In this book, Daniel breaks down what affluent home sellers do differently. He reveals their strategies, secrets, tips, and much more to help you sell your home.

"You can get a copy of this book absolutely free," he says. "Why am I giving it away for free? Because I know the strategies revealed in my book have the potential to make you enough extra money to send your kid to college, buy a new car, or do a nice remodel on your next home. Affluent sellers do what it takes to get top dollar for their homes. Most other sellers don’t seem to take selling as seriously (I have no clue why) and normally don’t do what is necessary to get top dollar. If you use the right home-selling strategies, you can make at least $10-30K more selling a $200,000 home."

This book will cover multiple topics including:

• Selling Strategies
• Marketing Approaches
• Pricing Tips
• Negotiation Mistakes
• and much more!

For more information and to grab your free copy, click the link here.

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Recently, Tatiana Zarubina represented the buyer of a 3-floor penthouse apartment at Asia in Brickell Key.

The Tri-level Dream PENTHOUSE at Asia, the Islands Premier Luxury Building, has over 7,300 SQFT of interior 5,359 / exterior 1,946 - per attachment living space w/ 12 high ceilings, a Gourmet Kitchen, European Oak Wood Floors, a Secluded Top Floor Master Suite, 4 Parking Spaces, a Private Fingerprint Elevator to the unit & an Interior Elevator. A HOME IN THE SKY features a 270 degree breathtaking Bay, Brickell, DWTN & Ocean views from Seven Terraces, one which features a Private Rooftop Pool & Wet Bar. The penthouse is on an exclusive Island Oasis w/ parks, the 5 Star Mandarin Oriental, Restaurants, & steps away from Miamis Brickell/Downtown Financial & Entertainment District.

Tatiana Zarubina worked closely with top agent and broker Daniel Tzinker at Tzinker International Realty, but by the closing of the deal, they had both moved to The Agency. The Agency is a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company representing clients in a spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, residential leasing, and luxury vacation rentals.

Tzinker comments on the record-breaking sale, “Originally the seller was asking $11,000,000, then dropped to $9,450,000. Our outstanding agent Tatiana Zarubina was able to negotiate the deal down to $7,760,000 for her very happy buyer. While the word on the street is ‘there is no inventory ‘ we are making the deal done call us 7862349898 and we help you with a smooth buying process.”

For more information on Daniel Tzinker, visit his profile here.

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Many Millenials believe that they will never be able to afford to buy a home. Do you agree? What advice do you have for Millenials and Gen Z homebuyers? 

Silvina Andrews - In the Bahamas, the real estate market is booming. Private sellers and developers are moving their inventory like never before. The Bahamas is beautifully positioned as a close neighbor to the east coast of the US and also has many direct flights to major cities all over the world. There are many incentives for residents choosing a permanent residence or second home in the Bahamas. I would advise prospective buyers to move quickly as inventory is barely keeping up with the demand.

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, - The market in Costa Rica has never been hotter than it has been this year. In fact, our sales are nearly 4 times greater than the previous year. My advice to those looking to buy in Costa Rica is to get in touch with one of our award-winning agents today and provide them with your wish list. Do not wait for new listings to appear on the website, or it may be too late. With the list in hand, our agents will set alerts for new listings, and get in touch with you immediately with an overview of the property, and we can schedule a virtual visit for you from the comfort of your home. There has never been a better time to live your best life, in Costa Rica. 

Darlene Streit - It is a challenging time right now with low inventory, and with Millennials and Gen Z home buyers competing for the same smaller homes with new retirees who want to downsize. The demand is unprecedented, especially given that so many people are moving and also looking to buy. But the market is cyclical, and as we've seen with Covid, things can change unexpectedly. I would advise younger buyers to continue saving up their down payments and get pre-qualified so that they can move quickly when properties become available. With low mortgage rates, homeownership is still an excellent way to build wealth and is less expensive than renting in many cases. Also, now that so many people are able to work from home, Millennials and Gen Z home buyers have the advantage of relocating to smaller cities and towns, where there may be more affordable options. The landscape is changing, and today's smaller locales may become the next hot, upcoming place to live.

Daniel L. Maya - Yes 100%. I would say find 2 or 3 subdivisions that you want to move to and find the sub-divisions that have the highest turnover rate which may give you the biggest bargaining power. I would also say look for homes that have been in the market for a long time and try to sell if priced too high. Then use this data to sell if your realtor can use this as a good negotiating point.

