Crescendo just published their yearly returns, and investors saw their properties gain more than 8.8 percent in value last year. Crescendo is a destination club that offers an equity interest in the properties it manages for its members. The key to portfolio appreciation is geographic diversification in one of the ... Read Full Article »

Two boutique destination clubs offer a true “equity” based model, structuring their clubs as real estate investments rather than membership programs. Now the two have combined efforts in a deal merging Crescendo and Destinations Private Resorts. Consolidating Efforts Helium Report spoke with Chris Soderquist, managing director of Crescendo, about the transaction. “Destinations ... Read Full Article »

Helium Report received a long letter from Mark H. (Charlotte, NC), who explains the process behind his family’s recent decision to join Crescendo. See below for the complete text of his email. Crescendo is a unique destination club structured as a REIT. Every member is an investor in Crescendo and participates ... Read Full Article »

Most of the clubs in the industry are “non-equity” meaning that, as a member, you have a membership but not a secured financial interest in the club. We think that will be enough for most consumers provided that the club is operating well and delivering on its member hospitality ... Read Full Article »

Crescendo recently announced the addition of a new residence in Sun Valley, Idaho. Part of the Les Saisons development, this three bedroom retreat has many of the amenities you’d expect – granite counter tops, steam showers, an abundance of fireplaces – but also some surprises. Owners enjoy in-residence ... Read Full Article »

The Spring Equinox has ushered in a trio of updated websites. Exclusive Resorts and Crescendo launched websites with new layouts and updated content, following Quintess’ lead earlier this week. As we’d expect from the largest destination club in the industry, Exclusive Resorts raises the bar by integrating their ... Read Full Article »

We received a letter today from Crescendo featuring their new residence in New York City. “Manhattan 205 is perfectly situated at the crossroads of Manhattan’s Upper East Side and the heart of its Midtown. The two-bedroom, two-bath private residence features grand (20-foot plus) ceiling heights, an indulgent fireplace, private balconies, a ... Read Full Article »

<!-logo and address-> Membership Inquiries: http://www.crescendoresidences.com Click here to request more information <!- profile data-> Membership Members (as of 1Q06) 55+ investors Member cap 252 ... Read Full Article »