firm that specializes in the transformation of undervalued communities into sought-after neighborhoods. Founded by developer Lissette Calderon, Neology has been active in condo and apartment development for over two decades and is best known for the successful transformation of the Miami River District with the redevelopment of Pier 19 Residences & Marina. Neology’s completion of No. 17 Residences Allapattah, located in Miami’s former fruit-packing district, cemented Neology’s reputation as pioneers in urban redevelopment. Neology’s portfolio consists of 1,200 apartments built or under development in Miami’s urban core, with a pipeline of over 500 hundred more units planned in South Florida and beyond. For more information, visit Www.NeologyLife.com .

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Sandra Miller was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Miller’s illustrious career with credible experience stemming from her corporate background, joining the highly esteemed Engel & Völkers team, and her eventual ascendancy in the Santa Monica real estate market.

Sandra Miller is the principal broker leading Engel & Völkers’ thriving Santa Monica shop, which was the first Engel & Völkers shop to open in California. With numerous prestigious real estate awards and accolades to her name, Miller is also notably one of only a small number of brokers to achieve a Private Office Advisor designation. She believes that real estate is, ultimately, a personal service, so her clients turn to her as a reliable reference long after their home buying or selling is complete. Miller’s personally selected team follows the same principles, working together with her to bring a level of boutique service to Santa Monica that real estate customers have never before experienced.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Miller.

Seth Semilof: What made you make the move to go into real estate?

Sandra Miller: I transitioned from an outside sales representative to inside manager, then I launched in seven different markets for them. When I left, I had 178 indirect distributors under my realm with managers and etc., so a ton of reports all commission only. I knew about five years before I left that when I left that job, I would go into real estate. It was just never a question in my mind. The reason I would go into real estate is because there is no other industry where someone who is good at sales has unlimited income potential like real estate.

SS: How was it pivoting? How was it building your business? Did it take time, or did it start immediately?

SM: It was really an interesting time. It was 2004 when I got my license. What I did was I went around and interviewed different companies, owners, and operators that were running retail storefronts in the U.S. There were not that many in 2004, but I wanted to do retail because that was my specialty. I had thousands of them underneath me in my previous life. I did not know anyone in L.A. because at that point, I was really upper management and traveling between seven different markets. It was really starting from ground zero. What I learned when I went around the country, interviewed people, and set up my business plan, is how to launch. I started marketing about six months before I ever did a deal, needed to do a deal, or wanted to do a deal. I did 20,000 mailers a month for six months before I got my first call.

SS: If you had to give advice to somebody that wants to get into real estate and is scared but has the resources to invest in themselves or to somebody who does not have the resources, what advice would you give?

SM: If they do not have the resources, I advise them to work on a team. Honestly, you need resources in order to be successful. You cannot just wing it. My expertise was launching markets for my old company, so I did the research. I knew exactly what I was getting into. I knew exactly the target market I was going after. I did the mailings, I opened my office, and I had no choice but to be successful. I am not a trust fund baby. I needed to make money. I had a very specific business plan that I executed, and it worked.

SS: How was building, setting up with Engel & Völkers, having a name, having a fancy office, and having to produce?

SM: There was no producing. Santa Monica real estate, west side real estate, really just stopped. They did not have to sell. It is all people with lots of money. There were no short sales in this market. There were no foreclosures in this market. It was just a stalled market, but I survived. I started doing a lot of leasing in those 18 months. Then, the market took off like a rocket. It was eye opening when it happened as a woman business owner that is responsible for other people's livelihoods.

SS: Where do you see your business in the next five to 10 years?

SM: I see continuing to build my team, continuing to make them successful, and doing more of the same. I want to sell until I am 100. I really enjoy the boutique. I do not want to build an empire. I did that and I do not want to do it again. I want to enjoy traveling, which I can do with the Engel & Völkers brand. I can go network with fellow agents and office owners whenever and wherever. I can really enjoy my clients and the homes that I get to sell. It has been a journey.

For more information, please contact Sandra Miller at (310) 616-6213 or sandra.miller@evrealestate.com

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Offset and Cardi B

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Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, more notably recognized as Grammy winning rapper Cardi B, has received an extravagant 29^th birthday gift from her husband Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset. The celebrity duo got married in 2017 and have two children together: 3-year-old Kulture Kiari Cephus and a baby boy born in September and whose name has not been announced.

The musician’s opulent birthday gift was inspired by her long-term interest in purchasing investment properties in the Caribbean. In the caption of her Instagram video tour, Cardi B explained that Offset worked with her father, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, to purchase the villa. The Las Terrenas home named "Calle Plaza" is currently available as an Airbnb for $836 a night. Although there is no available record of how much Offset spent on the estate, it was most recently listed at $1.49 million.

With 8,000 square feet, the Dominican vacation home sits atop picturesque hills with seven bedrooms and seven baths. According to Airbnb guest reviews, the property is remarkably noted for its scenic ocean views and stunning architecture. Resting behind guarded gates, the four-story home is composed of natural materials including wood, rusted steel, brut concrete, and coral stone. The kitchen is fully equipped with a double fridge, oven, microwave, hood, five burner gas stove, wine fridge, and island bar. Further into the home presents the dining room with vast views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room highlights sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor space. The home also boasts an independent one-bedroom studio with its own living room, bedroom, and bath.

Outside, the exterior space offers plentiful entertainment and relaxation options. The rooftop infinity pool has fountains and built-in lounge chairs floating in the water. A second pool is directly accessible from one of the bedrooms. Additionally, the roof offers a gym, dining space, and a covered barbecue area with sink and grill. The estate also highlights a lush private garden and plentiful palm trees surrounding the house. Other luxe amenities include office space, private beach access, tennis club access, and helipad access.

Brandi Hunter-Lewis and Antonio Khoury of Compass represented the buyer in this transaction. The listing broker is unknown, but the listing appeared on the Atlantique Sud brokerage website.

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Big Sean

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Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, more notably recognized as Grammy nominated rapper Big Sean, has recently bid farewell to his Los Angeles residence. The property located in the exclusive Mulholland Estates gated community was officially sold two months ago at the whopping price of $11 million. Now, the American musician is making news with yet another real estate transaction but this time, as a buyer. Anderson has recently purchased a newfound residence in the guard-gated enclave of Encino, California for $8.1 million. The property was originally listed in May for $10 million but was ultimately sold to Anderson at a nearly $2 million discount. Reportedly, this space is slightly smaller than his previous abode but is a Chateau style mansion with elegant touches of French Normandy-style.

Built in 2005, Anderson’s lavish Encino mansion was completely renovated four years ago. Sitting on almost half an acre of lush land, the residence spans more than 10,000 square feet with six bedrooms and nine baths. Stepping inside the three-floor home, the interior showcases stone-clad features and luxurious touches evoking the elegant feel of a European chateau. The space opens to a soaring foyer with a winding staircase. The formal living room highlights dome skylights and a full library wall while the casual family room features a wood-burning fireplace and retractable glass doors leading to a covered, wood-lined patio with fireplace. The sleek gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with appliances and two sizable islands. Further into the home rests a formal dining room and a breakfast nook with French doors opening to an outdoor loggia with a built-in barbecue.

Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a cozy fireplace, private balcony, and walk in closet. The spa like bath presents dual vanities, a glass encased shower, and a freestanding soaking tub. The upper floor also offers a separate spa section with a sauna and massage room. The basement features its own relaxing and entertainment options with a mirrored gym, plush movie theater, 1,000-bottle wine cellar, and game room with wet bar. Stepping outside, the expansive exterior includes a grassy backyard, air-conditioned pool house, swimming pool, spa, brick motor court, and three-car garage.

Paul Coleman was the listing agent. James Harris and Alex Vichinsky of The Agency represented the buyer.

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Robert Greenwood was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Greenwood’s illustrious career with credible experience abroad building an understanding of his clientele, joining the highly esteemed Christie's International team, and his eventual ascendancy in the Turks & Caicos Islands luxury real estate market.

