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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, th

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

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 qu

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

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 3,00

New Luxury Listings Hit the Spring Market

By Andrew Jarosh - March 27, 2026

There’s a reason the season is called spring, a time that symbolizes renewal, rebirth, growth and hope. Luxury homes are typically listed during spring and early summer, April through June, to take advantage of lush landscaping and motivated buyers with visions of a dream home to call their own. These five Florida and North Carolina homes in Nokomis, Naples, Winter Park,

The Art of Home Staging in Luxury Real Estate

By Cindy Wu - March 20, 2026

In the world of luxury real estate, presentation is everything. High-end buyers aren’t simply purchasing a home; they’re investing in a lifestyle, a vision and an emotional experience. This is where professional home staging becomes a powerful, and often essential, tool. Staging transforms a property from a lived-in space into a curated showcase. It highlights architectural details, e

Treasure Island Records Highest Residential Sale of 2026 at $3.845 Million

By PremierSIR - March 09, 2026

Treasure Island has recorded its highest residential sale of 2026 with the $3,845,000 closing of 9546 West Gulf Boulevard. The transaction stands as the only property in Treasure Island to close above $3 million this year, distinguishing it within the broader 33706 coastal market, where the only other comparable sale occurred in neighboring St. Pete Beach. The Gulf-front residence was listed at

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes 44 New Global Advisors to Its Sales Galleries

By Premier SIR - February 27, 2026

NAPLES, FLA. (February 27, 2026) — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that the following global real estate advisors have affiliated with the company’s Florida and North Carolina sales gallery locations: Addison Benio, Ocala Julie Borden, Bonita Springs Karen Bosse, Asheville Katie Brady, Bonita Springs Beth Bruner, Bonita Springs Ci

Luxury Homes for Baseball Lovers

By Andrew Jarosh - February 20, 2026

If you enjoy the crack of the bat as much as you love owning a beautiful home, Florida and North Carolina offer a winning team. Baseball is woven into the lifestyle of both states. Florida’s spring training season drew nearly 1.5 million fans to 230 games last year. In North Carolina, the Charlotte Knights, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, welcomed more than 425,000 fans to Trui

10 Ways to Apply an Olympian Mindset to Real Estate

By PremierSIR - February 06, 2026

At the highest levels of achievement, success is never accidental. Whether in elite sport or luxury real estate, it is shaped by discipline, resilience, preparation, and the ability to perform under pressure. These shared principles form the foundation of an Olympian mindset, one that translates seamlessly from the competitive arena to complex real estate transactions. Few exemplify this connec

It’s the Season for Seasonal Homes

By Andrew Jarosh - January 26, 2026

Snowbirds far and wide are enjoying the weather and lifestyles in Florida and North Carolina, with January through March the peak time for vacationers and seasonal residents alike. Florida's snowbird season sees up to a million part-time residents, boosting population by 5%, while North Carolina attracts snowbirds seeking milder winters than the Northeast, with even some Floridians relocating

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Life is Better at the Lake: Inside Lake Norman’s Most Expensive Home

Grand Chateau Estate Achieves Record-Breaking Sale in Winston-Salem

Where Luxury Meets the Links: The Timeless Appeal of Golf Course Homes

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

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

New Luxury Listings Hit the Spring Market

The Art of Home Staging in Luxury Real Estate

Treasure Island Records Highest Residential Sale of 2026 at $3.845 Million

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes 44 New Global Advisors to Its Sales Galleries

Luxury Homes for Baseball Lovers

10 Ways to Apply an Olympian Mindset to Real Estate

It’s the Season for Seasonal Homes

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