Shining Bright: A Season of Optimism

The holiday season is a time of warmth, celebration, and reflection—a bright spot in the year where we gather with loved ones and look ahead with renewed hope. This spirit of brightness feels especially fitting as we close out 2024, a year that brought its share of challenges but also moments of resilience and triumph.

Luxury real estate has especially been a bright spot in the broader market, standing strong and steady amid some uncertainty this year.  As we look toward 2025, there’s an even brighter sense of optimism in the air. This sentiment was palpable when our agents and affiliates gathered recently in Los Angeles for our second Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Summit of the year—a powerful reminder of the innovation, collaboration, and passion that drive the Global Luxury program forward. 

This month’s Curated content captures the spirit of the season and the momentum carrying us into the new year. We explore how the world’s most iconic retail districts are redefining luxury — just in time for your holiday shopping. For those embracing the joy of home this holiday season, our story highlighting the latest in one-of-a-kind home furnishings and décor offers fresh inspiration for giving your living spaces a lift. Perhaps you’ll even find the perfect gift for someone special on your list.

We also spotlight an extraordinary opportunity that came to market recently: the legendary 150-acre Big Sur ranch compound, "Heart of Rancho Rico," now listed for $100 million by Tim Allen of Coldwell Banker Realty in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This property exemplifies the caliber of real estate being marketed through the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program. Rest assured, more exceptional properties are on the horizon! 

As we close the year, these stories reflect a common thread—the pursuit of excellence and innovation in everything we do. We are excited about the marketing initiatives and projects that lie ahead, with our award-winning Trend Report launching at the start of the year. We've gathered incredible wealth insights and trends we believe will shape the market in 2025. The Global Luxury program has even more in store for 2025—stay tuned!

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a strong finish to 2024 and a promising 2025 ahead.