March 31, 2011
The market share of vacation- and investment-home sales held steady in 2010, although the sales volume declined with the overall market, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR’s 2011 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2010, shows vacation-home sales accounted for 10 percent of transactions last year while [...]
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March 30, 2011
This week’s Top of the Tweets By Camilla McLaughlin When is a mansion just too big? A group of neighbors in Benedict Canyon have banded together in protest of a mega estate planned for a 5-acre parcel in the prized 90210 ZIP code. They claim an 85,000-square-foot family compound is just too large. Although the [...]
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March 29, 2011
By Mark Moffa Managing Editor It’s the most popular thing we do all year, and, frankly, it drives us a little nuts. But when it’s all said and done, and another edition of Ultimate Homes is under our belts, somehow it all seems worth it. Once a year, we search for every listing for sale [...]
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March 29, 2011
A quiet alpine road winds its way high up Whistler Mountain and into the quiet serenity of the prestigious Kadenwood neighborhood. Carefully nestled among old growth forest with glorious sun-exposed views to Whistler Peak, the Coastal Range, and the lakes below, these home sites offer the ultimate in mountain privacy and luxury. Located at the [...]
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March 28, 2011
April 29 will be celebrated as a royal day not only in England, where Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry, but also in Chicago where the 14th annual Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair will open to the public. The Fair will showcase beautiful antiques—some with royal connections—from more than 100 of the top antiques [...]
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March 25, 2011
Encompassing 4.4 acres of tropical lush landscaping on St. Croix’s Frederiksted Harbor in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this serene knoll-top lot offers breathtaking views from every angle and sunsets you’ll never forget. Listed by Honnie M. Edwards, Broker, CRS, GRI of Calabash Real Estate, 23 Prospect Hill is located within a gated community and is [...]
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March 24, 2011
According to people familiar with the wheelings and dealings of tiger-blooded celebrities (and The Wall Street Journal), Charlie Sheen is in escrow to purchase a new home in the Beverly Hills area. Owned by Mike Medavoy, who produced “Black Swan” and serves as chief executive of Phoenix Pictures, the home is listed for $7.5 million [...]
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March 23, 2011
Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty is offering an elegant 3 bedroom, 3.5-bath residence located in the exclusive community of Ocean Club Residences & Marina on Paradise Island, Bahamas for $2,260,000. Professionally furnished in a Colonial style, it offers striking views over the Marina of the Nassau Harbour. This corner residence has a 3rd balcony off the [...]
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March 22, 2011
Designed by world-renowned architect John Randall McDonald, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath, hurricane-proof home offers luxury living with ease in St. Croix’s pristine West End, located within the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nestled within close proximity to the South Shore Beach and Sandy Point National Wildlife Sanctuary, the waterfront home’s spectacular 4,000-plus-square-foot property is surrounded by nature in every [...]
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March 21, 2011
Unique Homes announces the release of its Spring 2011 issue this week. Among more than 120 pages of the finest properties available, you will find our exclusive look at the 40 International Markets to Watch. It’s all part of our special year-long series celebrating our 40th anniversary. We think our list of markets with global [...]
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