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Mesmerizing Ocean Views This impeccable residence enjoys both Crystal Cove’s largest lot encompassing a semi-custom home, and one of the most enchanting vantage points in all of Southern California overlooking the ocean, coastline, white water, and harbor lights. (631690)
NEWPORT COAST SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
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Celebrating 44 years of putting you first A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER, CAMERON MERAGE It has been an honor to serve you for over four decades, providing real estate guidance and philanthropic investment to our cherished communities to establish First Team® Real Estate as the largest Independent Brokerage in Southern California. I am proud to uphold the Merage family name and our history of charitable endeavors through our First Team family, continuing to build and support strong local communities. As such, our company’s core values of responsibility, accountability, and innovation are always at work for you as we turn the real estate industry’s biggest changes into innovative and tactical marketing strategies for success. Using industry disruption to our advantage, we have pioneered a repertoire of proprietary, smart tools and strategies that give our agents, and you their clients, a clear edge over the competition time and time again.
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Orange County’s Luxury Leader #1 IN HOME SALES, $1 MILLION AND ABOVE
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Enjoy the Finest Oceanfront Views Welcome to this unique masterpiece, featuring some of the finest oceanfront views with exclusive, private, direct beach access to the sands of Laguna Beach. (631681)
LAGUNA BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
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NEWPORT BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
Brand New Custom Home The meticulous attention to detail in this Newport Beach home is impressive from the herringbone patterned flooring to the ornate chandeliers illuminating throughout. (631682)
YORBA LINDA ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER
Private Vineyard Estate Situated on over 3.5 acres of a wine-producing vineyard with panoramic views, this modern Mediterranean estate features a private tasting room with flooring made from imported French oak wine barrels and more handcrafted finishes throughout. (631683)
the GLOBAL AUTHORITY IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS OF THE WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT PROPERTIES
As an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, First Team is distinguished as best in class. Together, we bring the most desired luxury homes to the world’s most discerning buyers. Supported by the esteemed auction house, our brand commands recognition among high-net-worth buyers and sellers worldwide and is the noted authority on the marketing of high-value properties. Our finely-tuned suite of programs provides a world-class showcase for distinguished homes, and our clients benefit from ties to the world’s leading art business and its worldwide real estate network.
Christie’s International Real Estate offers the tailored, trusted service that Christie’s clients have enjoyed for over 250 years.
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TWILIGHT, LAKE TAHOE Albert Bierstadt Oil on canvas SUTEKI HOUSE Portland, Oregon
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DANA POINT ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER
Private Lantern Bay Estate Modern Spanish style and endless ocean views define this luxurious Lantern Bay Estates home, nestled in the private gated community overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. Custom-built in 2016, the lavish estate showcases mesmerizing panoramic views of the crashing waves, colorful sunsets, and city lights. (631715)
Expansive Backyard Paradise
YORBA LINDA SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER One of a kind, extremely private home featuring stunning views and resort style backyard, situated on over 1/2 acre in Kerrigan Ranch. This elegant 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom Yorba Linda estate is discreetly located at the end of a cul-de-sac and features a 200 ft privately gated driveway offering plenty of guest parking. (631714)
An Exquisite Contemporary Home
LONG BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER This exquisite 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom warm contemporary home boasts full bay views and seamlessly blends impeccable design alongside sumptuous finishes in arguably one of Naples Island’s finest residences. (631684)
An Entertainer’s Paradise
MURRIETA SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER This beautiful home is both elegantly dramatic and exceptionally functional on half-acre lot perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen opens to the great room with a beautiful fireplace and sliding doors leading to covered rear patio. Outside find a private oasis with an outdoor kitchen and a gorgeous pool and spa with a slide and water features. (631716)
ORANGE ON THE MARKET REPRESENTING SELLER
Functional and Exquisite Reimagine your expectations of perfection at home in the highly prestigious, guard-gated community of Portofira Estates. A tranquil walkway welcomes you into another world where the sparkle of the pool and stunning outdoor space follow you throughout the home. (631687)
Pelican Hill Estate
NEWPORT COAST ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER This stylish and modern home features an open floor plan creating a seamless flow of indoor and outdoor space with city and ocean views. A tranquil courtyard welcomes you into this open, light home offering formal living, dining room, kitchen centered around an oversized island, upgraded appliances, Quartzite surfaces, skylight and breakfast nook. (631712)
Traditional Eastern Seaside Style Home
CORONA DEL MAR ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER An acumen of magnificence this Patterson-built custom home is favorably positioned on one of Corona del Mar’s superlative corner lots. This luxe residence was designed to optimize indoor-outdoor living by indulging in an open floor plan. (631710)
YORBA LINDA ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER
Kerrigan Ranch Estate Private estate in gated community of Kerrigan Ranch offering luxury amenities & expansive resort-quality grounds on nearly one acre lot with a private tennis court, pool house, separate Granny Suite, classic game room, modern movie theater, outdoor living space and garage parking for over 10 cars. (631711)
BUBBLE PALACE Théoule-sur-Mer
Côte d’Azur, France
LE MUSIOR (PORT D’ANTIBES) Paul Signac Oil on canvas
the WORLD’S the LEADING WORLD’SART BUSINESS LEADING ART BUSINESS PROVIDING A DISTINCTIVE SHOWCASE FOR THE UNIQUE AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Christie’s is the world’s leading art auction house, PROVIDING A DISTINCTIVE SHOWCASE having built its name on a foundation of expert, FOR THE UNIQUE THEservice BEAUTIFUL trusted advice and AND discreet to its exclusive clientele. in 1766, Christie’s has conducted Christie’s Founded is the world’s leading art auction house, the greatest and mostoncelebrated auctions through having built its name a foundation of expert, the centuries. it is theservice world’stopremier art trusted adviceToday, and discreet its exclusive auction business, the standardhas forconducted clientele. Foundedsetting in 1766, Christie’s international art and luxury good sales. the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries. Today, it is the world’s premier art auction business, setting the standard for international art and luxury good sales.
