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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Roster With 50 New Advisors Across Two States

By Premier SIR - September 04, 2026
NAPLES, FLA. (September 4, 2026) — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that the following global real estate advisors have affiliated with the company’s Florida and North Carolina sales gallery locations: Yasmin Abreu, SW Orlando, Fla. Romulo Aguiar, SE Orlando, Fla. Anne Alsup, Seminole, Fla. Joe Ambrose, Tampa, Fla. Jeffrey Aranjo, Venice, Fla. Jennifer August-R

Luxury Living, Reimagined for Florida’s Climate

By Andrew Jarosh - September 02, 2026
In Florida, living beautifully also means living thoughtfully. As hurricane season reaches its peak in September, homeowners across the state understand the value of residences that have been carefully restored, strengthened and enhanced. From significant flood-proofing remediation to updates designed to provide greater peace of mind, these improvements add another dimension to storm-smart luxury

5 Luxury Homes Serving Up A Grand Slam Lifestyle

By Cindy Wu - August 22, 2026
As the US Open brings the world’s best players to New York, the excitement of championship tennis extends far beyond the courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For those who love the game, some of the most desirable addresses make it easy to love where you live, on and off the court. Across Florida and North Carolina, exceptional homes pair sophisticated living with access to the

Modern Waterfront Architecture Defines 222 Morningside Drive in Sarasota

By Addyson McCullough - August 11, 2026
There is a particular rhythm to waterfront living in Sarasota, where architecture can open a home to the landscape, water can become part of the interior experience and outdoor spaces can function as naturally as those inside. At 222 Morningside Drive, that relationship is central to the design. Offered at $7.25 million, this custom five-bedroom residence in Lido Shores occupies approximately

Record $1.9 Million Penthouse Sale Sets New Benchmark for Mercato

By PremierSIR - August 07, 2026
A penthouse residence at 9123 Strada Place, Unit 7510, has sold for $1.9 million, setting a record as the highest-priced condominium sale in Mercato's history, according to Stellar MLS. Susan Gardner of Premier Sotheby's International Realty’s Vanderbilt represented the seller in the transaction. Located in the heart of Mercato, Naples' premier destination for upscale shopping, dining and enterta

Why are Florida Home Insurance Costs Finally Falling?

By Budge Huskey - August 05, 2026
Just weeks into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters are optimistic, with Colorado State University and AccuWeather lowering predictions as El Niño conditions are expected to suppress storm development. Should these projections hold, Florida could experience another quiet season. A calmer storm season arrives at a time when the communities most impacted in recent years are regaining th

Inside Central Florida's $15.9 Million Italian-Inspired Villa

By Madison Musico - July 24, 2026
Some homes are designed to be lived in. Others are designed to be remembered. At 6119 Grosvenor Shore Drive, every archway, courtyard and hand-wrought detail tells a story rooted in centuries of architectural tradition. Inspired by the enduring work of 16th-century Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and meticulously built by Goehring & Morgan, this remarkable Windermere estate brings the romanc

Bear View Ridge Brings a Private Gated Mountain Estate Collection to Market Near Asheville

By PremierSIR - July 23, 2026
154 Bear View Road, Weaverville, NC 28787 A privately gated collection of luxury mountain residences has come to market in the Reems Creek Valley, offering a rare opportunity to acquire one or more homes within a single ridge-top estate setting just outside Asheville. Known as Bear View Ridge, the offering includes three available residences priced from $2.795 million to $4.995 million, with add

Elevated Gulf Living at Mystique in Pelican Bay

By Andrew Jarosh - July 17, 2026
There are luxury condominiums, and then there are residences that redefine luxury living. High above the Gulf of Mexico in Mystique, Pelican Bay’s newest residential tower, this exceptional end-unit home offers a rare opportunity to experience panoramic waterfront living from one of Naples sought-after addresses. At 6897 Grenadier Boulevard, the five-bedroom residence is wrapped in floor-to-ceili

Harbor Acres Records Highest Residential Sale of 2026 at $17 Million

By PremierSIR - July 16, 2026
A waterfront estate at 1204 Hillview Drive has sold for $17 million, marking the highest-priced residential sale on the Sarasota mainland in 2026 and the highest-priced home sale in Harbor Acres this year, according to Stellar MLS. While other Sarasota-area waterfront communities continue to perform well, Harbor Acres remains one of the region's most sought-after luxury neighborhoods because of it

Living Works of Art: Garden Estates Where Landscape Becomes Legacy

By PremierSIR - July 10, 2026
The homes that leave the most lasting impression are those with landscapes that give them soul. Represented by The Ford Team of Premier Sotheby's International Realty, discover two remarkable properties across North and South Carolina united by a rare distinction: each is home to a world-class garden that transforms the estate into a living work of art. The Dragon Wall Estate | 380 Montagu Drive,

Why Is The Housing Shortage Hitting Some Markets Harder?

By Budge Huskey - July 08, 2026
Congress recently passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a significant effort to address the nation's housing shortage. Although the bill remains stalled at the White House as of this writing over unrelated legislation, it has renewed attention on a question that has defined the housing market for years: Why don't we have enough supply of homes? At the end of May, the National As

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