Posts Tagged Christie’s International Real Estate


Houlihan Lawrence Sets Record with Sale of Bedford Estate

2 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on January 2nd, 2013
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We are happy to report that the Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Division ended 2012 with the sale of Devonshire for over $21 million. Last listed at $26,500,000, the transaction marks the highest sale in our company history and the highest single residential sale ever reported in Westchester County.  The estate was purchased by an international buyer and Houlihan Lawrence represented both sides of the transaction.

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Devonshire, a magnificent and historic estate situated in Bedford Corners, sits on 100+ acres with a grand circa 1901 Georgian Manor, peerless recreational amenities, collector’s garages, stables and extensive staff/guest outbuildings. Home to several of America’s most prominent families over its rich history, the estate was originally the country home of financier J. Borden Harriman and his socialite wife Florence who later became the U.S. Ambassador to Norway.

The buyer for Devonshire came to Houlihan Lawrence through Christie’s International Real Estate, one of our most prestigious international partners.  As the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s in our three-county territory, Houlihan Lawrence is able to promote our top properties to an elite audience worldwide. In the case of Devonshire, this international exposure was key to attracting the perfect buyer for the property who can now enjoy living in one of the area’s greatest estates.

Houlihan Lawrence Connects with Christie’s International Real Estate Members

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on February 15th, 2012
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HL Christie Logo 197x300 Houlihan Lawrence Connects with Christies International Real Estate MembersThis past Monday, Houlihan Lawrence joined other leading real estate affiliates from around the country at Christie’s Rockefeller Center headquarters for their Northeast Regional Conference. A great opportunity to share insights on today’s luxury market, this event was open only to Christie’s affiliates, an elite group of luxury specialists who like Houlihan Lawrence are leaders in their respective marketplaces.

Many of Houlihan Lawrence’s sales associates attended to hear what’s happening in the global luxury market and to build relationships with their peers at top real estate companies from around the nation. Speakers from Christie’s Real Estate and Auction businesses reported on one of their most successful year’s ever and announced plans for further global expansion into important markets such as Beijing, Moscow and Dubai.  Great news for Houlihan Lawrence as this continued expansion offers greater international exposure for our listings more than ever before.

Additionally, prominent experts reported on the ever-growing role of technology in the marketing of luxury properties and a panel of top salespeople, including Susy Glasgall of Houlihan Lawrence’s Rye Office, reported on conditions in their local marketplaces.  Overall, the outlook was extremely optimistic and reports of the return of high-end  buyers were widespread, even in previously depressed markets such as Miami. We were especially pleased to hear that interest in the top properties in Manhattan seems to be continuing unabated as well, which always bodes well for our local region. We may be enroute to a stronger year in luxury real estate than originally predicted if this surge of activity continues.

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Christie’s Auction of Elizabeth Taylor Collection Achieves $156.8 Million

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on December 21st, 2011
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Last week, Christie’s landmark auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry and clothing collection set a world record for the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history and also set a new bar for the most valuable private collection of fashion ever offered at auction.

Liz Taylor Photo 150x105 Christies Auction of Elizabeth Taylor Collection Achieves $156.8 MillionAs the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, Houlihan Lawrence was pleased to see the huge success of the sale.  

Six of the celebrated actress’s jewels garnered over $5 million each. On the first day of the auction, the 33.19-carat diamond ring given to Ms. Taylor by Richard Burton sold for $8.8 million alone! If you missed out at the auction or if jewelry is not your passion, there’s always real estate to consider.
Here’s a selection of luxury homes for sale that are offered in a similar price range.  

Edgewood1 150x100 Christies Auction of Elizabeth Taylor Collection Achieves $156.8 Million Edgewood 11 Edgewood Lane, Purchase, NY offered at $8,500,000, is one of the area’s most spectacular estate properties set on 22 acres with a stately Mott-Schmidt-designed brick Georgian residence, a guest house, pool, tennis court and pond.

Lodge at Loch Lyall 150x112 Christies Auction of Elizabeth Taylor Collection Achieves $156.8 Million The Lodge at Loch Lyall 100 Sunny Acres Dr Garrison, NY, offered at $8,900,000, is a 116-acre estate with a private lake surrounded by thousands of acres of Fahnestock State Park Preserve. The main residence, a former gentleman’s hunting lodge that has been elegantly transformed into a sophisticated lakeside retreat, shares the pristine setting with an Adirondack-style guesthouse, pool, pool house, tennis court and stone dock.

