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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Busy Gemini needs a home to keep up with their ever-changing interests, writes Jill Krasny San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage – Marina Ever notice that some homes catch your eye while others wind up going unnoticed? Your star sign may be the culprit. Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease, while artsy Pisces needs an unfussy floor plan and ...

What Is a Perfect Home for a Gemini?

May 22, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Busy Gemini needs a home to keep up with their ever-changing interests, writes Jill Krasny San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage – Marina Ever notice that some homes catch your eye while others wind up going unnoticed? Your star sign may be the culprit. Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease, while artsy Pisces needs an unfussy floor plan and ...

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Nearly a century after its design and construction, this 9,390-square-foot, eight-bedroom residence has been comprehensively updated, adding soigné contemporary style to elegant classical elements Early in the 20th century, Scottish-born Thomas Paterson Ross—the eccentric and prolific architect who designed the eye-catching Sing Fat and Sing Chong buildings in San Francisco’s Chinatown—took on a commission from a wealthy widow to design a Tudor Revival ...

Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco

May 20, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Nearly a century after its design and construction, this 9,390-square-foot, eight-bedroom residence has been comprehensively updated, adding soigné contemporary style to elegant classical elements Early in the 20th century, Scottish-born Thomas Paterson Ross—the eccentric and prolific architect who designed the eye-catching Sing Fat and Sing Chong buildings in San Francisco’s Chinatown—took on a commission from a wealthy widow to design a Tudor Revival ...

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Homes in the News Sausalito, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Forbes Granddaughter of Clarins Founder Lists London Home for $7.9 Million Claire Courtin-Clarins, granddaughter of the Clarins skincare founder, has listed her personally designed London townhouse for $7.9 million. Located near Portobello Road, the home blends Provençal and Scandinavian influences with antique European elements like 18th-century tiles from Lisbon and P...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025

May 16, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Sausalito, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Forbes Granddaughter of Clarins Founder Lists London Home for $7.9 Million Claire Courtin-Clarins, granddaughter of the Clarins skincare founder, has listed her personally designed London townhouse for $7.9 million. Located near Portobello Road, the home blends Provençal and Scandinavian influences with antique European elements like 18th-century tiles from Lisbon and P...

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The progressive design movement of the 1920s and 1930s continues to influence architecture and interiors a century on Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman, Sotheby’s International Realty In 2025, Art Deco is set to celebrate its official centenary in signature style. The influential decorative movement that flourished throughout Europe and the United States in the 1920s and early 1930s took its name from the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et I...

Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today

May 15, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The progressive design movement of the 1920s and 1930s continues to influence architecture and interiors a century on Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman, Sotheby’s International Realty In 2025, Art Deco is set to celebrate its official centenary in signature style. The influential decorative movement that flourished throughout Europe and the United States in the 1920s and early 1930s took its name from the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et I...

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Designed by architect Wallace Neff, the father of California style, this six-bedroom clifftop hacienda in the exclusive private community of Hope Ranch is a stylish oasis for a life lived indoors and out. Born in 1895 in La Mirada, California, Wallace Neff spent much of his youth in the luxurious, easygoing neighborhoods of Southern California—often at his grandparents’ hillside home, reportedly a Queen Anne Victorian manor that enjoyed a cascading view...

Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara

May 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Designed by architect Wallace Neff, the father of California style, this six-bedroom clifftop hacienda in the exclusive private community of Hope Ranch is a stylish oasis for a life lived indoors and out. Born in 1895 in La Mirada, California, Wallace Neff spent much of his youth in the luxurious, easygoing neighborhoods of Southern California—often at his grandparents’ hillside home, reportedly a Queen Anne Victorian manor that enjoyed a cascading view...

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The world of high and fine jewelry collecting is attracting a new generation of luxury gem hunters, writes Victoria Gomelskypot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther The 55.22-carat ‘Estrela de Fura’ Ruby at Sotheby’s New York, which sold at auction for US$34.8 million in June 2023. Photograph: © Sotheby’s Not long after Catharine Becket joined the jewelry department at Sotheby’s in 2005, she and her colleagues faced s...

Collecting Focus: High Jewelry

May 12, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The world of high and fine jewelry collecting is attracting a new generation of luxury gem hunters, writes Victoria Gomelskypot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther The 55.22-carat ‘Estrela de Fura’ Ruby at Sotheby’s New York, which sold at auction for US$34.8 million in June 2023. Photograph: © Sotheby’s Not long after Catharine Becket joined the jewelry department at Sotheby’s in 2005, she and her colleagues faced s...

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Homes in the News San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Mansion Global San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase House Lists for $19.5M In San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, a historic five-level townhouse has been transformed into a design marvel for the annual Decorator Showcase. Featuring eclectic spaces like a Moroccan-inspired red tented dining room and a 1970s-style rooftop lounge, the 123-year-old home blends...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025

May 9, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Mansion Global San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase House Lists for $19.5M In San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, a historic five-level townhouse has been transformed into a design marvel for the annual Decorator Showcase. Featuring eclectic spaces like a Moroccan-inspired red tented dining room and a 1970s-style rooftop lounge, the 123-year-old home blends...

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Best known for its star-studded film festival, Cannes is also a year-round spot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther Cannes, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty Cannes has long been a place to hit reset. In the 1920s, it became a sun-soaked playground for the cultural elite—F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso and other Riviera regulars sought inspiration and escape along its palm-lined boulevards. Today...

Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem

May 8, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Best known for its star-studded film festival, Cannes is also a year-round spot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther Cannes, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty Cannes has long been a place to hit reset. In the 1920s, it became a sun-soaked playground for the cultural elite—F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso and other Riviera regulars sought inspiration and escape along its palm-lined boulevards. Today...

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The Turtle Bay Gardens enclave—which has lured such luminaries as Stephen Sondheim, Katharine Hepburn, E. B. White, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Dylan—is a collection of a few rarely available 19th-century residences, including this Georgian hideaway that combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Long ago, the East River flowed into a cove on the coast of Manhattan that became known as Turtle Bay. The neighborhood that grew up around that i...

Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave

May 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The Turtle Bay Gardens enclave—which has lured such luminaries as Stephen Sondheim, Katharine Hepburn, E. B. White, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Dylan—is a collection of a few rarely available 19th-century residences, including this Georgian hideaway that combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Long ago, the East River flowed into a cove on the coast of Manhattan that became known as Turtle Bay. The neighborhood that grew up around that i...

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Creatives can’t help but inhabit eclectic art-filled homes that reflect their life, work and travels around the globe, writes Laura May Todd Artist William Kentridge’s dining room displays many of his works, including a drawing of a fish for one of his daughters. Photograph: © Jean-François Jaussaud. All artworks by William Kentdrige, courtesy of the artist. Artists’ homes are often an extension of, and an insight into, their creative practice. What do ...

