Terry Sprague of LUXE Platinum Properties, the Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, introduces this Luxury Lake Oswego home. As you travel down the meandering private drive leading to this 7,700 sq. foot Dutch Colonial Hamptons-style home in the exclusive Portland suburb of Lake Oswego, the magic of this location begins to unfold. Built atop … Continue reading “2098 Crest Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon”
From prime to ultra prime and beyond, the world of luxury real estate continues to evolve alongside the changing lifestyles, shifting financial objectives, and diverse preferences of those who purchase high-value homes. In this year’s Luxury Defined report, Christie’s International Real Estate offers a fresh perspective on how macroeconomic factors are impacting luxury home prices, inventory, and sales globally. This annual in-depth white … Continue reading “2016 Global Luxury Real Estate Report”
Interior design trends in doors and windows today lean towards the bigger the better. Large scale glass doors and windows are becoming more and more popular. The west coast benefits from stunning scenery from the waterways, coast to mountain ranges to expansive city views. Blending the indoor and outdoor living spaces makes sense. Not only are … Continue reading “Room With a View”
“Home- staging unlocks all of the potential of a home in a way that most people cannot envision” – Andrew Bowen of ASH NYC. Making homes more attractive to buyers not only increases the potential for a higher sales price but also can greatly shorten the selling period. People can only see what they can … Continue reading “Unlocking the Potential of a Home”
While some relocating employees — particularly millennials (born between the early 1980s and early 2000s) — are initially excited to be handed a lump sum of money to spend as they see fit, they often are dismayed to discover that such allowances are treated as taxable income. According to Jeff Ellman, president and co-founder of … Continue reading “Oregon Executive Relocation Tax”
More employers are relying on lump-sum allowances to cover relocation expenses, but is it really wise to expect employees to go it alone? During the booming 1990s, relocating an employee typically entailed a full-service package that covered every facet of the move, from selling a current home and buying a new home in the destination … Continue reading “Lump Sum Relocation Payouts”
LUXE PLATINUM PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE WINS PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARD May 6, 2016(Portland, Oregon) – Luxe Platinum Properties, has won the prestigious medium market Affiliate of the Year Award from Christie’s International Real Estate. The award was announced at the annual Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate Owners Conference in Dublin, Ireland this week. Christie’s International … Continue reading “Affiliate of the Year”
