Tag: Luxury Real Estate
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British Columbia Ranches: Extraordinary Value in Scarcity
British Columbia is one of the most land-rich yet opportunity-poor provinces in Canada when it comes to freehold property. The paradox lies in ownership: most of B.C.’s vast territory is Crown land, and much of the remainder is subject to First Nations rights and stewardship. This reality means that true ranchland—private, productive, transferable—exists in structurally…
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Luxury Real Estate in Hawaii: What’s Hot Across the Islands — and Why
Hawaii has always held a mystique for wealthy buyers: ocean views, lush surroundings, aloha spirit, plus scarcity of land and rising global interest. In 2025, many of the long-standing drivers are still in force — and some newer trends are reshaping which islands and neighborhoods are heating up most. Here’s a snapshot by island, with…
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The Best Asset Protection Strategies for Real Property in the USA and Canada
Owning real estate in North America can be an excellent way to preserve and grow wealth. But for international investors and high-net-worth individuals, the question is not only how to buy property—but how to hold it for maximum protection, reduced tax exposure, and ease of reporting. Asset protection is as much about structure as it…
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The Mobility of Wealth: From Tax Havens to Real Estate
One of the enduring strategies for concealing wealth has been the quiet transfer of financial assets to offshore destinations. Today, it is estimated that US$12 trillion of global financial wealth is held in tax havens—equivalent to around 12% of global GDP. This practice is not spread evenly across society; it is sharply concentrated at the…
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Hong Kong vs. Singapore vs. Kuala Lumpur vs. Ho Chi Minh City: Where Does Luxury Real Estate Deliver for Offshore Investors?
Asia’s luxury property markets aren’t moving in lockstep anymore. Policy, currency, and supply quirks now matter as much as postcard skylines. Here’s a clear, investor-minded comparison of four heavyweight hubs—Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)—with fresh prices, rules, and yield math to help you position capital. 1) Price snapshot (prime/luxury)…
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Canada vs. Texas: The Stark Contrast in Luxury Real Estate Prices
For international investors looking at luxury real estate, Canada and Texas present two vastly different value propositions. While both offer high-end properties with desirable amenities, the cost per square foot and overall return on investment tell a very different story. Canada’s luxury market remains significantly over-inflated, while Texas provides not only affordability but also strong…
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Where do the wealthy invest? Luxury real estate is the safest investment one can make, says new Coldwell Banker Global Luxury report
U.S. affluent consumer sentiments, highlighted in “The Trend Report,” identifies the top trends and investment habits revolutionizing the global luxury real estate landscape MADISON, N.J., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A recent report indicates that real estate remains in a strong position for the remainder of 2022 and heading into 2023 as more affluent consumers are turning to real…
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Staggering Wealth Growth Drives Luxury Real Estate’s New Power Players, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Report Reveals
The 2021 “A Look at Wealth” report profiles four Power Player demographics who are reshaping the wealth groups, marking shifts in Luxury Real Estate and lifestyle trends MADISON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, a Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) brand, and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program released the “Real Estate’s New Power Players” report, part…
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Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Caribbean
Preeminent Luxury Real Estate Brand to Open First Caribbean Office in Antigua and Barbuda NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that Majestic Realty Caribbean Limited in the country of Antigua and Barbuda is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the…