Inside The Homes Of Artists Today

May 5, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Creatives can’t help but inhabit eclectic art-filled homes that reflect their life, work and travels around the globe, writes Laura May Todd Artist William Kentridge’s dining room displays many of his works, including a drawing of a fish for one of his daughters. Photograph: © Jean-François Jaussaud. All artworks by William Kentdrige, courtesy of the artist. Artists’ homes are often an extension of, and an insight into, their creative practice. What do ...

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Homes in the News Highlands, North Carolina | Cashiers Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global North Carolina’s Priciest Home Returns to MarketA 10-bedroom estate atop a mountain in western North Carolina is listed once again, this time for $32 million. Known for its sweeping views, extensive amenities, and remote location, the property stands as the state’s highest-priced residential listing. The New York Times Coastal Homes in Croatia Attract Fo...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025

May 2, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Highlands, North Carolina | Cashiers Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global North Carolina’s Priciest Home Returns to MarketA 10-bedroom estate atop a mountain in western North Carolina is listed once again, this time for $32 million. Known for its sweeping views, extensive amenities, and remote location, the property stands as the state’s highest-priced residential listing. The New York Times Coastal Homes in Croatia Attract Fo...

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Cozy colorful rooms, luxurious outdoor entertaining and acres of space are perfect for welcoming guests and connecting with nature, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Lexington, Kentucky | Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, on the first Saturday in May, horse-racing enthusiasts don frocks, seersucker suits, and chapeaus of all kinds to attend the Kentucky Derby. Many who travel to the Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Kentucky, come from the ...

Perfecting a Southern-Style Home

May 1, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Cozy colorful rooms, luxurious outdoor entertaining and acres of space are perfect for welcoming guests and connecting with nature, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Lexington, Kentucky | Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, on the first Saturday in May, horse-racing enthusiasts don frocks, seersucker suits, and chapeaus of all kinds to attend the Kentucky Derby. Many who travel to the Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Kentucky, come from the ...

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This custom-built home is replete with the august details of a bygone era—including columns, archways, wainscoting, ceiling tracery, and chevron-patterned parquetry—yet is unquestionably inviting and basks in expansive views across the dazzling water. If the decades-long success of “This Old House” is any indication, scores of homeowners are interested in—if not dedicated to—the concepts of residential renovation, restoration, and preservation. This may...

Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich

April 29, 2025 | Melissa Couch

This custom-built home is replete with the august details of a bygone era—including columns, archways, wainscoting, ceiling tracery, and chevron-patterned parquetry—yet is unquestionably inviting and basks in expansive views across the dazzling water. If the decades-long success of “This Old House” is any indication, scores of homeowners are interested in—if not dedicated to—the concepts of residential renovation, restoration, and preservation. This may...

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From a €164M sale in Sardinia, Italy, to a US$31M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in March. Sardinia, Italy Lodovico Pignatti Morano | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €164M View properties in Sardinia, Italy Palm Beach, Florida Judge Moss, Jay Dewing | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$31M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Newport Beach, ...

Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights

April 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a €164M sale in Sardinia, Italy, to a US$31M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in March. Sardinia, Italy Lodovico Pignatti Morano | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €164M View properties in Sardinia, Italy Palm Beach, Florida Judge Moss, Jay Dewing | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$31M View properties in Palm Beach, Florida Newport Beach, ...

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Homes in the News East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage This $27M Hamptons Home Just Listed for the First Time in 55 Years – The New York Post A historic Hamptons home, valued at $27 million, has been listed for the first time in 55 years A sprawling Hamptons estate has hit the market for the first time in more than half a century, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of East Hampton history. Conti...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025

April 25, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage This $27M Hamptons Home Just Listed for the First Time in 55 Years – The New York Post A historic Hamptons home, valued at $27 million, has been listed for the first time in 55 years A sprawling Hamptons estate has hit the market for the first time in more than half a century, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of East Hampton history. Conti...

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Make like a king or queen with panoramic views from the turrets, luxe interiors, swimming pools – and even the odd moat, writes Aimee Dawson Perugia, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty They say an Englishman’s home is his castle. Certainly that has been the case for the Howard family who’ve called Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, England, home for more than 300 years. The 17th-century country house—set in 8,800 acres of parkland, woods and fa...

How To Live in a Castle in 2025

April 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Make like a king or queen with panoramic views from the turrets, luxe interiors, swimming pools – and even the odd moat, writes Aimee Dawson Perugia, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty They say an Englishman’s home is his castle. Certainly that has been the case for the Howard family who’ve called Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, England, home for more than 300 years. The 17th-century country house—set in 8,800 acres of parkland, woods and fa...

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Old World charm meets streamlined contemporary panache in this fashionably transformed 19th-century firehouse, which offers a generous collection of spaces for living and entertaining, enviable outdoor areas, and a finished four-car garage in the heart of New York City’s West Village. Since at least the late 20th century, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been a familiar refrain when discussing best practices for the use of resources, and while it most commo...

Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan

April 22, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Old World charm meets streamlined contemporary panache in this fashionably transformed 19th-century firehouse, which offers a generous collection of spaces for living and entertaining, enviable outdoor areas, and a finished four-car garage in the heart of New York City’s West Village. Since at least the late 20th century, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been a familiar refrain when discussing best practices for the use of resources, and while it most commo...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny Wellington, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why some homes seem to captivate you, while others leave you feeling ho-hum? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Whereas Aries are known for their bold design choices, artsy Pisces are drawn to homes by the water and ...

What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus?

April 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny Wellington, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why some homes seem to captivate you, while others leave you feeling ho-hum? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Whereas Aries are known for their bold design choices, artsy Pisces are drawn to homes by the water and ...

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Homes in the News Darien, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage A Wealthy Family Owned a Private Island for Over 100 Years. Now They’re Moving South and Selling it for $35 Million. – Business Insider The Ziegler family is selling their private island in Connecticut, which they have owned for over a century, for $35 million. The island features an 8,684-square-foot New England colonial-style main house, a two-bedroom guest ho...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025

April 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Darien, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage A Wealthy Family Owned a Private Island for Over 100 Years. Now They’re Moving South and Selling it for $35 Million. – Business Insider The Ziegler family is selling their private island in Connecticut, which they have owned for over a century, for $35 million. The island features an 8,684-square-foot New England colonial-style main house, a two-bedroom guest ho...

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From Mexican modernism to Brazilian sculpture, this thrilling collecting category is rapidly growing in prominence—and now is the perfect time to invest, writes Florence Hallett Frida Kahlo’s 1949 painting “Diego y yo”, exhibited at Sotheby’s prior to its record-breaking US$34.9 million sale. Photograph: Sotheby’s From the surrealist dreamworlds of Remedios Varo to the shifting colorscapes of Carlos Cruz-Diez’s “Physichromies,” Latin American art has so...

