The Farmhouse Renaissance: Inside 4 Farm-Style Homes

Jill Levy – Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty  While glass-walled apartments and park-facing penthouses have traditionally defined modern luxury, a new trend is emerging in high-end real estate: the modern farmhouse. From rolling hills to sprawling fields, these homes are inspired by tradition and designed to blend back-to-the-land simplicity with contemporary comforts. Don’t be fooled […]

Welcome New Associate: Kennedy Jurick

Kennedy Jurick, Charlottesville native and proud graduate of St. Anne’s-Belfield School, knew from a young age that she was interested in real estate. She pursued her license shortly after graduating high school while also working towards her business degree. In her downtime, Kennedy finds moments of self care and rejuvenation in the yoga and Pilates […]

Checkmate: 4 Homes With Black-And-White Floors

A decorative motif since ancient Egypt, the black-and-white checkered floor appears in Masonic temples, the colonnade of the Grand Trianon at Versailles, and countless early-20th-century American homes. The pattern subtly introduces a sense of fun and whimsy while adding depth and dimension—checking all the boxes of thoughtful, timeless design. A Southern California Classic Richard Yohan | Sotheby’s […]

Eye-Catching Entrances: 4 Homes With Fabulous Foyers

From East Coast to West—with Texas in between—these distinctive homes have foyers that welcome visitors and introduce them to the unique character and style of each impressive estate. Majestic Pacific Heights Manor Neill Bassi | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage From its perch on a prominent corner, this magnificent early-20th-century manor enjoys views of multiple […]

Glamorous Getaways: 3 Rural Retreats

These rural retreats in tranquil tree-strewn locales benefit from coveted privacy, inspiring views, fresh air, and interiors that are as enchanting as their surroundings. The Mountain House Eric Lavey | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Enveloped by some 60 acres of evergreens in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this unique contemporary getaway is a livable work […]

3 Stunning Pieds-À-Terre For The Discerning Buyer

Margot Royer-Boquillon – Paris Marais Sotheby’s International Realty  Nothing signifies elegant, effortless sophistication quite like a pied-à-terre. These properties signify worldliness, leisure, and a globe-trotting sensibility, and demonstrate the means and impeccable taste an owner must have to maintain a “foot on the ground”—the literal translation of pied-à-terre—in their favorite cultural capitals. Typically compact, comfortable apartments […]

Bound To Impress: 4 Homes With Handsome Libraries

From strikingly stately to warm and wood-clad, these four libraries are ideal for displaying and enjoying a collection of treasured tomes. Elegant Upper East Side Townhouse Serena Boardman | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage This light-filled six-level townhouse on one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable blocks unites classic inspiration with modern comfort […]

Frank Hardy SIR Welcomes New Associate: Collins Huff

Collins is a Virginia native and has been a lifelong horseman. His last professional rodeo was Hampton Roads Colosseum and he started his polo playing with the Muldoon family at Potomac Polo Club. Collins worked in the farm improvement business for a number of years as a contractor and worked for many of the top […]

Frank Hardy SIR Welcomes New Associate: Kenneth Foster

Kenneth, born in Fairfax, VA, brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to the world of real estate. Currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minor in real estate at the University of Virginia, he is working diligently to become a prominent name in the industry. Throughout his academic journey, Kenneth has been dedicated […]

Frank Hardy SIR Welcomes New Associate: Mike Schneider

Mike Schneider was born in Ohio but has called central Virginia home for 40+ years. Mike attended St. Anne’s-Belfield School and lived in Free Union before moving to Richmond after high school. He graduated from Appalachian State University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Walker College of Business. Mike returned to […]