The battle for the luxury home market in Steamboat Springs is heating up and the Porches is emerging as a clear leader. They have in fact achieved a market share of nearly 50% in the 4000+ square feet residence segment, in whole as well as fractional sales of property. In just the past six months they have sold three full ownership homes including a pre-construction sale, and three fractional properties in the Private Residence Club. Given the mood of the marketplace at present, catching the attention of a growing number of second home buyers is no mean feat and speaks volumes of their product offering.

The K Club, a leading five-star golf and spa resort, has teamed up with Firstlight, a world leader in shared ownership. Together, they are offering luxury co-ownership properties in County Kildare, near Dublin, in a resort spread over 550 acres of unparalleled scenic beauty.

In spite of a year-long global recession which left many real estate companies reeling, Paris Residence Club, an upscale, shared ownership company based in Paris, invested broadly in its many properties in France and gave generously to charities and organizations, specifically in New York. Throughout 2009, PRC has been proud to provide donations ranging from $3,000-$15,000 each in value toward the following charities and non-profit organizations: Denise Rich's Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research (formerly G&P Foundation), French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) Trophee des Arts Gala, the French Heritage Society's Atlanta Chapter Holiday Gala, the Rita Hayworth Gala/Alzheimer's Association in Dallas, and the Foreign Aid Service, Order of Malta, in the United Kingdom.

FractionalExchange.com has announced that The Deer Valley Club will begin referring its members to FractionalExchange.com for their owner-to-owner vacation exchange needs.