BMW X3 redesign brings big improvements

BMW overhauled its X3 small crossover SUV far more than expected, leaving it roughly the same size, but creating a 2011 X3 that drives so well you easily overlook flaws and foibles. The 2011 got: MORE: Transcript of James R. Healey’s chat PHOTOS: More views of the X3 •Major overhaul. New body, interior, drivetrains, more [...]

Homes of Distinction at Bridgemore – Tours Sept 8th-25th

Come tour 3 incredible Knoxville custom luxury homes in Farragut’s Bridgemore Luxury Residential Community at the Homes of Distinction at Bridgemore event.  Tours will run Thursday through Sunday between September 8th-25th.  Knoxville custom builders BrookWood Construction & Engineers, Joseph A. Houck Construction, and Woodpointe Construction are the creators of the 3 masterpieces.  100% of the [...]

Knoxville luxury: The new Rolex 2011 Basel Collection

VIDEO: The new Rolex 2011 Basel Collection featuring the Yachtmaster II, Daytona, Explorer II, Datejust, and Lady Datejust.

Turks & Caicos Islands may be the perfect zero-tax jurisdiction

Living in Knoxville but looking for the right location for an investment property?  The Turks & Caicos Islands has unparalleled beauty and may be the perfect zero-tax jurisdiction. Here are just a few of the benefits and freedoms of investing in real estate in the Turks and Caicos Islands: 70 Minutes Southeast of Miami Year [...]

Jumbo home loans more readily available

Jumbo mortgages are more readily available than they have been for the last two years. Both small and regional banks are beginning to offer them again. In the second quarter of this year, jumbo lending rose 30 percent compared to the first quarter, according to Inside Mortgage Finance Publication, which provides industry data. J.P. Morgan [...]

Unique Textured Quartz Surface

Be on the cutting edge of Knoxville home design. Distinctive luxury surfaces assist in adding drama to any living space be they traditional, contemporary, eco-friendly or any combination of styles. A product from CasearStone dubbed Motivo adds a wholly original and visually dynamic option. Motivo is the world’s first quartz surface with a textured look [...]

View the New Luxury Portfolio Magazine Online

The brand new Luxury Portfolio lifestyle magazine is now available to view online! As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Gables & Gates, REALTORS features all of it’s luxury properties in Luxury Portfolio.  Tour exceptional luxury properties from Hawaii to Washington DC, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Portugal – all with remarkable [...]

Luxury Living: Worldwide Exotic Getaways

As our days become more and more cluttered with day to day activities, setting aside quality personal time is more important than ever. Oftentimes a complete change of environment is the best way to recharge and relax. With that in mind, we’ve chosen a few of our favorite places to “get away from it all” [...]