Fractional Real Estate News

KAPALUA RESORT, MAUI – July 17, 2006 – Kapalua Bay, the newest real estate offering at the beautiful Kapalua Resort in West Maui, today announced that contract sales have begun for its fractional ownership residences – The Ritz-Carlton Club, Kapalua Bay.

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Eden Prairie, Minn. - June 19, 2006 - The luxury destination club market is one of the fastest growing methods of vacationing for the affluent traveler. The LUSSO Collection, (LUSSO means luxury in Italian), announced today their entrance into this rapidly growing category. According to Ragatz Associates, a resort industry market specialist, 2005 sales in the destination club market reached $750 million.

SAN FRANCISCO – June 12, 2006 – The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco, released today the results of their recent sales launch event at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.  With over $106.1 million in real estate sales, the company is pleased with the balanced interest they received as they welcomed 45 private Residence Owners and 57 fractional Club Members.  The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco began accepting sales reservations for both real estate options in February; however, this was the first opportunity for interested parties to enter the contract phase.  The San Francisco location represents the first urban property for The Ritz-Carlton Club brand.

Fractional Financing: Not Offered by FannieMae, Freddie Mac or Most Lenders Which is a Rare Commodity.

 

Birmingham, MI (PRWEB) June 9, 2006 -- Vacation Finance, America's First Second-Home Lender, expands its unique fractional home loan program, with improved interest rates and terms.

Investment led by Perry Capital to fuel acquisition of $250 million of luxury real estate Jack Nicklaus, golf legend, forms alliance with club to develop golf program Clubs membership hits industry milestone; now exceeds all competitors combined

DENVER and WASHINGTON, June 7, 2006–Exclusive Resorts today announced significant expansion plans, fueled by new investments in the company and record levels of membership growth.  The club also announced that golf legend Jack Nicklaus has joined the company to lead its golf program and that it has formed an alliance with his global golf course development firm to enhance the destination clubs golf offerings.

(FORT COLLINS, COLORADO) – June 1, 2006 – To further distinguish the experience provided to each member of Private Escapes Destination Clubs, the company recently launched a high-end service formerly limited to restaurateurs and private collectors. Cellar Advisors, a St. Louis-based company that serve as experts in the field of wine collecting, will offer Private Escapes Destination Clubs members a personal sommelier and preferred pricing for their services. Whether in preparation for a Private Escapes Destination Clubs members visit or for their personal collection, Cellar Advisors provides independent consulting, advice and assistance for the maintenance, moving and procuring of the finest wines. The only destination club to offer this service, Private Escapes Destination Clubs, an industry pioneer, offers two first and only travel experiences: Private Escapes Premiere and Private Escapes Platinum.

Customers of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman Stores to Receive Special Benefits Upon Joining Luxury Residence Club

 DALLAS, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, the premier luxury retail merchandiser, today announced that it has extended its exclusive relationship with Exclusive Resorts(SM), the world's leading luxury residence club. The partnership aligns two fine luxury brands and centers on delivering special benefits to InCircle(R) Rewards members who join Exclusive Resorts, a club whose members enjoy access to hundreds of spacious and luxurious residences in dozens of premier destinations around the world, with all of the services and amenities of a five-star resort.

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – May 17, 2006 – The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, South Beach has opened a 1,100 square-foot sales gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Located on the hotels lobby level, the gallery provides sales information on the new residential development. A revitalization of Miami Beachs historic Seville Beach Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences will offer 86 private Residences and 45 fractional Club residences.

Editor's Choice Reveals World's Leading Destination Club as the Ultimate in Luxury Travel

    DENVER and WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Scheduled to hit newsstands on May 23, Robb Report magazine's 18th annual "Best of the Best" issue will reveal that Exclusive Resorts(SM) has been named the world's premier destination club for the second time. Recognized for its spectacular residences in sought after destinations, and unparalleled service and amenities, the club's size and success offers its members numerous advantages over all other forms of luxury travel.

 

(ST. GEORGE, UTAH) – May 16, 2006 – The Markers, the first and only residence club created exclusively for the golf purist, today announced the appointment of two new co-directors of club membership to service their rapidly growing membership base. Golf veteran, Brett Wayment, and marketing veteran, Derek Miner, will join The Markers staff, providing sales and membership management. The Markers is the first concept of its kind, ultimately providing access to 36 luxury homes situated among the worlds most renowned golf destinations as well as a menu of exclusive golf experiences.