http://cbdistinctivemontrose.com/blog/archive_201812/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Are you ready to take on 2019 goals?  Don't sweat it, you've got this! As the new year approaches, most of us start to think about ourgoals for the year ahead.  Here's the thing, we generally set our goals around "problems" we are battling, which starts theyear off on a negative note.  Instead, we should be thinkingabout goals that inspire us.  Goals that are dream-driven andmake us feel good just thinking about them.  When we focuson what we want in our lives instead of what is wrong in our lives, our energy is poured into achieving, not fixing.   Strategies For Crushing Your 2019 Dreams Journal EVERYDAYWrite your goals down.  Every single day.  Write down the samegoals every morning.  As you write, meditate on your why.What does it look like when you have accomplished the goal?What does it feel like?  Focus on that feeling.  By repeating thisdaily, you are reminding yourself to live out your day in a waythat will help you get closer to reaching your desires. Slim it Down   Trying to take on a handful (plus) of goals is overwhelming.You will find burn out and disappointment if you try to takeon too much.  This year, set one or two big goals.  By narrowingyour goals down, you can better set intention and pour more energy into really obtaining your desires.  AccountabilityTell two or three people who you trust to be honest with you whatyour goals are.  Ask them to give you feedback and to check in with you.  With a team supporting you and cheering you on, you are more likely to keep pursuing your dreams and crushingyour goals.Replace BehaviorsInstead of eliminating things to get you closer to your goals, tryreplacing them with habits and behaviors that empower you.If your goal is to lose 15 pounds, don't eliminate your dailytrip to the coffee shop that you look forward to - but grab an almondmilk latte with stevia instead of the usual caramel macchiato you get.If you want to cut your drinking down to one night a week but lookforward to relaxing with a glass of wine after work each night, findyourself a new special beverage to sit back with.  Instead of wine, maybeit's a specialty tea or a cup of golden milk, something that you splurgeon and savor.  If you feel like you are depriving yourself of the thingsyou love, it will be much more difficult to stay committed to your goals.Whatever your dreams and goals may be, just remember that you havethe power within yourself to achieve whatever it is that you set yourmind and heart on. http://cbdistinctivemontrose.com/blog/6692/crushing-2019-goals/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 09:27:29 -0700 2018 was another year of excellence. We settled into our new identity. We launched new digital products and resources for our agents and clients. We opened seven sleek new branded offices around the world (with many more to come in 2019). We made the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program even more of a household name when it comes to buying and selling fine properties.I would like to thank everyone for their hard work in making this another banner year for the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program. There were so many important milestones and moments that underscored our commitment to delivering excellence at all levels.The ReportOn Feb. 13, 2018, we released “The Report,” to the excitement of many in our organization. For the first time, we leveraged our partnerships with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Wealth-X and Unique Homes, and combined it with the local expertise of the Coldwell Banker® network to create one of the most usable reports ever. And boy, did it make a splash! Luxury agents were downloading the digital version, sharing it and customizing it at a rate we had never seen before. We also received countless orders for the print version as well. As one marketing director told me, “Everyone is finding something useful and relevant to their market.” Almost 10 months later, and we’re still fielding requests for localized versions of the report. Look for the 2019 edition next February. We’re hard at work on it as we speak, and it’s going to be just as epic! A Look at WealthIn September, we launched our very own survey and highly anticipated follow-up to “The Report,” called “A Look at Wealth.” We teamed up with WealthEngine to analyze many aspects of the millionaire and demi-billionaire lifestyle to create a picture of the modern-day affluent property investor — and everyone is still buzzing about it!In fact, NBC’s “Open House” just covered it in its latest episode. This is information that nobody else has, and I am so proud to say that the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury team can offer it to our agents, clients and anyone who wants real data about this exotic group of consumers. We could not have done it without Wealth Engine!Homes & Estates  Homes & Estates, our flagship magazine, just keeps getting better with age. In January, we launched the winter edition — an exclusive supplement of the Wall Street Journal, which hit 10 of the most affluent ZIP codes in the United States. Our cover property was the gorgeous Four Seasons Resort and Residences at Napa Valley, which can only be summed up as “wow.” We followed it up with the global issue in April — our biggest issue ever, with nearly 20 pages of international listings from around the world. The global