Archive for December, 2010
Luxury Market Predictions for 2011
This is a terrific interview with insightful answers to a number of questions about the luxury market in 2011. Laurie Moore-Moore, Founder and CEO The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, has been in the residential real estate business for 30 years. She has sold luxury real estate, managed a large real estate office, and has [...]
Category: coastal news, luxury coastal news, luxury real estate, ocean home magazine
An Original Frank Lloyd W(right) by the Ocean – Virgina Beach, Virginia
You’ve heard of Wright’s Falling Rock? Arguably this rarity is the coastal version – well, almost. A genuine Frank Lloyd Wright a mere stroll from the Atlantic Ocean (as evidenced by the aerial view). Pictures show a home and interior that is a bit dated, but, like a Chippendale dresser, the true value is in [...]
Category: coastal home, coastal news, ocean estate of the day, ocean home decor, ocean home magazine, ocean home, coastal home, oceanfront, by the sea
Paradise Unlocked – Keyhole Bay – Roatan, Honduras
Located on the Caribbean island of Roatán in the Bay Islands of Honduras, this community features luxury condominiums and estate homes with spectacular ocean views and exclusive amenities. Keyhole Bay is located just moments from the West Bay and West End communities where you will be able to unwind with dinner or friends, soak in [...]
Category: coastal development, coastal home, coastal home development, coastal news, luxury coastal news, ocean development, ocean estate of the day, ocean home development, ocean home magazine, ocean home, coastal home, oceanfront, by the sea
Ocean Ridge – Exumas, Bahamas
This is an amended post from one I did before about Ocean Ridge, a unique little development in the Exumas, Bahamas. To date, there is only one lot remaining and it’s probably because the developers were wise enough to build Kayu Maya (www.kayumaya.com) as the anchor lot so they could wow prospective clients while they [...]
Category: bahamas, coastal home, coastal home development, ocean development, ocean home development, ocean home magazine, ocean home, coastal home, oceanfront, by the sea, Uncategorized
Beach Village at the Del – Hotel Coronado, San Diego, California
Since it was first built more than 120 years ago, the Hotel del Coronado has been a beacon of grandeur and refinement among vacation destinations in Southern California and the world. With its iconic red-shingled roof adding a dash of majestic color to the dazzling azure Pacific coastline, The Del stands as the definitive example [...]
Category: California, coastal development, coastal home, coastal news, ocean development, ocean home development, ocean home magazine, ocean home, coastal home, oceanfront, by the sea
Our Boat House
By Thomas Despagni Are you a homeowner by the sea? If so, make use of your home by decorating your home with nautical furnishings and all boat antiques to complement your home life by the sea. It would be like you’re living on a boat. So check out this website www.ourboathouse.com, where you will find [...]
Category: boats, coastal decor, coastal home, Uncategorized
Villa Spotlight – Bluefields Bay, Jamaica
A Hidden Jewel Awaits you in Jamaica by Thomas Despagni Bluefields Bay is an enclave of luxurious Caribbean waterfront villa suites located in the crystal clear, blue calm waters of Jamaica. Bluefields Bay combines five luxurious villas, each with a private pool and a well trained staff. Offering gourmet meals, tropical drinks and much more, [...]
Category: coastal home, ocean home decor, ocean home magazine, ocean home, coastal home, oceanfront, by the sea, Uncategorized
U.S. Home Prices Decline 1.6% in the Q-3, According to FHFA
By Thomas Despagni According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) seasonally adjusted purchase-only house price index (HPI), U.S. home prices declined in the third quarter of 2010. The HPI, calculated using home sales price information from Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-acquired mortgages, was 1.6 percent lower on both a seasonally adjusted and unadjusted basis [...]
Category: real estate news, Uncategorized
Kyle Richards, Star Of Reality TV Show Beverly Hills Housewife, Lists Home For $2.45 Million
By Thomas Despagni Hollywood born Kyle Richards is no stranger to the on-camera limelight. Not only is she an aunt to Paris and Nicky Hilton (her sister is Kathy Hilton), but back in the day, she was also a child actor with fellow Beverly Hills cast mate and sister, Kim Richards. Kyle landed her first [...]
Category: California, Uncategorized
Historical Caribbean Land of 355 Acres worth $15 Million On Sale
By Thomas Despagni The Manatee Peninsula is a historic 355 acre land located in the Dominican Republic consisting 4.4 miles of natural beachfront that is being sold for $15 million. The Manatee is a pure and undeveloped land bordered by miles of pristine ocean beaches and sparkling, gentle lagoon waters. The land has deep water [...]
Category: caribbean, dominican republic, Uncategorized