Tom Day, Day Palazola Group - I have been a realtor for over 32 years and I have heard this many times. The market always seems to change to make it possible for young people to buy a home. I have experienced interest rates over 15% and we are not even close to that. Young people were still able to buy homes then and eventually refinance. Cutting out the new buyer market in the real estate and building industries would have an incredibly negative effect on our economy. We as Americans always seem to rise to new heights and I am sure that will happen again.

Amy Land-de Wilde - It was not as frequently that we saw Millennials and Gen-Zers purchasing property in US Virgin Islands who come from the states. However, lately with the increase of employers transitioning to remote working positions and closing their brick and mortar operations, we have seen a huge uptick in younger buyers setting their sights on the US Virgin Islands, specifically on St. Croix where the dollar goes further than on other Caribbean islands. What was once a dream that many believed was only available to second-home buyers or buyers heading into retirement, has become a possibility for younger generations who still need to work. Additionally, many individuals in these two generations are dabbling in investing from stocks to real estate, specifically vacation-rental properties, and what better place than St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands!?

Combining their remote job positions with investing in vacation rentals in the US Virgin Islands, gives these Millennials and Gen-Zers the possibility to be nomadic while keeping a steady job with good income and making a profit or offsetting their expenses on a beautiful property in the Caribbean.

My advice, get started! Start looking, researching, and hiring a Realtor. It’s easier than you think to purchase a property and having a great Realtor is the key, especially if you are searching for a property out of state, or in our case, on an island! Since we are a US territory, we benefit from the low US interest rates and government programs such as VA and FHA on some properties, making the down payment little to none and making it easier and less costly to purchase.

Keep in mind that if you intend on purchasing a property as an investment you should budget for at least 25% down. Determine how you would like to finance your purchase and if you need to get a mortgage, then have your Realtor put you in contact with some local lenders. This should be one of the first steps along with hiring your Realtor so you know what steps you need to take beforehand to ensure you qualify and for how much so you can focus your search within your price bracket.

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Steve Nassar - No, I definitely don’t believe this to be true for Millennials or Gen Z, or for any other generations for that matter. I do understand the concern as they’ve seen home prices continue to rise throughout their lifetime – even more so with how rapidly they’ve increased in the last couple of years – but like with anything else, this is a constant ebb and flow. What goes up must come down again – and where that doesn’t take effect, there’s an all-too-often forgotten balance that comes from a comparable increase in salaries and income as they advance in their careers. For this reason and others, I see it as more of a fear of the unknown. My team and I sell hundreds of homes each year and help homebuyers (and sellers!) of all ages – there is truly no obstacle too great if one has the right level of determination.

My advice for our younger generations would be this: homebuying is no more out of reach for you than it has been for any generation that preceded you. Michael Jordan once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Work hard, save your money, set goals, and constantly work toward them. You’ll be living the dream of homeownership in due time.

Adam Betta, DiMaggio & Betta Group - The idea that the Millennial and GenZ demographic are being priced out of the housing market is a fallacy. It's the same idea that this demographic spends all their money at Starbucks. While housing prices have surged in the past few years that appreciation can be attributed to low inventory. One aspect to consider is the boomer demographic and the multiple residential properties they own. These homes will be a flood of inventory in the near future as they sell their primary residence, second and third homes, and investment properties. Millennial and GenZ potential homeowners need to consider how they can start to build wealth by buying real estate. There are low down-payment loans available, gift money from parents, and combining resources with other potential buyers. Like all buyers, they will need to consider size, price, and location. Maybe a smaller starter home or multi-unit building or a different location than where they currently reside. Find a qualified real estate agent who knows the market, be willing to make some improvements, and work your way up. Whether that means purchasing a small condominium or a small home, the goal is to just get into the market. 

Abigail Davis, Corcoran Reverie - 'Live who you are' is not restricted to any specific age group, and Millennials need to know! Being within this age group myself, it is beyond rewarding to assist these individuals in their home buying process. My best advice is to begin by speaking with Realtor® in your area. They will connect you with local lenders that can give you an idea of available loan options for you, what your budget/savings will need to look like, and prepare you for the process. Then, get pre-approved! Learn what homes you can fall in love with and get an idea of what you may want to put down on the home. Then re-evaluate your budget/savings, maybe this means less eating out so you can invest in your future but it is beyond worth it!

Elise Larrabure Girasole - Taking into consideration the cost of monthly rent and with interest rates still low the math makes sense to purchase a home.

We're definitely seeing this happening in NYC with the average monthly rental being around $5,000.00 and a shortage of rentals, Millenials have figured it out and are purchasing before inflation, and interest rates will most likely increase. So much nicer to establish roots and make your home your own "home sweet home".

