Houlihan/Lawrence of Bronxville, New York Named Exclusive Affiliate of Christie?s Great Estates

Joins largest international network of real estate brokers specializing in the marketing and sales of high-value properties
Joins largest international network of real estate brokers specializing in the marketing and sales of high-value properties

RISMEDIA, June 27, 2006?Houlihan/Lawrence Real Estate has been selected as an exclusive affiliate of Christie?s Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie?s International plc, the world?s oldest fine art auction house. Through Houlihan/Lawrence, buyers and sellers of high-end real estate in New York City?s northern suburbs now have access to the combined marketing efforts of Christie?s and Christie?s Great Estates.

Christie?s Great Estates is the largest international luxury network of real estate brokers specializing in the marketing and sales of high-end properties. This network of carefully selected real estate firms includes more than 650 offices and approximately 20,000 sales associates in more than 25 countries.

?Houlihan/Lawrence is reputed for its first class, personalized service and its core values of trust and integrity,? said Kay Coughlin, President and CEO of Christie?s Great Estates. We are pleased to be affiliated with the area’s dominant leader in luxury property sales and are confident that our pairing will further strengthen the already exceptional level of service and expertise that Houlihan Lawrence provides.

?We chose to partner with Christie?s Great Estates because we saw compelling value for our clients,? said Stephen Meyers, CEO of Houlihan/Lawrence. ?Our firm now participates in each of the top-ranked global real estate networks for their category.

Christie?s far-reaching international marketing efforts and highly-qualified client base are the perfect complement to Houlihan/Lawrence?s already robust marketing program for fine properties. Our proximity to the Christie?s auction house in Manhattan makes this affiliation a particularly powerful one for Houlihan/Lawrence clients.

For additional information about Christie?s Great Estates, please contact Kay Coughlin at 505-983-8733.

For additional information on Houlihan/Lawrence?s listings, as well as all areas homes listed for sale on the Westchester-Putnam and Mid-Hudson Multiple Listing Services, visit their Web site at www.houlihanlawrence.com, or contact Anthony Cutugno at 914-234-0308.