Always Be Positive
I’ve just returned from Atlanta, where the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury team hosted the soldout Global Luxury Summit during the Gen Blue Experience. Over 400 attendees, both domestic and international, gathered at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for a day of learning and networking. With the legendary Jade Mills by my side, we opened the Summit with a message of how luxury professionals can find pockets of optimism and opportunity in this current market.The real estate market has always held a spectrum of uncertainty. Luxury real estate professionals may be feeling this more acutely today – but clients are looking to them for confidence and upbeat guidance as they navigate the buying and selling process. I’ve always believed that cultivating positivity and an open mind enhances an agent’s ability to approach challenges with objectivity and generate innovative solutions for their clients. This positive outlook not only improves the client experience and increases the likelihood of referrals, but also strengthens the connections you make in the long run. And as we always say, connections are what luxury real estate is all about!The Global Luxury Summit proved this adage to be true in so many ways. Attendees mixed and mingled with each other, and also gained valuable information they could take back home with them to better serve their clients. Ryan Schneider, CEO and President of Anywhere Real Estate, closed the event with a motivating discussion on the state of today’s housing market and the Anywhere vision. Two keynote speakers – tech expert Matt Britton and marketing gurus David Marine and Rob Siltanen – got everyone thinking with their talks. Matt opened our eyes to AI, its usage in today’s world, and where it’s going in the future. Meanwhile, David and Rob sat for a fireside chat to discuss storytelling in luxury. Breakout sessions kept the information flowing right up until everyone sped off for the offsite reception at the unbelievable Porsche Experience Center.So, what’s the secret to cultivating positivity right now? Stay open and aware of what is happening here and now. Foster the right relationships with inspiring people in your life. And be grateful for all the good around you. The post Always Be Positive appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
Another World: Aman Hotels & Resorts
Nestled in desert hills, relaxing in elegant cabanas, you can find the likes of Kylie Kardashian, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber taking in the view. All have documented their days spent surrounded by golden sand, lounging in poolside daybeds, and hiking through the gorgeous canyon peaks. Where?The answer is Amangiri, a luxury lodge in Canyon Point, Utah that is part of the high-end, boutique hotel company, Aman Hotels & Resorts. The fabulous hotels are on the bucket list of almost every traveler.Amangiri – it translates to peaceful mountain in Sanskrit – has everything you could hope for when it comes to a luxury resort. It’s spread over 900 vast acres of red rock country in the sublime Colorado Plateau. The land is peppered with peaks, ridges, and gorges that take shape just a short distance from Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Inside the property are opulent villas, pavilions, and suites. Simply open the sliding door of your room, and you enter a serene escape from day-to-day life. Personal plunge pools are frequent throughout many of the rooms, as well as modern, beautiful, and minimalistic upholstery. Amangiri, USA Ð Resort Girijaala Suite | Photo Credit: AmanIt’s secluded and private, with a focus on finding your innermost relaxation, in the most magnificent location. Photo Credit: Aman“It really transports you to another world,” says Sara Faye Ehlers, the founder of travel blog, Love, Sarah Faye, who celebrated her 30th birthday at Amangiri. Ehlers documented her trip on her blog, lovesarafaye.com, saying that it felt like a dream to be there. Most notable for Ehlers were the moments spent with her fiancé on their personal daybed, where delicious fresh foods were delivered and there was optimum space to relax. Ehlers especially enjoyed Amangiri’s cast iron pancakes and fruit spreads that were to die for. The food served is all-inclusive and extremely fresh, supplied from local areas. Amangiri, USA Ð Camp Sarika Main Pool | Photo Credit: AmanWell versed in travel, Ehlers also raved about the Instagram-worthy pool areas, which were uncrowded, pristine, and the perfect place to recharge. “Aman certainly knows luxury, and they do it well,” she says. “They are able to turn their properties into must-see destinations, and I think each of their hotels brings something truly unique to the table.”Katie Anne Nguyen, another travel blogger, has visited Amangiri with her husband three times now — each time more wonderful than the last. Amangiri, USA Ð Camp Sarika Restaurant Outside Patio | Photo Credit: Aman“Throughout the stay, every interaction is a personal one,” Nguyen says. “You are addressed by name, likes and dislikes are noted and remembered by all of the staff … No ask is a small ask, as the concierge team does their best to help book appointments, plan experiences, and excursions.” Catering to everyone’s desires, there’s horseback riding through valleys, rope bridges across boulders, guided slot canyon tours, paddleboarding, boat