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Marsha Merrill – Top-Notch Real Estate Service & Results

Marsha Merrill actively sells real estate with over 10 years of experience as a full-time REALTOR® and is consistently recognized as one of northern Utah’s top 250 agents. She serves her clients to meet their real estate needs and budget, whether it be luxury property, second home, vacation home, residential, new construction, rental, land, investment, multi-unit, or 1031 exchange.

Her high level of service, expert market knowledge, dedication, negotiation skills, attention to detail, honesty, integrity, and genuine care for clients’ best interests are some of the traits that make Marsha a significant asset to her clients, and set her apart from other agents. Her former career in marketing, coupled with her professional accreditations, offer a competitive advantage for her clients. Marsha is completely focused on her clients, and provides them with the expertise needed to make their transaction successful yet enjoyable.

Since being just a REALTOR® isn’t enough in this competitive market, Marsha holds the following professional certifications so that she can very best serve her Clients. Her accreditations include:

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

OGDEN is a four-season paradise to live and play in, where families can enjoy year-round recreation right in their backyard. A short drive from 3 world-class ski resorts, 45 minutes from the SLC International Airport, and 30 minutes from city life, Ogden Valley comfortably accommodates a myriad of lifestyles.

No matter the type of property you are looking for, from charming country properties to apartments in the city, Marsha is familiar with the area and honored to assist you in finding your dream property in Northern Utah.

Marsha Merrill, REALTOR® ABR, MRP, PSA, SRES, RENE, CLHMS
Top Notch Realty, Keller Williams Success Realty
TopNotchRE.com
E. marsha@topnotchre.com
T. 801.682.5521

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Celebrity Estates on Unique Homes

By Jacquelyn Elliott

Did you know that celebrities have owned and lived in many of our Unique Homes? Here are 3 homes formerly owned by famous individuals.

810 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, was formerly called home by two celebrities. The first celebrity to call this New York property home was former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. Additionally, William Randolph Hearst, businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician, also lived in this residence. 

In 1926, the architect J.E.R. Carpenter built this property to encompass beautiful aspects of the Renaissance Palazzo style. The home spreads throughout the entire 8th floor of the building with 13 rooms, including four beds, four baths, and one-half bath. Oversized windows give way to views of Central Park, and the Manhattan skyline as this residence sits on the corner of 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. Future residents can be guaranteed celebrity-like privacy and security.

5396 North Bay Road in Miami Beach, Florida, was once owned by Scott Stapp, the lead singer of Creed. The band was formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1994 and made several hits before splitting in 2004. 

This modern-style home inspired by an Italian villa has five beds, five baths, and one-half bath. Step outside to 75 feet of water accompanied by a dock and seawall. Additionally, the With Arms Wide Open vocalist enjoyed views of Downtown Miami. Indoor and outdoor entertaining in this house is without question.

1229 North Wetherly Drive in Los Angeles, California, is an exquisite property with every amenity a resident could need. The home encompasses five spacious bedrooms and two custom-built walk-in closets. The kitchen has chef-grade stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, and a breakfast bar. Entertainment comes easy when the expansive dining room is ready to fit up to 10 guests. Additionally, outside is a private sanctuary backyard perfect for entertaining. This property succeeds in fulfilling a celebrity lifestyle. 

While there is confirmation that this property was once called home to a celebrity, we do not know who this former owner is. Located in the epicenter of the entertainment industry, can you guess who this Hollywood Star might have been?

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Kim Kardashian purchases $70.4 Million Malibu Mansion formerly owned by Cindy Crawford

By Jacquelyn Elliott

Reality TV star and fashion icon Kim Kardashian recently purchased a Malibu home for $70.4 Million. The Mediterranean-style mansion was formerly owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford before being sold to another owner in June 2018 for $45 Million.  

Sitting on Pacific Coast Highway, a gated entrance opens to 3 acres of cliffside property overlooking the Malibu El Sol Beach. The two-story mansion is 7,450 square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.

