Chief Economist shares why 2017 may be a strong year for global luxury real estate

CHICAGO – (2/13/17) – Luxury Portfolio International® has published the latest edition of its homes and lifestyle magazine including an exclusive interview and forecast from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Chief Economist Marci Rossell, showing an overall outlook and what to expect in the 2017 luxury real estate market.  In the article Rossell shares why 2017 could be the time when U.S. buyers look outside their borders for attractive luxury properties.

At 164 pages, the magazine is currently available online, releasing soon on newsstands in more than 60 countries.  Produced biannually by the luxury real estate network Luxury Portfolio International®, this issue takes a look at individual property features including Villa Malisa: a private estate nestled in the hills of Phuket, Thailand, a work of art in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado from former Denver Broncos head coach, Mike Shanahan, the estate at Kings Point in New York, a legendary Montecito estate in California and Villa Ca’ Dei Leoni: a historic neoclassical Italian villa on the shores of Lake Como.  

This issue also includes the following exciting features:

• a review of current activity in a selection of wine regions
• an overview of bespoke experiences brought to life by concierge services
• a trends piece on the luxury electric car space revealing the latest advancements and recently unveiled concepts
• a roundup of the best Poké spots around the world and how to make this classic raw-fish salad at home
• an exploration of all that Kuala Lumpur has to offer from culinary getaways to thrill seeking adventures and much more!

“Luxury real estate is a passion, a lifestyle, an investment, and ultimately a reward for your hard work,” said Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma. “Whether you prefer a private villa with breathtaking waterfront views or a modern condo with sleek, minimalist lines throughout, home reflects your personal goals and is a place to absorb time with your loved ones. From our alluring selection of properties to the latest luxury trends, our readers stay current with the affluent lifestyle.”

With an annual distribution of over 200,000, the magazine’s targeted distribution reaches an affluent audience from around the world. It is mailed to buyers and sellers identified by the network’s top agents and sent to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® members in over 60 countries. It can also be found in select international first class airline lounges and purchased at Barnes & Noble in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada.

The luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, Luxury Portfolio International® is a global real estate network comprised of the most powerful independent luxury brokerages. The program marketed over 50,000 luxury homes to over three million high-net-worth visitors last year on its award-winning website, LuxuryPortfolio.com.  

See the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine and learn more about the network at LuxuryPortfolio.com.