rides, and more. There is also the world-renowned Aman spa, which Nguyen highly recommends. Amangiri ‘s majestic rock formations | Photo Credit: AmanBesides the coveted Amangiri location, Aman Hotels have also popped up in many other elegant locales. Marrakech, Morocco; Porto Heli, Greece; and Java, Indonesia are a few of its international treasures.During Nguyen’s honeymoon, she was a guest at Amanpuri, Aman’s flagship resort, in Phuket, Thailand. Private white sand beaches, grandiose pools with palm trees, and gorgeous sweeping staircases were some of her favorites there, she noted. Aman has a way of finding unique pockets within the United States to implement its refined resorts. Two of the most popular are Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Teton Mountains, and Midtown Manhattan in New York. Tom Cahalan, the director of Dorsia Travel, a UK-based company, has been traveling to luxury hotels for over 15 years and still raves about his vacation to Aman NYC. When speaking to Homes & Estates, he said that he’s visited over 20 Aman hotels over the course of his role at Dorsia. Aman New York | Photo Credit: Dorsia TravelAman NYC is in the center of Manhattan, situated in the iconic Crown Building. It’s a breath of fresh luxury in the middle of the bustling streets. Highlights here include a year-round garden terrace at the original spa location. Cahalan notes that the expansive treatments available, and the indoor pool and outdoor terraces in the spa simply cannot be missed. Aman New York | Photo Credit: Dorsia TravelAman actually houses some of the most spacious suites in the whole city. It’s a large feat in the ever-evolving Manhattan. Through its unique offerings, impressive locations, and more than accommodating staff, Aman Hotels & Resorts is clearly making a name for itself. All over the globe, the brand is creating its own worlds of luxury.Aman New York | Photo Credit: Dorsia Travel“There is a top-notch level of service that the Aman brand has to offer that no one has been able to achieve in the same manner,” Nguyen says. “Not only that, but their properties are absolutely breathtaking, and thoughtfully chosen.”By Lara BeckerThis article originally appeared in Homes & Estates magazine. The post Another World: Aman Hotels & Resorts appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
These Newly Listed Properties Have Enduring Appeal and They’re All Over $20 Million
From California to Florida, these three recently listed properties from the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program have enduring appeal due to their prime geographical locations. One has a mesmerizing front-row seat to the Pacific Ocean. Another has a generous array of resort-style amenities and gorgeous designer interiors in the tech capital of the world. And the third? A modern tropical oasis designed by Max Strang on an exclusive island in Miami Beach.211 Alma Real DrPacific Palisades, CA.$29,900,000This newly constructed European-inspired Pacific Palisades estate, meticulously crafted in 2019, unites an approximately 9,000-square-foot residence with ocean and sunset views captured from the Huntington Palisades bluffs in Pacific Palisades, California. Inside, soaring 25-foot ceilings, an entertainer’s kitchen, an intimate wine and billiards room, a library, an elevator, a generous 10-vehicle garage and interiors adorned with walnut floors and statement finishes lead to sprawling private lawns, a pool, spa, and a micro-orchid vineyard. A prime location near beaches, parks, and the Palisades Village home epitomizes the California coastal lifestyle.30 Atherton AveAtherton, CA.$42,000,000In the heart of Atherton – one of the nation’s top-ranked cities for real estate and a Silicon Valley hotspot, this exceptional 3.17-acre estate captivates on every front. Cocooned by awe-inspiring gardens graced with rare specimen plantings, the property encompasses over 13,500 square feet consisting of a a meticulously renovated residence, a generous guest house with a full kitchen for private retreats or poolside gatherings, a separate apartment and an exercise studio. Additional amenities include a sommelier-worthy 5,000-bottle wine cellar and oversized garages with space for up to five cars.508 Dilido Dr WMiami Beach, FL.$23,500,000In Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands, a modern tropical masterpiece in this solar-powered masterpiece by Max Strang comes alive with interiors curated by Studio ABM Design. Spanning over 10,500 square feet and boasting 60 feet of waterfront, this architectural marvel seamlessly blurs the line between indoors and outdoors, offering the ultimate island living experience. Crafted with a harmonious blend of wood, stone, and glass, the home is a hub for entertainment, featuring a rooftop deck with breathtaking sunrise and downtown sunset panoramas, a home theater, multiple balconies, and a gourmet kitchen complete with Wolf gas and induction stovetops, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a built-in wine cooler. Outside, a mosaic-tiled pool, an Ipe wood deck and an outdoor chef’s kitchen enveloped by lush landscaping and a boat lift further connect one to the ultimate South Florida experience. The post These Newly Listed Properties Have Enduring Appeal and They’re All Over $20 Million appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
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