Robert Greenwood is on a Directors and Partner of Regency-Christie's International Real Estate, operating as one of the firm's Senior Brokers and Real Estate Advisors and a member of the Christie's Masters Circle. With veteran knowledge and proficiencies in high-value sales, resort management, development, and offshore investment, he has more than 35 years of personal work experience within the Turks and Caicos Islands. His extensive portfolio includes golf courses, condominiums, colleges, and hotel resort projects. Being affiliated with Christie's International Real Estate for almost a decade now, Greenwood has gained invaluable experience in the luxury real estate market guiding buyers with experience, professionalism, and trust.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Greenwood.

Seth Semilof: What exactly is a partner of the Regency Christie's International Real Estate and member of the Christie's Masters Circle?

Robert Greenwood: Christie's International Real Estate is one of the top luxury real estate brands in the world. We have been affiliated with Christie's for almost two decades now. With an investment angle, that has really helped us with our global exposure and the trust of the brand name. We have a fantastic team here at Christie's in the Turks and Caicos Islands with a breadth of knowledge. It is a great collaboration with Christie's and our team of 10 agents works very efficiently in the high-net-worth, high-value world of real estate.

SS: What made you want to get into real estate on the buy and sell side?

RG: It happened organically. At one point, I did the triad where I had a management company, a construction company, and a real estate company where one would feed the other. I did that for a long time, but I always gravitated towards real estate. I love the different styles of architecture. I really enjoy interacting with the people that we meet here. We get such a wide demographic of buyers from across the world, and you never know who you are actually dealing with everything from A-listers to captains of industry. The Turks is not just reserved for mega villas in the $20 million range. We are very price affordable in certain areas and certain condos, so I get to meet some incredible people.

SS: How was the island when you first launched the brokerage firm? What was your strategy?

RG: It was certainly very different than it is today. We did not have the technology that we have today. We did not have the inventory that we had today, but we also did not have the amount of brokerages. There are 16 brokerages within the Turks, but back then, it was three or four. It has always been very word of mouth in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It was slow-moving. Operating a real estate company was not aggressive at all and did not need to be. I do say quite often I have never really sold any real estate. The island already does that for me. My job is to simply guide you through the process.

SS: Tell us about who your mentor was or who helped mold you into where you are at today.

RG: I cannot mention his name, but he has an extensive background in commercial real estate in Canada. He was actually one of my first sales. The majority of my clients become my friends. You have to have the passion and the love of what you do. I love living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I love what I do and love the people I meet. People see that and they recognize it is authentic. That is what makes the difference. You can read all the books you would like. You can have all the mentors you like. You can learn all the psychology of sales, but it really comes down to true authenticity. Make sure buyers get what they want. They will tell you everything you need to know.

SS: Who are the buyers? Where are they coming from?

RG: A lot of buyers are from the United States. It is a big demographic for us, and we are so easy to get to. It is a hop, skip, and a jump three and a half hours from New York. 90 minutes from Miami. We have direct flights from Charlotte, from Atlanta, and from Houston. Now, we are getting interest from new demographics in California and Vegas. Predominantly, U.S. buyers, but Europe is another big one and South America. The grand prize here is going to be exceptional, not just for real estate, but for tourism. They go parallel when you come down here. You fall in love on vacation, and we can offer you a condo from $290,000 to $68 million or $86 million. It has the full range.

For more information, please contact Robert Greenwood at (649) 432-7653 or robert@tcibrokers.com

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Philip Weiser was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Philip Weiser’s illustrious career from working in the hotel industry abroad, joining the highly esteemed Carlton International team, and his eventual ascendancy in French and international luxury real estate.

Philip Weiser has worked within the luxury hotel and hospitality industry for decades in London before transitioning to real estate when he and his young family settled in France. Weiser has held his French real estate license for over 40 years and assisted hundreds of buyers and sellers in the sale and acquisition of luxury homes and villas throughout the French Riviera. Launching Carlton International in 1995, the first of the Carlton International brands, Weiser and the Carlton International team collectively speak 14 languages to cater to an international clientele as a leading estate agent on the Cote d'Azur.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Weiser.

Seth Semilof: What made you think of moving to France and getting into real estate? Did you move to France first to do hotels, and then do real estate?

Philip Weiser: Not at all. My pre-Airbnb adventure was very successful. I sold the business and decided that I would move my family into a more international environment in the south of France where we have a good selection of schools with the English language. I was on a trip from Paris to Nice international airport and I sat next to a property developer who had opened the state agency in the town where I was living, and he was about to close the agency. Since I had nothing to do, I said, “I will be happy to see if I can make your agency run.” The Monday following, he forgot it, but he was as good as his word. He took me across the road, introduced me to my new boss, and suddenly I was a real estate. That was in 1982.

SS: Tell us how the business evolved from 1982. Where did you go from there?

PW: We were very successful as brokers as well buying, selling, renovating, and constructing. A lot of money was made at that time and I reinvested all the resources into other projects. The banks were throwing money at this time and in 1992, there was the first Gulf War when Iraq invaded Kuwait. Property prices around the world were heavily affected by that. In Europe, especially because we are closer to North Africa, prices dropped by 50% and interest rates were at 18.6%. I had 50% borrowings and 50% cash, but my properties all lost value of 50%, so I lost everything. It was the end of a glorious 10-year adventure.

SS: How is the real estate changed over the last 20 years? Are people building contemporary homes in the south of France?

PW: The architecture is sort of Mediterranean, with a lot of bay windows and tiled rooms like you have in California. That was the staple that together with traditional homes in the area are the two trends, but in the last five years, the word contemporary has become part of the local architecture dictionary. We never spoke of contemporary architecture. It was modern, but it was never contemporary. Now, we have some magnificent contemporary homes. It is very much the trend today. We must have, at least right now, 10 potential buyers looking for land to build a contemporary home or readymade contemporary homes designed by a local architect they can move straight into. There are very few standardized materials, so the cost of construction in spite of that it is clean, nice, and easy is that it is an expensive item here.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody getting into real estate to be successful?

PW: First is never believe anybody until you have proof of what they are saying is correct whether it is a buyer, seller, colleagues, or other brokers. The second is you need resilience because you have to have face the fact that you cannot win them all. The other self-discipline is being able to get up in the morning, go out, do the job, and stick with it. There is no day off. The last one is that when you are successful, do not spend the money. You may be successful this time. Ultimately, I tell everybody, you cannot sell a house. There are no sales in this job. It is understanding the needs of the buyer.

SS: Do you think your experience, training, and education in the hotel industry is what made you successful? Did you bring that to your real estate company?

PW: Certainly, that aspect played a very important role. A hotel is like a small town. You have lots of people of different nationalities and different characteristics. If you are managing, you have to move the people and the visitors first, not just the staff. All these people have their specific needs, their behaviors, and the way in which they react. If you go to have any peace and quiet managing, I will tell you to have to manage the staff and the guests with a lot of psychology, understanding, and great service.

For more information, please contact Philip Weiser at +33 6 14 34 13 14 or info@carlton-group.com

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Pink

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Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally by her stage name Pink, and husband, Casey Hart, have recently purchased a waterfront home in Malibu, California for $13.7 million. The “just completed,” contemporary space was formerly home to fellow musician Barry Manilow. The beach house was presented to Pink and Hart in April for $13.5 million, but the duo were prepared to offer $200,000 above asking price to secure the picturesque property.

Despite the seemingly optimistic purchase, Pink has surprisingly listed the Malibu beach house on the market a mere three months after acquiring it. It is currently unclear as to why she is bidding farewell to the residence bought in late June, but reports have portrayed the listing as a “flip.” Unfortunately, the new listing price of $15 million will offer Pink less than a 6% profit when broker’s fees are considered.