Nick Salter, Salter Group - I think many people look at the price tags and make the assumption it's unattainable without exploring all of their options. In reality, housing is still very affordable for most Americans. This directly correlates with the drive in the increase of home prices. The National Association of Realtors affordability index takes three key metrics- home prices, mortgage rates, and wages- and boils them down into a single number. This number tells us if the "average joe" can afford a home. When this affordability number drops too low, it means the average American cannot afford to buy. That often forewarns a housing bust. Affordability has dipped from generational highs in the past few years. Forbes recently reported this number is still well above the 30-year average. Writing this as a millennial, I don't think it is going to be impossible for our age groups to afford to buy a home. If it is a goal of yours, get in touch with a professional who can assist with making a plan of action. Start saving and keep watch for changes in interest rates.

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Haute Residence member Paola Marulanda is a South Florida real estate expert, the founder, and CEO of Luxury Home Connect, and one of Miami’s top realtors. Using her expertise, passion for real estate, and commitment to outstanding service, she has successfully brokered transactions for a wide array of prominent clients and made record-breaking eight-figure sales. Recently, she talked with Haute Living about the effects of Covid, current market trends, and the secrets to her success.

Haute Residence: How has the market changed since Covid?

Paola Marulanda: In early 2018, new laws came into effect that eliminated the individual state income tax in Florida, making Miami an increasingly attractive home base for America’s wealthiest. Shortly after this migration of affluence ensued, Covid-19 forced every individual and every business to reevaluate their priorities for the long haul. Suddenly, the appreciation for home space — especially horizontal space, versus vertical space in homes and condos — surged at an incredible rate. Although at first condos were at a standstill while the single-family home market experienced a frenzy, the seemingly endless oversupply of condo inventory was absorbed by those drawn to the climate, taxes, and lifestyle South Florida has to offer. Furthermore, affordability compared to other major metropolitan areas and record-low interest rates opened the floodgates. Now, with headquarters and satellite offices opening all over, it makes sense for people of every level of wealth, education, and business to move here.

HR: What are the current trends in your market?

PM: The current trend in Miami is the quintessential example of a supply and demand imbalance. The combination of record-high demand and a finite supply of inventory created the perfect storm for a surge in prices, making it a very strong seller’s market. Miami-Dade County’s total home sales increased 142 percent year-over-year while existing condo sales increased 240 percent. Median prices on single-family homes rose 32 percent, from $380,000 to $500,000, and median prices for condos rose 26 percent year-over-year, from $262,250 to $330,000. The monthly supply of inventory for single-family homes has decreased 54 percent. In September 2021 alone, the total dollar volume for single-family homes in Miami was approximately $1.2 billion, compared with $975 million in September 2020. Active inventory in the same period has fallen to 2,957 homes in September 2021 from 4,039 in September 2020. Adding to the velocity of sales transactions is the expectation of a rising interest rate environment on the heels of a 6.2 percent CPI print, a measure of inflation. Heading into 2021, the Federal Reserve forecasted a CPI figure of 1.8 percent. Why does this matter? Now that inflation is not seemingly transitory, the market is anticipating higher rates. This translates to a potential 16 percent higher cost of borrowing over the life of the mortgage next year as compared to this year.

HR: How do you continue to offer optimal service in the current climate?

PM: It is crucial for buyers to work with a local expert who can match their desires with the reality of the market. This requires tapping into local contacts to obtain off-market properties and educating buyers about the myriad geographical boundaries that now extend into new and upcoming neighborhoods outside of the more popularly known ones, such as Miami Beach and Coral Gables. Now we can talk about areas like Surfside, Pinecrest, and South Miami, which were overlooked and undervalued before. On the seller’s side, the recipe for success was once network, reach, and marketing. Today’s market conditions call for a more extensive set of criteria in order to keep sellers safe from fraudulent buyers and scams. Taking deals from start to close and optimizing deal terms is of the utmost importance. Backed by the most renowned and leading agency in the luxury real estate world, Sotheby’s International Realty, I can ensure that the most extensive and appropriate set of tools is employed to gain maximum exposure, while my own company, Luxury Homes Connect, offers an additional layer of legal support and negotiation expertise.

HR: What are some past successes, and how do you plan to continue to be successful?

PM: My latest successes involve record-breaking eight-figure sales in multiple neighborhoods, such as South of Fifth, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, and Brickell. I am truly passionate about matching buyers with their dream home and sellers with their dream offer. I am currently closing on my own dream home, which serves as a testament to the strength and positive trajectory of the Miami real estate market!

