Having sold properties for more than 17 years and earned various prestigious awards throughout the course of her career, Melina Rissone has more than earned her reputation as one of San Diego's most skilled and trustworthy real estate brokers. Her following of loyal clientele is a testament to the level of dedication she puts forth in every transaction she oversees. Hardworking, attentive to detail, and a strong negotiator when it comes to the financial aspect of buying or selling a home, Melina gives clients a competitive edge when it comes to accomplishing their goals in the best and most lucrative manner.
top 3% of Coldwell Banker sales professionals worldwide, 2021. She has been awarded the Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Award.
Top 4% in sales in San Diego County of all sales professionals, 2021.
Passionate about real estate and its possibilities, Melina specializes and is certified in the following:
Cartus Network Inventory Specialist and Cartus Network Marketing Specialist since 2015. With market-leading expertise and continuous training through this award-winning program, agents sell homes faster than the national average. The local market expertise of Cartus agents is demonstrated by an average Broker's Market Analysis (BMA) variance of 3.85% last year. This means more accurate pricing, shorter marketing times, and higher amended sale rates when working with a Cartus agent.
RCS-D Designation, a Real Estate Collaboration Specialist for Divorce.
This designation provides the mastery and due diligence a Realtor needs to competently represent divorcing clients with their real estate.
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing certified.
SRES Certification (through NAR), a Seniors Real Estate Specialist certification.
Melina has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions in relocating, refinancing, planning their retirement or selling the family home.
Whether clients aim to purchase the home of their dreams, sell a property, or make an investment for their future, Melina's market expertise, proven foresight, and meticulous planning strategy ensure a successful endeavor each and every time. Melina is bilingual in English and German.
My mission is to save you time and frustration, doing everything I can to put as much money in your pocket as possible while providing an easy, wonderful, and painless home selling experience. Get objective information and an expert market opinion. Benefit from our negotiating experience.
I will work hard to sell your home for top dollar in the shortest amount of time.
I am true to my word and am not afraid to have tough and honest conversations.
I listen to my clients’ needs and always communicate. After all, communication is key.
I constantly achieving outstanding results for my sellers.
Santaluz single-story custom home with rare double ocean and golf course views! Wake up to an amazing sunrise view of hole #7 with Black Mountain as a backdrop. Later in the day, stay warm in front of a fire wall and watch hot air balloons and a beautiful sunset ocean view! Architect Scott Grunst designed this updated Tuscan home with 3 en-suite bedrooms, state-of-theart theater, and a multipurpose casita. The movie theater can be converted into a bedroom as well.
This home is perfect for entertaining in the dining room with its groin vaulted ceiling and wine wall, west-facing heated loggia, or one of the private outdoor courtyards. This home has wood beams, custom cabinetry by Rutt, Miele appliances, granite, quartzite, and marble countertops, custom light fixtures, Rohl and Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, 2 washers and dryers, Sierra Pacific windows and doors, whole house filtration system, and custom California closets. Other features include an oversized spa with a waterfall, a putting green, fully owned solar with backup Tesla batteries, and droughtresistant landscaping with drip irrigation.
It’s time to drink up. Literally. Invivo Air, the “world’s first winery airline,” just completed its inaugural tasting flight, with plans for additional jaunts later in 2023.
“We’re thrilled to open Invivo Air to the public and deliver a truly unique experience for those that come on board,” says Invivo Air cofounder Rob Cameron. “We’re looking forward to guiding our guests through the ultimate wine lovers experience.”
On its maiden voyage, the New Zealand-based company flew guests on an Air Saab 340 replete with Cloud Wine emblazoned on the exterior. The plane departed Auckland Airport January 31 on an “all-inclusive viticulture vacation (that) took 30 wine guests from Auckland to Queenstown for an overnight adventure, throughout which they tasted more than 16 wines,” says Invivo.
The guided eight-step wine-tasting at 18,000 feet featured tasting pours from the awardwinning Invivo, Graham Norton and Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker ranges. Two hours after take-off, Invivo Air made its descent into Queenstown, where guests were treated to a tour and
tasting of select Pinot Noir wines at Legend’s Terrace, one of Invivo’s oldest vineyards in scenic Central Otago.
A five-course, banquet-style meal at Botswana Butchery with paired wine and spirits in central Queenstown followed, before quests retreated to their lakeside rooms at the five-star Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. They returned to Auckland on an Invivo Air flight the next morning.
“We were thrilled to welcome our guests on board Invivo Air and deliver such a special experience,” says Tim Lightbourne, Invivo cofounder. “As a Kiwi company, we loved showcasing some of our stunning wine regions, vistas, gastronomy and, of course, wine to our passengers. We’ve had such positive feedback from our guests, we’re planning our next experience. We’d love to run an international flight for our next trip!”
Ready for your wine flight? Invivo Air is currently taking registrations and destination requests for future flights, with dates and itineraries to be announced later in 2023.
Article source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/invivotakes-wine-tasting-to-new-heights
This month, Coldwell Banker Around the World is venturing to a place where antiquity and the modern world collides: Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.
“A friendly smile here goes a long way,” shares Crispian Knowles, manager of Coldwell Banker Cambodia. With a rich and ancient history, Cambodia is home to some of the most famous temples in the world — most notably Angkor Wat, considered a wonder of the world. And after a day of exploring ancient temples, you could easily spend the night wandering through the culinary scene. Though not as famous for its cuisine as some of its neighbors, Cambodia has plenty to share, from hole-in-the-wall establishments to high-end bistros, to food stalls at markets. You can enjoy plenty of delicious local specialties, including a variety of dishes featuring Khmer noodles, and partake in the quickly growing “coffee culture” scene.
“The country is developing quickly. I appreciate the diversity it brings,” notes Ms. Khim Tith Azha, sales supervisor of the Coldwell Banker Cambodia team. While the country has deep historic roots,
new growth is sprouting up everywhere and more is anticipated. The population is young, with the average being only 15 years old. With this dynamic, shifts in lifestyle are occurring. For instance, it used to be common for Khmer families to live in practical single-family homes. Now, however, buyers are seeking out luxury properties in gated communities, condos and detached single-family dwellings.
Foods Phnom Penh is known for: Nom banh chok/Khmer noodles (rice noodle soup topped with a fish gravy and crisp vegetables), amok (street food steamed in banana leaves), bai sach chrouk (marinated pork and rice, a common breakfast), and prahok ktis (creamy dip/ condiment used for vegetables and steak, also known as “mudfish sauce”).
Common local modes of transportation: Motorbikes (scooters) and the original tuk-tuks (motorized three-wheel taxis). There has also been a large rise in cars, particularly SUVs.
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POPULATION OF CAMBODIA: 16,900,000
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Khmer
CLIMATE: Tropical
CURRENCY: USD / Khmer Reil
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Cambodian architecture has become synonymous with Khmer architecture and, more precisely, to the iconic constructions of Angkor temples during the growth and peak of The Khmer Empire. The architecture and construction industry in Cambodia is a main priority and a basic foundation of social development.
MAIN INDUSTRIES: Textiles and tourism.
AVERAGE HOME PRICE IN PHNOM PENH: $114,164 (468.4 million riels), according to the National Bank of Cambodia as of Nov. 2022.
