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2021 Expectations For The Luxury Real Estate Market

Andres E. Caceres — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:38:42 +0000

The real estate market in the U.S. and around the world had an active and unique year in 2020, seeing many high net worth individuals and families moving from high-density urban and cosmopolitan areas to the suburbs and warmer climate areas. Here, members of the Haute Residence network in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Tennessee share their insights on what they expect for their markets in 2021.

"While 2020 was an incredible year in real estate even with a pandemic, I believe that 2021 will shatter all records for the simple fact that people’s lives and lifestyles have dramatically changed resulting in a whole new definition of what home means to a consumer." - Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA.

"No plans for a slowdown. America is on pace to exceed 2019 sales by over 6%. With the increased demand for space, partly due to the year of covid, we continue to expect pent-up demand to influence sales in 2021. Our clients have been inclined to increase their real estate portfolios in the 2nd, 3rd, and destination markets. Savvy investors are also looking closely at large affected metros such as Chicago and New York for future rebound and appreciation." - Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL.

"Demand for Asheville real estate will continue to be strong in 2021. With teleworking now occurring at record high levels, Asheville will draw people who seek: a high quality of life (nature abounds), & affordability (compared to other luxury markets). Over the course of time, upon asking buyers why they chose Asheville, the most common response has been “environmental escapees” - people wishing to avoid hurricanes, flash fires, harsh winters & hot summers. Asheville's weather offers 4 mild (and scenically beautiful) seasons." - Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina.

1207 Round Grove Court, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - Listed by Lisa Culp Taylor

Photo Credit: Reed Brown Photography

"After experiencing an incredibly strong third and fourth quarter real estate sales in 2020, I’m predicting an early spring 2021 market for Tennessee. There are many things we can’t predict for the next year, however, the desire to live in an area with a great quality of life, change of seasons, no income tax and a vibrant and diverse jobs market is driving my prediction of an early spring market. Instead of April and May launching this season, you’ll see homeowners, new and existing, begin the shift in the first quarter which is why we are helping our clients prep their home for sale now." Lisa Culp Taylor, Tennessee.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, the New York tri-state area, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and Canada.

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Mid-Century Atlanta Home

Colin Daniels, M.A. — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:14:39 +0000

Incredibly special and rare find. This mid-century modern home built in 1961 was designed by architect Ken Johnson in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead community. Constructed with granite stone and glass this gated retreat is on a quiet, wooded street. The home is completely restored with the latest in tapered roof technology, gleaming hardwood floors, motorized blinds, and completely renovated bathrooms and kitchen. The new pool and decking create an incredible outdoor living space. This home is a jewel!

Address: 3052 West Pine Valley Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305

Price: $1,410,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Debra Johnston

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TLC’s Four Houses Features Real Estate Agent Debra Johnston

Allie Early — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:53:01 +0000

Friday, April 20^th, 2013, Haute Real Estate Network’s very own Debra Johnston of Sotheby’s International Realty was featured on TLC’s show Four Houses. The episode will air again this coming Saturday, April 27^th and will showcase Debra’s beautiful home in a competition against three other agents. Debra competed for a $10,000 grand prize, and viewers should tune in to see who leaves with bragging rights (hint: things look great for Debra)!

Four Houses, a show structured similarly to TLC’s other hit Four Weddings, features a homeowners tour in which real estate professionals rate each others' homes during an anonymous open house. Debra’s mid-century modern masterpiece scored her high marks, and readers should tune in again this weekend to see just how well she scored.

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