Oakwood Worldwide Adds Additional Luxury Property to Global Portfolio – Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore

Oakwood Worldwide, the leading, global temporary housing provider, announces the opening of the Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore property, its newest five star premier property, offering a lush environment, impeccable amenities and service offerings along with convenient access to the center of Bangalore, India. Oakwood plans to add an additional ten properties in the country by 2010 including locations in Mumbai and Pune, and future plans include... 

Stirling Sothebys International Realty Targets Canadian Investors for Auction of Florida Resort Properties

Florida has always been a place where people can find a bargain on a vacation – now the sunshine state is offering Canadian investors deep discounts on vacation homes. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will host an auction of select Ginn Resort properties on Nov. 8 featuring nearly 20 homes, condominiums and vacation properties from renowned Ginn Resort communities in Central Florida, including Reunion, Bella Collina and Hammock Beach. Several... 

Exclusive Haig Point Estate in South Carolina to Sell at Real Estate Auction

Exclusive Haig Point Island estate home located on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, will sell absolute at real estate auction to the highest bidder on Friday, October 24th. J.P. King Auction Company, the nation’s leading auction marketing firm specializing in luxury properties will manage the sale of the home. “The home is on premier waterfront and located just minutes from Hilton Head Island,” said Craig King, president & CEO of J.P.... 

Green Concept High-Rise Apartments Unveiled in Chicagos River North

San Antonio, Texas-based Lynd Development Partners unveiled the name and plans today for a 29-story, 249-unit luxury apartment development at 161 W. Kinzie in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Scheduled for spring 2010 occupancy, EnV (pronounced “envy”) will incorporate environmentally responsible design and building practices its developers expect will result in one of the city’s first LEED-certified rental properties. “We’re proud... 

St. Regis Makes the Next Stop on Its Global Expedition with the Opening of the St. Regis Bali Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of The St. Regis Bali Resort, located in Nusa Dua, an elite beach enclave on the Southern tip of Bali. Offering an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the best addresses in the world, The St. Regis Bali Resort features 79 luxurious, oversized suites, 42 private villas and two exclusive Residences, as well as world-class restaurants and bars,... 

John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites(R) Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center Opens Ahead of Schedule

The new Embassy Suites® Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Featuring a contemporary décor, the hotel is owned by hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons and is managed by Springfield-Mo.-based John... 

Luxurious Fort Lauderdale Ocean Estate to Sell at Auction

The exquisite Fort Lauderdale Ocean Estate with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean will sell at absolute auction, to the highest bidder, on Thursday, October 16th at 2 p.m. The auction will take place inside the home. J. P. King Auction Company, the nation’s leading real estate auction marketing firm specializing in high-luxury properties will manage the sale of the home. “Living the good life doesn’t get any better than having the ocean... 

Vermonts Iconic Resort Proudly Becomes The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 69 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. Owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the iconic 195-room resort, which has served... 

Capstone Quarters Student Condo Auction Results in $3.21 Million Sellout

Thursday’s auction of 29 units in the Capstone Quarters development was a complete sellout, with bidders snapping up all of the units for a combined $3.21 million. “We had a great product and a strong field of bidders. That led to an excellent outcome,” said Warren Ward, president of Albert Burney Auction Company, which managed the sale. Thursday’s sale was the second auction for the development. An auction in April had resulted in the sale... 

Local Gladstone Homes Continues to Thrive and Build Communities in Spite of Market Turn Down

The home building industry continues to endure challenging economic times as the state of the U.S. economy faces a slow down. According to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), housing sector activity has declined by an additional 30 percent due to the credit market crisis. In fact, single housing starts are down 63 percent from peak levels of production with some of the most troubled markets down 80 percent or more.*...