Sep 25, 2023 | Acreage Estates, Luxury Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate
29989 SW 35th DriveWilsonville, OR 97070 29989 SW 35th Drive Wilsonville, OR 97070 The Practice Facility! Welcome! This spectacular four-acre Wilsonville property takes the ultimate family compound to the next level with an indoor athletic training ground and a fully...
Aug 11, 2023 | Forbes Global Properties, Oregon Real Estate, Vineyards and Wine
STEVEN R. HANING A winery for sale in Southern Oregon checks all the boxes: thriving vineyards, riverfront location, rolling meadows, mountain views and plenty of space to expand. It’s located in Applegate Valley, surrounded by the Siskiyou Mountains, which is...
Aug 2, 2023 | Acreage Estates, Architecture
Beyond the impressive entryway with stone pillars and impressive brickwork, the centerpiece of the 5.81-acre property in Bernards Township is a cedar clapboard and fieldstone home. Built in the mid-1700s, the New Jersey estate was once part of a larger farm. It was...
Aug 2, 2023 | Architecture, Bespoke Living
A Pennsylvania estate features a home built around a circa-1801 bank barn, accented by a dramatic modern silo and surrounded by lush gardens that lend the property a storybook feel. The landscaped 6-acre property, called Walmere Manor, is situated on a quiet...
Aug 2, 2023 | Architecture, Forbes Global Properties, Technology
In true pioneer tech fashion, 20 modernist 3D-printed homes are rising in Desert Hot Springs, California, about 10 miles north of Palm Springs. Three of the four-bedroom residences, which include accessory dwelling units, have recently been listed at $995,000 each....
Aug 2, 2023 | Bespoke Living, Destination Guide
A home for sale in a sought-after private ski and golf community near Lake Tahoe hits all the right notes: the right lot, the right design and the right setting. It reflects a contemporary style that has been widely adopted in the community. The property at 9507...
Aug 2, 2023 | Destination Guide
The ancient Greek historian, Herodotus, is attributed with the quote, “The end is not obvious at the beginning.” Known as the “Father of History,” Herodotus was born in the year 484 B.C. in the city of Halicarnassus, or what is now modern-day Bodrum, Turkey Were...
Mar 6, 2023 | Forbes Global Properties, Perspectives
Perspectives draws from the transactions and expertise of over 13,000 leading experts from 22 countries. Download the Report | Online Version Lake Oswego, OR February 28, 2023: Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an...
Jun 17, 2022 | Technology
Forbes.com In today’s high-tech world, marketing a property listing is not just about detailed descriptions and high-res photos anymore. With some 97% of home buyers using the Internet in their home search, brokerages are continually investing in new means of...
May 24, 2022 | Realm
During Covid, many businesses had to face reinventing themselves and pivot to survive. As hard as it was, a lot of us formed new connections, found new ways to work, and stretched our own skills and abilities. Now that we are coming out of the pandemic, there is no...
May 23, 2022 | Luxury Real Estate, Realm
We are pleased to be hosting our first-ever REALM Global Collective this year; May 22-25 in Santa Monica, California. We have industry-leading resources from real estate and beyond who are convening to discuss branding, economics, social impact, technology and more...
May 13, 2022 | Art
Carlie Porterfield Forbes Staff One of Edgar Degas’ iconic “Little Dancer” sculptures broke the artist’s auction record Thursday when it sold for $41.6 million from the collection of the late Anne Bass, the former wife of an oil billionaire who championed American...
May 13, 2022 | Auto
The 765LT Spider at home on the racing circuit. ©2022 MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED History will honor the McLaren 765LT Spider as the high-water mark for the ultimate pure combustion driver-oriented supercar. It’s a bittersweet accomplishment as electrification alters...
May 13, 2022 | Finance
Introducing the fresh talent shaping finance and investing from London to Budapest. By Leonard Schoenberger and Hank Tucker In just the first few months of 2022, Europe has gone from one crisis to the next, facing both a global pandemic and the devastating war in...
May 13, 2022 | Portugal, Travel
Portugal revamped its Golden Visa Program on Jan. 1, 2022, as part of property-cooling measures in popular urban areas. As a result, some applicants can no longer buy residential properties in Lisbon and Porto. The minimum residential property investment in qualified...
May 13, 2022 | Travel
Winter seems to stretch endlessly for many who live in “snow-centric” climates. CNN recently ran the headline: “A bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend.” How’s that for a warm thought? Given the...
