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August 2, 2018

Notable Celebrity Homes

Celebrities and luxury real estate have long resided hand in hand. But living in the public eye makes it all the more important to have a home where one can relax and retreat from the world. The spring/summer 2018 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living, North Texas’ premier luxury home magazine, highlights two of our favorite celeb-worthy homes that provide ultra-luxe living with the utmost privacy.

Harry Connick Jr. | Connecticut

Situated on 4.61 acres atop a hill in New Canaan, Connecticut, stands singer/songwriter Harry Connick Jr.’s rustic estate. Once part of a dairy farm built in the 1890s, the 11,600-square-foot main house hosts seven spacious bedrooms, six baths and two half-baths. The property includes two additional barns.

Kelly Clarkson | Tennessee

Singer Kelly Clarkson is parting ways with her lakefront mansion in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Clarkson bought the 4-acre property in 2012 and extensively remodeled the seven-bedroom home, which overlooks Old Hickory Lake. The grounds include a pool house, playground and English garden.

Celebrity listings, luxury market insight, design trends and spectacular homes in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond — they’re all part of the spring/summer edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living. See it now at grandviemagazine.com.

October 28, 2015

Celebrity Estates: Privacy and Prestige

Celebrities and luxury real estate have long resided hand in hand. But being in the public eye comes with a loss of privacy that makes it all the more important to have a home where one can kick back and escape the world. The new fall/winter 2015 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living, North Texas’ premier luxury home magazine, highlights three of our favorite celeb-worthy homes that provide an ultraluxe lifestyle with the utmost privacy.

PAULA DEEN | GEORGIA

Set along the Wilmington River, Paula Deen’s aptly named “Riverbend” estate is a picture-perfect retreat in Savannah, Georgia. Essentially its own private resort set on 5 1/2 acres, the French Caribbean-style main house boasts 14,500 square feet with a stunning gourmet kitchen fit for any celebrity chef (whether you love butter or not), but it’s the property’s outdoor kitchen that really takes the prize. For more on Paula Deen’s Savannah estate, click here.

NICOLE RICHIE | CALIFORNIA

Fashion designer, actress and daughter of legendary singer Lionel Richie, Nicole Richie’s gated compound in the Hollywood Hills is an architectural gem with all the fixings. Whether you’re an A-lister in need of a getaway or just looking for an accommodating family property, this SoCal compound fits the bill with five spacious bedrooms, a children’s play area and a fully equipped barbecue station. For more on Nicole Richie’s Hollywood Hills home, click here.

STEVE MARTIN | FRENCH WEST INDIES

When you’re one of Hollywood’s most enduring and charismatic stars, you need a Caribbean hideaway to get off the grid. For funnyman Steve Martin, that comes in the form of Villa Au Soleil, a stunning Saint Barthélemy property with a low-key, island vibe evidenced in the brightly colored walls, beautiful stonework and mesmerizing views over St. Jean Bay and the Caribbean Sea. For more on Steve Martin’s Caribbean compound, click here.

Celebrity homes, fall recipes and decor, luxury trends, insight into the luxury market, and spectacular homes in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond — they’re all part of the new fall/winter edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living. See it now at grandviemagazine.com.

August 14, 2014

Innovations to Improve Your Life

Staying current with the latest and greatest modernisms can be a very time-consuming task. Lucky for you – and us – Luxury Portfolio International has just released the newest edition of its magazine, making it easy to catch up on trend-setting innovations while also gazing at some of the world’s most-spectacular homes currently for sale. Below are a few of our favorites.

ELECTRIC BEAMER

BMW continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality and sustainability with the new C Evolution electric scooter. Conceived as a modern solution to the next generation of urban mobility, the battery can be completely charged, either at a regular household socket or a charging station in less than three hours. If you like struggling to find a parking spot, pouring money down your gas tank or sitting in traffic, this is not the vehicle for you. BMW-Motorrad.de

SUN TIME

While sunbathing can be quite pleasurable and give you a healthy glow, too much of it is detrimental to the skin. With the JUNE bracelet from Netatmo, you can be sure to always get just the right amount of vitamin D without overexposing yourself to harmful UV rays. This fashionable bracelet measures your sun exposure throughout the day and communicates with your smartphone, letting you know when it’s time to get in the shade. Netatmo.com

PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

For the many smartphone photographers out there who have felt limited by their handheld device, the Sony DSC-QX100 Smartphone Attachable Lens-Style Camera is the answer. The world’s first pro-grade lens and sensor combo easily attaches to you iOS or Android smartphone to capture DSLR-quality pics and HD video with the utmost convenience. Sony.com

To see more innovative products highlighted in the newest edition of Luxury Portfolio Magazine, click here.

The Ebby Halliday Companies is the exclusive member of Luxury Portfolio International in North Texas. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to the very best residential real estate companies worldwide. When buying or selling property outside of our local market, the Ebby Halliday Companies’ world-class connections can help with real estate needs throughout our continent and to points around the globe.

June 12, 2014

Celebrity Homes for Sale

Fascination with famous personalities saturates the perpetual news cycle. From movie stars to Grammy award-winning singers to comedy legends, we’re captivated by their talents and lifestyles. Certainly part of the allure are the luxury homes owned by our favorite entertainers. The summer edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living, the luxury home magazine of the Ebby Halliday Companies, spotlights four homes with celebrity pedigree currently available for sale through our Luxury Portfolio International affiliates.

Lionsgate, Kenny Rogers’ Former Bel-Air Home I $65,000,000

Listed by our fellow Luxury Portfolio International member Hilton & Hyland. For details, click here.

Bob Hope’s Toluca Lake Home I $27,500,000

Listed by our fellow Luxury Portfolio International member Hilton & Hyland. For details, click here.

Steve Martin’s Saint Barthélemy Home I $10,763,607

Listed by our fellow Luxury Portfolio International member Sibarth Real Estate. For details, click here.

Linda Rondstadt’s Tucson Home I $1,650,000

Listed by our fellow Luxury Portfolio International member long Realty Company. For details, click here.

To learn more about these spectacular celebrity homes and luxury properties for sale across Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond, visit D-FW’s premier luxury home publication grandviemagazine.com.

April 29, 2014

No Mandarin? No Problem!

Through the Ebby Halliday Companies’ affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International, our luxury properties are marketed on the largest and most authoritative source for global property in Chinese, Juwai.com.

Ju Wai, which means “home overseas” in Mandarin Chinese, is the clear market leader in China for international property. The site is visited by thousands of Chinese buyers each day from over 315 cities throughout China, as well as major Chinese communities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

Simply put, Juwai.com is where Chinese find international property. As China’s No. 1 international property portal, Juwai places luxury homes listed with Ebby Halliday Realtors and Dave Perry-Miller & Associates in front of an exclusive audience of high-net-worth Chinese who are actively looking to invest in international property.

To learn more about the distinct advantages our partner in marketing luxury properties offers, visit LuxuryPortfolio.com.