Built in 1976, the 7,000-square-foot mansion perfectly encapsulates the ideal attributes of a Malibu beach house. The interior highlights oak hardwood floors, a living room with gas fireplace, seating room with lighted tray ceiling, and dining room with a dazzling chandelier. Further into the home, the cream and white gourmet kitchen has been renovated and highlights a cozy breakfast nook with scenic views. Upstairs, the oceanfront primary suite presents a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and luxurious bathroom with Onyx stone countertops, a standalone tub, and a large walk-in shower. Stepping outside, the expansive exterior offers plentiful entertainment options with sizeable seating space, impressive dining area, and swimming pool. Additionally, the 0.16-acre lot boasts a separate guesthouse, front and back porches, and 180-degree views of the Malibu waterfront.

Lily Harfouche with Compass holds the listing for this property.

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Amy Land-de Wilde was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Land-de Wilde’s illustrious career from moving to the Caribbean after a year abroad, strides towards opening then selling her own successful brokerage, and her eventual ascendancy as a leading specialist in luxury real estate.

In 1986, Amy Land-de Wilde became a licensed broker on St. Croix after a year abroad falling in love with colorful Caribbean diving, beautiful topography, the welcoming people, and the island lifestyle. She opened her own brokerage in 2001, which she sold to the Schmidt Family of Companies, Coldwell Banker’s largest affiliate operation, and happily remains a broker there leading the top-producing team. Land-de Wilde has received Coldwell Banker’s top production awards annually since joining forces decades ago. With a track record of representing the most significant properties on St. Croix, she keeps current with industry innovations, marketing trends, and all facets of real estate. Her clients benefit from her excellent negotiating skills, knowledge, and deep connections to the resources that benefit new and experienced Islanders alike.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Land-de Wilde.

Seth Semilof: You moved to the island. You were at the radio station for about five years and then you said, “I either want to come into the financial industry or the real estate industry.” Tell us about that.

Amy Land-de Wilde: I had a lot of good experience managing a radio station and starting in radio sales. If practice for any kind of sales job, you are dealing with an evaporating commodity. You have to have excellent not only people skills, but you have to be organized and follow up to develop good work habits. I really do credit that beginning as one of the reasons I started in 1986.

SS: When you started, things were hot. How long were they hot for? How long did it take you to get your first deal?

ALW: My story is unusual in a way because of what was happening in our market at the time. I had my first deal within a month and my first year was good. People always tell you and it is true that you have to be able to have the cash to support yourself for that period of time. I started doing a newsletter in 1986, which I still do today, so that consistency did not take that long.

SS: You built an amazing company and worked very hard to open it in 2001. Tell us a little about the reasoning behind selling it and when you made that sale.

ALW: I started the company in 2001 and at the time, it was just Land-de Wilde realty. Although Coldwell Banker had been talking to our company, which I finally did go to that larger company in another couple of years, I stayed at that company until she closed it. That is what started my company. Coldwell Banker continued, I continued, and that was the best decision ever, so I am very happy about that. When I sold in 2018, there were about 35 people, which is not huge for a company in the States, but I was eager to do that.

SS: How is St. Croix right now with the real estate market?

ALW: Real estate, strangely, was one of the businesses allowed to open since we managed other people's properties here from afar. It was very strict, but people were allowed to come see us to our island. People wanted to get out of their home, so we really benefited from a lot of people who came to visit and loved it who would never have.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody watching us, even a person that is in the business for six years and not as successful or someone having some success but not at that level? 

ALW: I would try to get brutal honesty from people they respect around them if they are not having the success that they feel they should be having. I would first definitely look within and say, “Am I doing my best? Am I spending the hours?” The flexibility does offer us benefits, but it is not 40 hours a week. Work-life balance is something that you need to create if you want to be successful in the confines of giving your all to your business.

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340) 690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

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Grammy winning singer Justin Timberlake has delved into film entertainment in recent years and has now made news in the real estate world. The popstar purchased a nearly 10-acre property in the residential area of Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles in 2002 for $8.3 million. Ten years later, Timberlake married actress Jessica Biel and the duo have two children together. Additionally, the celebrity couple owns further properties in New York City, Montana, and Tennessee although, reportedly, have been spending less time in Los Angeles. This has presumably led them to listing their Hollywood Hills abode on the market. The expansive compound has been offered at a whopping price of $35 million.

Timberlake and Biel’s former residence has a history of acclaimed owners. In the 1940s, Golden Age actor Errol Flynn allegedly used the space to build a compound with hidden passageways, peepholes, and two-way mirrors, according to the book “Errol Flynn Slept Here” by Robert Matzen and Michael Mazzone. Later, American actress Helen Hunt built a house on the roughly 3-acre property that she sold to Timberlake in 2002. Timberlake then purchased an additional 7-acre lot behind the primary residence for further privacy.

Resting on an expansive 10-acre lot, the Spanish style villa serves as the primary residence spanning approximately 13,000 square feet with seven bedrooms. The gated estate offers luxe amenities fit for a star with a screening room, gym, tennis court, separate guesthouse, and outdoor entertaining space with a wooden ceiling patio wrapping around the house. Stepping outside, the exterior presents a hot tub overlooking the San Fernando Valley and a swimming pool running the entire length of the home before spilling into a separate plunge pool. Furthermore, the lush lawn highlights large rolling greens and a charming vegetable garden unique to the Hollywood Hills landscape.

Justin Paul Huchel and Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland represent this property.

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Gene Simmons

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Co-founder, bassist, and ‘The Demon” of legendary rock band Kiss has been a longtime superstar and resident of Beverly Hills, California. In 1986, Simmons and his wife, Shannon Tweed, purchased a Beverly Hills abode for $1.34 million. For more than three decades, the property has been home to him and his family as the primary setting for seven seasons of his A&E reality series, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels.”

The once two-acre estate boasted a 3,500 square foot farmhouse which Simmons renovated into an impressive 13,400 square foot mansion for about $12 million. However, the iconic musician decided to bid farewell to his custom-built home in October of last year when the property was listed at $22 million. The home, however, went unsold and was taken off the market before being relisted in March for $25 million. By mid-May, the price had been reduced to $20 million. Now, the property has finally been sold for a $16 million as Simmons claimed he would like “a quieter lifestyle” while planning to relocate to Lake Tahoe.

Down a long winding pathway, the Beverly Hills home rests beyond gated walls and opens to a dramatic entry with sweeping staircases. The palatial space with a two-story foyer and great room with catwalk includes seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Two of the rooms have previously encapsulated a Kiss inspired theme but have since been stripped of memorabilia after being listed on the market. Stepping outside, the exterior space offers luxe amenities. The front yard presents a tennis court while the backyard boasts a swimming pool and lush lawn surrounded by patios.

Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman California represented both ends of this deal.

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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner

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At the young age of 24, pop culture icon and makeup mogul Kylie Jenner has already acquired an impressive real estate portfolio. The media personality owns various properties across Los Angeles and Hidden Hills, including a five-acre lot purchased in April of 2020 for $15 million and a $36.5 million palatial showplace in Holmby Hills. Meanwhile, her partner, Travis Scott is primarily based in Brentwood where he spent $29.3 million on two properties this past year. Additionally, the couple owns a $13.5 million home in the mountains above Beverly Hills.

In terms of New York residences, Jenner and Scott reportedly rent a townhome in Greenwich Village. Built in 1839, the building has served as home to plenty of occupants over the past nearly two hundred years including "The March King" John Phillips Sousa. For the past ten years, the property has been listed on and off the market with several brokers at a plethora of differing prices as high as $31.95 million. Now, the six-story building is once again available for purchase through “Million Dollar Listing” star Ryan Serhant at a price of $26.5 million.

