The luxury real estate market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania continues to thrive. Consider owning a luxury condominium in The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.

Located inside Center City, The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is a luxury residential skyscraper that is a towering 48 stories high. It holds the distinction of being the tallest residential tower in Philadelphia. Center City includes the city’s central business district, in addition to its central neighborhoods.

Last year was strong year for City Center real estate sales. The Philadelphia area saw $1.39 billion in sales. To date, over 200 condo units have been sold in The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia. The milestone was a wonderful achievement and validates the desire for luxury living in the city. In fact, the condo sales established the property as the most successful luxury residential building in the history of the “city of brotherly love.”

As the largest city in Pennsylvania, the real estate market has rebounded strongly from the last recession. If you desire to own a luxury condominium in this iconic skyscraper, you better act fast. As of this publishing, there are only 65 condo units remaining.

You can enjoy incredible views of downtown Philadelphia as well as the Delaware River. Many of the most desirable floorplan units are still available for purchase. If you want to live a VIP lifestyle in Philly, now is your chance.

Since there are no other luxury condominiums available for immediate occupancy, now is the time to enjoy luxury living in VIP style.

There are numerous luxury amenities available, including – wide-plank hardwood floors, plus floor to ceiling windows. Those the right condo for you and select from 14 different floor plans.

The Life of Luxury can help you buy that perfect luxury home or real estate investment. We work with many of the top real estate agents in the country.

Let us know if you want to learn more about The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia condos for sale. Come back soon to read more luxury home articles in our luxury blog. Stay on top of all the latest news and luxury real estate listings.

Offering stunning views of both Miami and overlooking Biscayne Bay, this luxury property in Florida offers the ultimate luxury lifestyle.

The modern looking building features 90 exclusive residences and has taken great care to be environmental responsible. Featuring a trendy, Nordic architecture, this property has been consciously engineered plus LEED certified. It’s a unique chance to live in luxury style and own a residence that ideally blends both style and technology.

Serving up 240 feet of direct, waterfront views on Biscayne Bay, the building also provides incredible views of the dazzling Miami skyline.

The building offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences plus four town homes and six luxurious penthouses that come with stunning rooftop terraces. The private residences all range in size between 807 to 1,668 square feet.

Each luxury condo residence features spacious terraces equipped with clear glass railings for unobstructed viewing. On the 8th floor of the building, you’ll find a resort-style pool deck with stunning, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay.

Security is always a concern these days and the luxury condo building is equipped with smart home security recognition system and smart building phone. In addition, you’ll find a high-level security monitoring system in both the building’s lobby and secondary entrance.

A building like is is sure to have an abundance of luxury amenities to provide owners a VIP lifestyle. You will enjoy a yoga studio, fully-equipped fitness center, a private state-of-the-art movie theater, in addition to an outdoor BBQ area. There is also a residential business center and conference room. The property offers both valet service and covered parking. The luxury amenity list goes on and on …

Pricing for these luxury units in Miami, Florida begin at only $444,000.

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Outrigger Aina Nalu

When people think Hawaii, they think the fantasy Four Seasons screensaver version. But the true Hawaiian experience involves the local food, culture, and not to mention, the convenience and comfort of home. Ok, maybe a little more pampering than home. The luxurious condos of Outrigger Aina Nalu in Lahaina on Maui encompasses the complete Hawaiian experience.

The first thing I noticed arriving at the Aina Nalu was its ideal ocation. It’s conveniently located within 3-block walking distance to the lively and diverse Lahaina, Maui downtown scene, and a 5-minute car drive away from the local supermarket and quaint fruit stands.

As we pulled up to the front lobby, I was immediately swept away by its open-air lobby and understated island decor. Without over-the-top gaudiness, the Aina Nalu condominium hotel was a simple, yet elegant presence in the heart of Lahaina.

Home to numerous Hawaiian island plants and animals, the Outrigger Aina Nalu is the realistic paradise that you can see yourself taking permanent residence. Unlike the fantastic image of Hawaii, Aina Nalu provides the beauty, comfort, and relaxation beyond your own home, but still with the welcoming home feel.

A stroll through Aina Nalu’s garden reveals small green geckos warming up on the stalk of Tahitian Gardenias under the mild morning sun, scattered red and pink ginger, Lawa’i Fern, and Bird of Paradise, and the sweet fragrance of Hawaiian’s signature Plumeria blooms. The mellowing effect surpasses any spa treatment.

Outrigger Aina Nalu pavillion

Water is the central theme to Aina Nalu’s island garden. The source of life, water decor, is a crucial part of the property’s design. Stone fountains and mini waterfalls all demonstrate Aina Nalu’s connection to the life of the island. The largest bodies of water on the property is undoubtedly the two swimming pools. Napping on the lounge chairs under the palm trees, or inside one of the exotic wood and bamboo gazebos by the poolside is another way to enjoy the water-themed property.

