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2 weeks ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
At StudioBKM, Mims uses unexpected textures and finishes to level up the design. “I’m definitely seeing a shift toward a quieter, let’s say, more tactile form of luxury,” he said. “It’s more of a curated restraint and more introducing thoughtful craftsmanship.”That comes through in the finishes the studio is using to create softer, more intentional spaces, he explained. “That can be anything from limewash walls or doing plaster finishes in the bathrooms.
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3 weeks ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
If you’re looking to get into real estate investing, the thousands of new development homes piling up may offer an opportunity for buying a rental property… or two. Desperate to sell, home builders in the U.S. have been offering mortgage buydowns and other incentives to lure buyers as mortgage rates remain elevated, especially in Southern states where builders have been aggressively adding inventory.
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1 month ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
Until recently, Tulum was a sleepy town on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula with deep connections to its Mayan roots. Even when American beach bums began to move there, Tulum still carried a quaint, hippie-chic vibe. But the town’s popularity exploded over the pandemic, according to Sally Sudol, an agent with the Agency who moved to the area nearly 20 years ago. It’s become a luxury destination because of its beaches, ancient ruins and chill vibes.
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1 month ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
Big financial epicenters that once led the world have fallen out of favor while emerging cities became billionaire magnets in a new world order for high-end housing
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1 month ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
A rainwater catchment system was already in place when Sakala bought the property, but he expanded it to the point that it now supplies up to 95% of water used on the farm. “We catch water off the roofs or off different structures, store that water, filter it, and then use it for all household needs, as well as agriculture use,” according to Sakala. “We’re basically water self-sufficient.”Regenerating the land, which was primarily a macadamia nut orchard, has also been a priority.
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2 months ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
Breezy Oaks, a more than 14-acre tropical ranch in Redlands, Florida, is set to hit the market this week for $19 million, Mansion Global has learned. “Breezy Oaks is more than a retreat—it’s a private resort oasis,” the home’s owner, Miami nightlife impresario David Wallack, said via email.
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2 months ago | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
The deck of the Thomas J. Atol Residence in Pasadena, California, was built to evoke the bow of a ship. But when the house was under construction, its designer, William Kesling, was behind bars. “Kesling was in San Quentin [prison] during the completion of this home in 1938,” said George Penner of Compass. He listed the three-bedroom, three-bathroom house, located in the Poppy Peaks neighborhood, in late March for $1.89 million.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
A nearly 6-acre property with three residences on North Carolina’s Lake Norman has hit the market for $22 million—making it one of the most expensive listings in the Charlotte area. The compound, one of the largest in Iredell County on Lake Norman, offers a six-bedroom main home, a four-bedroom guest house and a smaller cottage with nine kennels, according to Lauren Hart of the Hart Real Estate Group, who listed the property in late December.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
mansionglobal.com | VL Hendrickson
Gov. Greg Gianforte, the Republican governor of Montana, just bought a 19th-century mansion in Helena, the state capital, that was listed for $6.18 million, Mansion Global has learned. Gianforte plans to convert the roughly 11,500-square-foot mansion into the new Montana Governor’s Mansion, according to listing agency Engel & Völkers. That would be a return to form, as the home was built by the Big Sky State’s first territorial governor.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
barrons.com | VL Hendrickson
Text size Silicon Valley’s historic 74-acre Green Gables estate is back on the market—this time for $110 million. Located in the posh town of Woodside, California—also home to the likes of Larry Ellison and Charles Schwab—the estate dates to around 1910 and includes seven residences for a total of 34 bedrooms and 26 bathrooms, according to Thursday’s listing with Mauricio Umansky, CEO of the Agency, and Helen and Brad Miller of Compass.