Collecting Focus: Latin American Art

April 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From Mexican modernism to Brazilian sculpture, this thrilling collecting category is rapidly growing in prominence—and now is the perfect time to invest, writes Florence Hallett Frida Kahlo’s 1949 painting “Diego y yo”, exhibited at Sotheby’s prior to its record-breaking US$34.9 million sale. Photograph: Sotheby’s From the surrealist dreamworlds of Remedios Varo to the shifting colorscapes of Carlos Cruz-Diez’s “Physichromies,” Latin American art has so...

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Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surrounding an enviable pool—all enveloped by 22 peaceful private acres. Deep in the idyllic environs of California’s wine country, near the crest of a wooded hillside tucked between two gentle knolls, a resolutely contemporary residence exemplifies the way that a home can be consummately st...

Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary

April 15, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surrounding an enviable pool—all enveloped by 22 peaceful private acres. Deep in the idyllic environs of California’s wine country, near the crest of a wooded hillside tucked between two gentle knolls, a resolutely contemporary residence exemplifies the way that a home can be consummately st...

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No longer the preserve of nobility, tapestry allows designers to blend old and new for strikingly contemporary interiors, writes Francesca Perry A historic tapestry in the Manhattan home of Adam Charlap Hyman. Photograph: Steven Kent Johnson Tapestries are taking over our walls again. The focus of several high-profile exhibitions and a popular feature in stylish homes, woven wall hangings—both antique and contemporary—are back in the carefully adjusted ...

Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries

April 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

No longer the preserve of nobility, tapestry allows designers to blend old and new for strikingly contemporary interiors, writes Francesca Perry A historic tapestry in the Manhattan home of Adam Charlap Hyman. Photograph: Steven Kent Johnson Tapestries are taking over our walls again. The focus of several high-profile exhibitions and a popular feature in stylish homes, woven wall hangings—both antique and contemporary—are back in the carefully adjusted ...

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Whether they are high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with investable assets of US$1 million+ or ultra-high-net-worth individuals with US$30 million+, the world’s wealthiest invest a significant share of their portfolio in real estate. Real estate historically appeals to HNWIs as a tangible asset with clear lifestyle benefits. Recently, luxury property values have surged around the world. In the U.S., from Q4 2019 to Q4 2023, luxury home prices increased...

Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy

April 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Whether they are high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with investable assets of US$1 million+ or ultra-high-net-worth individuals with US$30 million+, the world’s wealthiest invest a significant share of their portfolio in real estate. Real estate historically appeals to HNWIs as a tangible asset with clear lifestyle benefits. Recently, luxury property values have surged around the world. In the U.S., from Q4 2019 to Q4 2023, luxury home prices increased...

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Homes in the News New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Penthouse Atop World’s Skinniest Skyscraper Is Now on the Market for $110 Million – CNN The penthouse atop the world’s skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower in Manhattan, is listed for $110 million, offering stunning views and luxurious amenities. A penthouse atop Manhattan’s Steinway Tower, the world’s skinniest skyscraper, is listed for $110 million, m...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025

April 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Penthouse Atop World’s Skinniest Skyscraper Is Now on the Market for $110 Million – CNN The penthouse atop the world’s skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower in Manhattan, is listed for $110 million, offering stunning views and luxurious amenities. A penthouse atop Manhattan’s Steinway Tower, the world’s skinniest skyscraper, is listed for $110 million, m...

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Enthusiasts are elevating their homes—and their game—with luxe on-site golfing features that allow them to practice in privacy, says Emma Reynolds Heber City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty For golf enthusiasts, living in a golf-focused community or close to a world-class course may not be enough. Increasingly, luxury homeowners are prioritizing convenience and exclusivity by integrating golf features directly into their own properties. Fr...

The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers

April 10, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Enthusiasts are elevating their homes—and their game—with luxe on-site golfing features that allow them to practice in privacy, says Emma Reynolds Heber City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty For golf enthusiasts, living in a golf-focused community or close to a world-class course may not be enough. Increasingly, luxury homeowners are prioritizing convenience and exclusivity by integrating golf features directly into their own properties. Fr...

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While it brings to mind an august Tudor-style estate in the countryside of Great Britain, this residence is resolutely contemporary, with abundant modern conveniences and sophisticated spaces for entertainment indoors and out. With its quintessential Tudor-style aesthetic—sharply pitched rooflines, handsome brick cladding, leaded-glass and oriel windows, and a setting of rolling green lawn, meticulously manicured landscaping, and grandfather trees—bring...

Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home

April 8, 2025 | Melissa Couch

While it brings to mind an august Tudor-style estate in the countryside of Great Britain, this residence is resolutely contemporary, with abundant modern conveniences and sophisticated spaces for entertainment indoors and out. With its quintessential Tudor-style aesthetic—sharply pitched rooflines, handsome brick cladding, leaded-glass and oriel windows, and a setting of rolling green lawn, meticulously manicured landscaping, and grandfather trees—bring...

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The annual Salone del Mobile fair is a furniture, but Milan is a year-round destination for design lovers, says Francesca Perry Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty In Italy, visitors might flock to the storied cities of Venice or Rome, but Milan manages to combine elegant historic architecture with a real livability that places contemporary culture front and center. Not only is the city home to agenda-setting fashion weeks, but it functi...

Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design

April 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The annual Salone del Mobile fair is a furniture, but Milan is a year-round destination for design lovers, says Francesca Perry Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty In Italy, visitors might flock to the storied cities of Venice or Rome, but Milan manages to combine elegant historic architecture with a real livability that places contemporary culture front and center. Not only is the city home to agenda-setting fashion weeks, but it functi...

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Homes in the News Paradise Valley, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty An Ultra-Modern $9.5 Million Arizona Home Comes With a Climate-Controlled Auto Gallery – Robb Report The double-gated Paradise Valley compound also features a heated pool and a guest casita, all with Camelback Mountain vistas. This $9.5 million Paradise Valley home features a climate-controlled car gallery, a resort-style pool, and panoramic views of Camelback Mountain...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025

April 4, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Paradise Valley, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty An Ultra-Modern $9.5 Million Arizona Home Comes With a Climate-Controlled Auto Gallery – Robb Report The double-gated Paradise Valley compound also features a heated pool and a guest casita, all with Camelback Mountain vistas. This $9.5 million Paradise Valley home features a climate-controlled car gallery, a resort-style pool, and panoramic views of Camelback Mountain...

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On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it feature...

Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

April 1, 2025 | Melissa Couch

On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it feature...

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The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the app...

Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

March 31, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the app...

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From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.9...

Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

March 29, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.9...

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Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all ac...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

March 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all ac...

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In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the wor...

Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

March 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the wor...

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Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outsid...

Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

March 25, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outsid...

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Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelie...

How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

March 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelie...

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Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustai...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

March 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustai...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize...

What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries?

March 20, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize...

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Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati. Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines

March 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati. Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB...

