Luxury Portfolio International^® has released the latest edition of its magazine, debuting a new look for the publication, which is available online and will soon be on newsstands in 60+ countries/regions worldwide. Produced biannually by the luxury real estate network, the Luxury Portfolio International^® Magazine features exceptional homes and highlights trends in luxury living.

Among the residences featured in the new issue are Larry Ellison’s Lake Tahoe compound, a stunning Parisian mansion and a contemporary adventure home in Queenstown, New Zealand. A unique historic New England colonial, an extraordinary lifestyle estate on the California coast and an impressive sampling from Luxury Portfolio’s collection of homes are also showcased.

The magazine contrasts homes priced near twenty million dollars in various markets, offering a compelling view of what luxury means in different areas. An eclectic collection of islands is also explored, from Sardinia to the Palms Dubai, with local experts providing unique insights. Other stories include an interview with award-winning classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglic, who reveals what he loves most about his home, a look at culinary trends and a review of bespoke travel.

With a targeted distribution designed to reach a highly affluent audience, the magazine has a circulation of over 100,000 and is sent to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®and Luxury Portfolio members in over 40 countries. It is mailed to affluent buyers and sellers identified by the network’s top agents and 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 magazine remains an incredibly powerful way for us to tell the story of the remarkable homes represented by our network members, as well as the lifestyle these homes represent. This edition is particularly special because we are unveiling an all new look with a more contemporary feel,” Luxury Portfolio President Paul Boomsma said. “The undeniable appeal of beautiful photography and a captivating story in a printed piece has helped us broaden our reach even further to an affluent audience worldwide.”

Luxury Portfolio International^® is a global real estate network of the most powerful independent luxury brokerages. In addition to the magazine, Luxury Portfolio markets over 25,000 luxury homes to over three million high-net-worth visitors annually on its award-winning website, www.LuxuryPortfolio.com. Luxury Portfolio is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, the largest global network of premier locally branded companies dominated by many of the world’s most powerful independent luxury brokerages.

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

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CHICAGO – (2/12/2014) – Luxury Portfolio International^® has welcomed one of the country’s oldest and most established real estate firms to its luxury broker collection, NP Dodge Real Estate. Luxury Portfolio is a real estate network specializing in the high-end market and is the luxury component of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE), an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 120,000 sales associates worldwide.

NP Dodge Real Estate is the largest full-service company in Omaha, NE, and has been serving the community since 1855 – since before Nebraska officially became a state. The company has more than 500 employees and over 500 sales associates and represents an impressive range of luxury properties in Nebraska and Iowa.

“It is exciting to have such an iconic firm join our network,” Stephanie Pfeffer-Anton, executive vice president of Luxury Portfolio said. “Beyond its historic past built by five generations, the company remains on the forefront with innovation, technology and service.”

Through its affiliation with Luxury Portfolio, NP Dodge Real Estate extends its marketing reach through a strategic program that includes the award-winning websitewww.LuxuryPortfolio.com and targeted online and print advertising that reaches a global audience of affluent consumers. In addition to joining Luxury Portfolio International^®, NP Dodge is a member of LeadingRE (www.LeadingRE.com).

To learn more about NP Dodge, visit www.npdodge.com.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has opened a corporate office in Singapore to support the network’s growing international presence, specifically in the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) also maintains an office in London, U.K. and numerous field locations throughout the U.S. and Europe.

LeadingRE is the largest network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate. The 500+ firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® are represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates. LeadingRE and its luxury division, Luxury Portfolio International^®, have expanded the network’s international footprint considerably in recent years, with member firms in more than 40 countries.

The new Singapore office will service existing members in Asia, including those in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Japan, India, as well as New Zealand. LeadingRE’s aggressive expansion plans will focus largely on Southeast Asia in 2014, in emerging countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

“The influence of this area on economic and housing markets worldwide is undeniable,” said LeadingRE Vice President of International Operations Chris Dietz. “Our members have a long history of servicing clients moving to and from this region, and we are delighted to establish an office here to further expand our mutual business opportunities.”

The Singapore office is located at 1 Raffles Place, Level 24 Tower 1, Singapore 048616; telephone:  +65 6408 0507.

To learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®, visit www.LeadingRE.com.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® and its luxury network Luxury Portfolio International^® have expanded the organization’s international coverage with the addition of Avantgarde Properties in Vienna, Austria; Properties in Costa Rica in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Bosley Real Estate in Toronto.

Avantgarde Properties (www.avantgardeproperties.com) is a full-service luxury real estate brokerage representing the most exclusive homes, classic apartments, design penthouses, luxury villas and historic estates, as well as high-caliber rental properties in Vienna and its most exclusive surrounding neighborhoods.

Properties in Costa Rica (www.propertiesincostarica.com) is a powerful local brand in Costa Rica, with offices in San Jose, Uvita and Pavones. The company represents an impressive collection of residences, including luxury estates, beach properties, farms and mountain homes, as well as vacation rentals.

Also joining Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® is Bosley Real Estate (www.bosleyrealestate.com), a family-owned company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with roots dating back to 1928. The firm represents a range of outstanding properties and focuses on professional performance and extensively trained sales representatives.

The addition of these firms comes after a highly successful recruiting year in 2013, when Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® welcomed 39 new members in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Luxury Portfolio International^® added 33 members and 10 luxury developments worldwide.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (www.LeadingRE.com) is a collection of over 500 leading residential real estate firms, represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services, which include lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.

Luxury Portfolio is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®. Affiliates of Luxury Portfolio market high-end homes to affluent consumers worldwide through the network’s strategic marketing program, including the award-winning website www.LuxuryPortfolio.com, which markets over 25,000 luxury homes to over three million high-net-worth visitors annually and features a total inventory of available properties totaling over $44 billion.

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® has a considerable presence on the recently-released Swanepoel Power 200, a ranking of the most powerful people in real estate issued by RealSure, Inc., a real estate information services company led by Editor in Chief Stefan Swanepoel and Executive Editor Rob Hahn. 

Defining “power” as “the ability to make things happen,” RealSure, Inc. determined the ranking by using specific benchmarks and algorithms to evaluate a person’s influence on the real estate industry as a whole. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® (LeadingRE) has 35 representatives on the prestigious ranking, more than any other network or franchise.

LeadingRE affiliates and staff making the list include: Ronald Peltier, HomeServices; Wesley Foster, Long & Foster; Jim Weichert, Weichert REALTORS^®; Pam O’Connor, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®; Jeffrey Detwiler, Long & Foster; Lennox Scott, John L. Scott REALTORS®; Harold Crye, Crye-Leike Real Estate Services; Helen Hanna Casey, Hanna Holdings; Paul Hulme, Alain Pinel REALTORS®; Gino Blefari, Intero Real Estate Services; Cameron Merage, First Team Real Estate; Hoddy Hanna, Hanna Holdings; Geoff Wood, Windermere Real Estate; Michael Golden and Thad Wong, @properties; Dan and Stuart Elsea, Real Estate One; Robert Moles, Intero Real Estate Services; Stephen Baird, Baird & Warner; Allen Tate, Allen Tate Companies; Bob Peltier, Edina Realty; Joe Horning, Shorewest REALTORS®; Nancy Seaman, Houlihan Lawrence; Michael Saunders, Michael Saunders and Company; William Raveis, Williams Raveis Real Estate; Pat Riley, Allen Tate Companies; Rosey Koberlein, Long Realty; Robert Sibcy, Sibcy Cline REALTORS®; Mike Knapp, Iowa Realty; Dan Parmer, Harry Norman REALTORS®; Mary Frances Burleson, Ebby Halliday Real Estate; Merle Whitehead, RealtyUSA; Matt Beall, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokerages; Jim Litten, FC Tucker & Company; Diane Ramirez, Halstead Property; Michael Pappas, The Keyes Company; and Ty Dodge, RealtySouth.

“It is gratifying to see our network represented by so many highly-respected and influential brokers. These leaders play an important role in our network’s ongoing success and have an undeniable impact on the industry,” Pam O’Connor, LeadingRE president/CEO said, who ranks 29^th on the list.

LeadingRE is a global network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms. The 500+ firms affiliated with LeadingRE are represented by 4,000 offices and 120,000 associates in more than 40 countries worldwide. Collectively, the network produces over one million real estate transactions valued at $272 billion annually. LeadingRE provides its affiliates with an extensive range of brokerage services including lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.   

To see the complete Swanepoel Power 200 ranking, visit swanepoel.com/power200.

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