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The Reserve

A series of blogs written by the principals of Intero Real Estate Services. We are based in the heart of Silicon Valley, in California.


High-End Oddities

October 25, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Luxury homes’ sellers behave just like any home-seller regardless of the property price tag. Right? High-end buyers act just like any buyer, irrespective of the price level. Right?

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October 25, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The 32nd Intero Prestigio International Virtual Magazine

October 18, 2017 by Alain Pinel

This month marks the release of the 32nd issue of The Intero Prestigio International Magazine. Composed of some of the finest luxury estates Intero has to offer, this Prestigio International Virtual Magazine gives you a glimpse into the world of high-end properties.

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October 18, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Questions & Answers

October 04, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Real estate agents, not unlike other business professionals, are only as good as the answers they provide and the advice they dispense. 

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October 04, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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War In The Neighborhood

September 20, 2017 by Alain Pinel

September is stretching thin. October is at the corner. I like October. It’s a month often associated with change and a new beginning, like a new season.

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September 20, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Remember When A $Million Was A Lot Of Money?

September 06, 2017 by Alain Pinel

There is a lot of money flowing around this world. Might not always flow fast enough in the right place (like in your bank account and mine) but, trust me, there is plenty to go around today, and on many shores. 

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September 06, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Listing, Selling, Or Both

August 23, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Real Estate 101… There are two sides to a transaction: the listing side and the selling side. So far, so good. Simple enough. Everything else, beyond this point, is more complicated

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August 23, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The August 2017 Issue Of Intero Prestigio International Magazine

August 16, 2017 by Alain Pinel

The Intero Prestigio International Magazine is a luxury collection of the finest and most exclusive homes. Our cover property for the August issue comes from agent Greg Goumas.

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August 16, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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House Shopping In Beijing Is...

August 09, 2017 by Alain Pinel

…Not my favorite sport. Although, if you want to lose calories, it’s a pretty good workout. Burns a lot of time and energy. It’s a process. At the high end, it’s a ceremony.

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August 09, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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What About A Vacation-Home?

July 26, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Summer. Vacation time. Finally. How nice it is to wake up with the birds singing rather than with the alarm-clock. Time to relax, recharge and enjoy days without deadlines, crises and long meetings.

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July 26, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Over The Top

July 12, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Who cares about the market conditions? Good year, or bad year, or OK year…. It does not make any difference for the top agents in the US. Somehow, they always find a way to adapt and thrive, year after year.

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July 12, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Looking For Chinese Luxury Buyers

June 28, 2017 by Alain Pinel

It takes two to tango. The US and China make beautiful partners on the real estate dance floor. They are at both extremities of the same bridge. On one side, in the US, we have the most coveted luxury homes.

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June 28, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The June 2017 Issue Of Intero Prestigio International Magazine

June 21, 2017 by Alain Pinel

The Intero Prestigio International Magazine is a luxury collection of the finest and most exclusive homes. Our cover property for the June issue comes from agent Joanna Hsu. 

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June 21, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Mug Shot Of A Good Realtor

June 14, 2017 by Alain Pinel

How do you choose a Realtor? What are you looking for when selecting the agent you are willing to trust with the marketing of your home or the search for the next one?

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June 14, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Millennials In The US & In China: The Yin & The Yang

May 31, 2017 by Alain Pinel

If you think that, everything being equal, young people share the same dreams and explore the same real estate opportunities regardless where they live on the planet Earth, think again.

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May 31, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Be True To Your Environment

May 17, 2017 by Alain Pinel

I woke up in a bad mood this morning. I need to complain about something. A few topics come to mind but I’ll try to cut the list of options down to just one. 

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May 17, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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What We Say & What We Do

May 03, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Do you always do what you say you will do? Do you always say what you do, whether good or… bad? Seriously? 

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May 03, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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Don't Get Lost, Focus On The Local Market

April 19, 2017 by Alain Pinel

Every once in a while, I need to be nice to myself and write a blog about a topic close to my heart. A topic I so believe in that I am always surprised when I need to explain its logic to puzzled real estate professionals. 

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April 19, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The April 2017 Issue Of Intero Prestigio International Magazine

April 12, 2017 by Alain Pinel

The Intero Prestigio International Magazine is a luxury collection of the finest and most exclusive homes. Our cover property for the April issue comes from agents Dana and Derek Cappiello . 

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April 12, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The Ultimate Sign Of Success

April 05, 2017 by Alain Pinel

If you are a luxury market aficionado and like to study the horizon, three years deep into the future, you’ll be happy to learn that exceptional residential properties will very likely remain a hot commodity. 

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April 05, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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The World Is Not Getting Any Cheaper (in case you did not know)

March 29, 2017 by Alain Pinel

If you are on a tight budget for your family Summer vacation and you have not booked your trip overseas just yet, It might save you a good chunk of dollars by checking cost of living stats around the world.

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March 29, 2017 /Alain Pinel
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