The home eases from indoor comfort to outdoor entertaining. The kitchen and dining area, with a gourmet island and breakfast bar, has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors which open to a wrap-around deck with seating around a fire pit. The open floor plan living room and sitting areas along with the space for outdoor entertainment are perfect for hosting the ever-growing Kardashian and Jenner Family. 

The spiral staircase leads the way up to the mansion’s 4 bedrooms, all surrounding an interior courtyard. Kardashian’s master bedroom includes a private entry, sitting area, immaculate closets, 2 spa worth bathrooms, and a fireplace. 

Stepping outside, previous owners carefully crafted landscape surroundings for privacy, making the property visible to none from outside of the gates. Incorporated into the landscaping is a full-sized tennis court and pool. Kardashian and her four children may use their private path to their remote access to Malibu El Sol Beach. 

While the property was originally listed at $99.5 Million, this $70.4 Million sale is the largest residential purchase in Malibu this year and the fourth largest in California, as reported by TheDirt.Com. Kardashian will now call Leonardo DiCaprio and Neil Diamond, among others, neighbors. 

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Storied Historic Homes

By Brigitte Sinoradzki

UniqueHomes.com hosts a plethora of grand homes for sale. Ranging from modern and geometric structures to homes on the historic register, there is something for everyone. In this blog, we take a step back in time, highlighting three of the most historically significant – and beautiful – homes that are for sale right now. 

1. The Llangollen Estate – Upperville, VA

Visited by George Washington himself, if the walls had ears, this home would have endless stories to tell. Now a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, The main home sits on over 1000 acres. The prelude to Gettysburg was fought nearby. The Marquis de Lafayette visited here during his grand tour of the United States. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this home is an absolute treasure. 

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2. Seaview Terrace – Newport, RI

On nearly 8 acres of seaside property, this stately home overlooks Newport’s famed Cliff Walk. This home was originally built in Washington, DC, and relocated to Newport in 1923. Seaview Terrace features rooms that had been imported intact from France, and it is the largest privately owned estate in Newport that remains privately owned. Seaview boasts many incredible details including “The Flagellation” (circa 1547), an early-Renaissance stained-glass window designed for Milan Cathedral. This estate is an opportunity to preserve a magical piece of history

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3. A Gilded Age Townhome – New York, NY

This stunning 5th avenue townhome is a property for the ages. In New York City, buying a house located directly on Fifth Avenue is like acquiring the Holy Grail because such a limited number remains. This particular home was built during the gilded age and is an extraordinary descendent of that period. Remarkably, most of the original structure  remains intact today. The Real Estate Record and Guide of December 22, 1900 – 120 years ago – describes in full detail the construction of this townhome. Previous residents include Mrs. Mary Augustus King, David Crawford Clark, and William Ellis Corey.

View the full listing here. 

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fawcett Farm in Los Banos, CA

In imagining the ideal setting for living a full, free, and rich life, Frank Lloyd Wright sought architecture where: “We have no longer an outside and an inside as two separate things. Now the outside may come inside, and the inside may and does go outside. They are of each other. Form and function thus become one in design and execution if the nature of materials and method and purpose are all in unison.” That this unity is achieved at Fawcett Farm cannot fully be conveyed by words and pictures, but only by direct experience.

Sited on 76 acres of land in California’s Central Valley that Buck Fawcett characterized to Wright as the most fertile agricultural land in the world, the residence and surrounding gardens afford an island of peace rising from the crops and merging with the distant mountains on the far horizon.

A multi-award winning world-class restoration and enhancements to the landscape, gardens, and security have been completed by the second owners in consultation with Eric Lloyd Wright, and overseen by Taliesin Associate architect Arthur Dyson. An inspiring and unique living environment now awaits your creative use.

The gated property includes: Main residence with open-plan living, dining and family areas, 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, kitchen, and service room/ laundry, with fi replaces in the living room, family room and master bedroom. Additionally, there is a semi-attached small museum, a large detached workshop, swimming pool, Koi pond and Japanese garden.

