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What is West Vancouver?

West Vancouver is a very high end enclave of Vancouver. We have the highest prices and also the highest incomes in Canada.

How long have you serviced the area’s real estate market?

34 years (since Expo year in 1986).

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What makes it such a special place to live in for residents?

Access to Vancouver is along the Lions Gate Bridge, very similar to the Golden Gate in San Francisco. If you keep driving North you get to Alaska!   (At the moment our borders with the US are closed because BC has been very good at containing the virus, as opposed to the US. Many US tourists are coming here claiming that they are driving to Alaska

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How has the market performed in July and August?

Any new developments/homes that have captured more demand than others? Why?

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Blue Zone Realty International Presents:  A Stunning Ocean View Home on 8 Acres, on the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

This modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is built with the highest-quality construction, solar, high-end finishes and attention to even the smallest details! The home is perfect for a primary residence or vacation home, excellent vacation rental income potential or use it as a secondary hone and build a primary residence. With these views the ROI is endless! The home is fully furnished and is ready to move in or rent today - a turn-key opportunity! The property is almost eight acres, providing complete and total privacy, while still convenient to all community amenities! The property is beautifully manicured with tropical plants, flowers, palms, and fruit trees. Along with stunning ocean and valley views, the property is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including toucans, monkeys, and sloths! The views are absolutely stunning, with a full view of the Pacific Ocean and the famed Whale Tail formation. The sunsets over the ocean are simply breathtaking!

The home enjoys a seamless indoor-outdoor living space, with the open-concept living and kitchen areas opening onto a gorgeous patio and infinity pool. The kitchen has sleek, modern styling and is a chef's dream! It has beautiful granite counter-tops, high-end stainless-steel appliances, a serving area, ample counter and work space, and a huge kitchen island with a sit-up breakfast bar. Absolutely perfect for entertaining!

Both bedrooms have sliding doors that open directly on to the patio and enjoy the same gorgeous ocean views. The bedrooms each have beautiful ensuite bathrooms, with high-end finishes, granite countertops, and rainfall showers.

The property is located on eight acres in exclusive Costa Verde Estates, one of the best addresses in Costa Ballena! The prestigious gated community offers 24-hour security, beautifully kept common areas, permanent maintenance staff, a private park and gathering area, tennis courts and exercise facilities, a community garden, and even a helipad! The community has excellent infrastructure, including well-maintained roads, state-of-the-art water systems, and electrical systems that supply the entire community. A new two-lane concrete road extends for a large portion of the access to the community. The Costa Verde Estates community is a very active and friendly group of people, with lots of community events and friendly get-togethers.

There are too many beautiful details to list them all - you need to see them for yourself and experience this beautiful property! Contact us today to visit, and start living your Costa Rica dream!

Address: Puntarenas, CR - 60501

Price: $995,000 USD

For more information please contact Blue Zone Realty International at (506) 8446-0275 or tim@bluezonerealty.com

Blue Zone Realty International is the exclusive agent representing the Costa Rica real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Perched above Honolulu on 3.44 acres of land with spectacular views of Diamond Head and the city lights below, the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Spalding House or Nu‘umealani represents an unparalleled opportunity for the discerning art collector or luxury real estate buyer.  This extraordinary home would be an ideal gallery setting for a private art collection or could be restored to its former state as a grand private residence. This property’s prime location in Makiki Heights, its established infrastructure and extraordinary views bring endless opportunities for the inspired buyer.

Built originally as a residential property in 1925, the structure that is now Spalding House immediately inspires an artistic energy—its galleries once featuring the works of Deborah Butterfield, John Buck, William Wiley, and hundreds of other esteemed artists over its 30+ years as a museum. The 1,600 ft structure that housed a permanent installation of David Hockney’s L’Enfant et les sortileges is perched above the property’s sprawling lawns and tropical pathways. One could easily see this majestic former estate as the perfect home for a private collection. 

Comprised of five gallery rooms, with state-of-the-art air, humidity and security systems in place to protect the most valuable collection, this stunning building emanates its elegant history and prominence among equally superb established estates in the much sought after Makiki Heights neighborhood.  It is located a mere five-minute drive to the delights and amenities of downtown Honolulu. 

Zoned for residential use, the 5,245 sq ft main residence and gallery space is a designated Historic Property. The estate in total comprises a pool, auxiliary office spaces, a director’s residence, a gift shop, a classroom, and a studio apartment. Outside, Spalding House benefits from a stunning mature garden area with awe-inspiring vistas of Honolulu, iconic Diamond Head State Monument, and the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Address: 2411 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822

Price: $15,000,000

For more information, please contact Greg Burns at (808) 214-0302 or greg@isleluxury.com

Greg Burns is the exclusive agent representing the Maui, HI real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Nine-digits. Not eight, not seven, but nine. Nine whole digits. Having represented our clients on four $100 Million+ sales over the last three years has been a major honor.

