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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

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,

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

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

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Continues Record Luxury Momentum in Grey Oaks with $10.7 Million Sale

By PremierSIR - June 04, 2026
1249 Gordon River Trail in the exclusive Estuary at Grey Oaks has sold for $10,700,000, representing one of the most significant residential transactions in the community’s history. The sale ranks as the second-highest recorded in Grey Oaks over the past 12 months and the fourth-highest sale of all time within the prestigious Naples enclave. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty represented both

$19.14M South Tampa Estate Sets Multiple Records Across Tampa Bay

By PremierSIR - May 19, 2026
A residential estate in South Tampa has sold for $19,140,000, setting multiple pricing records across the Tampa Bay region. The property at 914 S. Golf View Street was represented by Paul DeSantis, global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s South Tampa office. Positioned along 400 feet of frontage on the Palma Ceia Golf Course, the estate reflects a scale of property

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

$11.9M Marco Island Sale Ranks as Highest of 2026, Fourth Highest Ever

By PremierSIR - April 27, 2026
A waterfront estate at 1829 South Inlet Drive on Marco Island has sold for $11,900,000, marking the highest sale on Marco Island year to date and the fourth-highest sale ever recorded on the island. The property was represented by Jim Prange and Nikki Prange-Carroll, global real estate advisors with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Marco Island office. Jim and Nikki Prange continue to le

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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