This extraordinary property located at 21200 Center Avenue, Los Banos, CA 93635 and is listed exclusively by Crosby Doe Associates. You can find the full listing at fawcettfarm.crosbydoe.com.

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John Naumann & Associates Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Lee County presence for the second time this year with the addition John Naumann & Associates. The transaction adds its REALTORS® and staff to the statewide company. Terms were not disclosed.

The brokerages’ founder, John Naumann, who passed away suddenly in July, first came to Sanibel in 1972 and founded John Naumann & Associates, Inc. in 1975.  John built the company into the largest real estate brokerage company on Sanibel and Captiva Islands with annual sales of more than $400 million.

John Naumann & Associates have an impeccable reputation and have represented the region’s finest properties.

“This acquisition serves as a tribute to John Naumann’s honorable legacy and ongoing commitment to serving the real estate needs of the Sanibel community.  We are proud and fortunate that they have entrusted us to continue in his honor as John Naumann & Associates transitions to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.  The pillars of our core values – longevity, stability and integrity are perfectly aligned with those of John Naumann & Associates.  The firm’s associates are well-respected throughout the local community and southwest Florida, and we are pleased to welcome them to our “Family of Services,” said Rei Mesa, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

“We are honored to have the associates of John Naumann join our Southwest Florida region,” remarked Shawn Strodoski, Regional Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

“John Naumann & Associates have enjoyed great recognition and success over the years assisting customers with outstanding results.  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty’s solid reputation, global brand recognition, along with their long-term vision are an excellent match for my father’s company and for the dedicated and loyal REALTOR® associates who deserve the continued expectation of excellence and leadership.  We are proud to have the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices name now associated with the team and look forward to continued success,” commented Jason Naumann, son of the late John Naumann.

The company’s local real estate associates are immersed in the Sanibel and Captiva real estate markets and specialize in condos and waterfront homes for sale. Craig Dorfman, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty – Fort Myers located at 6700 Daniels Parkway, Suite 4, Fort Myers, FL 33912, will also be the Managing Broker of the Sanibel Branch Sales Office located at 1149 Periwinkle Way, Suite A, Sanibel, Florida. 33957, Office # 239-472-0176.

The transaction represents Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty’s ongoing growth strategy in Florida.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 22 counties throughout Florida with over 30 locations and nearly 1,700 sales professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, and is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services. The company is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, financing, home warranty plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 50,000 Sales Professionals, 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, The Bahamas and India. The company has been recognized as the No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, dedicated to children with cancer, having generated more than $3.9 million. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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Supreme Auctions To Offer Texas Hill Country CW Ranch at Auction August 30 – September 1.

Boerne, TX | August 11, 2022 — Escaping the ordinary just became possible at CW Ranch with spectacular scenic views, mature oak trees, and a variety of wildlife throughout its 66+ acres, rich history, and romantic appeal. This rancher’s delight can be your personal haven, equestrian facility, hunting lodge, family compound, or spectacular entertainment destination moments from both Boerne and Sisterdale. Supreme Auctions will offer this Texas Hill Country ranch property at auction August 30 – September 1, 2022, in cooperation with Pat Welch with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®.

“The auction sale of CW Ranch offers a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving income-producing business, as the established wedding venue and main lodge are highly sought-after among “brides-to-be” and vacation rental seekers,” stated Jennie Heal, president of Supreme Auctions. “With the Hill Country being home to over 100 wineries and vineyards, plus some incredible micro-breweries, residents and visitors alike enjoy endless recreational options, including Boerne’s Hill Country Mile… filled with colorful storefronts, art galleries, culinary delights, and historic buildings.”

With an unbridled sense of wonder, let your imagination soar as you gaze upon the over 66+ acres of endless possibilities. This traditional ranch dazzles with its sprawling main lodge (which is selling fully furnished), secondary home, entertainment/wedding venue, foreman’s house, guest cottage, two swimming pools, flower shop, workshop/toy barn, seasonal spring-fed creek, water catchment system, and vineyard-ready irrigated fields.

