We love our clients and it looks like they love us too! So much in fact that our trademark shirts and hats have been seen all over the world and we’ve got the pictures to prove it!

We’ve dedicated this page to those clients to say thank you for bringing us along to some really fascinating places! Take a few minutes to soar through our photo album– you might even learn a few facts you didn’t know about China, Australia, Europe and more!

Latest Sighting: 2016 Mark Grosse Real Estate represented at Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland!

Did you know:

Until 1922, Dublin Castle was the seat of the united Kingdom government's administration in Ireland. Now it is a major Irish government complex. Most of the castle dates from the 18th century. The Record Tower is the sole surviving tower of the medieval castle that dates from 1228.

Dublin Castle has appeared in numerous films including Barry Lyndon, Michael Collins, Becoming Jane and The Medallion, as well as the television series The Tudors, where it doubles as the Vatican in the pilot.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org.

Latest Sighting: 2012 Wikoloa Beach
on the Big Island of Hawaii

Did you know:

Statues, like this one happily sporting the Grosse t-shirt, are placed about every 50 feet or so along the beach all around the property at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Hilton Waikoloa Village is a 62-acre resort with more than a thousand guest rooms on the Big Island of Hawaii in a water wonderland setting. The popular game show Wheel of Fortune has taped at the resort in the past, most recently in 2008.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org. Visit this link for the resort website to see more information about the statue.

Recent Sighting: 2012 Prague Castle
in Prague, Czech Republic

Did you know:

Prague Castle is the biggest castle in the world, according to Guinness Book of Records for the biggest ancient castle. The Czech Crown Jewels are kept here.

During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, Prague Castle became the headquarters of Reinhard Heydrich, the "Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia". It is said that he placed the Bohemian crown on his head; old legends say that a usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year. Less than a year after assuming power, Heydrich was assassinated.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

Recent Sighting: 2012 Glockenspiel
in Munich, Germany

Did you know:

The Glockenspiel is in the tower of the new city hall in Marienplatz (Mary's Square) the heart of Munich, Germany. Every day it chimes and re-enacts two stories from the 16th century using 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures.

At the very end of the show, a very small golden bird at the top of the Glockenspiel chirps three times, marking the end of the spectacle.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

Recent Sighting: 2011 Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain

Did you know:

Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914.

The focal point of the park is the main terrace, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a sea serpent. A multicolored mosaic dragon fountain greets visitors at the main entrance.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

2011 Tower Bridge in London

Did you know:

Even though the Tower Bridge has been an iconic symbol of London since the latter part of the 19th century, it suffers from a case of mistaken identity. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as London Bridge, which is actually the next bridge upstream. There is also a distant American cousin Tower Bridge in Sacarmento, California.

According to popular urban legend, in 1968 Robert McCulloch, who purchased the old London Bridge and shipped it to Arizona, believed that he was in fact buying Tower Bridge. This was denied by McCulloch himself and debunked by Ivan Luckin, the seller of the bridge.

In 2006, US singer Fergie released her single London Bridge, but the single sleeve and video depicted her standing in front of Tower Bridge.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

2011 Red Box Phone Booth in London

Did you know:

The red telephone box, a public telephone kiosk designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar, and despite a reduction in their numbers in recent years, red boxes can still be seen in many places and current or ex-British Colonies around the world. The color red was chosen to make them easy to spot.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

2011 Buckingham Palace in London

Did you know:

Originally a private resident for nobility, Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace the principal royal residence in 1837. Although the state rooms were a riot of gilt and colour, the interior smelled of chimney smoke, the staff was said to be lax and lazy, and the palace was dirty. Following the Queen's marriage in 1840, her husband, Prince Albert, concerned himself with a reorganisation of the household offices and staff, and the problems were all rectified by the close of the year.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://wikipedia.org

2010 Somewhere in Tanzania

Mr. Hooten, still going strong at 88, is pictured with the chief of a Masai tribe somewhere in Tanzania.