May 13, 2022 | Luxury Marketing Trends, Luxury Real Estate
Martis Camp is a more than 2,100-acre gated community amid forests, meadows and streams set between Truckee, California, and the northern shores of Lake Tahoe. An prime example of the types of estates and cabins available in the development is this...
Jan 26, 2022 | Oregon Real Estate
PACIFIC PLACE 32088 SW Peach Cove Rd. West Linn, Oregon Price $42,000,000 Bedrooms 11 | Total Baths 9.9 | Full Baths 9| Partial Baths 9 SqFt 51,908 | Acres 31.800 The Ultimate Waterfront Estate located in West Linn, Oregon With sweeping, 270-degree water views and...
Jan 26, 2022 | Farm & Ranch Properties, Oregon Real Estate
Shining Hand Ranch 2700 North Valley View Road,Ashland, Oregon, 97520 Centrally located along the I-5 corridor, between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle, this spectacular one-of-a-kind home, on 700...
Jan 26, 2022 | Acreage Estates, Oregon Real Estate
Wild Turkey Farm Wild Turkey Farm from Video on Vimeo. Barb Ellison, Ex-Wife of Oracle’s Larry Ellison,Lists Oregon Horse Farm for $19.5 Million The longtime horse breeder built the roughly 200-acre equestrian estate to include a 10,000-square-foot main house, a...
Jan 17, 2022 | Acreage Estates, Oregon Real Estate
The 700-acre estate near Ashland, Orgeon, centers on a custom-built Pueblo-style main house. LUXE Set on 700 acres of oaks and meadows outside Ashland, Oregon, is a true one-of-a-kind find – a home so distinct that it will never be duplicated. Corners are curved,...
Jul 19, 2021 | Luxury Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Property Galleries
On Sunday, August 15, the world’s most beautiful and valuable collector cars will roll onto the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach, California, for the world’s most prestigious automotive exhibition: the 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Herewith, Luxury Defined offers...
Jun 24, 2021 | Haute Residence, HR Washington, Urban Living Properties
Like many major metropolitan areas across the country, Seattle is beginning to see a resurgence in downtown life, and those in the market for luxury real estate have some incredible properties from which to choose. Whether you’re looking for a remodeled bungalow in...
Jun 18, 2021 | Acreage Estates, Oregon Real Estate, Waterfront Properties
Stunning design by renowned Richard Luke Architects. Sweeping 270 degree water views with 2,700’+/- of Willamette River waterfront, 50,000’+/- estate, heli-pad, vineyards, pool, sandy beach access and proposed dock. This extraordinary design offers 11...
Jun 4, 2021 | HR Washington, Waterfront Properties
Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle presents Situated on 10 wooded acres in Mt. Vernon, Washington, this fabulous, private estate features a stunning 6,000 sq. ft. log home and a 3,000 sq. ft. guesthouse. The property boasts a private lake with a canoe and...
Jun 4, 2021 | HR Washington, Luxury Real Estate, Washington Real Estate
Editor’s Note: As the founder, COO and designated broker of Christie’s International Real Estate – Seattle and the vice president and principal broker of LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate, Kendra Ratcliff’s entrepreneurial spirit, and keen business...
Jun 4, 2021 | Acreage Estates, Equestrian, HR Oregon, Luxury Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate
LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate presents PENDING! In Newberg, Oregon, just south of Portland, on the beautiful Willamette River sits Bellerive Estate, an exquisite 25-acre country estate. This luxury property has two homes, premium equestrian facilities, a...
May 19, 2021 | Architecture, Luxury Real Estate
For Mexican architect Manuel Cervantes, creating architecture that has a real sense of authenticity—and remains true to its surroundings—is key. “We’re never seeking the newest material or most innovative system,” he says of his practice, “instead, we try to exalt...
May 19, 2021 | Property Galleries, Style & Fashion
If you are a dedicated follower of high fashion, you take your style notes from the runways of Paris, New York, London, and Milan. When it comes to high-fashion living spaces, take your cues from this Luxury Defined collection of chic homes designed with haute...
Apr 2, 2021 | Travel, Vineyards and Wine, Wine Tasting
Séverin Frerson may be the first female cellar master in the 200-year history of Maison Perrier-Jouëtbut, she says, she has always felt an affinity with the brand. “I knew the intricate, floral style of its wines and the quality of its vineyards,” she explains, and...
