LUXURY CONCIERGE SERVICES: WHERE BESPOKE EXPERIENCES COME TO LIFE Convenience, exemplary service and overall lifestyle management is what drives the high-end concierge business. From front row seats at sold out events to celebrity appearances at your birthday bash, elevated concierge services are for those who lead exciting lives with exquisite tastes and high standards, but may not have the time required to orchestrate it all. Below you’ll find a few esteemed luxury concierge management compa
MARKET PULSE: WINE REGIONS Presenting the latest insights from our extensive network of industry leaders, we take a closer look at what’s happening in select global markets that are influenced by the wine production industry. From South Africa to California and more, read below! #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
POP OF COLOR: BRING YOUR LIVING SPACE TO LIFE, Fresh and bold, a pop of color is a quick way to liven up any home. From pastel curtains to cheery throw pillows, exciting rugs to brightly painted walls, getting creative with color can infuse a needed burst of energy into any space. Whether you are looking to make a big splash or just a dab to accent your existing space, the right color scheme will simultaneously make a room feel bigger and the ambiance lighter. If the interior designer in you is
Estate SECTION : When tracking smaller sales totals, as is the case this quarter, measuring quarterly trends is difficult to impossible, but looking at the full year of activity shows us a very even market for year-over-year comparison. Adding up the reported sales for each quarter shows the number of sales up by one from 2015. #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
NORTH END : The total number of sales went down by one in a quarter-over-quarter comparison, and this turned all the trend arrows red. But one quarter does not tell the full tale of stability seen in this portion of the Palm Beach market. #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARIES REDEFINED : Architectural drama gives homes that intangible “wow” factor and are becoming not only expected, but a requirement in the luxury market today. With the right touch of creative flair and an artful embrace of its environment, an eye-popping design can exist harmoniously in the city, on the beach, or in the mountains. From walls of glass, to wood façades and even a completely redesigned warehouse turned luxury home, no corner goes untouched. #PalmBeachRealEstate
THE IMPACT ON LUXURY REAL ESTATE : If the affluent are selecting a car based on how well they relate to the brand, i.e. how personal it is to them and how connected they feel, are those same influences at play in their search for a home or a real estate professional? #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
CASTLE HOMES LOOKING FOR THEIR KING AND QUEEN : If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a castle this may be your chance. From France to even Ohio historic castles can be found around the globe. With their elegant charm and old word ambiance it’s easy to quickly feel that you’re living like a King and Queen. #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
QUALITY IS NOT ENOUGH : Affluent and wealthy consumers have reached a point where “quality” has become an expectation in the world of luxury. It is a given. At the same time, traditional forms of luxury are losing their luster as consumers become familiar and ultimately bored with the “same old, same old.” More and more, the affluent today want something new and different and the once strong push to find “the right products” is giving way to a search for something deeper, unique and more meanin
RATIO OF MAX:MEDIAN SALES PRICE The ratio of the maximum sales price to the median sales price is computed by dividing the maximum price by the median price. So if the maximum price is $10,000,000 and the median price is $2,500,000, the ratio will be 4:1 or simply 4. The larger this ratio, the higher the maximum price was compared to the median and vice versa. #PalmBeachRealEstate#KevinMLeonard#LuxuryAgent#PalmBeach#LuxuryPortfolio
THE (NEAR) FUTURE OF LUXURY CARS : As more and more everyday cars start to go upmarket with their styling, features, and technology, the line between moderately priced daily drivers and true luxury cars has blurred quite a bit in the last 10 years. Car manufacturers must work harder than ever to innovate and to differentiate their most premium cars if they expect buyers to pay a whole lot more money for them. With that in mind, I’ve given some thought to what car companies are currently doing an