About
Balliet + Wang Luxury Living
Balliet + Wang Luxury Living was born at the intersection of two worlds: where East meets West not as a trend, but as a philosophy.
Orange County has long been a place where ambition meets beauty. Where the Pacific sets the rhythm. Where global capital, culture, and creativity quietly converge. What began as a curated guide to life along the Southern California coast has evolved into something far more intentional: a global luxury point of view shaped by cross-cultural dialogue and modern influence.
At its core, Balliet + Wang Luxury Living is about connection and alignment. Between heritage and innovation, between tradition and modernity, between where you come from and where you’re going.
We created this platform to serve a specific audience: globally minded individuals who move fluidly between continents, industries, and cultures. Those who expect discernment. Those who value provenance. Those who understand that true luxury is not loud, it is informed.
As our readership expanded, so did our mandate. Today, Balliet + Wang Luxury Living reflects how we actually live and advise: globally curious, culturally fluent, and unapologetically selective. The homes we showcase. The brands we partner with. The restaurants we frequent. The hotels we return to. The design that inspires us. Everything here is experienced, vetted, and genuinely respected.
No excess. No performative trends. Only substance with style.
You will find stories spanning estates and architecture, design and dining, travel and wellness, fashion and culture, all filtered through a perspective that honors legacy while anticipating what’s next. East and West not as contrast, but as collaboration.
This magazine is our personal edit of the world, and an extension of the relationships we cultivate within it.
Welcome to Balliet + Wang Luxury Living.
Michael Balliet
Michael Balliet is a luxury estate advisor and media entrepreneur based in Orange County, California. As co-founder of Balliet + Wang Luxury Living, he operates at the intersection of property, design, and global culture.
With extensive experience representing premier coastal estates, Michael is known for strategic positioning, discretion, and a refined understanding of architecture and lifestyle branding. His work extends beyond transactions – shaping conversations around modern luxury, cross-cultural influence, and legacy.
Through both advisory and media, he brings an East-meets-West perspective to estates, design, travel, and global living.
IG | @michaelballietRuby Wang
Ruby Wang is a luxury estate advisor and co-founder of Balliet + Wang Luxury Living. With a global perspective and deep cross-cultural relationships, she plays a central role in connecting international clients to premier coastal properties in Southern California.
Fluent in both language and market nuance, Ruby bridges East and West with sophistication and strategic insight. Her work spans estate advisory, brand partnerships, and editorial direction – shaping a platform that reflects modern luxury through a culturally intelligent lens.
Through her leadership, Balliet + Wang Luxury Living embodies refinement, discretion, and global influence.
Balliet Wang Real Estate
The same philosophy that shapes this magazine – discernment, global perspective, and an uncompromising standard – is the foundation upon which Balliet Wang Real Estate was built.
As Orange County's premier luxury real estate team, Michael and Ruby bring a rare combination of financial depth, international fluency, and genuine local expertise to every transaction. Rooted in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point, their reach extends far beyond the coastline — with a powerful network spanning the U.S. and China that positions their clients at the intersection of two of the world's most influential luxury markets.
Together, they have closed over $350 million in sales over the past five years, a record built not on volume, but on the kind of high-touch, results-driven service their clients come to rely on.
For those seeking exceptional homes — or looking to place one in the right hands — Balliet Wang Real Estate offers something rare in today's market: true alignment between client and advisor.
Link to the website: https://ballietwangrealestate.com/about