Posts by Brandon Fairbanks
10 Over $10 Million: September 2021 Edition
It’s been an established trend for the last few years in the luxury residential space: affluent buyers want new construction. This month’s collection of new $10 million+ listings illustrates this point beautifully. Dominating the list are a handful of spectacular mansions with 2021 completion dates, including a modern designer waterfront showpiece in Boca Raton and…
Read MoreLimited Edition Superyacht Designed by Porsche Hits the Market in Italy
This article originally appeared in JamesEdition. Leading design agency Studio F.A. Porsche and Italian superyacht builder Dynamiq have joined forces to create a bespoke and sleek megayacht: Dynamiq GTT 115. Available in 2022, the 35.5-meter beauty combines high-speed cruising with transatlantic range, utilizing advanced technology for super-efficient performance. Only seven editions of the GTT 115…
Read MoreGolf Course and Waterfront Views Converge in Raleigh
Golf communities have enjoyed a resurgence during the pandemic; after all, it’s one of the few sports that can be safely enjoyed outdoors in wide-open nature. This prized residence in Raleigh, N.C. brings the golf lifestyle right to your back door with 7,100 square feet overlooking the scenic lake and green fairways of the North Ridge…
Read MoreInside the $74 Million Restored 1917 Montecito Estate, Far Afield
It has been called “a rare and extraordinary piece of art and antiquity.” Built in 1917 and designed by Francis T. Underhill, the architect behind the legendary Montecito Biltmore Hotel, Far Afield lives up to that description in every way. The rare prestige estate recently hit the market for $74 million following a 15-year restoration…
Read MoreGilded Age-Inspired Mansion in New Jersey
A historic setting in Mendham Boro, New Jersey is the legacy by which the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age inspires this magnificent gated mansion. Designed by Beer & Coleman, the residence exudes exquisite detailing and craftsmanship throughout its approximately 14,152 square feet. Suitable for multiple generations of family, the residence balances formal and informal…
Read MoreBig Sur Architectural Wonder by Mickey Muennig
Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” The private and iconic residence of world-renowned architect Mickey Muennig offers such a study. Envisioned as a built environment in complete harmony with its surroundings, this rare, incredible property is perched up high on Partington Ridge in…
Read MoreRise of the Escape Home: Wave of International Relocations Drives Puerto Vallarta’s Real Estate Boom
It’s official: we’re living in the era of the getaway property. Once viewed as a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy, escape homes are on the rise as many people seek out places of respite during the pandemic. The latest findings from NAR’s 2021 “Vacation Home Counties Report” prove it: Vacation home sales grew by 16.4%…
Read MoreDesign Meets Art in New Greenwich Farmhouse Estate
This showhouse-worthy farmhouse estate is what happens a designer and art collector puts his stamp on a home. The 6,500 square-foot residence is not just new construction, but a model for residential elegance and craftsmanship extended to exacting smart home standards. Taking its position on stately Taconic Road surrounded by majestic pastoral horse farms, the…
Read MoreWhat $7 Million Buys in Five Cities
If there’s one impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on luxury real estate, it’s to help buyers hone in on what they truly want. Not surprisingly, waterfront properties are high on the list. In our monthly review of five cities, we found four waterfront properties, each one unique in its own right, priced in the…
Read MoreThe EV Supercar Concepts and Hybrids That Stole the Show at Monterey Car Week
Monterey Car Week wrapped up on August 15, 2021 with the return of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Now in its 70th year, the show closed with a black 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurrier winning “Best in Show.” But it was the all-electric supercar concepts and high-performance hybrids that truly stole the spotlight. Audi Skysphere…
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