April 3, 2009
The Fawcett Ranch House, near Los Banos, Calif., is the state’s only Frank Lloyd Wright residence in the context of a working farm. Listed for $2,700,000, the house is sited on approximately 80 acres of fertile farmland, which support produce and a walnut orchard, in San Joaquin Valley and would make an excellent executive retreat, [...]
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April 1, 2009
If you don’t mind your neighbors throwing loud, out-of-control parties, you can live next door to the Playboy mansion for only 28 million dollars. Hugh Hefner and his wife, Kimberley Conrad Hefner, who have lived in adjacent mansions since their 1999 separation, are listing Ms. Hefner’s Los Angeles home for $28 million. Standing next door [...]
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March 12, 2009
Losing oneself in a secluded, peaceful rainforest on the island of Costa Rica never sounded so luxurious. Tranquilo, a luxury quarter-ownership development in the gated enclave of Punta Leona along the central coast of Costa Rica, spans 15 acres of jungle, beaches and natural surroundings. Punta Leona lives up to any resident’s expectations with three [...]
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March 10, 2009
MIAMI – The World is the first and only private residential community at sea. This extraordinary 12-deck, 644-foot vessel first set sail in 2002, and officially sold out four years later. As is the case with any private community, select apartments become available for resale from time to time. One such apartment that is now [...]
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February 23, 2009
Southern California saw its median housing price fall 40 percent in January to $250,000, spurring a 52.5 percent increase in sales of new and previously owned houses and condominiums, according to MDA DataQuick. The six-county area includes Los Angeles County, where the median sales price dropped to $300,000, its lowest point since April 2003; however, [...]
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February 18, 2009
Attention football fans—It’s first and goal for a chance to place a bid on the suburban Atlanta home of Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick. The home is expected to hit the auction block on March 10th. Previously listed at $4.5 million, the residence will now start with opening bid of $3.2 million. The auction will be [...]
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February 18, 2009
In today’s uncertain economy, a growing number of home sellers are turning to auctions. Many people might consider this selling tactic a desperate move, but when the auction is monitored by the nation’s top-selling real estate group, desperate might be the last word that comes to mind. Known throughout the worldwide luxury real estate arena [...]
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February 17, 2009
The Watermark on Hudson—a WCI Communities, Inc., development—is defined by luxury, uniqueness and location and is not a victim of the down economy. Located just beyond New York City limits, The Watermark on Hudson is positioned on the Gold Coast in North Bergen, N.J. From the 12-story tower residence one will enjoy New York skyline [...]
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February 11, 2009
Organically shaped bathroom furnishings that look as though they’ve been naturally sculpted and boast precision, high quality, and design, are just a few features of Laufen’s elite collection of designer bathroom offerings. The Swiss bathroom manufacturer is the first ceramic bathroom product manufacturer in Switzerland, and boasts collections conceptualized by renowned designers and architects. The [...]
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February 10, 2009
The Home Price Index for December was released by the Integrated Asset Services, LLC (IAS). The index reflects a 13.8% decline in house prices for 2008 and an overall decline of 19.1% since the market’s peak at the tail-end of 2006. The report also notes 10 counties hit the hardest during the national decline, showing [...]
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