The historic Greenwich townhome previously home to Jenner and Scott spans 8,700 square feet with six bedrooms and eight baths. The 22-foot-wide building has been completely redone by developer and owner William Rainero while Clodagh Design worked on the interiors and the outdoor kitchen was designed by Silvano Marchetto. Stepping inside, the space opens to soaring 18-foot ceilings, exposed original stone, and warm brick walls. The living area highlights a modern fireplace that leads into the 700 square foot garden. The interior layout also presents a mezzanine lounge, a secondary kitchen, and a media room which can be accessed by the glass staircase or glass elevator. The entire fourth floor boasts the primary bedroom suite with a fireplace, expansive dressing room, and terrace. Stepping outside on the terrace, the space offers a hot tub and wellness area with glass-walled sauna. The exterior space also includes a roof deck with picturesque views of Washington Square Park and the Freedom Tower.

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Darin Marques was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Marques’ illustrious career from working in sales for a top subcontractor, his work in the Henderson community, and his eventual ascendancy in luxury real estate as a home specialist and founder of the Darin Marques Group at Huntington & Ellis.

After graduating from Bonanza High School, Marques pursued sales with the top fireplace and window subcontractor in the city. Within six months, he was the leading salesperson specializing in custom homes. This kicked off years as a successful executive in sales and development. Most recently, Marques was a luxury home specialist for 11 years with Ivan Sher Group, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, where he held the role of sales manager for ASCAYA, a premier luxury home community in Henderson with 313 estate sites projected to be the greatest collection of Desert Contemporary architecture in the country upon its completion. As a thirty-year resident of Las Vegas with a deep knowledge of the valley, Marques has an eye for elevated living and a skill set that results in clients achieving the most value when purchasing and selling their homes.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Marques.

Seth Semilof: How was the movement [to creating your own company]? You moved around at the beginning of COVID.

Darin Marques: I left [Ivan Sher Group] in December of 2019 and moved over here to start my team. Then, we rolled around to March, and everything shuts down. I am thinking, “What did I do?” but everything worked out. There was this incredible rebound that started late August, early September of last year. We more than made up for it in the fourth quarter of last year. We grossed almost 22 million in sales just in the fourth quarter and this year we have been off to an incredible start. We are currently sitting at 54 million in sales and on track to break 100 million this year.

SS: How did you get into real estate? Was that your first profession? Tell us a little about your first moves in your career.

DM: Believe it or not, I started working when I was 14. I was into bodybuilding at the time, and I started working for a local health food store here. I worked for them for about five years until I was 19 and one of our customers offered me my first sales opportunity, which was outside sales for a construction company here in town. This is what led me into luxury. I worked for him for a few months as a project manager, then he moved me into sales. I was selling high-end materials for custom home construction: fireplaces, windows, mirrors, shower doors, and all that stuff. The one area that he did not have anybody to focus on was custom homes.

SS: How long did it take you to get your first deal whether it be a listing or a sale?

DM: In my first month, I landed two one and a half-million-dollar deals, which, at that time, would be the equivalent of three or four million now. Both of those were prior customers of mine from when I sold construction materials, and they ended up listing their homes with me. My first 90 days were incredible, but nine months afterward was nothing. The first five years in real estate from 2009 to 2014 was tough. I was going to quit and every year, thankfully, I had two great people who believed in me. The turning point was when I went and met with Ivan. I said, “I am at rock bottom. I am broke. I cannot afford to pay my dues.” He said, “This is the best thing. Everything from here is up.” I move forward and about 90 days later, ASCAYA came to me ready to reopen and start selling luxury home lots again.

SS: What advice would you give to people starting out?

DM: I think anybody who is successful knows that you cannot do it all on your own and to surround yourself with the right people. The other thing I tell all new agents now, I say, "Keep a job for at least a year. Take all the money that you are making from real estate and put that away because that is what is going to finance your business." You are starting a business and any business owner knows that you cannot walk into any business without having money for a startup. It really comes down to time blocking and being organized with your time.

SS: 18 months ago, you went to launch your own business. What made you decide to do that?

DM: I was managing ASCAYA and overseeing 32 agents plus admin at our main office. It was like drinking water from a fire hose for about a year, but it gave me a great opportunity to learn a lot really quickly about managing agents and running a team. It gave me an opportunity, and it gave me confidence. When my contract was up at ASCAYA after five years, I went back and tried to be an agent on the team, and I realized that was not me. I did not want to just be in sales; I wanted to build something. As an entrepreneur, I had all these ideas, and I knew it was not my business. It was scary, to say the least, but it was the best thing that I could have ever done.

For more information, please contact Darin Marques at (702) 485-7755 or darin@dmgluxury.com

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Elton John

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Highly acclaimed musical artist Elton John and his husband, filmmaker David Furnish, have acquired a sprawling real estate portfolio with properties across the globe. The couple owns various estates in the U.K., lavish homes in the south of France as well as in Venice, Italy. In the United States, they also own a mansion sized condo in Atlanta, Georgia but reportedly spend most of their time at an impressive two-house compound in Beverly Hills, California.

Now, John and Furnish are adding yet another property to their portfolio with a second Beverly Hills residence. This newfound abode is actually the property immediately neighboring to their longtime residence. The home was purchased from a family who has reportedly owned the house for decades before selling it to John and Furnish in an off market for $8.5 million.

Located in the coveted neighborhood of Trousdale Estates, John and Furnish’s newfound abode spans 5,343 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Built in 1968, the single story home captures a midcentury modern feel yet has been modified over the years. The exterior walls have been painted a mustard yellow and the property is walled and gated for security. As this deal took place off the market, information regarding the interior layout remains largely unknown. However, the property does offer a near half acre of exterior landscape. Out back, the space presents a swimming pool, lush lawn, and spacious motor court for multiple cars.

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Martha Stewart

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In 1991, the poster woman of American homelife Martha Stewart purchased an East Hamptons residence for $1.7 million. The Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia founder stated that, “It was the oldest house on the block and a total wreck,” yet “[she] decided [she] had to have it.” Over the years, the property would be renovated and become her longtime vacation home. However, she is now bidding farewell to the humble abode. While the transaction is an off-market deal, it is reported that the initial asking price was listed at $8.4 million but was finalized at a whopping $16.5 million. At nearly double the asking price, Stewart has made a massive profit and left her former residence to Kenneth Lerer, the former chairman of BuzzFeed and co-founder of the Huffington Post, and his wife, interior designer Katherine Sailer.

Built in 1873, the shingled cottage has been restored and renovated into a more contemporary space while maintaining its initial charm. Stewart, well known for her design skills, claims “it’s an old-fashioned house, but it has a clean, pristine vibe.” Although not much is known regarding the interior layout of the home, decorative elements include unique pieces acquired from various yard sales and consignment stores. With its original paneling and built-ins, the lovely vacation home features a glass-enclosed porch with teal-blue Mexican cement tiling which acts as dining area. Additionally, the space boasts newly leaded glass windows and plentiful wainscoting. Notable distinctive features consist of a marble vanity in the primary bathroom, a pink and yellow Venetian-glass chandelier in the formal dining room, and a collection of antique taxidermized fish throughout the residence.

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Kelly Clarkson

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In 2018, popstar Kelly Clarkson and her now divorced husband, Brandon Blackstock, purchased their then brand-new home in Encino, California. The humble abode was bought at a price of $8.5 million and has undergone several renovations over the years. However, with Clarkson and Blackstock’s split, their real estate portfolio is experiencing some changes.

Last year, Clarkson quietly unloaded her rural Nashville retreat for $3 million. Then, earlier this year, she sold her lakefront mansion in Hendersonville, Tennessee for $6.3 million as well as purchased a vintage Toluca Lake estate for $5.4 million. Now, she is officially bidding farewell to her Encino residence after nearly a year of listing, taking down, and relisting on the market. The initial asking price was offered at just under $10 million but the sale was ultimately secured at $8.24 million.

Clarkson’s Encino home rests behind the gates of the prestigious Royal Oaks neighborhood. The property spans half an acre with 10,108 square feet and, between the main residence and the two-story guesthouse, presents a total of eight ensuite bedrooms and eight baths. Stepping inside, the home highlights formal living and dining rooms which are complimented by casual family spaces. The interior boasts an expansive great room with gourmet kitchen, billiards nook, and state-of-the art screening room. The spacious primary bedroom features a fireplace, separate seating area, private patio, and extravagant walk-in closet. Additionally, the space offers two powder rooms each with their own unique tile.

