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A Japanese Beauty Mogul Is Trying to Sell Her $15 Million Mansion 
Bloomberg
Akemi Shimomura is a serial beauty entrepreneur whose Tokyo-based Miss Paris Group employs more than a thousand people. 

The Value of Agent Business Planning
RISMedia
Data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) estimates that 87 percent of all new agents fail after five years in the industry.

From Crusaders to Luminaries to Trendsetters, RISMedia Announces 2019 Newsmakers in Real Estate
RISMedia
RISMedia announced its 2019 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers—a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.

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Report: Intown Condo and Townhome Prices Are Rising, Yet so Is Inventory
Curbed 
An interesting dynamic for intown condos and townhomes emerges, as Westside home prices continue meteoric rise.

This Stunning Whistler Mansion Could Be Yours for a Cool $15 Million
Daily Hive
If you’ve got a spare $15 million laying around, you could be the owner of a stunning mansion in Whistler, BC.  

Private Twin Islands Near Desolation Sound Listed for $31.9M
Vancouver Courier 
North island has spectacular 13,000-square-foot rustic-luxury home – but there’s no ferry access.

For $900K, This Yorkville Co-op Offers Two Floors, a Clever Layout, and a Private Backyard
6sqft
Unless we’re talking about a “sleeping loft,” it’s not that easy to find a true

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Just for $450K, This Bronx Co-op Is Cute, Roomy and Three Blocks From Yankee Stadium
6sqft
The hipster-taxidermy theme may be a bit strange, but that aside, everything about this Bronx co-op at 860 Grand Concourse is perfect–especially the $450,000 price tag. 

Incredible Greenwich Village Co-op Can Be Your Own Personal Library for $5M
6sqft
Library or apartment? The lines are blurred at this amazing duplex co-op at 40 Fifth Avenue that just hit the market for $4,995,000.

A Mallorca Finca With 550 Acres of Olive Groves Hits the Market for €9.5M
The Spaces
Combine sun, sea views and solitude on this sprawling estate in Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains.

October Sales of Naples Area Houses and Condos Rose 17% From Last Year
The Real Deal
The

By the Engel & Völkers Team 

Thanksgiving gives us all the more reason to spend time with family and friends, eat more food than usual and bring leftovers to work, but above all, it allows us to regroup and rejoice with loved ones about what we're truly thankful for. But getting to this point might not be easy, especially if you're gearing up to entertain, feeling the pressure to coordinate an elaborate and festive setting in your home for the holidays.

As you prepare to go through the hustle and bustle this season, here are some creative ways to help make your home Thanksgiving-ready.

Holiday Hanging 

First impressions are most important, which means flaunting a chic wreath on your front door is critical. Teasing holiday passersby for what's

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Victorian Townhouse at the Edge of a Private Park in Boston's South End
Mansion Global 
This six-level Victorian in the South End of Boston has direct, keyed access to Montgomery Park, a private mid-block green space that’s only open to adjacent residents.

Should You Decorate for the Holidays if Your Home Is on the Market
Freshome
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but should your home reflect the joy of the season if you’re also trying to sell it? If you love to decorate for the holidays, missing out on this once-a-year opportunity might sound like torture. 

Bugari Launches 26.51 Metre F86 Yacht
Boat International
Italian yard Bugari has launched its latest 26.51 metre F86 yacht. Sporting exterior design and interior styling by Filippo Salvetti,

By the Engel & Völkers Team

Far beyond the allure of its gourmet food and romantic walks around the Eiffel Tower, the charisma of Paris attracts globetrotters the world over for being a mecca of rich culture, history and internationalism—and its investment opportunities reflect it.

Our most recent report on residential properties in Paris indicates a strong market outlook with the number of property sales rising by 17 percent year-over-year. Compared to sales prices in the previous year, the amount per square foot has and will continue to grow this year due to positive economic conditions, low-level interest rates and increasing demand from international investors.

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By the Engel & Völkers Team

As Veterans Day approaches, we honor and remember the men and women who risked their lives for the preservation of the free world, so that we may live in the safety and security of our own homes.

As many are aware, transitioning back into civilian life is often a daunting journey for Veterans and military families, which is why Veterans United Home Loans has released its third annual report of the 50 Best Cities for Veteran Homebuyers. In honor and support of these heroes, the ranking details the top Veteran-friendly cities in the United States to help the nation’s military community find their own place to call home.

Veterans United compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities based on four key dimensions: Economic

E&V News

Millennials Would Rather Buy Real Estate From an Influencer Than an Agent
The Real Deal
If you’re trying to help a millennial with real estate, you might be better off being an influencer than an agent.

HENRYs: One of the Greatest High-Earning Segments in Real Estate 
RISMedia
Who is HENRY? The acronym, which stands for High Earners Not Rich Yet, represents a segment of the consumer population, made up primarily of millennial and young Gen X homebuyers who earn over $100,000 per year. 

Buyer Cuts a Deal for Napier Simpson Estate House in King City
The Globe and Mail
Shoppers seeking grand estates with large acreages were drawn to this three-bedroom bungalow sitting on a 9.9-acre lot less than a 30-minute drive north of Toronto’s Pearson

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Millennials Prefer ‘Influencers’ Over Agents When it Comes to Real Estate
Inman 
A majority of millennials said they would consider hiring one as a real estate agent, according to a new study.

Brokers Turn to Services Amid Pull From 100-Percent Models
RISMedia
As the business model for real estate brokerages continues to evolve, commission structures have emerged as a hard line of demarcation. 

Engel & Völkers Retail Shop to Market Planes, Boats and Real Estate
The Real Deal New York
The firm inked a lease last week for 1,300 square feet at 430 Park Avenue, according to Stuart Siegel, president and CEO of Engel & Völkers New York Real Estate.

French-Style Chateau in California’s Hidden Valley
Mansion Global
The gated estate is one of 12 in the

By the Engel & Völkers Team 

Halloween may be one of the most fun and lively holidays of the year, giving you and your friends full reign to explore your creative (and spooky) side. Often, however, traditional decor lives up to being shabby instead of sophisticated. With the help of ELLE Decor, here's some festive, but oh-so-chic, inspiration if you're looking to move beyond Halloween stretch cobweb and plastic skeletons for your decor. 

Dark & Decadent Desserts 

Rich dark chocolate desserts are always a foolproof crowd pleaser. Top them with enchanting fall florals to prove you're the neighborhood expert on all things glamorous—and delicious. 

Statement Pumpkins 

The statement pumpkin is today's reinvented jack-o'-lantern, but all the