Did you know:

The Masai tribe is probably the most interesting tribe in East Africa. Traditionally the Masai have always been a proud and independent tribe that refuses to give up their traditions. They own large herds of cattle, sheep and goats which they follow around seasonally in search of new grazing grounds and water sources. Masai men are, however, first and foremost warriors. They protect their tribe, their cattle and their grazing lands. Often standing over 6 feet tall, the Masai warrior often wear a red checked blanket called a shuka, like the ones in this photo.*

* These facts and others can be found at the Go Africa web site

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Did you know:

The Ngorongoro Crater is popular safari destination in Tanzania. Once a large volcano that later collapsed, the crater is now the largest intact caldera in the world. The abundant water in the crater floor is the favorite watering hole for a large variety of wildlife. More than 30,000 animals inhabit the crater and wildlife conservation area surrounding it.

In addition to the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania adventures also can include Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti plains, the serene beaches of Zanzibar, and the romantic and exotic Spice Island.*

* These facts and others can be found at the &Beyond Africa web site

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Did you know:

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris that was commissioned to honor those who fought for France. 
On the inside and the top of the arc are inscribed the names of wars and the generals that fought in them.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Did you know:

The Eiffel Tower, located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, is the tallest building in Paris and the single most visited paid monument in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

Notre Dame, Paris

Did you know:

This Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral is known by many names: Notre Dame, Notre Dame de Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral, and, translated into English, Our Lady of Paris. In addition to historical references, this cathedral will also forever be remembered as the place where Quasimodo sought sanctuary for Esmeralda in the Victor Hugo novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame." *

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

The Louvre, Paris

Did you know:

The Louvre Museum or Great Louvre, or simply the Louvre — is a central landmark of Paris, France. It is the most visited museum in the world. The Louvre opened in August 1793 and was briefly renamed the Musée Napoléon during the rule of Napoleon.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

The Colosseum, Rome

Did you know:

The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman 
engineering. It was used for gladiator contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, and executions.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

The Vatican, Italy

Did you know:

The Vatican or Vatican City is a landlocked ecclesiastical city-state within the city of Rome, Italy. It is ruled by the Pope and features St. Peter's Basilica, a late Renaissance church that is regarded as the greatest building of its age. The Basilica is associated with numerous artists, most significantly Michelangelo, and is the venue where thousands gather on Christmas Day to receive the Pope's blessings.*

* These facts and others can be found at http://www.wikipedia.org 

Europe: Montenegro

Did you know:

The name “Montenegro” is Italian for “Black Mountain”. Still a fairly unknown place, it is considered the “Hidden Pearl of the Mediterranean”.

China: Forbidden City, Beijing

Did you know:

The Forbidden City is not a city, but rather the Imperial Palace complex from which Chinese emperors ruled. It forbid commoners or even uninvited nobility to enter its sacred precincts.

Norway: 1994 Olympic Site, Lillehammer

Did you know:

The Entire Population of Australia is 20.1 million people– that’s just under the number of people who live in Texas!

Australia: Anzac Bridge, Sydney

Did you know: 

No part of Australia is more than 1000 km from the ocean and a beach. (The point in the world that's the furthest from any ocean would be in China.)

London: London Bridge, Thames River

Did you know:

London’s Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence , was built in 1702… on the site of a notorious brothel!

China: Great Wall of China, Badaling

Did you know: 

In China it is considered good luck for the gate to a house to face south!

Norway: Viking Museum, Oslo

Did you know:

Viking ships were also used as burial ships for prominent people. They used a bed of blue clay for burial which preserved the ship for over 1000 years!

Australia: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

Did you know: 

The Great Barrier Reef is the only natural structure that can be seen from outer space. If you were to cut yourself on coral and you didn’t clean it, the coral would actually grow under your skin!

China: Temple in Jingshan Park

Confucius Say: 

“Wise Man Use Mark Grosse Real Estate, Very Best in Port Aransas!”

Jamaica: Cruising in Jamaica!

Did you know: 

The money in Jamaica is called Jamaican Dollars. They come in $50, $100, $500, $1000. One Jamaican dollar is equal to about 65 US dollars. There are also 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents , 1 dollar, 10 dollar and 20-dollar coins. The exchange rates change daily!

Where will we go next? Get a Mark Grosse Real Estate t-shirt or hat and take us with you. We will feature your picture(s) here on our web page! See you around the world!