Apr 2, 2021 | Interiors and Design
Forget the bright white glare of LED bulbs of the past—today, sustainable options offer a warm glow that’s every bit as appealing as their incandescent predecessors. Even better, says London-based designer Yair Neuman, eco-friendly lighting solutions have now moved...
Apr 2, 2021 | Agent Insights, France, Monaco Real Estate, Property Market Insights
Thanks to the appeal of year-round Mediterranean sunshine, a relaxed pace of life, and stunning scenery, luxury real estate in Monaco and the South of France has long been sought after. And, say the experts we spoke to, the demand for a retreat in this region has not...
Apr 2, 2021 | Property Galleries
Welcome to your library! So says the American Library Association, the organization behind National Library Week (April 4–10), which highlights the essential role of libraries, librarians, and library workers in their communities, especially during these challenging,...
Mar 22, 2021 | Oregon Real Estate, Vineyards and Wine, Wine Tasting
Luxurious Living in the Willamette Valley It’s rare when an estate of this grandeur becomes available. The size of the residence is unparalleled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a world-renowned wine region known for its Pinot Noir, as are the luxurious amenities,...
Mar 15, 2021 | Food & Drink, France, Vineyards and Wine, Wine Tasting
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of wine production, which covers around 7,900 acres (3,200 ha), has an interesting history: one that dates back to 1309, when Pope Clement V moved the papacy to Avignon. As he was a wine lover of mainly Burgundy, wine appeared on the...
Mar 12, 2021 | Art, History Maker
LONDON (Reuters) – A digital artwork sold for nearly $70 million at Christie’s on Thursday, in the first ever sale by a major auction house of a piece of art that does not exist in physical form. “Everydays – The First 5000 Days” is a...
Mar 9, 2021 | Property Galleries
Christie’s online-only auction Living with African and Oceanic Arts, open for bidding from 25 February to 11 March, will spotlight artworks from Africa, Oceania, Indonesia, and North America. It was Malawi-born artist and author Samson Kambalu who said, “Art is not...
Mar 9, 2021 | Colorado, Interiors and Design, Luxury Marketing Trends
Rising among a grove of pines, this Colorado home offers luxury and a resort-like lifestyle all within an unrivaled location. Situated on Aspen’s exclusive Ute Avenue, the property is a labor of love and ingenuity from owner Leathem Stearn, who was an integral member...
Feb 26, 2021 | HR Washington, Washington Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle presents This beautiful one-bedroom home within the Four Seasons Private Residences Seattle is a unique opportunity for anyone looking to take advantage of all the Four Seasons amenities as well as the city’s incredible...
Feb 26, 2021 | HR Washington, Washington Real Estate
As the most prestigious art auction house in the world, Christie’s has been a brand associated with extraordinary art, unparalleled service, expertise, and global reach for more than 250 years. The only brokerage firm owned by an international auction house,...
Feb 24, 2021 | Press, Press 2021, Realm
REALM’s Elite Members Create Strategic Connections in Service to Discerning Clients Through Innovative Network Denver, Colorado (February 24, 2021) – REALM™ proudly announces that Kendra Ratcliff, COO of Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle in Washington and...
Feb 22, 2021 | Destination Guide, Travel
According to Colorado Ski Country U.S.A., the state received 13.8 million visitors during the 2018–19 ski season—23 percent of all skier visits in the United States. While the pandemic has led to a vastly different 2020–21 season, as COVID-safe activities go, skiing...
Feb 22, 2021 | Travel
American aerospace manufacturer Learjet unveiled the first purpose-built private jet, the Learjet 23, in 1963. Dassault Aviation debuted its first executive jet, the Mystère-Falcon 20, that same year, and in 1966 the Gulfstream II was launched—an aircraft said to have...
Feb 3, 2021 | Architecture, Interiors and Design
We’ve spent more time in our houses than ever this year, so it’s no wonder that many homeowners are choosing to design a home bar. It’s a space that not only helps to overcome the difficulties of socializing—and enjoying a drink—with others, but can also add a welcome...
Feb 3, 2021 | Travel
How and where we travel has changed radically. So, as we begin planning our vacations for the year ahead, it makes sense to look for trips that safeguard our own health and safety, and the well-being of our planet. Here, we round up four ways—from a new sustainable...
