July 29, 2016 | In the News
$2.45M Waterfront Home on the Former Grounds of Floridaland
SARASOTA, FL (July 29, 2016) – A $2.45 million waterfront home has been co-listed in the Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Susanne Losso and Jo James of the company’s St. Armands office. The property is located at 457 Yacht Harbor Drive, and resides on the former home of 1960’s tourist destination, Floridaland.
Floridaland, a theme park that opened on Christmas Day in 1964, was a re-enactment of an old west town, complete with exotic gardens, covered wagon rides, and a “Porpoise Pool,” where trained porpoises and seals
July 29, 2016 | In the News
Melanie Tilchen and Nanette Plescia Affiliate with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate as M | N Team
CORAL SPRINGS, FL (July 29, 2016) – Melanie Tilchen and Nanette Plescia, formerly with Lennar Homes, LLC, have become independent sales associates with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Coral Springs office. They have formed the M| N Team.
“It was an easy decision to switch to Coldwell Banker,” said Plescia.
Tilchen added, “The company has the most recognizable name in the industry and the support, training and professionalism that it offers to its agents is what led us both to move.”
Combined, the two have 43 years of experience in real estate, nearly all of which was in new construction sales. The two will specialize in new home sales with Coldwell
July 27, 2016 | In the News
$2.69M Pirate Harbor Home is the Most Expensive in its ZIP Code
PUNTA GORDA, FL (July 27, 2016) – A new construction home in Pirate Harbor, located at 24129 Jolly Roger Boulevard has just hit the market for $2,699,900 and is the highest priced residence currently on the market and the only one over $2 million in the 33955 ZIP code1. Todd and Tamra Murray of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Punta Gorda office and Darren Dowling with the Sarasota Downtown office have co-listed the waterfront luxury property.
“Luxury buyers will get a much better value for their money in Punta Gorda compared to Sarasota, where this same
July 27, 2016 | In the News
$2.199M Could Buy the Second-Largest Available Home in Bonita Bay
BONITA SPRINGS, FL (July 27, 2016) – The second-largest available home in Bonita Bay has listed for $2.199 million and offers over 11,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor living space*. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s The Grant Group of the company’s Naples 5th Avenue office has the listing at 3351 Creekview Drive.
Encompassing four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one partial bathroom, the estate also includes a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house. An expansive courtyard is the highlight of the estate with its pool, spa, fountains and jasmine and
July 25, 2016 | In the News
$6.625M Culbreath Isles Estate Sets Record as Hillsborough County’s Most Expensive Home Sold in 2016
TAMPA, FL (July 25, 2016) – The most expensive home sale in Hillsborough County in 2016 is 4814 Culbreath Isles Road in Tampa for $6.625 million. Jeff Shelton of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Hughes-Shelton Realtors represented the buyers in this record-breaking transaction. The property closed on July 11 after just 32 days on the market.
The Mediterranean home was custom built in 2013 with 10,850 square-feet of space. Six bedrooms and seven bathrooms provide sweeping views of the resort-style pool and spa and 240-feet of waterfrontage. Luxury features include a butler’s pantry, wine cellar, elevator, Wolfe and Sub Zero appliances and a media room. Most of the ensuite bedrooms offer
July 15, 2016 | In the News
James Silver Named to Prestigious Coldwell Banker Real Estate 30 Under 30 List
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Independent Sales Associate Honored as One of Top Young Real Estate Professionals in the World
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (July 15, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has announced that James Silver, an independent sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in St. Petersburg, was named to the Coldwell Banker® 30 Under 30. This prestigious list encompasses the top young real estate professionals among the almost 85,000 Coldwell Banker professionals working in 47 countries around the world. This group of real estate
July 14, 2016 | In the News
Positano Condominium Sells for $4.2 Million
Sets Record for Highest Price-Per-Square-Foot on Longboat Key, So Far
LONGBOAT KEY, FL (July 14, 2016)— Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Bruce Myer sold 4995 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit #501 for $4.2 million. The condominium is located in Positano and sets the record for the highest priced condominium per square foot in Longboat Key at $1,311.27 in 2016. Myer is an associate in the company’s Longboat Key office and Myer originally listed the unit for $4.99 million.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom and one-half-bath residence spans 3,203 square feet. Highlights of the home include 1,500 square feet of exterior terrace space with steps that led to the private pool, spa
July 12, 2016 | In the News
Alyssa Brinegar Named to Prestigious Coldwell Banker Real Estate 30 Under 30 List
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Independent Sales Associate Honored as One of Top Young Real Estate Professionals in the World
MIAMI BEACH, FL (July 12, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has announced that Alyssa Morgan Brinegar, an independent sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Miami Beach, was named to the Coldwell Banker® 30 Under 30. This prestigious list encompasses the top young real estate professionals among the almost 85,000 Coldwell Banker professionals working in 47 countries around the world. This group of real estate
July 11, 2016 | In the News
Coral Gables Real Estate Agent Named one of NAHREP’s Top 250 Agents of 2016
Julia Pulles of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Earns Spot on Prestigious NAHREP List
Coral Gables, FL (July 11, 2016) – Julia Pulles, a Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate with the company’s Coral Gables office has been named one of the Top 250 Agents of 2016 by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
Pulles affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in 1999 and has been a full time Realtor® for 22 years. She is a Previews International® specialist, a Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Home Marketing Specialist. She serves the community and the real estate
July 11, 2016 | In the News
Weston Real Estate Agent Named one of NAHREP’s Top 250 Agents of 2016
Marelys Lazo of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Earns Spot on Prestigious NAHREP List
Weston, FL (July 11, 2016) – Marelys Lazo, a Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate with the company’s Weston office has been named No. 206 of the Top 250 Agents by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
Lazo affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in 2002. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, Florida Realtors®, Council of Residential Specialists and the Realtor Association of Miami and the Beaches®. Lazo has been named to the International President’s