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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

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 Advisors and Teams Earn National Distinction in 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings

By Premier SIR - June 19, 2026
127 advisors and 41 teams recognized among the nation’s highest-performing real estate professionals NAPLES, FLA. (June 19, 2026) — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced that 127 advisors and 41 teams have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, affirming the firm's position as a leading force in luxury real estate across Florida and North Carolina. The annual rank

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

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

Record-Breaking $4.1M Sale is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold in Mitchell County

By PremierSIR - April 09, 2026
A 68-acre equestrian estate in Mitchell County has sold for $4,100,000, marking the highest residential sale on record in the county. The property at 1987 Rabbit Hop Road was represented by Leslie Young and Cheryl Cenderelli of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Asheville office. The sale establishes a new benchmark for pricing in Mitchell County, where transactions above $3 million have h

Record Sale at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove: $9.5 Million Estate Sets Community Benchmark

By Premier SIR - March 30, 2026
A contemporary mountain estate in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove has sold for $9,500,000, setting a new record for the highest residential sale within the community. The property at 515 Cloud Top Way was represented by Mark Zilbert, global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Asheville office. Positioned along a ridgeline at elevations between 2,500 and 3,000 feet, the re

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Names Chief Financial Officer and Promotes Two Associate Vice Presidents

By PremierSIR - March 10, 2026
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has named and promoted Abigail Tezniarz to chief financial officer and promoted Melissa Morehouse to associate vice president of marketing operations and Frank Russell to associate vice president of creative services. Tezniarz joined the brokerage in 2004 and has advanced through progressively senior financial roles, including assistant controller, controlle