Archive: December 2010

Coldwell Banker Leads Most Expensive Homes Sold List




It’s the end of the year and that means it’s time for everyone and their uncle to make a list. I know I’m guilty of it. Zillow jumped on the seasonal list making wagon when they came out with their list of the top ten homes that sold for over $12 million.

December 31 / 2010

Unusual and Notorious Homes for Sale




Coldwell Banker recently helped Forbes with an article on “Strange Homes for Sale,” and we reached out to our network to find the most unusual, notorious homes on the market right now. Below are a few that really stood out. Take a look – you’ll be impressed!

December 23 / 2010

Lifestyle Search: Find the Neighborhoods You Want to Call Home




At Coldwell Banker, we’ve known for a while now that today’s consumers want more than a simple home search by price, square footage or number of bedrooms. We followed suit by launching an entire new website this summer aimed at giving home shoppers a persistent Google like search experience, integrated listing videos via Coldwell Banker [...]

The Best Places for Veterans to Call Home




As Americans, we can all agree that there is no greater sacrifice than volunteering for the United States Armed Forces. Our military men and women honor and protect our country — and are often in places very far from the comforts of home. So when the time comes for members of the military to retire from active duty, what makes them want to live in one city vs. another?

December 17 / 2010

Happy Holidays Billboard from Coldwell Banker




We’ve talked about the holiday themed Coldwell Banker billboard in Times Square before, but here is some actual footage of the billboard for those might not make it out to New York City this holiday. Enjoy the video and happy holidays from Coldwell Banker Real Estate!

December 16 / 2010

400,000 Habitat Homes




I recently read the announcement that Habitat for Humanity hit a milestone this week by building their 400,000 home. That number is amazing when you think that Minneapolis, Minnesota is just shy of that same number of residents. Coldwell Banker Real Estate has been a long time supporter of Habitat for Humanity, and I am [...]

December 15 / 2010

Most Popular Dream Homes




What are the most popular “dream homes” on coldwellbanker.com? We took a look at the top 10 most-viewed home listings in November, and found there is still a strong interest in the most extraordinary homes in the U.S. The top two homes are not only spectacular dream homes; they also have famous former residents.

December 10 / 2010

Luxury from the Inside Out




This week, the luxury arm of Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Previews International, launched an online magazine featuring various aspects of luxury living. For the premiere issue the eZine explores the way in which the walls throughout our homes have come down, both literally and figuratively, to redefine modern living.

December 07 / 2010

Coldwell Banker Hits Times Square for the Holidays




Times Square during the holidays is one of the most popular destinations on the planet. From shoppers to travelers to sightseers, the center of New York City attracts them all. And this holiday season, Coldwell Banker will be right in the center of it. Currently, Coldwell Banker has a holiday-themed billboard running on the corner [...]

December 06 / 2010

The Most Engaging Videos Are About Community




With over 25,000 videos having been uploaded this year to the Coldwell Banker On Location channel, we see a wide variety of ways that people interact and comment on videos. But one video stands out from the rest as possible the most talked about video that we have on youtube.com/coldwellbanker. It’s not controversial. It’s not a high profile video with big name talent. It’s not quirky. It doesn’t even involve a dog on a skateboard. It’s a video about Elkhart, Indiana.

December 01 / 2010