Bedford House 150x100 Christies Auction of Elizabeth Taylor Collection Achieves $156.8 Million Bedford House 332 South Bedford Rd Bedford Corners, NY, offered at $7,850,000, features a newly constructed main residence, a guest house, pool and pool house highlighted by breathtaking gardens, rare privacy  and proximity to nearby scenic Howland Lake.

For more information on our towns visit our town guides for Bedford Real Estate and Garrison Real Estate.

For more information on these and other luxury homes for sale, please visit us at www.houlihanlawrence.com.

Houlihan Lawrence in London for Christie’s Global Conference

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on September 22nd, 2011
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London 2 150x112 Houlihan Lawrence in London for Christies Global ConferenceLast week, our management team attended the annual Christie’s International Real Estate Conference in London – a gathering of Christie’s real estate affiliates from around the world. As the exclusive Christies affiliate serving our region, the event was a great opportunity to reconnect with Houlihan Lawrence’s international partners and showcase our premier listings.

Between visits to Christie’s new London headquarters, a tour of Buckingham Palace and dinner at the unforgettable national museum at Hertford House surrounded by Titians and Rembrandts, we shared strategies on how to meet the demands of the modern global consumer. 

christies conf 150x101 Houlihan Lawrence in London for Christies Global ConferenceEspecially fascinating was a report on the growing influence of the Chinese buyer in the luxury real estate arena. Now more than ever, selling luxury real estate is all about powerful international connections and our Christie’s partnership offers us extraordinary access to discerning buyers from around the world.

Houlihan Lawrence Hosts Christie’s Networking Event

0 Comments By Elizabeth Nunan on June 30th, 2011
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028 150x150 Houlihan Lawrence Hosts Christies Networking EventEarlier this week, Houlihan Lawrence hosted over 60 of our own agents as well agents from prestigious brokerages exclusively affiliated with Christie’s International Real Estate. The backdrop for the networking breakfast was Will O’Woods, a stunning 45 acre setting highlighted by a 1930′s era Art-Deco home overlooking a private 8 acre lake in Croton-on-Hudson, listed by David Turner of our Bedford Brokerage.

The morning event began with a tour of the estate, followed by an alfresco breakfast by the lake catered by Bedford Gourmet. Stephen Meyers, CEO of Houlihan Lawrence, welcomed the crowd by saying, “Real Estate is often viewed as local. We agree. But it’s also about relationships that transcend boundaries.”

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An impressive line-up of speakers followed, discussing the uptick in the New York City luxury market and how that affected the marketing of luxury homes in our area. Among the speakers were Anthony Cutugno, Sr Vice President, Luxury Country Properties of Houlihan Lawrence, Peter Marra, Executive Vice President of Brown Harris Stevens, New York City, David Ogilvy, Broker/Owner of David Ogilvy & Associates, Greenwich, CT, and Kathy Coumou, Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate.
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Following the discussion of the luxury market, the agents had the opportunity to network with one another. Not all buyers are local, so it is important for agents to build ties with their peers from neighboring marketing areas to maximize exposure for their listings and to be able to place referrals with confidence.

Around the World in a Day

0 Comments By Elizabeth Nunan on March 29th, 2011
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LeadingRE Vertical BW Around the World in a DayWherever our clients have real estate needs, Houlihan Lawrence can help. Our affiliations with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Christie’s International Real Estate, Luxury Portfolio International and Mayfair International offer us experienced and capable partners all around the World.

Just today we’ve:

  • helped a client get one step closer to his dream of owning a vacation home in Puerto Rico.
  • received word of a closing on a client’s property in the Bay Area of California.
  • arranged for rental assistance in Singapore for a client’s daughter.

These types of referrals happen every day in real estate and being so connected means that our clients will work with the best agents in any given area. So if you need real estate assistance outside of the Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess County areas of New York and you don’t know who to call, call Houlihan Lawrence. Let us put you in touch with the perfect agent…anywhere in the World.

For assistance, please call or email our Global Referral manager, Julie Prete, at 914-273-2800 or jprete@houlihanlawrence.com.