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With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a consummate sanctuary. When pondering the notion of a coastal New England estate, several aspects come immediately to mind: timeless architecture—ideally Colonial or Shingle in style or inspiration—plentiful postcard-worthy views, interiors combining charm and a dedication to a classic aes...

Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island

March 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a consummate sanctuary. When pondering the notion of a coastal New England estate, several aspects come immediately to mind: timeless architecture—ideally Colonial or Shingle in style or inspiration—plentiful postcard-worthy views, interiors combining charm and a dedication to a classic aes...

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From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last Dance’ Game Worn Jersey (detail) | Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2. © Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s Sporting artifacts are a booming market. It’s no surprise that collectors and enthusiasts will pay a significant amount for a part of the big moments on the court or playing field: t...

Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia

March 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last Dance’ Game Worn Jersey (detail) | Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2. © Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s Sporting artifacts are a booming market. It’s no surprise that collectors and enthusiasts will pay a significant amount for a part of the big moments on the court or playing field: t...

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Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Venice townhouse’s style influences include Frank Sinatra and French architect Charlotte Perriand. An award-winning modernist townhouse in London’s Little Venice, designed by Wells Mackereth, is now listed for $11.6 million. The property features a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025

March 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Venice townhouse’s style influences include Frank Sinatra and French architect Charlotte Perriand. An award-winning modernist townhouse in London’s Little Venice, designed by Wells Mackereth, is now listed for $11.6 million. The property features a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, ...

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Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty To weather the future’s proverbial storm, it’s clear that construction requires a pivot to climate-resilient design: in short, architecture and landscaping that anticipate the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and are thereby best placed to recover from them....

Designing a Climate-Resilient Home

March 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty To weather the future’s proverbial storm, it’s clear that construction requires a pivot to climate-resilient design: in short, architecture and landscaping that anticipate the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and are thereby best placed to recover from them....

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Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed by one of the city’s significant architects. Secluded on a spacious corner lot in the storied Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, this striking contemporary residence designed by architect Hai C. Tan is woven into the tapestry of the city’s history. Tan established his reputation...

Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles

March 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed by one of the city’s significant architects. Secluded on a spacious corner lot in the storied Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, this striking contemporary residence designed by architect Hai C. Tan is woven into the tapestry of the city’s history. Tan established his reputation...

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Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern cities experiencing a housing boom. Photograph: Brittney Butler/Unsplash. The Midwest has seen major booms in its housing markets for several years now. Midwestern cities have consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and places such as Cincinnati, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wis...

The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities

March 10, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern cities experiencing a housing boom. Photograph: Brittney Butler/Unsplash. The Midwest has seen major booms in its housing markets for several years now. Midwestern cities have consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and places such as Cincinnati, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wis...

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Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Secluded 200-Acre Ranch Just Outside of Jackson Hole Can Be Yours for $23 Million – Robb Report This is the Most Expensive Home in Texas – New York Post Bing Crosby’s California Home for Sale at $40 Million – Fox Business Go on Permanent Holiday in This Vibrant Marrakech Riad – The Spaces ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025

March 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Secluded 200-Acre Ranch Just Outside of Jackson Hole Can Be Yours for $23 Million – Robb Report This is the Most Expensive Home in Texas – New York Post Bing Crosby’s California Home for Sale at $40 Million – Fox Business Go on Permanent Holiday in This Vibrant Marrakech Riad – The Spaces ...

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In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury   Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home in a landmark high-rise is about more than the address, the views or the amenities—it’s an opportunity to inhabit an architectural vision. The most sought-after addresses are in towers shaped by unbridled creativity and innovation, where form, materiality, and spatial expe...

Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects

March 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury   Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home in a landmark high-rise is about more than the address, the views or the amenities—it’s an opportunity to inhabit an architectural vision. The most sought-after addresses are in towers shaped by unbridled creativity and innovation, where form, materiality, and spatial expe...

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Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios, tranquil courtyards, lush lawn, flourishing gardens, and a glamorous swimming pool. American architect Roy Seldon Price’s name and oeuvre are intricately woven into the historic fabric of Beverly Hills. Price established a reputation for refined Spanish Revival designs—including sev...

Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark

March 4, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios, tranquil courtyards, lush lawn, flourishing gardens, and a glamorous swimming pool. American architect Roy Seldon Price’s name and oeuvre are intricately woven into the historic fabric of Beverly Hills. Price established a reputation for refined Spanish Revival designs—including sev...

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Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork. Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40 Million – The Wall Street Journal Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown – Financial Times A Jackson Hole New Build with Panoramic Views of the Tetons – Mansion Global The Glass House in East Hamp...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025

February 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork. Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40 Million – The Wall Street Journal Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown – Financial Times A Jackson Hole New Build with Panoramic Views of the Tetons – Mansion Global The Glass House in East Hamp...

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Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie  Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty With the 97th Academy Awards just days away, it’s an exciting time for movie lovers around the globe. Celebrating cinematic excellence and honoring the best of the best in the film industry, the Oscars are a must-watch spectacle, full of glamor, suspense and iconic moments. They also ...

How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema

February 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie  Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty With the 97th Academy Awards just days away, it’s an exciting time for movie lovers around the globe. Celebrating cinematic excellence and honoring the best of the best in the film industry, the Oscars are a must-watch spectacle, full of glamor, suspense and iconic moments. They also ...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac has its own character, which can influence the type of home they gravitate toward. Hardworking Capricorns prize a well-crafted home with smart details, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in wide-open spaces that fee...

What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces?

February 26, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac has its own character, which can influence the type of home they gravitate toward. Hardworking Capricorns prize a well-crafted home with smart details, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in wide-open spaces that fee...

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This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourishes—as well as an idyllic garden and a rooftop terrace. Tucked between Broadway and the Hudson River, Greenwich Village has long lured artists, writers, intellectuals, and free thinkers of all sorts with its enchanting tree-lined streets; diverting shops, restaurants, and coffee houses...

Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome

February 25, 2025 | Melissa Couch

This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourishes—as well as an idyllic garden and a rooftop terrace. Tucked between Broadway and the Hudson River, Greenwich Village has long lured artists, writers, intellectuals, and free thinkers of all sorts with its enchanting tree-lined streets; diverting shops, restaurants, and coffee houses...

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Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira. Photograph: Fundação Cultursintra FP Although he only stayed for three days, Lord Byron was so taken by the “glorious Eden” of Sintra, Portugal, that he wrote his poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” at the town’s Lawrence Hotel. Since his 1809 visit, much of the surroundin...

Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise

February 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira. Photograph: Fundação Cultursintra FP Although he only stayed for three days, Lord Byron was so taken by the “glorious Eden” of Sintra, Portugal, that he wrote his poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” at the town’s Lawrence Hotel. Since his 1809 visit, much of the surroundin...

