Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in the Nordic Countries, with a New Affiliate in Norway

The Manhattan property market continues as a top performer, a destination of choice for international buyers of luxury homes. Drawn to electric city living in a secure investment environment, cash-flush Brazilians, Chinese billionaires, Saudi royalty, a Russian composer, and just last week, the Prime Minister of Qatar are some of the newest residents to the 212 area code.

Todd Emerson, Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of the Harry Norman, REALTORS® Atlanta Perimeter office, was named the Atlanta Board of REALTORS® (ABR) President Elect for 2013.

Host to American presidents, Hollywood celebrities, world-renown athletes, and top international business leaders, the historic Mount Vernon estate is now offered for sale for US$24.9 million. Arguably the most famous home in Texas, this landmark Dallas residence was built in 1930 as a replica of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.

After an excellent winter in Telluride, Colorado, with over 17 feet of snow and an uptick in both retail sales and skier days, the real estate marketplace began to gain momentum in March with a 40 percent increase in gross dollar sales over the same month in 2011, reports exclusive affiliate Telluride Real Estate Corp.

Gan Aden, an extraordinary custom-built 12,030 square foot residence in Denver’s Castle Pines Village, has hit the market. Listed for US$10 million, the home was named “2012 Home of the Year” by Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine last month and features beautifully cultivated gardens, modernist architecture, and eclectic furnishings.

Brokers from Martha Turner Properties in Houston, Texas, were treated to a long weekend of business networking and fun in Telluride, Colorado, by T. D. Smith, President of Telluride Real Estate Corporation earlier this month.

Music legend Kenny Rogers’ former estate-turned inclusive resort is now on the market. The home, personally designed and decorated by Rogers, is listed with exclusive Affiliate Harry Norman, REALTORS® in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The vineyard lifestyle is becoming more and more appealing to luxury property buyers globally. Apart from the aesthetic pleasure of owning a vineyard, there is also a strong investment potential.