Feb 3, 2021 | Agent Insights, Luxury Marketing Trends, Oregon Real Estate, Property Market Insights, Washington Real Estate
Since the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, the real estate marketplace has reacted in different ways based on geography. In the Pacific Northwest, the combination of rural/metropolitan properties, incidents of political and urban unrest in Portland...
Jan 22, 2021 | Acreage Estates, Bespoke Living, Equestrian, Farm & Ranch Properties, Oregon Real Estate, Press 2021
Prime property with easy access to countryside trails or wilderness walks By Caroline Thorpe For Alpine trails Overlooking the peaks of Austria’s Kitzbühel Alps, this 3,000 sq ft chalet in Kirchberg in Tyrol sits in the heart of a region with more than 500km of marked...
Jan 18, 2021 | Food & Drink, Travel
Forbes recently dubbed 2020 “the lost year for travel”—fortunately, according to new data, 2021 is set to make up for it. A recent survey by the World Travel & Tourism Council indicates that wanderlust is at an all-time high, with 70 percent of American travelers...
Jan 18, 2021 | Property Galleries
Ski chalets had their humble beginnings as the rough summer quarters of alpine herders—what one might call trudge up-ski down access. The first real ski resorts, like Davos and St. Moritz, developed around popular summer resorts. And my, how they’ve grown! The Rockies...
Jan 14, 2021 | Oregon Real Estate, SOLD
30520 NE Bell Road – Newberg, OR! Welcome to Nelle Nuvole, Italian for “In the Clouds,” that’s exactly where you’ll find this truly magical home. Nestled high in the Chehalem Mountains overlooking Oregon’s famed wine country, this spectacular residence has been...
Jan 11, 2021 | Property Galleries, Property Market Insights
The second-half sales reported by the Affiliates of Christie’s International Real Estate featured homes that represent the provenance, beauty, and legacy of the Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate network. Related: See the Notable Luxury Homes Sales of...
Dec 29, 2020 | Bespoke Living, Florida Real Estate
Four Season Private Residences Penthouse | Miami, FL Location Four Seasons Penthouse Four Seasons Private Residences Miami, FL Auction Date & Time Friday January 29, 2021 at 7:00PM ET Registered bidders only. Contact Platinum to obtain registration Property Specs...
Dec 22, 2020 | Food & Drink, Vineyards and Wine, Wine Tasting
Ask chef sommelier Daniel Pires when he believes the best time is for a glass of bubbly, and his answer is simple: “Any time, and with any meal.” As the resident food and drink expert at the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon, France, he knows a thing or...
Dec 22, 2020 | Property Galleries
True, you can’t put it under the Christmas tree, stuff it in a stocking, or place it next to your Hanukkah menorah, but the gift of a private island solves the eternal question: What do you give that special person who has everything? Luxury Defined presents a...
Dec 21, 2020 | Art, Art & The Artist
In 1977, with New York City in the grip of a fiscal crisis, the city’s public schools made headlines as they cut art classes due to lack of funding. Philanthropist Agnes Gund read this news and made a decision: if the schools couldn’t bring art to their students, she...
Dec 21, 2020 | Art, Vineyards and Wine, Wine Tasting
Decanters are to a wine lover what a Japanese Global knife is to a chef or La Cornue’s Grand Palais 180 stove is to a baker. They bring the full potential out of the product they serve. Artfully blown crystal in an array of fantastical shapes takes pride of place in...
Dec 21, 2020 | Property Market Insights
A joint report published by PwC and the Urban Land Institute at the end of 2019 concluded that “Asia Pacific real estate continues to produce strong returns,” but added, “caution is increasingly embedded into investor strategies.” The authors could hardly have...
Dec 21, 2020 | Food & Drink, Travel
It may be a side effect of the holidays, or simply the winter chill, but every day running up to New Year’s Eve seems to call out for a glass of something fabulous. So, put down the eggnog, step away from the mulled wine, and instead opt for these creative festive...
Dec 21, 2020 | Antigua, Food & Drink, Travel
Ringed with coral reefs and lapped by balmy waters, Antigua is one of two major islands that make up the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. And, although your first impression may be of a plethora of pristine beaches—in fact, one for every day of the year—a true...
Dec 18, 2020 | Property Galleries
Here come the holidays, with a layer of fresh powder for your skis. Luxury Defined presents six scenic homes designed to make the most of the season—and the snowpack—in ultimate convenience and creature comfort. From a traditional Alpine chalet in the Italian...
