Retired Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball pitcher, John Smoltz has listed his US$7.2 million mansion with Harry Norman, Realtors sales team, Alex McGraw and Associates.

The announcement by Reserve Bank Governor, Gill Marcus, to keep the repo rate – the price at which the Reserve Bank lends cash to commercial banks – unchanged at 5.5 %, has been welcomed by a rather bruised and battered real estate market.

The firm is recognized by the hotly contested Americas Property Awards in three categories, including Best Real Estate Agency Marketing USA, Best Real Estate Agency Website USA, and Five Star – Best Real Estate Agency, Florida.

Christie’s International Real Estate has awarded Affiliate status to Luxe Platinum Properties in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Luxe Platinum Properties will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area and the Northern Oregon Coast. Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Luxe Platinum Properties joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

A world-class estate in Atlanta’s historic and prestigious Tuxedo Park, has been listed by Harry Norman, Realtors, the largest and oldest residential real estate company in Atlanta and the exclusive Affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate in the city. With an interior inspired by internationally acclaimed designers and artists, this classic Buckhead home is listed by Bob Glascock and is offered at US$7.2 million.

Favorable tax benefits currently on offer for property buyers and sellers in Puerto Rico will expire on June 30, reports Christie's International Real Estate exclusive Affiliate in the area, Trillion Realty Group.

An exceptionally private Ocean-to-Intracoastal estate with a rare 120-stretch of beautiful beachfront has sold. Built in 2006, the high-tech residence was listed for US$17.995 by Premier Estate Properties and was enrolled in the Christie’s International Real Estate Bespoke Marketing Program.

Eager to get fit and stay active, countless people around the world have begun 2012 with fitness-focused New Years Resolutions. In the spirit of the season, we take a look at four beautiful properties currently offered for sale by Christie's International Real Estate Affiliates with incredible home gyms.

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