| Top 10 Luxury Home Markets To Watch for | | | | that saw record gains in 2006, the reputable |
| Price Increases or Reductions | | | | University of Texas, the scenic lakes and the |
| The Unique Homes Magazine has listed 25 luxury | | | | great music attracts buyers to this hill country. |
| home markets to watch in 2007 in its January | | | | 6. Bellevue/Medina, Washington. With prices going |
| issue. According to the Unique Homes report the | | | | up at 28 percent, the market has still not peaked |
| 25 luxury markets will indicate where the luxury | | | | and several upscale neighborhoods are available at |
| real estate market is heading to. These markets | | | | a lower price range when compared to other |
| along with features that make them stand out | | | | markets. |
| from the rest are worth watching out for. | | | | 7. Beverly Hills, California. One of the top ranked |
| The following is a brief report on the top 10 | | | | luxury markets that is perpetually in demand, |
| luxury home markets to watch for price | | | | Beverly Hills continues to be untarnished and |
| increases or reductions in 2007. | | | | idolized as the Mecca for luxury. Hollywood Hills is |
| 1. Annapolis, Maryland. The waterfront city located | | | | currently a hot market for buyers. |
| on Chesapeake Bay offers excellent boating and | | | | 8. Idaho. The growing resort markets in the state |
| affordable prices compared to Washington's | | | | garner attention for the state that is making its |
| luxury enclaves. With Washington and Baltimore | | | | presence felt in the luxury home market. |
| within reasonable commute, this city is highly | | | | 9. Jupiter, Florida. The boom has arrived here |
| desirable. | | | | after Tiger Woods' purchase of a 10-acre estate |
| 2. Asheville, North Carolina. An eclectic ambiance | | | | for $38 m. The market continues to surge on this |
| and low-key lifestyle attracts people to Asheville | | | | exclusive island. |
| which continues to remain one of the hottest | | | | 10. Manhattan Uptown, downtown, midtown. The |
| places for luxury home buyers. | | | | luxury market is upbeat with record sales of |
| 3. Aspen, Colorado. From a ski enclave this luxury | | | | more than $5 m in 2006 accelerated by Wall |
| market has grown into a platinum location. With its | | | | Streeters. Co-ops and town houses are favorites |
| four-season appeal and restrictive zoning policies, | | | | among buyers here. |
| Aspen is still a highly-sought after destination. | | | | If you are interested in buying or selling a home, |
| 4. Atlanta, Georgia. The city offers several new | | | | condo or any other type of real estate in any of |
| upscale communities, numerous lifestyle amenities, | | | | these markets, be sure to seek out the services |
| retreats and much sought after waterfront luxury | | | | of a real estate agent to advise you about |
| homes. | | | | current local market conditions. |
| 5. Austin, Texas. A strong real estate market | | | | |