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From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in January. Spring Lake, New Jersey Elizabeth Hewson Judge, Michael Skea | Ward Wight International Realty, US$25M View properties in Spring Lake New Jersey Saint-Tropez, France Frédéric Barth |Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty,€21M View properties in Saint-Tropez, France Ca...

Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights

February 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in January. Spring Lake, New Jersey Elizabeth Hewson Judge, Michael Skea | Ward Wight International Realty, US$25M View properties in Spring Lake New Jersey Saint-Tropez, France Frédéric Barth |Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty,€21M View properties in Saint-Tropez, France Ca...

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Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor Has It This $21.995M Beverly Hills Mansion Was a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy – The Wall Street Journal Miami’s Merrick Park District Sees Fresh New Development – New York Post Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home for Sale – USA Today Spa Homes with Fabulous Bathrooms – The Week Private P...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025

February 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor Has It This $21.995M Beverly Hills Mansion Was a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy – The Wall Street Journal Miami’s Merrick Park District Sees Fresh New Development – New York Post Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home for Sale – USA Today Spa Homes with Fabulous Bathrooms – The Week Private P...

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Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Or...

Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills

February 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Or...

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At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible au...

Collecting Focus: Classic Cars

February 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible au...

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Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state. Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and across the Blu...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee

February 15, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state. Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and across the Blu...

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New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature a host of luxe amenities. This $35M Townhouse in N.Y.C.’s Greenwich Village Has a Private Rooftop Terrace – Robb Report 22-Acre Estate, One of the Largest in Palm Beach County, Lists for Sale – Mansion Global A Revamped, Shingle-Style Sagaponack Home Dating Back to 1775 Looks for $12M...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025

February 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature a host of luxe amenities. This $35M Townhouse in N.Y.C.’s Greenwich Village Has a Private Rooftop Terrace – Robb Report 22-Acre Estate, One of the Largest in Palm Beach County, Lists for Sale – Mansion Global A Revamped, Shingle-Style Sagaponack Home Dating Back to 1775 Looks for $12M...

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Venice’s historic palazzi, with their grand facades and opulent interiors, are being reimagined for modern living, writes Mandi Keighran. Venice, Italy | Venice Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, as masked revelers fill the “calli” (streets) of Venice for the famed Carnevale, the city’s “palazzi’ (palaces) take center stage, their gilded halls and towering windows glowing with centuries-old splendor. These historic residences, once home to Veneti...

Inside Venice’s Magical Palaces

February 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Venice’s historic palazzi, with their grand facades and opulent interiors, are being reimagined for modern living, writes Mandi Keighran. Venice, Italy | Venice Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, as masked revelers fill the “calli” (streets) of Venice for the famed Carnevale, the city’s “palazzi’ (palaces) take center stage, their gilded halls and towering windows glowing with centuries-old splendor. These historic residences, once home to Veneti...

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Tucked amid farmland greenery in the sought-after Hamptons village of Sagaponack, this fresidence exemplifies New England charm while easily accommodating a modern lifestyle. Among the delightful villages and towns strewn along on Long Island, Sagaponack is an esteemed burg whose history stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established as an area of charming homes and essential potato farms. A short distance from an idyllic Atlantic Ocean bea...

Inside a Picturesque Sagaponack Sanctuary

February 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Tucked amid farmland greenery in the sought-after Hamptons village of Sagaponack, this fresidence exemplifies New England charm while easily accommodating a modern lifestyle. Among the delightful villages and towns strewn along on Long Island, Sagaponack is an esteemed burg whose history stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established as an area of charming homes and essential potato farms. A short distance from an idyllic Atlantic Ocean bea...

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The biggest names in luxury are expanding into residential developments. What’s on offer is a curated, wraparound lifestyle Fendi Private Residences, Crans, Switzerland |  Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Today’s branded residences are havens that entice both brand loyalists and clients seeking a like-minded community. A branded residential property has subtle details that impart authenticity to every facet of living there. It might be in th...

From Fendi to Bulgari: Living in a Luxury Branded Home

February 10, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The biggest names in luxury are expanding into residential developments. What’s on offer is a curated, wraparound lifestyle Fendi Private Residences, Crans, Switzerland |  Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Today’s branded residences are havens that entice both brand loyalists and clients seeking a like-minded community. A branded residential property has subtle details that impart authenticity to every facet of living there. It might be in th...

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Lafayette, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Custom built for a corporate CEO, the manicured property in Lafayette has a putting green and a golf simulator. This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco – Robb Report Historic 1780 Stone-Clad Farmhouse on 10 Acres Pending Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Pricey Pads Chill Out in a Chic Chalet on the Market for $18 Million in Utah – Cowboy...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in February 2025

February 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Lafayette, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Custom built for a corporate CEO, the manicured property in Lafayette has a putting green and a golf simulator. This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco – Robb Report Historic 1780 Stone-Clad Farmhouse on 10 Acres Pending Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Pricey Pads Chill Out in a Chic Chalet on the Market for $18 Million in Utah – Cowboy...

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A recent resurgence in everything from backgammon to chess is making its mark in home interiors, writes Kate Youde A games room designed by Katherine Pooley at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes. Photograph: Nico Wills Whether it is chess or cards, Monopoly or mahjong, chances are you have a favorite game. And maybe even a dedicated place within your home to play it. Interior designers have noticed an uptick in requests from clients for games room...

Designing Games Rooms for a New Era

February 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

A recent resurgence in everything from backgammon to chess is making its mark in home interiors, writes Kate Youde A games room designed by Katherine Pooley at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes. Photograph: Nico Wills Whether it is chess or cards, Monopoly or mahjong, chances are you have a favorite game. And maybe even a dedicated place within your home to play it. Interior designers have noticed an uptick in requests from clients for games room...

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Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich’s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S. After some 20 farms were consolidated in 1904, it became a flourishing farm with a thriving apple orchard, a lake, multiple greenhouses, and land and b...

Inside Greenwich’s Stonehaven

February 4, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich’s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S. After some 20 farms were consolidated in 1904, it became a flourishing farm with a thriving apple orchard, a lake, multiple greenhouses, and land and b...

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Carefree, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered Carefree estate provides epic Black Mountain views via an open-air layout. An Eco-Friendly Arizona Home Set on 22 Desert Acres Hits the Market for $15 Million – Robb Report New Yorkers Have Gotten Philly Fever: Here’s Where They Should Look to Buy a Home – Mansion Global Five Old Towns That Bridge Modern Living with the Past – Mansion Global $800,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Lon...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in January, 2025

January 31, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Carefree, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered Carefree estate provides epic Black Mountain views via an open-air layout. An Eco-Friendly Arizona Home Set on 22 Desert Acres Hits the Market for $15 Million – Robb Report New Yorkers Have Gotten Philly Fever: Here’s Where They Should Look to Buy a Home – Mansion Global Five Old Towns That Bridge Modern Living with the Past – Mansion Global $800,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Lon...