In addition to offering divine views, the Aina Nalu is also a strong supporter of preserving the beauty of Hawaii through its environmental efforts. The property utilizes the green technology of photovoltaics through generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity. All of its light bulbs are the energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), its hot water system is also derived from solar power, and it has a comprehensive recycling system.

Amenities of the Aina Nalu is among the best I have seen. It’s home but with more upgraded luxuries. All of its appliances are manufactured by consumers’ favorite, Whirlpool. Complete with a full freezer/refrigerator, microwave, polished stainless steel electric range stove and oven, as well as a microwave and coffee maker, its fully equipped kitchen gives you the opportunity to cook your favorite meals and enjoy it on your private lanai. Many guests of the Aina Nalu also take advantage of one of its elaborate top-of-the-line outdoor grills to barbecue with friends.

Outrigger Aina Nalu pool

The shower stall adopts an open design lined with stone-like tile surface. It gives you the feeling of showering under a waterfall. Rich, yet mildly scented toiletries further reinforces the sweet, laidback island experience. One of the most convenient features of Aina Nalu was each individual condo’s private washer and dryer.

Every room in the condo has a banana leaf-shaped ceiling fan. Relaxing on the soft, luxurious queen bed with the Plumeria island breeze from the lanai perpetuated by the ceiling fan, was the ultimate island paradise experience.

Returning home after vacationing at the luxurious Aina Nalu condominium hotel on Maui proved to be more difficult than staying at a 5-star hotel, because with a 5-star hotel, you know in the back of your mind that you’ll eventually have to leave. But a place like Outrigger Aina Nalu, an upgraded comfort luxury version of your own home, can really make you believe it’s home.

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The Mansions of Acqualina

What recession? Over the last few years, the real estate industry has been battered around the world. But this spring saw several record-breaking sales in Southern Florida.

Recently, the $25 million sale of a three-story penthouse condo at Continuum surpassed the prior Dade County record high of $21.5 million at the Setai, in Miami.

In Sunny Isles Beach – Florida, there were two $16 million sales at The Mansions at Acqualina. In addition, if you want a piece of the luxury pie, you can purchase a penthouse that is priced at an unprecedented $50 million. This luxurious property of distinction is the most expensive condo on the market south of New York!

Other recent luxury sales include $5 million at Canyon Ranch, $7.2 million at the Setai, $8.825 million at Apogee and $5.2 million at the Continuum.

The Mansions of Acqualina debuts as the most luxurious residential resort offering ever built in South Florida. Acqualina’s five-diamond resort culture and renowned lifestyle will be extending its brand reach to sophisticated buyers seeking larger homes within the famed, Florida community.

The Mansions of Acqualina

The Mansions at Acqualina is a pure luxury property wit lavishly appointed residences, featuring a 9,000 sq ft. $5 million sales pavilion with a 4,000 sq. ft. model mansion. The model features a $100,000 closet by Ornare and exotic animal prints throughout.

Additional residence amenities include stingray walls, crocodile-embossed piano, etc. To top it all off, The Mansions at Acqualina offers an incredible beachfront site with the Atlantic Ocean almost reaching the window.

The Mansions is one of the only high-end developments that offer complete customizable architecture to design one’s own unique home and layout. You see large families putting in 5 bedrooms, playrooms, and theaters, and couples opting for enormous master bedrooms and closets, large entertaining spaces and only one guest bedroom.

The Mansions at Acqualina property will offer unprecedented amenities like “backyards” with build in BBQs and water features, swimming pools inside each residence, etc.

The current plan is for The Mansions to break ground in late summer/early fall of 2012. Pre-sales are very strong as The Trump Group has already report $210 million in signed contracts.

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The Mansions at Acqualina

We’ve all been fascinated with celebrity homes at one time or another, the luxurious penthouses with heated pools that exceed the size of an average person’s entire apartment; or indoor basketball courts with solid gold trims.  Already garnered a record-setting $200 million in sales in just one month, the famed Acqualina in Sunny Isles, Miami Beach is creating quite the stir.

Built and designed more like the Ritz Carlton than someone’s permanent residence, The Mansions at Acqualina has rapidly become an architectural icon.  The lavish amenities at The Mansions are created by Eddie and Jules Trump of the Trump Group; every single detail was meticulously tended to in order to make this the finest residences ever to be built.  Buyers hailed from the U.S., Canada, and rest of the world put down deposits on the oceanfront residences starting at $5 million.

With no more than two units per floor, the entire building only houses a total of 79 units.  The Mansions offer wraparound views with huge entertaining areas as its centerpiece.  One of the 79 oceanfront “sky mansions,” features a 16,000 square-foot penthouse, aptly named “Palazzo di Oro” is priced at $50 million.  It boasts luxurious and custom finishes by world-renowned designers at Fendi Casa.

Despite the fluctuating housing market, Acqualina is one of the only Miami-Dade condo buildings that seem to be impervious to housing value decreases.  In addition, The Mansions features eleven outdoor private sanctuaries, from a fire pit to sunset pool, dog park, cabanas, and gardens.  Amenities include a spa, fitness center, children’s activity center, golf simulators, cigar lounge, wine room with private cellar, and an outdoor dining and breakfast bar.