The taupe-stucco house evokes a “country” aesthetic with rustic yet luxe doorways and antique brick flooring. Teal velvet drapes offer a vibrant touch to the sweeping windows and disappear into the walls for a seamless transition outdoors. Stepping outside, the exterior space presents high hedges and dense foliage for privacy. The swimming pool is surrounded by a nearly invisible frameless-glass safety fence. For low maintenance lawn care, the landscape consists of faux grass and is perfect for entertainment with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

Chris Corkum and Lisa Brende of Compass hold the listing for this property while Craig Knizek of The Agency represented the buyer.

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Liam Payne

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Popstar Liam Payne first rose to fame as part of The X Factor UK in 2010 when he was made part of boyband One Direction. Over the years, the musical group would become an international phenomenon before taking an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Now, the former group members have embarked on various solo careers and Payne has taken the approach of melding electronic dance music with pop.

More than musical discography, Payne delved into real estate with his 2015 purchase of a mansion in Woking, an English town in southwest Surrey. The property was sold for $6.8 million where the popstar previously lived with his former girlfriend Cheryl Tweedy of pop girl group Girls Aloud. In March of 2017, Tweedy gave birth to their son named Bear and about a year later, the duo announced their breakup. In March of 2019, Tweedy and Bear moved out of the Surrey home and reside about 45 minutes away. Now, Payne is also bidding farewell to the former abode and has listed the property on the market for $8.9 million.

Payne’s former five bedroom and seven bath residence is presented as an ideal home for a couple or family with young children. The main house boasts the primary bedroom with two skylight-topped bathrooms and a custom-fitted dressing room. The property also features a separate two-story cottage with one bedroom and bath available for guests or staff. The space melds a Georgian-style aesthetic with a sense of modernity and pop culture memorabilia. The white walled interiors present varied entertainment options with multiple reception rooms, game room with a billiards table and pinball machines, and a plush home theater with a distinctive Iron Man replica in a corner. Stepping outside, the yard opens onto a golf course in an exclusive area of Surrey. The expansive exterior offers a swimming pool, turf tennis court, and a large garden house. Other luxe amenities of the English abode include a private gym, hot yoga room, and plentiful parking space for eight vehicles.

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LeBron James

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In 2015, NBA legend LeBron James purchased a residence in Brentwood, California for $20,986,500. The real estate transaction was executed in an off-market deal while James was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since then, the four-time MVP has been playing with the Los Angeles Lakers and in 2017, acquired a second Brentwood home. The 2017 contemporary abode was brand new and purchased at a price of $23 million. Now, Los Angeles Lakers star is bidding farewell to his first Brentwood residence at a slight loss. The traditional style abode was initially listed in March at $20.5 million, which is already less than his purchase price six years prior. The property has now been sold at $19.6 million.

Built in 2011, James’ former Brentwood residence rests on the “coveted Rockingham Rim.” The gated mansion spans 9,440-square-foot with six bedrooms. The expansive interior offers “every imaginable amenity” with formal living and dining rooms, a lavish master suite, terrace, ensuite bathroom, two closets, elevator, and three car garage. Additionally, the kitchen is equipped with a breakfast nook and one of two family rooms opens to a loggia with heaters. Decorative elements of the home include Oakwood floors, detailed ceilings, and multiple fireplaces. Entertainment options are presented in the form of a media room, paneled library, gym, and a memorable basketball hoop. The lavish space also offers state-of-the-art audio and video, security, and home automation. Stepping outside, the exterior boasts a half-acre lot with a lap pool, spa, poolside cabana, and picturesque Californian views.

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Nicky Jam

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Nick Rivera Caminero, more notably recognized as singer-songwriter and rapper Nicky Jam, is deemed as one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre. He has collaborated with artists such as J Balvin and Daddy Yankee and in August, released his most recent album titled "Infinity." Earlier this year, the musician sold his Palm Island home for $3.1 million. Now, he is making news once again for another real estate deal.

Mere months after parting ways with Palm Island, Caminero has purchased a $6 million unit at One Thousand Museum. State records show the sale was executed through Green House Domestic Holdings Four LLC. Designed by the late Pritzker prize winning architect Zaha Hadid, the luxury condominium complex is reportedly the most photographed high rise in downtown Miami. In 2019, Caminero’s newfound unit was previously sold for $4.5 million. Other notable residents of the luxury tower include David and Victoria Beckham and hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman.

Located in downtown Miami, Caminero’s One Thousand Museum unit spans half the size of his floor at 4,600 square feet. The extravagant space features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The interior highlights a minimalistic bathroom, Italian designed walk-in closets, and state of the art home automation and lighting designed by German light designer Uli Petzold, For a seamless indoor and outdoor flow, the space offers an oversized terrace overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Luxe amenities of One Thousand Museum include an aquatic center with indoor pool, sky lounge, private rooftop helipad, 24-hour security, and valet staff.

Tony Rodriguez-Tellaheche of Prestige Realty Group represented the buyer. Darin Feldman from Insignia International Properties represented the seller.

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Ariana Grande

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In 2018, popstar Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson were involved in a whirlwind romance when they began dating in May, got engaged in the weeks following, and moved into a luxurious apartment complex in West Chelsea. The chic space seemed fitting for the public duo as the building was deemed one of the most luxurious in New York City. The property had reportedly been on and off the market since 2015 with an unwavering asking price of $16 million. Since the celebrity couple split in October of 2018, Grande has said “thank u, next” to her former relationship and residence. She has now amassed an impressive real estate portfolio with contemporary mansion in the Hollywood Hills, a $9 million Bird Streets home, and a $6.7 million Montecito estate purchased from Ellen DeGeneres. Recently, the two-time Grammy winning vocalist tied the knot with real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony at her Montecito home.

Built in the winter of 2017, the New York City apartment complex formerly home to Grande and Davidson was designed by the late renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid. The lavish custom decor consists of 10-foot-wide motorized windows, 10-foot-high ceilings, distinctive curved glass, and lacquered wall paneling. With 4,023 square feet of living space, Grande’s former unit includes five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The interior layout presents an ultramodern kitchen equipped with double dishwashers, double refrigerators, a wine refrigerator, a steam oven, and a sculptural island with beveled marble. Leading from the contemporary kitchen, the home offers a spacious family room and entertainment area with a bright and airy atmosphere. Stepping outside, the unit also features a 1,361 square foot terrace with picturesque views of the Empire State Building and bustling cityscape below.

The extravagant apartment complex with 39 units presents a lifestyle of privacy and luxury. Additional amenities consist of a skylit swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and the city’s first private IMAX theater. The price of this property also includes two parking spaces worth $700,000 each. Located directly over the High Line in West Chelsea, this lavish residence is mere moments from Hudson River Park as well as a multitude of shopping and dining options in the city’s most coveted neighborhood.

This property was listed with Million Dollar Listing: New York star Steve Gold. The buyer was represented by Phillip Salem of Compass.

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Stefano Balli is the exclusive member of the Haute Residence Network representing the area of Ponce-Davis, Florida.

Stefano Balli

How did you get into real estate?

I grew up around real estate and construction. My Father being an architect and builder and my Mother a broker at the time, I would spend every Sunday at open houses or scouring the neighborhoods looking at different properties, and my summers were spent on the construction sites or in my Father's office. I like to say it's in my blood. My upbringing created a strong passion for real estate over the years, specifically for architecturally significant properties. I believe my experience in design and construction has enabled me to stand out in the competitive industry.

 What trends have you seen in South Florida real estate in the past few months?

I think we've seen a significant flocking to South Florida. People are looking for larger spaces, quality construction, thoughtful and unique design, open floor plans, along with at-home amenities such as gyms, offices, and detached guest houses. I think the recent experience has created an entirely new meaning to what "Home" really is. The homes I've had the pleasure of selling create an experience for my clients - they have everything they need at home. 

