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Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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From the wrought-iron front gates/doors and welcoming wishing well, you enter an elegant rotunda hinting at the architecture beyond. The huge living room is framed by formidable timbered beams while a stunning Palladian window frames the outside view. A massive carved stone fireplace highlights one wall and step-down bar and travertine flooring accent the space. 
Truly no expense was spared in building this one-of-a-kind home perfect for those desirous of large-scale living or perhaps a corporate retreat.
Originally on the market in 2008 for $5.8M, this home was offered as a short sale before finally succumbing to the foreclosure process. It is now an REO and priced at $2.8M ($438/sf). That's a stunning 51% reduction in price.
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The home boasts three luxurious guest suites along with a detached two-bedroom casita. The elevated Master-suite has an adjoining library or office. Follow the steps down to your own private screening room/theatre, with it's own kitchen area for conjuring up some movie snacks and drinks. The home has 11 climate zones, central vacuuming system, a four car garage with additional room for a golf cart. The Sub-Zero in the garage keeps your water cool for that ride to the course.
Exquisite custom homes and home sites—many of them elevated— wrap around the Coral Reef Mountains and offer sumptuous views of links and mountains. Palmer designed the course to flow around the mountain base and then built himself both a personal home and eponymous restaurant across the street to permanently savor this special place. The course is rewarding for all skill levels.
Upon completion, there will be 280 homes, ranging in size from 3,000 sf to 11,000 sf. The homes range from $1.9M to $6.8M. Custom lots are sized from ¼ acre to one acre. HOAs are $400/month.
The first home, an REO (bank-owned), just came on the market this week and should be snapped up quickly. Priced at $1.53M ($344/sf), the 4B/4.5b home is located off the golf course with wonderful lake and mountain views.
Oriented to the morning sun, the Spanish Colonial home is located on a cul-de-sac for extra serenity. Open floorplan, firepit, BBQ, pool/spa, travertine flooring and spacious casita are some of the inviting amenities.
This short sale has fallen out of escrow and is now back on the market with bank approval at $1.995M ($394/sf). This expansive 4B/4.5b 5080sf home gets morning sun and has fairway and mountain views. High-end appliances, 24" travertine floors, 4 fireplaces, water features—the amenities are impressive. Furniture is negotiable.
This impressive, never-lived-in home was originally on the market at $3.24M and has now been reduced to $2.275M ($474/sf), a hefty 30% reduction in price. Boasting 5B/4.5b, the home features retractable glass doors for the vaunted desert indoor/outdoor lifestyle, 24" travertine flooring, Viking appliances, infinity Pebble Tech pool with elevated spa, and two-room castia.
The home has a stellar southwest vista encompassing lake and mountain views.
And, finally, an estate-sized home with southern views of two fairways and the embracing Santa Rosa Mountains. Reduced almost $1M, the 4B/4.5b 5755sf home is now priced at $3.495M ($607/sf).
Encompassing both Mediterranean and contemporary architecture, the open floorplan has every conceivable bell and whistle. Panoramic vistas, outdoor lliving area with sunken kitchen, beamed ceilings and dual-sided fireplace are some of the special touches in this unique property.