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The rich heritage and natural splendor of the Northern African country have long captivated artists from around the world, writes Mandi Keighran Marrakech, Morocco | Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty Morocco is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant colors and timeless architectural splendor that has inspired creatives throughout history, from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and painter Jackson Pollock, to pioneering Moroccan modernist ar...

Spotlight on Morocco: The Creative Desert Oasis

January 30, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The rich heritage and natural splendor of the Northern African country have long captivated artists from around the world, writes Mandi Keighran Marrakech, Morocco | Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty Morocco is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant colors and timeless architectural splendor that has inspired creatives throughout history, from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and painter Jackson Pollock, to pioneering Moroccan modernist ar...

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High above one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, this triplex penthouse virtually brims with elegant classicism and contemporary comfort and convenience. Long recognized as one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, Park Avenue has symbolized luxury and refinement for at least a century. During the 1920s, construction of residences along the avenue from Grand Central Station to 96th Street began, and today this span of the city is...

Inside a Palatial Park Avenue Penthouse

January 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

High above one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, this triplex penthouse virtually brims with elegant classicism and contemporary comfort and convenience. Long recognized as one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, Park Avenue has symbolized luxury and refinement for at least a century. During the 1920s, construction of residences along the avenue from Grand Central Station to 96th Street began, and today this span of the city is...

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These countries are seeing major shifts in luxury property as millionaires and billionaires choose to relocate The Armani Beach Residences at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Credit: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Millionaires are on the move. The great wealth migration, which paused briefly during the pandemic, hit record levels in 2024 as an estimated 128,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) migrated to new countries, according to the 2024 Henley Pri...

Where the World’s Wealthiest Want to Live in 2025

January 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

These countries are seeing major shifts in luxury property as millionaires and billionaires choose to relocate The Armani Beach Residences at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Credit: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Millionaires are on the move. The great wealth migration, which paused briefly during the pandemic, hit record levels in 2024 as an estimated 128,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) migrated to new countries, according to the 2024 Henley Pri...

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Beaver Creek, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty The property is the largest single-family home in the ski resort area of Vail and Beaver Creek, with 20,200 square feet of space, nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Modern Mansion in Beaver Creek Hits the Market for $25 Million – Bloomberg Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home in Snedens Landing, New York – Robb Report St. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025 at ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025

January 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beaver Creek, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty The property is the largest single-family home in the ski resort area of Vail and Beaver Creek, with 20,200 square feet of space, nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Modern Mansion in Beaver Creek Hits the Market for $25 Million – Bloomberg Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home in Snedens Landing, New York – Robb Report St. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025 at ...

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Having a space for books is the ultimate stamp of personality that enriches your living environment, writes Riya Patel A relaxing library retreat in a London home designed by Pirajean Lees. Photo: Michael Sinclair No matter how many bookshelves a home may have, there’s something special about a dedicated library. Who hasn’t dreamt of curating their own shelves, dusting off old favorites and getting lost for countless hours between the pages? Continue re...

The Rise of Home Libraries in a Screen-Saturated Era

January 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Having a space for books is the ultimate stamp of personality that enriches your living environment, writes Riya Patel A relaxing library retreat in a London home designed by Pirajean Lees. Photo: Michael Sinclair No matter how many bookshelves a home may have, there’s something special about a dedicated library. Who hasn’t dreamt of curating their own shelves, dusting off old favorites and getting lost for countless hours between the pages? Continue re...

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Today, Sotheby’s International Realty released its 2025 Luxury Outlook℠ report, which delves into emerging trends and key developments set to shape the global luxury real estate landscape in the coming year. The report highlights significant factors including how a US$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer may affect the real estate market, where 135,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are projected to relocate, and the profound impact of “Be...

Introducing the 2025 Luxury Outlook Report

January 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Today, Sotheby’s International Realty released its 2025 Luxury Outlook℠ report, which delves into emerging trends and key developments set to shape the global luxury real estate landscape in the coming year. The report highlights significant factors including how a US$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer may affect the real estate market, where 135,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are projected to relocate, and the profound impact of “Be...

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Minutes from the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, this meticulously renovated midcentury villa honors its history and locale while offering a novel, chic approach to the elegance and luxury of Palm Beach. Taking inspiration from Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced California architecture while holding true to the inspiration and singular style of Palm Beach, this enchanting midcentury home — meticulously maintained and renovated—exemplifies a novel...

Inside a Chic Mediterranean-Inspired Oasis in Palm Beach

January 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Minutes from the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, this meticulously renovated midcentury villa honors its history and locale while offering a novel, chic approach to the elegance and luxury of Palm Beach. Taking inspiration from Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced California architecture while holding true to the inspiration and singular style of Palm Beach, this enchanting midcentury home — meticulously maintained and renovated—exemplifies a novel...

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U.S. folk art and furniture bring history, craft and comfort to the home interior. A Sotheby’s auction highlights rare finds, writes Melissa Feldman Celebrated designer Ken Fulk guest-curates the pre-sale installation of “Visions of America” at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Pascal Perich, courtesy of Sotheby’s After introducing the inaugural “Visions of America” sale and event series in 2024, dedicated to American artistry and craftsmanship, Sotheby’s ret...

Collecting Focus: Americana

January 20, 2025 | Melissa Couch

U.S. folk art and furniture bring history, craft and comfort to the home interior. A Sotheby’s auction highlights rare finds, writes Melissa Feldman Celebrated designer Ken Fulk guest-curates the pre-sale installation of “Visions of America” at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Pascal Perich, courtesy of Sotheby’s After introducing the inaugural “Visions of America” sale and event series in 2024, dedicated to American artistry and craftsmanship, Sotheby’s ret...

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Carmel Valley, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Valley Brokerage Listed for the first time, the 1971 gem has a monolithic fireplace, stained glass windows, and a steeply pitched roofline. Dramatic Angles Define This $5M Marcel Sedletzky Home Near Carmel – Dwell The Lead With Jake Tapper – Robin Walpert – Navigating Housing Crisis Amid Wildfire Disaster – CNN San Francisco’s Millennium Tower Tallies Biggest Downtown Condo Resale in Ye...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in January, 2025

January 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Carmel Valley, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Valley Brokerage Listed for the first time, the 1971 gem has a monolithic fireplace, stained glass windows, and a steeply pitched roofline. Dramatic Angles Define This $5M Marcel Sedletzky Home Near Carmel – Dwell The Lead With Jake Tapper – Robin Walpert – Navigating Housing Crisis Amid Wildfire Disaster – CNN San Francisco’s Millennium Tower Tallies Biggest Downtown Condo Resale in Ye...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Visionary Aquarians need a room with a view—and a dose of eclecticism, writes Jill Krasny Elounda, Crete | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac is said to have its own character. So what kind of homes match up with people based on astrology? Wise Capricorn’s eye for detail serves them well when house hunting, and Sagittarians prize spaces that feel expansive and ...