“This homestead is prime property with gorgeous views, lots of oak trees, rolling grazing fields, and rustic elegance, creating the perfect backdrop for your dream getaway,” stated listing agent Pat Welch. “Combined with the quiet seclusion, beauty of the property, and the park-like atmosphere filled with wildlife, you can’t go wrong with CW Ranch.”

The CW Ranch’s main lodge is primely situated on the property with a large, covered patio and extended deck to enjoy the warm Texas air. The outdoor areas of the lodge provide the ideal environment to relax by the pool, host large gatherings, or simply soak in the Texas Hill Country views. Just across from the main lodge is a secondary home that also enjoys stunning panoramic views and a private pool. An ancillary drive provides access to the existing wedding/entertainment venue, an active revenue-generating business for the current owners. Supporting the wedding venue is a workshop/toy barn, a flower shop, foreman’s house, and guest cottage.

“It has been a blessed experience raising our family at CW Ranch,” stated the current owner. “This homestead was perfect for raising our family, holiday celebrations, and offering peace, quiet, and tranquility throughout the property. As a bonus, we could jump in the car and be in San Antonio in less than an hour or at our favorite restaurant in 15-20 minutes. This ranch has everything and more.”

The CW Ranch provides the perfect setting for ranchers, families, and events in the heart of Texas Hill Country. This distinctive property will be sold at an auction August 30 – September 1, 2022, to the highest bidder. To learn more, contact Supreme Auctions at (866) 929-2243 or visit the Property Details page.

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Featured Property: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

The expansive nine-acre estate includes four homes and boasts a total of 18 bedrooms, 14 baths, two infinity pools and 25,490 square feet of luxury and privacy across 11 parcels.  Tropical walkways bursting with royal palms and native plants connect all four homes. The real treasure among these are the two waterfront villas, both with direct water access.  Stone staircases, as well as two trams with intermediate stops, allow you to descend all the way to the turquoise ocean below.

As you enter the main villa, the tasteful and elegant furnishings will usher you to another era.  Magnificent architecture, enchanting stonework, unique hardwoods, and a prized collection of antiques evokes feelings of nostalgia, grandeur, and adventure.  Each room has a distinct persona and story of its own, from the 800 square foot great hall to the wine grotto, all brought together by the old-world charm of a Caribbean estate aesthetic. The fun truly begins as you step outside and explore the many terraces and verandas overlooking Charlotte Amalie harbor.

Try your hand at shooting one of the two working water cannons straight into the Caribbean Sea.  Relax on the lounge deck or soak in the infinity pool.  Take a stroll along the gorgeous 50-foot white sand beach.  Watch the sunset over Hassel Island on your own private 80-foot dock.  Enjoy the Caribbean’s most spectacular music and light show courtesy of the estate’s terraced waterfall, which features 10 jumping jets, eight fire braziers, 17 falls, a fog machine, more than 100 LED lights and a holographic water screen. 

Whether you’re interested in an exceptional island getaway or the ultimate place to entertain, this captivating property will exceed your expectations. 

Property Details:

 Main Villa –

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Baths / 2 Powder Rooms
  • 6,500 Total Square Feet
  • Infinity Pool (1,630 Cubic Feet)

Guest House Cottage –

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Baths / 1 Powder Room
  • 2,400 Total Square Feet

Second Villa –

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Baths / 1 Powder Room
  • 4,400 Total Square Feet
  • Infinity Pool (2,750 Cubic Feet)
  • Two Car Garage

Third Home –

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Baths

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Miami’s Arsht Estate

Miami’s Arsht Estate: a magnificent 4+ acre parcel directly on Biscayne Bay that is comprised of 2 homes, each w/ sweeping views of Key Biscayne, and downtown Miami. The main residence, Indian Spring, was built in 1999 & designed for entertaining w/formal living room, Grand Salon, dining room, & Garden Room overlooking the terrace, pool, & bay.

