Are There Vultures Looking for Luxury Real Estate?!?!

According to an article found on CNNMoney.com, George Graham, former director of Fortress, a hedge fund, partnered up with one of the auction houses that works closely with Sotheby's International Realty and several other auction houses to sell Luxury Real Estate. Concierge Auctions was formed.

Concierge Auctions' goal appears to be to take advantage of the failing real estate market and auction off luxury real estate. They tell luxury homeowners that their home won't sell via a traditional real estate market for years so it is better to auction off their home and make something off of it instead of ending up in foreclosure. They are also hoping to get in with banks all across the country. Since many luxury homeowners are unable to handle the mortgage, the property is entering foreclosure. The lenders are then stuck with homes that they are often unable to sell for market value. By getting in with the lenders, Concierge hopes to auction off these homes and make a cut of the final sales price. (To read the complete article, "Luxury Real Estate Vultures" (9-18-09), by Katie Benner, click here.)

For information on luxury real estate in the Tulsa, OK area or to sell or buy a luxury home, contact Peter McGraw of the Tulsa Luxury Property Group of McGraw Realtors at 918-592-6000 or www.tulsaluxurypropertygroup.com.