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$12 Million Bayfront Sale in The Moorings Adds to Naples’ Luxury Market Momentum

By PremierSIR - October 22, 2026
A bayfront estate at 3125 Leeward Lane has sold for $12 million, marking another notable transaction for The Moorings. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty represented both sides of the transaction, with Kim Price and Jared Miners representing the seller and Michelle Thomas representing the buyer. “Naples continues to show strong momentum at the luxury end of the market," said Kim Price and Jar

Longcliff: A New Vision of Luxury Mountain Living in Western North Carolina

By PremierSIR - October 08, 2026
A new chapter in mountain living is unfolding on Western North Carolina’s coveted Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Longcliff, an exclusive development represented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, introduces a private enclave of luxury residences surrounded by the natural splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Discover a new luxury mountain village where breathtaking landscapes, refined resi

Quiet Luxury: 6 Home Libraries, Studies and Spaces to Inspire

By Cindy Wu - September 25, 2026
As the rhythm of fall returns and another school year gets underway, spaces designed for focus take on renewed importance. In luxury homes, libraries, private studies and thoughtfully appointed offices offer an environment for productivity, creativity and quiet retreat. Once defined by walls of books and traditional millwork, today’s home library has evolved to suit modern lifestyles while retain

The Halcyon: Barefoot Luxury, Steps from Downtown Naples

By PremierSIR - September 14, 2026
The Halcyon Residences and Marina brings together expansive residences, a private 120-slip marina and more than 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities - all less than a mile from Fifth Avenue South. Set across more than eight waterfront acres along the Gordon River in Naples’ downtown marina district, The Halcyon offers something increasingly rare in Naples: the privacy and ease of a

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

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

Old Naples' Highest-Priced Residential Home Sale of 2026 Closes at $27 Million

By PremierSIR - June 30, 2026
A Gulf-front home at 26 2nd Avenue South has sold for $27 million, marking the highest-priced sale of an existing residence in Old Naples in 2026. A Gulf-front triple lot traded at a higher price earlier this year, but that transaction involved land rather than a home. The seller was represented by Jordan Delaney and Ryan Frost of Premier Sotheby's International Realty's Village office. The sale r

Premier Sotheby's International Realty Expands Western North Carolina Presence with New Hendersonville Office

By PremierSIR - June 29, 2026
Premier Sotheby's International Realty has opened a Hendersonville office, expanding its presence in Western North Carolina as demand for luxury real estate continues to grow throughout the region. Located at 475 S. Church St., Suite 106, the office will serve buyers and sellers throughout Henderson County and surrounding communities. Beatrix Masotti, managing broker of the brokerage's Asheville o

Luxury Homes with Resort-Style Pools

By Andrew Jarosh - June 26, 2026
The Sunshine State, with an estimated 1.59 million residential swimming pools, or approximately one for every 14 Floridians, has the most in the nation. North Carolina, at approximately 157,000 residential swimming pools, has one for every 66 individuals. So, with a hotter-than-average summer upon us, there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors while beating the heat in the Tar Heel State and Flor

Life is Better at the Lake: Inside Lake Norman’s Most Expensive Home

By Cindy Wu - May 15, 2026
8515 Norman Estates Drive has arrived as the most significant residential offering ever presented on Lake Norman for $18,500,000. This visionary estate elevates the standard for luxury living and is currently the most expensive home for sale across the entire Charlotte market. Privately positioned on a rare peninsula point lot within the exclusive gated enclave of Norman Estates, the residence

Grand Chateau Estate Achieves Record-Breaking Sale in Winston-Salem

By PremierSIR - May 01, 2026
The distinguished estate at 1067 E Kent Road has sold for $3,525,000, representing the second-highest residential transaction ever recorded in Winston-Salem and the largest home in the city. Privately gated and enclosed by an impressive 9.5-foot stone and brick wall, the property embodies an exceptional blend of classical architectural design, masterful craftsmanship and modern refinement. The re

Where Luxury Meets the Links: The Timeless Appeal of Golf Course Homes

By Cindy Wu - April 10, 2026
As the global spotlight turns to Augusta National during the Masters this weekend, the elegance and tradition of the game naturally extend to one of real estate’s most coveted offerings — golf course estates. These exceptional properties embody a refined lifestyle where panoramic fairway views, pristine landscaping and architectural sophistication converge to create an atmosphere of quiet luxury a

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