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It’s another monumental week in the real estate world. Once again, Taking ’stock supplies you with some interesting tidbits to keep you up to date on various world developments (no pun intended). If you read anything in the news that you think should be in next week’s blog, feel free to comment on the posting. Alternatively, if you want to comment on any of the stories listed here, let us know what you think!

Luxury Real Estate News/Views

Neighbor says Golf is a Sport Too Close (New York Times)

A lot of people want to be near to their favourite golf course…but how near is too near? A resident whose house is next to the 6th hole (a par 3) at the Winged Foot Golf Club is sick of golf balls hitting his property, breaking his windows, scaring his children, and making his dog sick. The hole is currently closed due to a restraining order brought against the club. You know it has to be serious when Donald Trump is offering to mediate.

It’s not Easy Being Green - If You are Buying a Luxury Home…

This week’s Realestock blog entry looks at how many luxury buyers are not concerned about their homes being environmentally sound. However, some developments are managing to combine good living with good style.

America’s Luxury Homes, Downsized (Forbes)

On a similar theme, Forbes.com has written this interesting article about how many popular luxury properties are smaller than traditional ‘luxury’ housing. This is partially due to the lack of space, growth of environmentalism, worries about reselling the property in this less than buoyant market, and, more importantly, because it isn’t 1987, and big doesn’t necessarily mean classy. After all, is it better to have Foie Gras, or a Big Mac?

Worldwide Property News/Views

China’s Homeowners Feeling Little Pain (Newsweek)

Here in North America, we are all on tenterhooks, fearful to hear what will happen to the property market next. However, in China, people are not feeling the pinch as we are. According to Newsweek, the cost of an average home has increased fourfold in the past eight years, and China’s 80-million strong middle class are clambering to get on to the property ladder. Whether the market will eventually deteriorate like ours is still uncertain, but for the moment, things are looking sunny for the Chinese market.

Have I Got the Candidate For You! How the Real-Estate Market Could Turn Florida for Obama (Slate.com)

We are all now acutely aware how politics can affect house prices. However, in Florida, the real estate market could affect the choice of candidate. Voters are looking at which candidate will save them from getting into negative equity. This choice could be crucial as to who becomes the next president: because as Al Gore knows, Florida can change an election.

Rise in Property Re-structuring, Recovery and Debt Business Expected (PropertyWire.com)

According to PropertyWire.com, many international real estate groups are moving into the restructuring and recovery business - due to the large amount of real estate developments and projects that are falling through due to a lack of funding, in addition to the large amount of foreclosures and other loan difficulties that are occurring.

Concierge Auctions Pleased With Results of Luxury Real Estate Auction

Source: Concierge Auctions www.PR-Canada.net

Monday, 06 October 2008

Today Concierge Auctions hosted a luxury real estate sale of two bay front estates on Siesta Key, Florida. The auction was located at the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with over 100 attendees.

“It was a very well organized, transparent event,” said Marisa Marino of Horizon Realty. “A client of mine participated, but unfortunately he was outbid. He and I look forward to participating again in the next sale.”

This was the debut of Concierge Auctions’ innovative Guaranty Program. The program benefits both buyers and sellers, as they can participate with confidence knowing the properties will sell on Auction Day regardless of the high bid.

“In the context of the current economic climate, I am thrilled that we were able to aggregate a strong crowd, including 26 qualified bidders willing to spend millions of dollars for these exceptional properties,” said Stuart Mattison, Director of Sales. “The fact that they not only attended the event but also actively participated was encouraging.”

AUCTION RESULTS (high bid plus premium)

1356 Point Crisp Road: $2,772,750

850 Mangrove Point Road: $2,200,000

“We are pleased with the results and have received outstanding feedback from the real estate community. Our format has resonated, and we believe we are on our way to bringing the auction process to the mainstream,” said Laura Brady, President.

Concierge Auctions has made the determination that it is in the best interest of the seller and registered buyers of 850 Mangrove Point Road to re-offer the property in the next Sarasota auction in December. The decision was reached after the firm was notified that at least two buyers were precluded from placing their highest bid on the property.

Sellers interested in the Sarasota December sale should contact Concierge Auctions immediately. Availability will be limited to a maximum of five properties, which will be selected within the next four weeks. As always, Concierge Auctions fully protects listing and buying brokers. For further details and registration, visit www.conciergeauctions.com or call 888-966-4759.

PR-CANADA.net

Source: Concierge Auctions