LuxuryRealEstate.com Acquires Luxury Villa Company

Online Real Estate Website Expands Business to Include the Finest Vacation Rentals and Villas

SEATTLE, June 3, 2010 – LuxuryRealEstate.com, the most viewed luxury real estate website in the world, announced today it has acquired The Society of Leisure Enthusiasts (“The Society”), an online marketing solutions company focused in the luxury vacation rental industry.  The Society brings a selection of over 3,000 of the most luxurious vacation rentals in the world as well as an advertising distribution platform to LuxuryRealEstate.com.  The Society was privately held and is based in Colorado.  The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Society client base includes vacation home owners, property managers and resorts.  They market the homes to affluent travelers through their own website, TheSociety.com as well as through an advertising platform called The Global Bundle.   The Global Bundle technology distributes property listings to the finest luxury websites, the leading vacation rental websites and to several social media outlets.  Distribution outlets have included DuPontRegistry.com, LuxuryTravelMagazine.com, RobbReportCollection.com, WSJ.com, LuxuryRealEstate.com, Paradizo.com, Affluence.org, HomeAway.com, VRBO.com, and more.

“We are thrilled to join forces with LuxuryRealEstate.com,” said Michael McFadden, CEO of The Society.  “They are the leaders in luxury real estate and together we will bring the finest vacation rentals to affluent travelers around the world.”

“Vacation rentals, especially high-end properties, have become an essential force in the luxury real estate ecosystem.  The Society has carved out a great niche in the marketplace.  This acquisition will allow us to provide our clients with the best marketing solutions for their luxury properties,” explained John Brian Losh, CEO and Publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com.

With the majestic setting of snow-capped mountains and aspen leaves changing from verdant green to flaming red, the 14^th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado September 13^th – 16^th, 2009.

TheSociety.com is proud to be a member of the Luxury Real Estate network.  According to Mike McFadden, Co-Founder of TheSociety.com, “LuxuryRealEstate.com is one of our premier conduits for our Global Bundle Integrated Marketing Package. LRE is an excellent option within our Global Bundle for both vacation rental owners and estate managers who desire to promote their luxury inventory to a qualified audience of consumers who desire deluxe and luxury private vacation homes and villas when vacationing.”

LuxuryRealEstate.com is just one of the multiple options within the Global Bundle Integrated Marketing Package offered by TheSociety.com. LuxuryRealEstate.com is the most-viewed luxury real estate Web site in the world. The site attracts an affluent, well-educated, professional demographic of upscale homeowners and leading luxury real estate specialists. TheSociety.com is proud to be a sponsor of the 14^th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference taking place in our backyard of the Vail Valley, Colorado.

Buffs 4 Life Teams up VacationHomesForCharity.org to Deliver Two Amazing Vacations for The Ultimate Putt Competition

Boulder, CO. (June 16, 2009) –  Buffs 4 Life is pleased to announce the grand prizes that will be awarded following The Ultimate Putt Competition during the 4th Annual Buffs 4 Life Charity Golf Tournament to be held at the Omni Interlocken Resort Golf Course in Broomfield on Monday, June 29th, 2009.

The grand prize is a 7-night stay in Costa Rica at the Casa de Golf (www.CasaDeGolf.com), one of the finest and most luxurious vacation homes in the county. With 8 bedrooms sleeping 16+ in comfort, the winner will no doubt have family and newfound friends contacting them for this spectacular golf getaway. The 2nd prize, closer to home is a one-week stay at a beautiful Grand Park (www.GrandParkCo.com) mountain chalet within the Arapaho National Forest on the edge of Winter Park surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Continental Divide.

“This year begins a new era for the Buffs 4 Life Foundation,” said Joel Klatt, former University of Colorado quarterback and Board of Director member adding, “This year, with The Ultimate Putt competition, it will be an event to remember and we anticipate raising more money than ever and having fun doing it.”

Buffs 4 Life has a strong following of former CU athletes in addition to a most supportive local sponsor base including Boedecker Foundation, Mix 1, Bonefish Grill, Colorado Party Rentals and Advocare.