What has been one of your favorite homes to represent the seller and/or buyer and why?

Hammock House was a very special project for me in representing our Firm. The home was thoughtfully designed around a natural hammock and its surrounding 80+ oak trees. We were able to maximize the lot's usable area and simultaneously maintain its strong connection to nature, preserving most of the vegetation on the property. The home is sprawled on just under an acre and roughly 12,000SF.

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Susan Stark presents

Paul Williams-style estate presents one of L.A.s most spectacular backdrops for entertaining in exclusive Fryman Canyon, home to celebrities and entertainers. Perched on a one-acre+ knoll and set behind gates with mature trees adorning it in privacy, the one-of-a-kind Tudor Revival exudes old Hollywood glamour as the theater of design meets an unforgettable outdoor setting punctuated by horticulturist-designed gardens, brick patios, terraced greenery, and a resort-style pool and spa. Elegance is expressed through a center hall floorplan and meticulously maintained detail: 10-foot ceilings, wainscoting, moldings, herringbone floors, and 4 fireplaces. A wood-paneled study, living room, dining room, family room, and kitchen overlooking the gardens, balance 3 bedroom suites, a maids suite, library, and 4-car garage with recreation room/gym.

The estate can accommodate many guests at once with a large motor court and carport. Embrace the Fryman Canyon lifestyle - steps from Fryman Canyon Park, one of the top five hiking trails in the U.S. Enjoy the Farmers Market just a short walk away, local gourmet markets and boutique restaurants nearby, plus neighboring golf courses and Mulholland Tennis Club. You're 20 minutes from everything in L.A. This Fryman Canyon jewel has it all.

Address: 3240 Fryman Rd, Studio City, CA 91604

Price: $9,300,000

For more information, please contact Susan Stark at 310-345-7450 or susanstarkhomes@gmail.com

Susan Stark is the exclusive agent representing the Studio City and Pacific Palisades, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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One Thousand Museum penthouse 5401

Lourdes Alatriste presents

A work of art itself, this full-floor PH features museum-quality finishes throughout the flow-through floor plan offering a great room, theatre room, massive kitchen and dining area, 4 guest suites, and private master wing. View Biscayne Bay and Miami’s picturesque sunsets from the multiple terraces or through 12ft floor-to-ceiling window walls that fill the unit with natural light.

Style meets performance in the kitchen designed by Gatto Cucine, featuring custom cabinetry by Poliform and appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero. The One Thousand Museum curated lifestyle offers six star amenities and service in the spa, indoor and outdoor aquatic centers, and 60th floor Sky Lounge and Helipad.

Address: One Thousand Museum  Penthouse 5401, 1000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $23,000,000

For more information, please contact Lourdes Alatriste at 305-926-5322 or Lourdes.Alatriste@elliman.com

Lourdes Alatriste is the exclusive agent representing the Coral Gables real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Whether you’re looking for a remodeled bungalow in West Seattle, a historic estate on Bainbridge Island or an exclusive penthouse in downtown, luxury properties are plenty - but are moving quickly. “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen sales of luxury properties remain remarkably steady,” says Scott Wasner, co-founder and executive vice president of Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle, “but with the easing of restrictions and the reopening of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, confidence and interest in downtown living is soaring.”

In mid-June, Scott Wasner, acting as the seller’s agent, closed on a spectacular penthouse in Escala, one of Seattle’s most exclusive condominium towers. This 4,522 sq. foot penthouse sold for an astounding $7 million. This is the highest residential sale price in Seattle since October 2020.

Three 2020 record-breaking sales in the city were also attributed to Wasner, who represented the buyer and seller in each of the sales. Residence #1801 in the Four Seasons Seattle sold for $6.0 million in August 2020; Residence #1202 of the Four Seasons Seattle went pending after only two days on the market and sold for $9.2 million in October 2020; and Residence #1502 at the Four Seasons Seattle sold for an impressive $9.5 million in October 2020.

Buyers are really seeing the value of living in Seattle these days, according to Wasner. “The number of global companies we have in the region is impressive. From coffee to computers to airplanes, our economy is well-diversified,” Wasner explains. “We’re seeing a large number of start-ups as well as global companies expanding their footprints in the area. This is a reliable indicator that our region’s economy is healthy and expanding.”

“Also, interestingly, I’ve talked with many local buyers recently. Seattle has been, and continues to be, a global city with scores of international buyers; however, locals are seeing the value of staying in the area,” continues Wasner. “Many of my local clients are looking for properties that offer upgraded amenities. Condominium residences with full fitness centers, pools, restaurants, and concierge services are sought-after, and single-family homes with property to spread out, but aren’t far from the downtown core, are at a premium.”

Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle has its pulse on the city and the region and offers exceptional service to those looking to buy or sell luxury properties. “You’ll receive not only our team’s passionate expertise, discretion and exceptional client service,” Wasner says, “but you’ll have 255 years of Christie’s unparalleled reputation on your side.”

For more information about luxury properties throughout Washington, please contact Scott Wasner at scottwasner@christiesrealestateseattle.com or 206-910-1410.

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The topping-out ceremony continues the stellar year The Estates at Acqualina has had with its recent announcement of closing on 46 deals totaling $375 million.

Jules Trump, Michael Goldstein

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After breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track with the South Tower completion in the 4th quarter of 2021 and the Boutique North Tower in the 1st quarter of 2022. The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower and the Boutique North Tower. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities, including the New York-based Avra restaurant, a spa and fitness center, and Circus Maximus, an entire floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator, a Formula One simulator, and a movie theater.

Peter Tuffo

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Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina will be designed by none other than the late Karl Lagerfeld. Mr. Lagerfeld’s design and style will further enhance the grandeur of two of the most important spaces at The Estates.

Jules Trump, Rick Chitwood, Eddie Trump

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The grounds of The Estates’ 5.6 acres will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, a soccer field, a beachfront restaurant, and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be a 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full-service resident concierge, and a house Rolls-Royce car.

The Estates benefits from its sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach and The Mansions at Acqualina. The legendary service by Acqualina Resort & Residences, a Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel and TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Resort in the Continental United States, ensures that The Estates at Acqualina delivers ultimate perfection and a unique experience on every level.

Adriana Vargas Hernandez, Marla Cohen, Yansy Checa, Karina Batievsky

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“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Once completed, The Estates’ beautifully manicured lawns and overall design will integrate like no other with the Atlantic Ocean and provide homes never before seen on the coast or anywhere in the world.”

Stephanie Trump, Jules Trump

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“The Estates at Acqualina is being constructed to the highest standards, leveraging leading-edge technology and innovation to deliver a sophisticated level of finishes and customizations for this world-class project,” said Pete Tuffo, President, South Region, Suffolk Construction.

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Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are from $4.6 – $14.5 million to $59 million for penthouses. Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

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The sales team at the South Florida ultra-luxury development in Sunny Isles Beach is led by Michael Goldstein with Marla Cohen, Yansy Checa, Karina Batievsky, and Adriana Vargas Hernandez.

The Estates at Acqualina will offer residences from three to seven bedrooms in two, 50-story boutique towers.  Each estate in the sky will be delivered furniture ready, and come equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, imported stone countertops, smart-home technology, and 10-foot 6-inch ceilings. Each master suite will boast his and her bathroom suites with imported onyx countertops and walls and marble floors, a steam mist shower, a free-standing tub, an ocean-view shower and elaborate his and her dressing rooms. The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, a soccer field, a beachfront restaurant, and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be a 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full-service resident concierge, and a house Rolls-Royce car.