Paola Marulanda is the exclusive agent representing the Key Biscayne/Miami Beach Islands real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. For more information, call 305-496-0359 or email paola@paolamarulanda.com.

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Wild Turkey Farm, an elite equine breeding and training facility, sits on 215 acres along the Willamette River in beautiful Wilsonville, Oregon. Fueled by a love of horses and a passion for quality and performance, Wild Turkey Farm’s owner designed this riverside, equestrian property to be a world-class estate for sporthorse breeding.

“Every detail of this extraordinary complex was carefully planned, designed and built over ten years,” says Kendra Ratcliff, vice president and principal broker for LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate. “For a buyer who wishes to pursue an equestrian business and live onsite in a stunning home, Wild Turkey Farm is ideal. You will be hard-pressed to find another all-inclusive estate like this on the West Coast.”

Every structure, whether for horses or humans, has been built with luxury and functionality in mind - from the gorgeous Montana stone on the facade of each building and the shimmering infinity pool at the main residence to the state-of-the-art equipment in the breeding lab and the 106 security cameras located throughout the property.

When designing Wild Turkey Farm, the owner took advantage of the vast acreage and created exceptional spaces for all of the equine needs. With competition practice in mind, the complex has a 175’ x 300’ outdoor arena as well as a 150’ x 225’ indoor arena room to set up eight stride lines. Surrounding the indoor area, the training barn and stallion barn are 24 60' x 60' turnouts that alternate with grass and all weather footing. The indoor arena boasts multiple viewing areas, a large equipment storage area and extensive trailer parking. Wild Turkey Farm’s horses are treated like 5-star hotel guests in the estate’s five barns. Ninety-seven large stalls, each with a private run, accommodate stallions, mares, foals, and retired horses. The barns include top-of-the-line HDPE wood stall fronts, automatic feeders and waterers, wash racks, grooming stalls, vet rooms, tack and feed rooms, laundry facilities, offices, and more.

In addition to the exceptional equestrian facilities, the estate has a distinctive 9,855 sq. ft. owner’s residence that overlooks the summer pastures, surrounding wooded acreage and property beyond. The home’s outdoor amenities, including a shimmering infinity pool, patios surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and an outdoor kitchen and living room are perfect for enjoying Oregon’s beautiful summers and mild, year-round weather. Inside, an open plan great room and gourmet kitchen, den, library, media room, four guest suites, luxurious master suite, and detached garage with private office, offer residents and guests exceptional space for living, working and entertaining.

A private, gated entrance opens to the estate’s south side where shedded pastures, the retirement barn, pump house, and caretaker’s house are located. This is also where you’ll access the property’s Willamette River frontage. A wooded path winds down the hillside to a perfect picnic spot at the top of the gangway that leads to a floating dock.

“Having river frontage adds so much to the estate,” continues Ratcliff. “This affords the opportunity for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and more. Or you can simply sit on the dock with a glass of wine and enjoy the river’s peaceful scenery!”

This distinctive estate not only offers an exceptional equestrian and waterfront lifestyle, but it is located within Oregon’s famed wine region, the Willamette Valley AVA, and is close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Wild Turkey Farm is one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most-respected breeding and training facilities, but it is more than that. It is an incredible place to call home!

For more information about Wild Turkey Farm or other luxury properties in Oregon, please visit OneBrokerOneWorld.com or contact Kendra Ratcliff at 503-330-6677 or kendra@LuxeCIR.com.

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Only 4 FULLY FINISHED UNITS LEFT at Quadro Miami, where buyers can OWN.LIVE.SHARE. their residence at Miami Design District.

The fact that short-term rentals are permitted, along with the option to choose Nomada Residences to handle the rentals has attracted national & international buyers. Additionally, Quadro offers themed interior design packages available for purchase, resort-style amenities & spectacular bay views.

Contact the sales team at info@quadroresidences.com for more information. Sales by FortuneDevelopment Sales.

