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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

Grand Penthouse Sets Cape Marco Condo Sales Record at $7.2 Million

By PremierSIR - September 28, 2026
A grand penthouse atop the Belize tower has sold for $7.2 million, setting a new condominium sales record for Cape Marco. The 16,893-square-foot residence at 970 Cape Marco Drive occupies approximately half of the building's top floor and was exclusively marketed by Cathy Rogers, global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty's Marco Island office. The transaction sets a ne

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

Inside the Only U.S. Destination Named Among the World’s Most Beautiful Towns

By Premier SIR - September 16, 2026
There are beautiful places to visit, and then there are places whose beauty becomes part of everyday life. Naples, Florida, is one of them. Since its beginnings as a seaside retreat in the late 19th century, Naples has drawn people to its Gulf shores, natural beauty and relaxed coastal character. Today, that enduring appeal is receiving recognition far beyond Florida. Condé Nast Traveler recentl

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

Is Artificial Intelligence in Your Next Move?

By Budge Huskey - September 09, 2026
In recent months artificial intelligence has commanded growing attention as its reach extends into virtually every corner of daily life. The chief executive of Cloudflare, one of the companies that quietly route a fifth of the world's internet traffic, posted a brief note that deserved more attention than it received. "Welp, that happened faster than I predicted," Matthew Prince wrote. For the fir

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

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

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

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