Avra

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The Estates at Acqualina will also feature the impressive Villa Acqualina with 45,000 square feet of remarkable facilities including a spa and fitness center, one-of-a-kind dining and Circus Maximus, a full floor of magical amenities including an ice skating rink, a Formula One simulator, a golfing simulator, bowling lanes, a movie theater, and a Wall Street Trader’s Club room where residents will have access to ticker tape, computers, and a boardroom. Some features recently announced include the New York-based Avra restaurant and a halotherapy room and a boxing ring inside AcquaFit, the health and fitness sanctuary.

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Delivery of the South Tower is in Fall 2021 and the Boutique Tower in 2022. Residences are from $4.7 to $10M. Tower Suites from $15.7M. Penthouses are priced from $27 to $59M.

For more, contact the Sales Gallery of The Estates at Acqualina at 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com.

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Avra

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Scheduled to open in late 2021, the 10,000 square-foot Greek estiatorio was designed by the award-winning STA Architectural Group. The airy space has a distinctly sophisticated, yet warm character and features floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and a glamorous aesthetic. Diners will be able to hear the sounds of the waves crashing while they eat alfresco and savor oceanfront views, and a meal at the restaurant will offer a transportive experience.

Avra

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD

Chilean Sea Bass Souvlaki

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The ambiance is only a part of making Avra the destination it promises to be. The menu will be equally impressive. Imagine endless iterations of incomparably fresh fish, grilled or baked in salt. The raw seafood, beautifully displayed on an ice bar, is sourced directly from the nets of fishermen in Greece and will be flown into Miami daily. Salads and cheeses will be a staple, too, and can be enjoyed family-style. Fruity, full-bodied olive oil, bottled exclusively for the restaurant, is the finish to every dish and comes from olives in Greece that are handpicked from ancient groves and pressed within three hours of harvest.

Grilled Octopus

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THE ESTATES AT ACQUALINA

Villa Acqualina

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Avra will be located inside Villa Acqualina, a Mediterranean-inspired villa that’s the heart of The Estates with its many amenities including a spa, gym, movie theater, ice skating rink, a speakeasy-style bar, a bowling alley, and more.

The Estates at Acqualina will be home to 248 ultra-luxury residences delivering an exquisite living experience within a private gated community. Each estate in the sky with wide-open views of the ocean will be equipped with the finest appliances, imported stone countertops, smart-home technology and 10-foot 6-inch ceilings and many will be delivered furniture ready. The development will feature lobbies created by the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.

Boutique Tower at the Estates at Acqualina

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ACQUALINA RESORT

Those who purchase at The Estates will also have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Residences, named by TripAdvisor as the “Top-Rated Beachfront Hotel in the Continental US” and US News & World Report as the “#1 Best Resort in the Continental US.” Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the resort, including children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and additional dining options at three restaurants, Il Mulino New York, Costa Grill and the new Ke-uH Japanese fusion restaurant.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 to $14 million with penthouses priced up to $35 million. Construction began in early 2018 and will be completed in 2021/2.

Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.estatesatacqualina.com. Appointments are available by appointment only due to COVID-19.

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Ke-uH at Acqualina Resort & Residences

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“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Ke-uH where our guests can enjoy outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a stunning environment,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner of Acqualina Resort. “Japanese cuisine is so popular among our hotel guests and will become a new dining hot spot and loved by residents in our area.”

Chef's Nigiris plate

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Ke-uH at Acqualina marks the third location of the restaurant, after the Ke-uH in Weston and Kazumi in Key Biscayne.

Carlos Delfino, Chef/Founder and part-owner of Ke-uH and Kazumi, worked with Master Sushi Chef Oscar Noborikawa to create the inventive Ke-uH menu with fine ingredients. Chef Noborikawa previously spent 14 years in Nobu Miami, where his experience was shaped under some of the country’s most acclaimed Japanese masters before being promoted to Executive Sushi Chef.

Chef Oscar Noborikawa

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Chef Noborikawa's use of ingredients and balance is a signature feature of his work. He liaises with top suppliers to import Japanese Hamachi yellowtail, Uni sea urchin, octopus and sweet shrimp, Scottish salmon, Yellowfin and Bigeye tuna from Central and South America, and Bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean Sea.

The fusion menu will include everything from pizza crust to ponzu sauce, yuzu soy, truffle flavors, and aioli from personal recipes to go with sushi and non-Japanese plates like baby back ribs, sliders, and Kurobuta pork belly, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

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“It’s the balance in every single bite,” says Chef Noborikawa. “For me, it’s the combination of the quality of product, the preparation, the respect of and care for every single ingredient and inherent discipline to create the perfect balance of citrus, spiciness, sauce for expressive sushi.”

“We are honored to be working with Acqualina to bring Ke-uH to Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach,” said owner Daniel Fernandez. “We are offering an elevated dining experience where family and friends will find something they will love and enjoy together.”

Pork Bun

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Ke-uH is located at Acqualina Resort & Residences, 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Dinner is served from 5:30 pm to 10 pm seven days a week and The Bar at Ke-uH is open from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Valet parking, all major credit cards accepted. For reservations or more information, call 305.918.6888 or visit www.acqualinaresort.com. Reservations can also be made via www.OpenTable.com.

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Marble and wood floors add an elegant touch and pair perfectly with the onyx walls located in the master baths. Leather and suede finishes are part of the oversized his-and-her dressing rooms. The master suite boasts a midnight bar with a Miele coffee system and refrigerator, a sitting area and an outdoor terrace that overlooks the water.

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The 2,375-square-foot garden terrace features a summer kitchen, a sauna, and a private swimming pool—a rarity for residential buildings. The property also features a $2.5 million poolside cabana designed by Fendi with a two-car garage. A separate air-conditioned garage has space for four additional cars, and it comes with a private elevator that offers access to the home for added convenience.

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Residents will have access to private amenities such as a spa, fitness center, ice skating rink, golf simulator, bowling alley, Formula One simulator and a Wall Street Trader’s Club. Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld will be designing the lobbies in the two residential towers, marking the designer’s first-ever interior design project in the United States.

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One thousand feet of pristine Atlantic Ocean beachfront awaits outside Casa D’Oro’s doors as well as an extensive range of outdoor amenities available exclusively to residents of The Estates at Acqualina along with the five-star amenities of the adjacent Acqualina Resort & Residences.

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Casa D’Oro is priced at $18.5 million. Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

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“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Art, architecture and lifestyle are what we live by. We deliver beauty and a wonderful lifestyle in everything we do.”

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Casa Di Cielo has five bedrooms, six and one-half bathrooms, a Grand Salon, a Family Room, a Service Room, a Morning Room, and a pool with a cabana bath. The total square footage of the residence is 10,555 sq. ft.

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“As with all residences at The Estates at Acqualina, Casa Di Cielo is designed as one of the world’s finest residences,” said Michael Goldstein, president of sales. “The Penthouse will be delivered fully furnished, boasting top-of-the-line appliances, imported stone countertops, smart home technology, and over 20-foot-high ceilings.”

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The full-floor penthouse’s generously proportioned living spaces are fully furnished by Luxury Living with Fendi Casa, Baccarat, and Trussardi furniture.

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Features of Casa Di Cielo:

• Express elevator access
• 4-car garage
• 21-ft. ceiling heights
• Home office & game room
• Private cantilevered pool on the terrace

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Other amenities include:

• 45,000 sq. ft. amenity villa
• Salt Spa and AcquaFit Wellness Center
• Ice-skating rink
• Bowling lanes
• 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant
• Residents-only nightclub
• Wine Room
• Cigar Lounge
• Golf and Formula 1 simulators
• 1,200 ft. beach with direct ocean access
• Flow Rider wave simulator
• Basketball half-court
• 5 Pools
• Soccer Field
• Sculpted gardens
• Service by Acqualina Resort  - #1 beachfront resort in the US
• Rolls Royce House Car
• In-house design team
• Lobby by the late Karl Lagerfeld

For more, contact the Sales Gallery of The Estates at Acqualina at 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com.