About Quadro At Miami Design District

Completed in 2019 and built by Alta Developers, Quadro at Miami Design District provides buyers with turnkey luxury residences. Options range in size from one-bedroom residences to two-bedroom residences that range from 707 sq. ft. to 1,199 sq. ft (air conditioning space). All units have their own spacious balcony and or terrace. Select units have oversized outdoor patios ranging from 86 sq. ft to 898 sq. ft. The 12-story boutique building offers a variety of amenities that coalesce with the urban environment of the Miami Design District and its proximity to the bay. An expansive amenities deck with a pool, summer kitchen, and cabanas provide plenty of spaces for outdoor recreation with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, while the expansive poolside clubroom, yoga, and spinning rooms create a private setting fit for relaxation or spending time with friends and family. Quadro provides owners a unique benefit of placing units into a short-term rental program specially designed for this development. Quadro Miami Design District is exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales. www.quadroresidences.com

About Fortune Development Sales

Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida, having represented more than 80 of South Florida’s most successful projects. Led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune has 18 offices around the world, with nearly 1,000 associates and a worldwide brokerage network, reaching prospective buyers from South Florida to Buenos Aires, Hong Kong to São Paulo, and Manhattan to Paris. Fortune Development Sales is an affiliate of Fortune International Group, a recognized leader in development, sales, and marketing since 1983. The company’s current development portfolio includes many of the most prominent residential properties in South Florida including Jade Signature, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood. www.fortuneintlgroup.com

For additional information call Fortune Development Sales at(305) 744-5262, or visit www.quadroresidences.com. For Quadro’s social, visit Instagram.

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Built on the edge of Miami Beach and Surfside, Piano plans to create a design that blends the natural beauty of the beach with the greenery of the park wrapping around the building to create a panoramic view of nature. It is also the only Miami Beach building sitting atop the park and directly on the waterfront. RDAI will also be working on the interior design of the space, best known for their work with the Hermes brand.

In addition to a prize-winning team of architects and designers, the building is also tasking power-duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo with creating the illustrations and art campaigns for the building. The two will also be designing the uniforms for the building’s staff from butler and maids to the on-call botanist treating the buildings greenery. The duo together won the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and one of Ms. Toledo’s biggest clients to wear one of her designs was former first lady Michelle Obama.

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The 13,000 square foot main house sits atop a 119 acre property, which also boasts a 3,850 sq ft guest house and a 1,400 sq ft annex. The wood-log construction opens with a dual-sided wood carved staircase, leading into an interior filled with light streaming in from the soaring two-story windows. From the main living room with stone fireplace to the formal dining room with a chandelier of antlers, this is a unique balance between state-of-the-art luxury and rustic decor. The lakeside property boasts a home theatre, two-story library, game room complete with wet bar and pool table, spa with steam shower and sauna, personal gym and indoor pool.

Matt Faupel at Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates (an affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate) has the listing.

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From its gambrel-style roof to its 2.3 waterfront acres on Mecox Bay, this estate designed by architect Val Florio is amazing. A double-height foyer opens the interior, which boasts a great room, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with its own living room, a home theater, rec room (complete with billiards, table tennis, darts, arcade games and full wet bar), walk-in wine cellar, personal gym, and indoor pool. Upstairs the master suite boasts its own living room with fireplace, his and hers walk-in closets, his and hers bathrooms (his with sauna, steam and TV; hers with a soaking tub, fireplace and TV), a temperature controlled fur vault, and a wood-paneled office which has an incredible 180-degree view of Mecox Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The grounds feature an infinity pool, outdoor living room with fireplace, grill, and a dock accommodating multiple watercraft. And if the beach isn't offering enough privacy, the property comes complete with its own private island!

Gary DePersia at Corcoran Group Real Estate has the listing.

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Located near the historic Beverly Hills Hotel, this new estate (built just last year) incorporates the most luxurious new amenities into a classical design. The three-story interior features antique and hand-finished woods throughout, with unique touches like hand-cut Lalique-style glass doors, crystal chandeliers and marble floors. The home boasts an elegant winding staircase in the 90-foot entrance gallery, a formal dining room, home theatre, glass-paned terraces, ornate fireplaces, a library (with crocodile-pattern embossed leather paneling), a lounge room with bar, a 5000-bottle wine cellar, and a massive kitchen (with a walk-in glass refrigerator and pantry - recently featured in Architectural Digest). The airy master suite features a sitting room with fireplace, with his-and-hers bathrooms (hers with fireplace, his with secret staircase to rooftop garden deck), as well as individual walk-in closets. The full-size indoor pool features in a Turkish hammam setting, with a steam, sauna and massage room. There is also a personal gym adjacent.

Outdoors, there is a 3,800 square foot rooftop garden with views of Beverly Hills, Century City and the downtown skyline. The property grounds are beautifully manicured, with rose gardens, a swan pond, olive trees, rose gardens, fountains, garden sculptures, and a pool pavilion. The 60-foot infinity outdoor pool is complemented by a spa, cabanas, an alfresco dining area, seating area with fireplace, barbecue, and outdoor kitchen.

Joyce Rey at Coldwell Banker Previews International has the listing.

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