What Is a Perfect Home for an Aquarius?

January 16, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Visionary Aquarians need a room with a view—and a dose of eclecticism, writes Jill Krasny Elounda, Crete | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac is said to have its own character. So what kind of homes match up with people based on astrology? Wise Capricorn’s eye for detail serves them well when house hunting, and Sagittarians prize spaces that feel expansive and ...

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Spanning more than 16,000 square feet of refined space, this magnificent Memorial-area manor accommodates relaxed day-to-day moments and festive fêtes with equal ease. For Houstonians and those familiar with this cosmopolitan city—America’s fourth-largest metropolis—the mere mention of the Memorial neighborhood brings to mind quiet lanes lined with leafy trees, spacious estates with manicured lawns, and some of the city’s most coveted homes. On one of t...

Inside an Inviting Light-Filled Houston Estate

January 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Spanning more than 16,000 square feet of refined space, this magnificent Memorial-area manor accommodates relaxed day-to-day moments and festive fêtes with equal ease. For Houstonians and those familiar with this cosmopolitan city—America’s fourth-largest metropolis—the mere mention of the Memorial neighborhood brings to mind quiet lanes lined with leafy trees, spacious estates with manicured lawns, and some of the city’s most coveted homes. On one of t...

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We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles. As professionals dedicated to housing, we understand that a home is far more than four walls; it is a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a foundation for building memories. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we are committed to supporting you during this challenging time. Below is a list of resources to help you navigate through this difficult period and begin...

Los Angeles Fire Resources

January 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles. As professionals dedicated to housing, we understand that a home is far more than four walls; it is a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a foundation for building memories. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we are committed to supporting you during this challenging time. Below is a list of resources to help you navigate through this difficult period and begin...

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From industrial port to livable cultural center, the Canadian city’s lakeside neighborhood has seen a stunning transformation—and the changes keep coming The Harbourfront in Toronto. Photo: Scott Webb via Unsplash A hundred years ago, Toronto’s Harbourfront was a bustling and dirty port full of noise and industrial activity. Ships hauling cargo frequented a landscape of huge wooden wharves and smokestack chimneys overlooking Lake Ontario. Although Toron...

Inside the Rise of Toronto’s Harbourfront

January 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From industrial port to livable cultural center, the Canadian city’s lakeside neighborhood has seen a stunning transformation—and the changes keep coming The Harbourfront in Toronto. Photo: Scott Webb via Unsplash A hundred years ago, Toronto’s Harbourfront was a bustling and dirty port full of noise and industrial activity. Ships hauling cargo frequented a landscape of huge wooden wharves and smokestack chimneys overlooking Lake Ontario. Although Toron...

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The perfect winter escape blends spectacular nature with luxurious comfort, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Mountain Village, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty There’s an otherworldly magic in the grandeur of the mountains as they greet you each morning, with the first rays of sunlight casting a golden glow over snow-dusted peaks. After a day spent carving through fresh powder, cheeks still flushed from the cold, there’s nothing quite like sinkin...

Chalet Chic: Dream Homes for Ski Getaways

January 9, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The perfect winter escape blends spectacular nature with luxurious comfort, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Mountain Village, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty There’s an otherworldly magic in the grandeur of the mountains as they greet you each morning, with the first rays of sunlight casting a golden glow over snow-dusted peaks. After a day spent carving through fresh powder, cheeks still flushed from the cold, there’s nothing quite like sinkin...

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This tranquil residence set amid the rocky contours in the hills above the Napa Valley is a chic, serene retreat focused on its enviable setting and a life lived indoors and out. High in the eastern hills above the Napa Valley, a dramatic band of igneous rock—known locally as the Palisades—forms a wall along the crests above the town of Calistoga. This subtly sophisticated hideaway—designed by Bay Area architect Michael Baushke and built by the renowned...

Inside a Serene Wine Country Retreat

January 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

This tranquil residence set amid the rocky contours in the hills above the Napa Valley is a chic, serene retreat focused on its enviable setting and a life lived indoors and out. High in the eastern hills above the Napa Valley, a dramatic band of igneous rock—known locally as the Palisades—forms a wall along the crests above the town of Calistoga. This subtly sophisticated hideaway—designed by Bay Area architect Michael Baushke and built by the renowned...

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From a US$74.25M sale in Palm Beach Florida, to a £15.5M sale in London, England, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$74.25M View Properties in Palm Beach, Florida Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai, U...

Significant Sales: 2024 Highlights

January 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a US$74.25M sale in Palm Beach Florida, to a £15.5M sale in London, England, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$74.25M View Properties in Palm Beach, Florida Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai, U...

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Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Brian Goldner’s traditional-style residence in the Flats neighborhood features elegant interiors crafted by noted White House designer Michael S. Smith. The Beverly Hills Home of the Late CEO of Hasbro Lists for $27 Million – Robb Report One of Houston’s Most Expensive Homes Lists for the First Time for $20 Million – Mansion Global After 15 Years, Massive California E...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in January, 2025

January 3, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Brian Goldner’s traditional-style residence in the Flats neighborhood features elegant interiors crafted by noted White House designer Michael S. Smith. The Beverly Hills Home of the Late CEO of Hasbro Lists for $27 Million – Robb Report One of Houston’s Most Expensive Homes Lists for the First Time for $20 Million – Mansion Global After 15 Years, Massive California E...

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From Thailand to Portugal, these are the locations to head to this new year, writes Francesca Perry Sintra, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty One of the best things about starting a new year is making plans. Not the resolutions to change bad habits, no—but the plans for holidays, travel, cultural events, new experiences and what to look forward to. 2025 has some special things in store, and whether it’s a new museum opening or a TV show...

Where To Be In 2025

January 2, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From Thailand to Portugal, these are the locations to head to this new year, writes Francesca Perry Sintra, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty One of the best things about starting a new year is making plans. Not the resolutions to change bad habits, no—but the plans for holidays, travel, cultural events, new experiences and what to look forward to. 2025 has some special things in store, and whether it’s a new museum opening or a TV show...

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From a US$15.85M sale in Elk, North Carolina, to a US$26.125M sale in Palisades, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in November. Palisades, New York Richard Ellis | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26.125M View properties in Palisades, New York Beverly Hills, California Lori Berris| Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$18.995M View properties in Beverly Hills, C...

Significant Sales: November 2024 Highlights

December 30, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$15.85M sale in Elk, North Carolina, to a US$26.125M sale in Palisades, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in November. Palisades, New York Richard Ellis | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26.125M View properties in Palisades, New York Beverly Hills, California Lori Berris| Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$18.995M View properties in Beverly Hills, C...