With consistent recognition by AAA’s Five Diamond Award three years in a row, Acqualina’s internationally celebrated reputation to create prestigious properties is unrivaled.  Teamed with award-winning architects, interior designers, and craftsman from around the world, it’s no wonder that the new “Mansions-in-the-Sky” has been deemed as introducing a new level of construction never before seen in residential development.

Photo: Steve Marcus / Las Vegas Sun

The luxurious Veer Towers at CityCenter Las Vegas is now open, in addition to the model homes.

The Veer Towers is an architectural wonder. The stylish building is comprised of two 37-story glass towers that are inclined at five degree angles.

The latest addition to the 67-acre CityCenter is now the most architecturally significant residential component.  Units at Veer Towers are priced from $300,000 to more than $3 million (studios, 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms and penthouses).

Each Veer Tower is home to approximately 335 contemporary condominium residences, that will range from approximately 500 to 3,300 square feet.

The CityCenter’s Veer Towers was designed by internationally renowned architect Helmut Jahn. The Veer Towers is an architectural and artistic landmark on the global scene – a masterful translation of energy and excitement into physical form.

As the only completely residential development, Veer Towers is inclined at five-degree angles, and additionally lives up to the celebrated buildings’ name because the property consists of two 37-story glass towers that boldly shimmer both day and night.

If you are looking for the finer things in life along with unequaled views of Las Vegas, Veer Towers residents can enjoy the following luxury amenities – infinity-edge pool, hot tub, sun deck and a bar for outdoor entertaining.

Veer Towers at CityCenter also provides a recreation room, private media room, in addition to a fitness center with both men’s and women’s steam rooms and saunas that can be found on the 37th floor, adjacent to the beautiful pool deck.

You can find additional offerings such as a private boardroom and business center, mail room, bike storage, concierge service, private residential valet, plus 24-hour security.

Tony Dennis, executive vice president, CityCenter Residential Division states, “Arguably the most striking residential building in the world, Veer Towers is a masterful work of contemporary architecture offering buyers an immersive, artful lifestyle set within the urban mosaic of CityCenter.”

Veer Towers has also affirmed its commitment to delivering a new level of environmental consciousness to the Las Vegas Strip. The luxury property has proudly earned CityCenter’s sixth LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

In celebration, Veer Towers is offering a Grand Opening Promotion that includes a limited-time studio promotion with a retail value of up to $20,000.

With the purchase of select Veer East Interior Studios, new owners will also receive a complimentary turnkey living package designed and furnished by Robb & Stucky, the largest high-end interior design firm in the country.

For more information about Veer Towers, the studio promotion and CityCenter’s residential opportunities, please call (702) 590-5999, toll-free (866) 708-7111, or visit www.citycenter.com

Photo: Residences at the Williamsburg

Manhattan is definitely New York City’s go-to international destination. But a little known secret is just over the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is New York’s top neighborhood for avant-garde fashion, art and all things cool.

Continuing the trend of bringing upscale to Williamsburg, there is a stylish, new condominium and hotel project that will offer jetsetters a sophisticated location to live, play and be inspired.

The Residences at The Williamsburg and The Hotel Williamsburg at McCarren Park is an under-construction luxury development that will kick Williamsburg living and entertainment up a notch as the area’s first ever condominium to offer residents VIP access to premium services and amenities through a neighboring hotel.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is Brooklyn’s first high-end condominium offering its residents VIP access to premium hotel services and amenities.

After less than two months on the market, The Residences at The Williamsburg is already 35 percent sold.

The Residences at the Williamsburg includes very spacious one to three-bedroom homes. Prices range from approximately $446,500 to $1.6 million.

Residents will benefit from unparalleled amenities and services through the hotel including VIP access to the landscaped courtyard with private cabanas and sunbathing pool, the hotel’s rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge.

In addition, resident will enjoy additional services such as – valet parking, 24-hour concierge and room service, housekeeping, dog walking and pet care, among others.

All residents will receive exclusive guest privileges and direct billing at hotel facilities, as well as preferred discount rates for condominium owners’ friends and family.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is made up of two buildings, offering exposures on North 11th and North 12th Streets, and includes 57 sophisticated homes that surround a stunning interior courtyard. In addition, the property includes an exclusive 64-room boutique hotel, The Hotel Williamsburg.

This high-style boutique Hotel Williamsburg will provide both condo residents and hotel guests priority entry to its chic courtyard-level sunbathing pool with cabanas, rooftop bar with Manhattan skyline views and a stylish lounge. Condo residents will also enjoy available hotel services such as room service, housekeeping and turndown service, among others.

Buyers at The Residences at the Williamsburg will also enjoy a residents-only common rooftop with breathtaking Manhattan skyline views and available private rooftop cabanas.

For additional information, please visit 135n11.com or call (718) 207.6202 to schedule an appointment.