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From Hippy to Hip: A Look at Malibu's Evolution into a Luxury Real Estate Hotspot Malibu has always been known for its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and carefree attitude. In the 1960s and 1970s, Malibu was a haven for artists, musicians, and surfers looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The beaches were pristine, the waves were perfect, and...
Top Five Market Predictions for 2023 Slow Market in the Beginning of 2023As buyers contend with high interest rates and relatively low inventory, the market slowdown that began in early February of 2022 will continue into this year, yet begin to pick back up again around spring time. According to the NAR, the decrease in sales will...
The Odéon Tower, magnificient flat in a luxury building. Monaco, La Condamine, 98000 Monaco $30,000,000 | 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,596 sqft. Prestigious residence in the area of Saint Roman / La Rousse. This building has 24/7 concierge services, shuttle to center, swimming pool, hammam, jacuzzi, spa... Other services on request: driver, chef, babysitter, cleaning services. This 6 room flat is located on the 22nd floor. It consists...
What Lies Ahead - Philip A. White - CEO Sotheby's International Realty What was the biggest real estate story of 2021? "We saw cities like New York, San Francisco, London, and Madrid seeing rebounds. In 2020, we encountered this fundamental shift in buyer priorities that fueled interest in second-home markets and resort locations, but in 2021, buyers were returning to cities, energized by the strong...
An Extraordinary Example of Piet Mondrian’s Groundbreaking Abstraction     BY WILL FENSTERMAKER | OCT 6, 2022   The last time Piet Mondrian’s Composition No. II (1930) came to auction it sold for $2.2 million US, making it not only the artist’s most expensive painting ever sold – but also the most valuable work of abstract art, according to...
Tremezzina - Outstanding eighteenth-century villa surrounded by greenery TremezzoHistoric villa dating back to the early 1700s. This building is protected by the Italian Ministry for Heritage and Cultural Activities as being of considerable historic and artistic interest. It is spread on three levels plus two apartments on the second floor. The total surface is approx. 1,000 sqm plus 3,500 sqm...
Bright and elegant apartment with garage in Piazza della Repubblica In Piazza Della Repubblica, we offer for sale a very bright apartment, located on the sixth floor of an elegant building. The property consists of an entrance hall with wardrobe and hallway, double living room, eat-in kitchen as well as a large study room and a guest bathroom. In the...
Remarkable 102 hectares wine estate in the heart of Chianti In the heart of Tuscany, between Semifonte and San Gimignano, this splendid farm with farmhouse is surrounded by vineyards, hills, medieval villages, ancient churches and woods. Thanks to its central position with a 360 ° view - located in a strategic node on the main connection line between Florence and Siena...
Spectacular estate close to the thermal baths and golf resort of Saturnia Spectacular estate nestled in the hills with vineyards and olive groves, 8 km from the thermal baths and golf resort of Saturnia and only 50 minutes from the Argentario sea. It consists of 40 hectares of land (17 ha are olive groves in full production, 12 ha are arable land, 11 ha are woods) a garden...
Partner Agent Spotlight - Peter Illovsky Peter Illovsky is the President and Co-owner of Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty. He has over 23 years of real estate experience, 20 years of which was spent working with the Sotheby International Realty® brand. Multilingual and well-traveled, he is a true cosmopolitan employing his...
Partner Agent Spotlight - Diletta Giorgolo Spinola Local Expertise. Global Connections. The daughter of a former Italian Ambassador Diletta has lived in various cities all over the world (Berlin, Bonn, Zurich, Vienna, New York, Ankara). This has always helped her to grasp a better understanding of the various cultures and different requirements of international clients. Before joining...
Did the Ancient Polynesians arrive in Malibu? Although up for debate, it’s long been theorized that the maritime civilization of the Polynesians made contact with the Chumash. However recent evidence suggests this may be more probable than once thought.  The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It is fair to say...