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Sunsets, twilights & mesmerizing moons captivate the senses in this perfectly renovated 6700sf high floor unit on Fisher Island. No other location offers unobstructed Miami skyline views from the sprawling LVG areas and continuous deep covered terraces.  Best views of South Beach from east terraces and back BRs. Featuring a true den/office, spacious home gym w/ sauna, marble & Chicago Oak wood floors, wood accented ceiling in the LVG room accentuating its height & volume. Impact glass doors & windows, Crestron system for custom security & ambient light setting. Central VAC, sophisticated wet bar & wine cooling. Expansive master bath boasts luxurious rain shower, separate His/Her dressing areas & generous walk-in closets. But it's the calming waterfall & spa jacuzzi that steals the scene.

Address: 5272 Fisher Island Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33109

Price: $7,790,000

For more information, please contact Elena Bluntzer at 305-992-7987 or elena@bluntzergroup.com

Elena Bluntzer is the exclusive agent representing the Fisher Island real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Mr. Goldstein was hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson. The conversation included the news of the recent top out of the South Tower at The Estates, The 52-story South Tower has is 646 feet high.

Watch the webinar below.

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Michael Goldstein: "We have been busy for the past 14 days. We did $70 million [of sales]. It's a bit of pent up demand. Most of the buyers right now are coming from the northeast, they are leaving the City... We get people from everywhere, but I would say the majority is basically the Northeast. We're starting to see an influx from California, Texas, and Chicago. People are just coming down here. If you come to Sunny Isles Beach, what's unique about it is that it's one square mile surrounded by Golden Beach to the north, Bal Harbour to the south, and Aventura to the west. It's a beautiful small community on the ocean... The enclave is five restaurants, 45,000 square feet of amenities, 12 acres, and 1,200 feet of ocean. It's basically a gated community on the ocean... We are doing sales by appointment only. I have one salesperson who comes in daily that does floor time, and then the other salespeople are by appointment. So the idea is that we give each salesperson a two-hour window. The clients will have to be pre-registered before they get here. We have a special machine that takes your temperatures on a stand. We give masks and gloves to everybody... Delivery of residences at The Estates at Acqualina is fully furnished. [Your toothbrush] is the only thing you need to move into The Estates at Acqualina."

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After breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2^nd Quarter of 2021. The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower, and the Boutique North Tower with the 29^th Floor currently being poured. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities including a spa and fitness center, a world-class restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Circus Maximus, a full floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator and a movie theater.

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Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina will be designed by none other than the late Karl Lagerfeld. Mr. Lagerfeld’s design and style will further enhance the grandeur of two of the most important spaces at The Estates.

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The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce car.

The Estates benefits from its sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach and The Mansions at Acqualina. The legendary service by Acqualina Resort & Residences, a Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel and TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Resort in the Continental United States, ensures that The Estates at Acqualina delivers ultimate perfection and a unique experience on every level.

“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Art, architecture and lifestyle are what we live by. We deliver beauty and wonderful lifestyle in everything we do.”

President of Sales Michael Goldstein

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Residences at The Estates at Acqualina will be priced from $4.6 – $14.5 million to $32 million for penthouses. Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

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Appointments are available for up to two-hour demonstrations, while virtual showings are readily available. Courtesy drive-up delivery of marketing materials is also offered by the sales team at The Estates for potential buyers that are still wary of visiting the (beautiful) sales center in person.

Among the safety measures implemented are:

• All visitors are required to wear a face-covering
• Purell and sanitary stations are available along with shoe “booties”
• Touchable surfaces will be sanitized between appointments
• An automated door allows self-entry to the Sales Gallery
• UV detection lights and probiotic mist diffusers will be installed
• Six-foot distancing is required at all times between individuals, groups and staff

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“We are excited to reopen the Sales Gallery on June 15 and welcome the broker community and their clients,” said Michael Goldstein, president of sales. “Our long tradition of providing award-winning service has now been enhanced by the new safety measures we’ve put in place for brokers, clients and staff members.”

The sales gallery is a live-in experience in itself, as it features a fully-working model of an Estates residence. Buyers can immediately appreciate the incomparable level of luxury that includes exquisite furnishings, rich materials, and extraordinary attention to detail.

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Villa Acqualina, the 45,000 square footed building within The Estates, will feature amenities that are second to none, including a spa and fitness center, a world-class restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Circus Maximus, an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator, and a movie theater. 

The Five Star, Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Residences has also reopened, with the same high-measured standards mentioned above. 

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“We want our guests to feel comfortable and safe when staying with us – safeguarding their health and well-being at all times,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner of Acqualina Resort. “Our commitment is to offer an exclusive ultra-luxury experience that will feature an even heightened level of health, safety and personalized service using technology and customization of offerings.”

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The video of the boutique tower model residence gives a perfect introduction, and even worthy of an immediate close, for buyers looking into the ultra-luxury real estate market in South Florida. 

In person, the sales gallery is a magnificent display of what is coming when the development is completed in 2021. “Walking into the gallery is like walking into a home,” said Michael Goldstein, president of sales for The Estates at Acqualina. “We provide a full picture so future residents can see in its entirety what they’re actually going to buy.”

Designed by STA Architectural Group, The Estates is arguably the most coveted address to come into the South Florida market in recent history. “The sense of arrival starts at the private foyer and once the front doors open, unobstructed floor-to-ceiling windows provide an impactful view, while the open floorplan lends a relaxed feel albeit one dressed in very fine finishes,” added Isabel Tragash, principal of STA Architectural Group. When residents look from their terrace into the expansive interior area, they’ll see a 57-foot work of art living space

A small and elite number of residences at The Estates are being curated by Luxury Living, using brands like Baccarat La Maison, Fendi Casa, Trussardi Casa and La Cornue. The fine furniture decorations will be placed on the residences' white onyx marble.

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The Estates will have 248 residences of three- to seven-bedroom selections in two 50-story towers offering a private, gated community with luxurious amenities, all for residents. All units will feature La Cornue gas range, Sub-Zero appliances, imported stone countertops, smart-home technology, 10-foot 6-inch ceilings and a vent-free fireplace. The Estates will have 5.6 acres of grounds and landscaped gardens, with multiple infinity pools, a FlowRider® for surfers, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and 502 feet of Atlantic oceanfront with Five Star beach and pool services.

The Estates at Acqualina residences are priced from $4.6 million to $32 million for penthouses.

To contact, call 305.933.6666 or visit www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com.

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It’s the dreamy image of an idyllic, jet set-worthy destination – serene and enviable all at once. But at Jade Signature, Miami’s most architecturally-extraordinarily oceanfront address, it’s home.

Here, for residents of the award-winning residential high-rise in Sunny Isles Beach -- the vision of revered luxury developer Fortune International Group and the pièce de résistance of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Herzog & de Meuron -- the South Florida coastline is the “back yard” and the Atlantic Ocean is an extension of home. 

In addition to the building’s innovative artistry, which has made it one of the most lauded by both architecture and design critics, it’s Jade Signature’s direct and rarefied connection to the beach that has made it a must-see home-site for high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

Upon entry through the porte-cochère and sprawling, light-filled lobby, the tower’s link to the nature that surrounds it is profound and quite evident.  Walls of glass frame jaw-dropping views of Caribbean waters, while an ornate spiral staircase leads residents just a few steps down to the beach.  

Before reaching the sand, a stunning deck with an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool sits adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and a 25-meter lap pool.  These offerings are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests) which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu as well as sweeping ocean views.  Furthering the tower’s parade of conveniences, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel and beach services.

Like Jade Signature’s common areas, the residences of the tower mirror the connection to nature through flow-through floor plans, inspiring views of the horizon, and expansive terraces that could easily double as outdoor living rooms.  Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows draw the outdoors in, giving residents the unique ability to enjoy year-round balmy breezes and vacation-like vistas each and every day.       

Only a handful homes remain for sale within Jade Signature, including several turnkey homes by renowned interior designers.   The building’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

Jade Signature, which features interiors by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout. For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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