issue has now expanded to include first-class/member airport lounges serving nearly 30 international airlines, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Swiss Air, SAS, Lufthansa, Emirates, El Al, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Air India and Japan Airlines — plus Coldwell Banker offices worldwide. In June, the industry took notice of all the greatness going on with the magazine when the New Jersey Communications, Advertising and Marketing Association honored Homes & Estates with a Gold ASTRA award for Best Magazine. Now, that was a surprise and a real honor! We closed out the year with the Wall Street Journal supplement in the summer, which featured a traditional stunner on Lake Geneva, and the fall global issue, which covered every topic from our Millionaires vs. Demi-Billionaires survey to high-end surfaces and haute chocolate.Luxury Courses Around the World 2018 was another year of round-the-globe travel for me as we took the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury course to markets all over the world. In March, we gathered all our European affiliates from Turkey, Spain, Italy, France, Monaco and other countries and territories in Barcelona, Spain, to plan our expansion of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program overseas. What a memorable gathering of our best and brightest in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! We continued our expansion with courses in Washington, D.C., Istanbul and Kelowna, British Columbia, and the final course of the year in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.I can’t tell you what it has meant to me to visit with Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists in so many different cities and countries. It allows me to fully take in the power of the Coldwell Banker name, and the new luxury identity we have created. The excellence of our brand resonates with everyone, no matter what country they live in, what language they speak or currency they’re buying in. New Branded OfficesWe had big plans for the Global Luxury identity this year. The goal? To extend the signature Coldwell Banker Global Luxury experience to a physical space. We did just that by opening new branded offices overseas, including Barcelona, Paris, Biarritz, Italy, Ibiza and Thailand. The first branded Global Luxury office in the United States debuted in San Antonio, Texas, in September, followed by Greenwich, Connecticut, Seattle, Washington, Dallas, Texas, and, most recently, Chicago, Illinois. You can expect more offices to come in prime luxury markets across the United States and the globe next year. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, GreenwichDigital ToolsThis year, the key word for us was “digital.” Our 2018–2019 Global Marketing Program brochure showed just how much we focused on digital marketing and new tools.The new “1 Million Impressions Program” is a great example. The beauty of this exclusive and customized banner advertising program is that it guarantees impressions and click-throughs on premium local and global white-listed websites at a fraction of the direct cost for our luxury agents.Other powerful digital tools we unveiled this year include CBx Listing Experience and CBx Seller Leads, which are designed to help brokers and agents effectively generate more leads, close more sales and be more productive. And, last but not least, we enhanced our digital reach to the all-important Asian market through the luxury network Anjuke, as a result of our partnership with ListGlobally. Anjuke is the first-ever mobile-first app and the most used by Chinese buyers looking for property outside their country.Until next year!Craig Hogan is the vice president of luxury for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and a 20-year real estate veteran. When he is not traveling or offering his insights on high-end real estate trends, he spends time in Chicago, where he enjoys walking his rescue dog Cooper along the lakefront, collecting wine and satisfying his real estate “addiction” with a luxe open house tour or two.  http://cbdistinctivemontrose.com/blog/6676/a-look-back-on-global-luxury-in-2018/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:58:58 -0700 Our favorite Christmas traditions around the world are wonderful – sometimes wonderfully weird – and are guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit.It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For a couple of weeks every year the world takes on a magic glow, people seem merrier and even winter somehow feels cozy.Whether you’re celebrating a religious festival, like Hanukkah or Christmas, or a more secular occasion, you’re sure to have your own selection of rituals or customs that make the holiday season so special. Our favorite Christmas traditions around the world are loud, proud, and guarantee oodles of festive fun.Read more... http://cbdistinctivemontrose.com/blog/6668/11-weird-&-wonderful-christmas-celebrations-from-around-the-world/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:39:47 -0700 7 Ways To Stage Your Home For Sale This Holiday SeasonDon't let the thought of selling your home during the winter months dampen your holiday spirit. Create a festive, buyer-friendly environment with these seven seasonal staging tips.VIEW THE GALLERY http://cbdistinctivemontrose.com/blog/6635/staging-your-home-for-sale-this-holiday-season/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 02:42:55 -0700