Jeff Hyland, President of Hilton & Hyland, believes LA continues to be the outright leader in the luxury real estate market. “Los Angeles has become the Blue-Chip Art of real estate," Hyland said, and Hilton & Hyland continues to lead the ultra-luxury market.

Maybe the most noteworthy of our nine-digit sales was the record-breaking sale of the Playboy Mansion. The Mansion was one of the most famous homes in the world as Hugh Hefner touted his estate as the premiere party destination for decades. Famous for a plethora of reasons, the sale of the Playboy Mansion in 2016 was exceptionally notable because it launched Los Angeles real estate into the nine-digit-tier for the first time. Drew Fenton and Gary Gold of Hilton & Hyland were the listing agents on this record-breaking $100-million deal.

As the priciest home on Malibu’s famous Billionaire’s Beach, a $110-million off-market transaction set a new Los Angeles County record in 2018. Wrapped in resonant teak wood, the Richard Meier-designed beachfront home of the founder of the Hard Rock Café and Casinos offered seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and wrap-around balconies with incredible ocean views within its 8,000-square-feet of living space. Branden and Rayni Williams of Hilton & Hyland were the listing agents.

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Hilton & Hyland is synonymous with securing record sales and The Manor was no different. Made famous by Aaron and Candy Spelling, The Manor was originally sold by Rick Hilton and Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland in 2011 for $85-million. Rick Hilton and David Kramer of Hilton & Hyland represented the buyer, Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone. The Manor sold again in the summer of 2019 for $119.75-million by Ecclestone who revamped the estate after her original purchase. As one of the most grand and private residences in the world, even larger than The White House, the 56,000-square-feet masterpiece laid on nearly five-acres of rare flat land that bordered the LA Country Club. A winding driveway lead to a circular motor court with a fountain and space for 100 cars. Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland represented the buyer.

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Last, but certainly not least, was the $150-million sale of Chartwell (also known as The Beverly Hillbillies Estate) to Lachlan Murdoch, the executive chairman and CEO of the Fox Corporation.  The late Jerrold Perenchio, former Univision chairman and CEO, was able to take the original property and expand it over time into 10.39 incomparable acres in the heart of Bel-Air. The main residence was originally designed by Sumner Spaulding in 1930 with a timelessly elegant exterior of symmetrical cut limestone in the French Neoclassical style. Offering panoramic views from downtown to the Pacific Ocean, Chartwell showcased a rare combination of extensive grounds and powerful jetliner views. Rick Hilton, Jeff Hyland, Drew Fenton and Gary Gold of Hilton & Hyland were the listing agents, while Drew Fenton alone represented the buyer.

As Los Angeles continues to set new records with an increase in nine-digit sales, Hilton & Hyland remains the leader in conducting the highest level of residential deals.

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However, when you see the 67,000 square-foot Clubhouse you will understand the genuine temptation to stay indoors, even in paradise. The crown-jewel of Kohanaiki is situated at the heart of this private club community and serves as a daily hub of club activity for members and guests.

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The lower level of the building offers a 21-seat theater, 4-lane bowling alley, pool, foosball, shuffleboard, and variety of video and board games. A James Bond-style poker room and scotch bar, wine tasting room and private dining areas are enhanced by a museum-worthy gallery of art devoted to the Hawaiian culture. Intimate wine dinners, Bingo nights, Superbowl parties, and club hosted poker nights are just some of the fun event programming taking place for the Kohanaiki "`ohana" (family) on a regular basis.

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Daily scheduled movie showings and a full complimentary movie concession with all the standard goodies keep residents more than entertained. A full bar in the Game Room, complete with a skilled bartender, provides the ideal backdrop for after-dinner fun and games.

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More over-the-top Clubhouse amenities continue to impress on the upper level, such as the men and women's relaxation and spa areas with lounges, dry sauna, steam rooms, hot tubs, plunge pools, and a tranquil garden. Four treatment rooms make up the oasis where relaxation-seekers indulge in world-class wellness and exclusive spa treatments inspired by indigenous plants and the Hawaiian culture.

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Aligned with Kohanaiki's focus on wellness and fitness, an indoor-outdoor fitness center with a fully equipped gym and 25-meter infinity pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Thoughtful fitness programming offers daily water aerobics, sunrise lap swim, yoga, Pilates, and private fitness training with one of Kohanaiki's expert trainers. These are just some of the perks that make it hard to leave what members fondly call their private "heaven on earth."

For more on Kohanaiki and its indoor and outdoor activities, visit www.Kohanaiki.com.

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