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Ranging from historic Gilded Age mansions to lavish modern estates, here are the top headlines of 2024. The Family Home of the Real-Life Mona Lisa Is on the Market for $19M – Dwell Built in 1300, the historic estate near Florence once belonged to Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the famed noblewoman depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Florence, Italy | Italy Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Emma Stone’s Los Angeles Home Finds a Buyer in L...

The Most Viral Headlines of 2024

December 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Ranging from historic Gilded Age mansions to lavish modern estates, here are the top headlines of 2024. The Family Home of the Real-Life Mona Lisa Is on the Market for $19M – Dwell Built in 1300, the historic estate near Florence once belonged to Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the famed noblewoman depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Florence, Italy | Italy Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Emma Stone’s Los Angeles Home Finds a Buyer in L...

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Calm, uncluttered homes that nourish the mind, body and soul provide a zen-like refuge from a constantly busy world, writes Riya Patel Nicasio, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The type of minimalist living and design associated with Japan, thought to be influenced by Zen Buddhism, is one that the world keeps returning to with fascination. In the early 2000s, the influential work of Japanese product and furniture designer Naoto Fu...

The Timeless Appeal of Japanese Minimalism

December 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Calm, uncluttered homes that nourish the mind, body and soul provide a zen-like refuge from a constantly busy world, writes Riya Patel Nicasio, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The type of minimalist living and design associated with Japan, thought to be influenced by Zen Buddhism, is one that the world keeps returning to with fascination. In the early 2000s, the influential work of Japanese product and furniture designer Naoto Fu...

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden. Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie ‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global This $23.3M Contemporary L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headli...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

December 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden. Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie ‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global This $23.3M Contemporary L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headli...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets ...

What Is A Perfect Home for A Capricorn?

December 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets ...

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One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as a...

Inside a Manhattan Townhouse with a Longstanding Cultural Legacy

December 17, 2024 | Melissa Couch

One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as a...

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Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studi...

Meet the Designers Perfecting the Art of Lighting

December 16, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studi...

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage This historic brownstone was once owned by the legendary musician, artist, and poet Bob Dylan. You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Gr...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

December 13, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage This historic brownstone was once owned by the legendary musician, artist, and poet Bob Dylan. You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Gr...

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From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond s...

The Trends That Will Define 2025

December 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond s...

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How the nearby presence of cultural institutions can affect luxury real estate markets Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty American urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch observed in 1960 that the city should be “made by art, shaped for human purposes.” This credo has taken on different forms in the years since, but a perennial truth is that substantial cultural investment is an essential element of urban life around the globe....

The Benefits of Living in a Creative City

December 9, 2024 | Melissa Couch

How the nearby presence of cultural institutions can affect luxury real estate markets Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty American urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch observed in 1960 that the city should be “made by art, shaped for human purposes.” This credo has taken on different forms in the years since, but a perennial truth is that substantial cultural investment is an essential element of urban life around the globe....

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Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sot...

All the Homes Featured in Our Art Basel Miami Beach Collectors Lounge

December 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sot...

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 Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room. 1980s Home by Charles Gwathmey in Kent, Connecticut, Hits the Market – Dwell Designer Sara Story Just Sold Her Revamped Gilded Age Beauty on the Hudson River for a Record Price – Cottages & Gardens $825,000 Homes in California – The New York Times Inviting Homes in Montana – The Week Trentman ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in December, 2025

December 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room. 1980s Home by Charles Gwathmey in Kent, Connecticut, Hits the Market – Dwell Designer Sara Story Just Sold Her Revamped Gilded Age Beauty on the Hudson River for a Record Price – Cottages & Gardens $825,000 Homes in California – The New York Times Inviting Homes in Montana – The Week Trentman ...

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Architects, designers and fairs have transformed the seaside city into a cultural hub year round, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach’s design heritage may be perennially visible in its abundance of seaside art deco architecture. However, as art and design aficionados flock to the city each December for Art Basel Miami Beach—of which Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud show partner—as well...

Spotlight On: Miami Beach, The Design Mecca

December 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Architects, designers and fairs have transformed the seaside city into a cultural hub year round, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach’s design heritage may be perennially visible in its abundance of seaside art deco architecture. However, as art and design aficionados flock to the city each December for Art Basel Miami Beach—of which Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud show partner—as well...

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Atop the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue, a dazzling gold dome has been transformed into a spectacular penthouse condominium The Manhattan skyline is replete with towering landmarks readily recognized the world over—among them the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Woolworth and Steinway Towers, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron Building. While the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue is far from the tall...

Inside a Golden-Domed Penthouse in Manhattan

December 3, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Atop the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue, a dazzling gold dome has been transformed into a spectacular penthouse condominium The Manhattan skyline is replete with towering landmarks readily recognized the world over—among them the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Woolworth and Steinway Towers, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron Building. While the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue is far from the tall...

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As Tom Brady’s watches come to auction, a new era of fun reflects revived interest in wristwear, writes Thor Svaboe Watches from Tom Brady’s collection. Courtesy of Sotheby’s You might not wear a watch, or see the need for this instrument of time given the ubiquity of the smartphone, but a new audience has awakened to wrist craftsmanship over buzzing notifications. The pandemic gave life to a new wave of interest and skyrocketing values, and while we ma...

Collecting Focus: Watches

December 2, 2024 | Melissa Couch

As Tom Brady’s watches come to auction, a new era of fun reflects revived interest in wristwear, writes Thor Svaboe Watches from Tom Brady’s collection. Courtesy of Sotheby’s You might not wear a watch, or see the need for this instrument of time given the ubiquity of the smartphone, but a new audience has awakened to wrist craftsmanship over buzzing notifications. The pandemic gave life to a new wave of interest and skyrocketing values, and while we ma...

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At-home entertaining hits its peak with the holiday season. For a space that rises to the challenge, it pays to get personal, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Healdsburg, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage With the holiday season upon us, kitchens have to perform at their best. Recent research has shown that personalization is key. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, “innovative p...

How to Design the Perfect Kitchen

November 28, 2024 | Melissa Couch

At-home entertaining hits its peak with the holiday season. For a space that rises to the challenge, it pays to get personal, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Healdsburg, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage With the holiday season upon us, kitchens have to perform at their best. Recent research has shown that personalization is key. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, “innovative p...

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This unique building in San Francisco’s historic Mission district comprises two residences of exemplary contemporary design, setting a new standard for creative construction and light-filled modern luxury While each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods offers distinctive delights, the colorful, celebrated Mission is perhaps the city’s richest in history and culture as well as its most diverse and desirable. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the are...

Inside Two Rare Contemporary Residences in the Historic Mission District

November 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This unique building in San Francisco’s historic Mission district comprises two residences of exemplary contemporary design, setting a new standard for creative construction and light-filled modern luxury While each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods offers distinctive delights, the colorful, celebrated Mission is perhaps the city’s richest in history and culture as well as its most diverse and desirable. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the are...

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