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Mediterranean Waterfront Estate Beautiful Huntington Harbour mainland waterfront estate including 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, and 100 feet of water frontage with a new private 80-foot boat dock and direct ocean access. (631691)
HUNTINGTON BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER & SELLER
DANA POINT SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
A Modern Masterpiece Behind the exclusive guard-gated community of The Strand at Headlands, this newly constructed modern masterpiece was custom built using the finest materials and an abundance of glass. (631692)
Jaw-Dropping Views in Paradise
NORTH TUSTIN SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER Located in the most prestigious part of North Tustin, this luxurious, gated property is its own private resort with panoramic views stretching to Catalina Island from nearly every room in the house. (631693)
DANA POINT SOLD REPRESENTED BUYER & SELLER Ideally situated in one of Dana Points most sought-after gated neighborhoods within Lantern Bay Estates, this stylish estate embodies European luxury living at its finest. (631694)
Sophisticated French Château
NEWPORT COAST SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
Endless Coastal Views Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest’s prized front row, this refreshingly modern estate offers the region’s best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, and crashing waves. (631695)
CORONA DEL MAR SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
An Expression of Quality The sophisticated design by Chris Brandon truly defines coastal living at its finest. Nestled on a private view lot in the coveted Corona Highlands, this contemporary masterpiece offers 270-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. (631696)
LONG BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER & SELLER
An Exclusive Bay-Front Home Enjoy panoramic views and endless sunsets by the bayside fireplace or relax in the infinity-edge waterfall Jacuzzi with dramatic fire bowls and watch the gondoliers go by in the exclusive gated community of Treasure Island. (631697)
Iconic Estate in Idyllic Bluff Park
LONG BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER Rich with historic and architectural significance, this home is reminiscent of a bygone era, meticulously maintained and lovingly preserved. (631700)
An Entertainer’s Dream
HUNTINGTON BEACH SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER With gorgeous curb appeal and a prime corner lot location next to a spacious greenbelt, this expanded Seacliff estate is an entertainer’s dream with a backyard designed to impress. (631701)
Breathtaking Orchard Hills Home
IRVINE SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER This dreamy estate features a fabulous location and large view lot in the exclusive, guard-gated groves of Orchard Hills with coveted amenities including a zero-edge pool and spa, gourmet outdoor kitchen, and separate guest house. (631702)
Gorgeous Secluded Estate Secluded beyond private gates at the end of the quiet cul-de-sac, this spectacular 8,707 square foot country estate sits on 3 parcels, amounting to over 2 acres of gorgeous grounds including a 360-degree outdoor oasis. (631703)
ORANGE ON THE MARKET | REPRESENTING SELLER
YORBA LINDA SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER
Spectacular Resort-Style Backyard
This beautiful Mediterranean estate located in Kerrigan Ranch brings a resort vacation to your backyard with a full outdoor kitchen, BBQ, and living room with a fireplace situated next to the pool, spa, waterfall, waterslide, custom fire pit, and swim-up bar area. (631704)
FINEST AND RAREST WINES FEATURING A COLLECTION OF BURGUNDY & CHAMPAGNE
Sales Highlights Christie’s provides discerning buyers and sellers with personalized service across key luxury asset classes, from art and valuable collectibles to high-end real estate. Founded in 1766, Christie’s has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries. Christie’s offers 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories—including not only art but furnishings, jewelry, watches, wine, and more—as well as opportunities to transact privately or online.
SALVATOR MUNDI Leonardo da Vinci Price Realized: US$450.3 million Sold November 2017 Leonardo da Vinci’s rediscovered masterpiece, Salvator Mundi, sold for a historic auction record for any work of art ever sold at auction in New York’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale
WINSTON PINK LEGACY Price Realized: US$50,375,000 Sold Geneva Luxury Sales Week 2018 The largest and finest fancy vivid pink diamond ever offered at auction by Christie’s, which sold for US$50,375,000, a world record price-per-carat for a pink diamond.
PATEK PHILIPPE SKY MOON TOURBILLON Platinum manually-wound double dialed wristwatch
The business philosophy Christie’s established in 1766 defines our approach to real estate today—one that is founded on trust, integrity, discretion, and expertise.
Dream Estate on Tree Lined Lot
IRVINE SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER & SELLER Located within the exclusive gated enclave of Rosegate in Northwood Pointe, this expansive and elegant home features designer touches and a resort-style backyard with pool and spa, a built-in bbq island, and a pergola covered patio. (631698)
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1 Top Broker Report published January 2020 based on data available from 7/1/2001-12/31/2019, ALL CRMLS, All Brokers. 2 Top Broker Report published January 2020 based on data available from 1/1/2019-12/31/2019, CRMLS - Orange County, All Brokers. 3 Top Broker Report published January 2020 based on data available from 1/1/2019-12/31/2019, for CRMLS - Orange County, units sold $1+ million, All Brokers. © TrendGraphix. 4 As polled by the Orange County Register, 2010-2019. This representation is based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service/Association of REALTORS®, as of 07/17/2020. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. © First Team® Real Estate. All rights reserved. This is not intended to solicit a listed property. If your property is currently listed for sale with a broker, please disregard.
An Architectural Masterpiece
Newport Beach SOLD | Represented seller 631714