Imagine sitting at your desk, preparing to work — from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Whether you work out of your house full-time, or simply need an area to take care of household obligations, a comfortable and well-appointed home office is an essential space to maximize your productivity. 

 

Get down to business in style, with these luxurious home offices, courtesy of some of our Leverage Global Partners: 

 

  

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PRIVATE KEAUHOU ESTATE 

Presented by: The Wailea Group 

Stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains are sure to inspire while working in this home office. 

 

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shore spotlight: colts neck, nj

Colts Neck has been the home of rock stars and movie stars, and the appeal is plain to see - large pastoral lots, incredible estate homes and intoxicating wide-open spaces are the norm. Plus, all this is perfectly positioned just over an hour south of downtown Manhattan, and 20 minutes from the beautiful Jersey Shore coastline! The Colts Neck real estate is made up of extremely appealing colonial, ranch-style, and mansion/estate homes on extremely generous lots - some waterfront properties can even be found.

The upscale, suburb of New York City has strict guidelines for development with an end goal of preserving its pristine farmland. There are strict zoning guidelines that keep urban development out, as well as large big-box retailers. Instead,…

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jersey shore luxury condos

The Jersey Shore is renowned as one of the premier vacation destinations along the eastern seaboard of the United States. And it’s no mystery why. Miles and miles of pristine sandy beaches combine with a highly appealing variety of small, laid-back seaside hamlets, and bustling commercial boardwalks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The breathtakingly beautiful waterfront lifestyle attracts throngs of beach-goers and vacationers each year, but only few are lucky enough to call the coast home year-round. Are you interested in living among the lucky few?

The Shore is famous for its gorgeous assortment of Victorian-style, and Cape Cod-inspired estate homes. The coast of New Jersey offers so much more though -  join us for a tour of these inspired…

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the do's and don't of buying investment propertyThe purchase of property for the purpose of renting it out as an investment brings with it a number of added complications, beyond the regular purchase of Jersey Shore real estate. To help those savvy investors out there become even savvier, we’ve put together a number of Do’s and Don’ts to help you navigate the treacherous waters of investment property ownership.

DO:

Get your personal finances in order by taking a clear stock of your current debt and repayment schedule, as well any large expenses that may be coming up soon. You have to be sure it’s the right time for you to invest the time and money and that this is something you can truly afford - how essential is that oceanfront property?

DON'T:

It’s important not to forget your main…

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jersey shore real estate in winterThe warm spring and summer months are far behind us and local Jersey Shore home owners are now awaiting the cool embrace of winter. With the colder weather, also comes a dramatic slow-down in the real estate market. Home buyers traditionally look for and purchase new homes during the warm months of Summer, but what about Winter?

No one really wants to trudge through snow in boots when looking for a home. Homes tend to look better when the sun is shining and the grass is greenest, but there are several definite advantages to buying a home in the slow Fall and Winter months, here are just a few of the top benefits.

A Slower Real Estate Market

The fact that most home buyers prefer to buy in the summer can be a definite advantage to you.…

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A Few Things to Consider When Buying Waterfront Property in Ocean County

ocean county oceanfront homesOwning waterfront property is the dream of many homeowners all over. And what’s not to like? You can live the kind of lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of and come home to a vacation each and every night in communities such as Bay Head, Mantoloking and others. But unsurprisingly there are a number of additional considerations when it comes to purchasing waterfront properties that just don’t come up with regular properties.

We’ve put together a quick guide of some of the things you need to look out for when buying Ocean County waterfront property - be it oceanfront, bayfront, lakefront, or riverfront, they all have their own special considerations.

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Clayton & Clayton Realtors Allenwood officeWell, after months of planning and preparation, Clayton and Clayton Realtors are ready to launch our new office in Allenwood.

To kick off the grand opening, we are holding an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the new office, which is within the historic Blacksmith Building located at the corner of 3121 Atlantic Ave. and Ramshore Drive.

Clayton and Clayton has served the area since 1930, after our grandfather, Stanley C. Clayton, founded the company. Now Shawn Clayton is leading the company into new territory with the opening of the Allenwood office, while maintaining Clayton and Clayton's deep roots and rock solid reputation as the luxury agency of choice in Bay Head, Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach.

Come out to the Open…

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Yes, the weather outside is frightful, but people are already beginning to book their summer rentals down on the Jersey Shore, not only to get the property they want, but as a psychological break from winter's icy grip.

Jersey Shore rentals

It might be possible to get a better deal on a holiday home rental right now as many landlords would rather rent a home out now and not have to worry about it when summer rolls around and their property is sitting empty and not making them any money.

Overall the rental market in Monmouth and Ocean Counties is still below what it was before Superstorm Sandy rocked the coast, there has been an increase in vacation rentals the past two years. According to the Monmouth/Ocean County MLS, rentals went up 2.6% from 2013 to 2014 for…

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NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT LUXURY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGES IN THE WORLD

Clayton & Clayton Realtors Inc. Becomes Exclusive Leverage Global Partner for Bay Head, NJ.

 

F. Ron Smith, President of Leverage Global Partners, recently welcomed Clayton & Clayton Realtors Inc. as the Network’s exclusive member in Bay Head, NJ. A unique alignment of the most prestigious independent real estate brokerage firms around the world, Leverage Global Partners offers its members the opportunity to better serve their clients’ relocation and real estate portfolio needs by establishing each member firm as key players in the international real estate arena.

We personally vet each real estate brokerage before offering them membership, so we are certain that Clayton &…

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1. The Lifestyle

mantoloking real estate and homes for sale: Shawn Clayton

Living in Mantoloking brings about a certain lifestyle. With a population of just under 300 people, it's an exclusive area to live which is even more defined by the fact Mantoloking is the wealthiest community in New Jersey. In fact it's one of the most expensive areas to live across the entire United States. So if you're looking for an exclusive New Jersey oceanside community to call home, check out Mantoloking homes for sale.

2. The Location

Built along the Barnegat Peninsula, there aren't many places in the world like Mantoloking with water on both sides of a long strip of sand. Your front porch is the beach looking over the surf of the Atlantic Ocean, while your backyard is the beautiful Barnegat Bay with its calmer…

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