Arsht Estate Miami

It includes a gourmet kitchen, office, 5BR/5BA/4½ BA, + 2 BR/2 BA guest suite, 6-car gar & tennis court. Villa Serena was built by W J Bryan in 1913 & has been expertly restored. Astonishing views are captured from the living room, dining room, sitting rooms, primary BR, office, & 2nd floor BRs. Across the lush grounds find a 2-BR guesthouse atop a 3-car gar. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity in the heart of Miami.

Arsht Estate Miami

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For pricing, more photos and information view the full listing here: Arsht Estate.

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Feeling the Light

By Camilla McLaughlin

As COVID-19 reset consumer appreciation for all things related to wellness, demand for in-home products from Pelotons to saunas hit record levels.

Lady Gaga is reportedly a sauna fan, along with a raft of celebs, including Jennifer Anniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. Sessions in an infrared sauna, dubbed sauna bathing, are the latest in wellness, and celebrities are not the only ones looking for a boost. Instead of raising the temperature in the air using heated stones or other sources, this modality uses infrared light to create heat within the body and does so at lower temperatures than traditional saunas, which typically are in the 200-degree Fahrenheit range.

While they lack the lore and romanticism associated with their Scandinavian peers, saunas using infrared light instead of thermal heat are gaining advocates and a growing share of wellness dollars. By mid-2021, Sunlighten, a manufacturer with a 20-year track record, reported that overall sales nationwide were up more than 60 percent over 2020’s record. By mid-summer, sales were up 30 percent in California, Texas and Florida. Even industry veterans such as Sunlighten founder Connie Zack were surprised by these increases in warm-weather states.

Anyone who has spent time in the sun has experienced infrared. Approximately 52 to 55 percent of sunlight consists of infrared rays. On the electromagnetic spectrum, a continuum of light waves organized by how they interact with matter, infrared falls just below red, the last visible light on the low end of the spectrum. The term refers to a range of waves — near, mid and far — determined by the wave size, frequency and amount of energy. Near infrared is the shortest wavelength and is credited with skin renewal. Mid is believed to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Far infrared penetrates deeper and even helps burn calories and promotes relaxation.

Clearlight

Although traditional saunas have long been considered restorative, infrared is purported to be more than just a feel-good experience and is credited with a range of effects, including boosting immunity and aiding in muscle recovery, according to the industry. While many infrared saunas just use far infrared, some combine all three waves, which manufacturers say enhances e­fficacy.

“We were the first sauna company to combine carbon and ceramic to create a superior infrared wavelength that deeply penetrates your body. The ceramic/carbon combination is unsurpassed in providing superior detoxification, stress-reduction, immunity boost, relief of joint pain and muscle soreness, relaxation and a host of other health benefits,” says Bruce Weinberg, director of marketing for Clearlight Infrared, manufacturers of Jacuzzi brand saunas.

Clearlight units also cancel out all electromagnetic fields, energy waves with frequencies below 300 hertz per second. Sunlighten, according to Zack, used clinical studies to determine how to combine all three wavelengths to bring the most benefit and also how to incorporate six different wellness benefits into the programs built into the saunas.

A typical 30-minute infrared session raises core body temperature approximately 3 degrees, an effect similar to a cardio workout. Manufacturers tout a number of benefits, and there is some research to back up these claims. In some countries, infrared is seen as therapeutic. “In Japan, infrared sauna is an accepted and standard therapy of heart disease and is even prescribed, because it is shown to improve the function of the cells that line the arteries and their blood flow,” explained Joel Kahn, MD, a cardiologist and clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Residential units are available in a range of sizes and configurations and are typically fabricated using Eucalyptus, Western Red Canadian Cedar or North American Basswood. Placement outside the home is also an option. Sunlighten also makes a portable unit that accommodates a single user, as well as a handheld device that directs rays to a specific place on the body.

The bottom line: It’s hard to discount the feel-good effect users report.

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