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Uber Cofounder Breaks Property Records In Beverly Hills For $72 Million

The celebrity-filled neighborhood of Trousdale Estates in Beverly Hills has a new record-breaker on the books, as Variety has reported. Uber co-founder, Garrett Camp (whom Forbes estimates has a net worth of $4.1 billion), and his partner, Eliza Nguyen, purchased a $72 million newly-built house not far away from the neighborhood's former record holder, Minecraft creator and billionaire Markus Persson, who purchased a $70 million home in 2014.

Should Home Flippers Use Uber Drivers to Scout Properties?

There's a new trend among home flippers: using Uber drivers to find new properties. Facing fierce competition and higher prices, home flippers are trying out new methods to find more properties and stay ahead of the competition.

What’s It Really Like to Live in Dubai?

There are a lot of reasons you might think about moving to Dubai. Some people move there because it seems like an adventure and a new way of life. Other people move there for work. There are also investors who don't necessarily move there full-time but do put their money to work in various ways.
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  • Home Renovation Projects With the Best and Worst Return on Investment
    Before spending the big bucks on a home improvement project, know which upgrades make fiscal sense Before spending the big bucks on a home improvement project, know which upgrades make fiscal sense.
    By Hannah Smith
  • 5 Design Tips To Make A New Home Look Spectacular
    Here are a handful of design tips that can help even the most beginner of interior decorators design elegant and stylish room layouts.
    By Hannah Smith
  • Former Broadway Producer Terry Allen Kramer's Estate Sells For Record-Breaking $105 Million In Palm Beach
    There has already been one sale topping $100 million in California this week and now there's another one to report on the other side of the country. La Follia, a 37,500-square-foot building on Palm Beach's Intracoastal Waterway just closed for a $105 million, according to property deeds cited by The Palm Beach Post.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Former Spelling Manor Sells, Sets Record For Highest Price On Record In California
    The former Spelling Manor, custom built for television producer Aaron Spelling and his wife Candy in the late 1980s, has just sold after three years on the market by its most recent owner, Petra Ecclestone, heir to the Bernie Ecclestone and part of the Formula One fortune.
    By Staff Reporter
  • How to Reduce the Risk of Theft During an Open House
    Open houses are a great way to drum up interest in a home and get potential buyers to put in an offer. But opening the door to the public does come with risks. One big risk that sellers (and some agents) often overlook is theft.
    By Hannah Smith
  • 13 Fun, Stylish Ways To Add Red, White And Blue To Your Home
    Why 13, you ask? Two reasons really: First, it aligns happily with the 13 colonies that started our nation, and second, 50 is just too darn many - you've got a barbecue to get ready for! You'll note in these 13 ideas that white isn't included in the tally. It's too easy.Why 13, you ask? Two reasons really: First, it aligns happily with the 13 colonies that started our nation, and second, 50 is just too darn many - you've got a barbecue to get ready for! You'll note in these 13 ideas that white isn't included in the tally. It's too easy.If you want more white, buy organic white sheets and towels, add crown molding to your living room, or a subway tile backsplash in your kitchen. Also, you probably have acres of white in your home already. Most toilets sold today are white, and most ceilings are painted that color. White is also one of the most popular choices for kitchen cabinets and countertops.Full Article
    By Staff Reporter
  • What The Surge Of VC Interest In Real Estate Tech Means For The Industry
    In today's digital/mobile world, most of the purchase transactions we perform are done in a modern, convenient fashion. Most Americans' online shopping patterns have evolved from buying commodity items like books to more personalized items like clothes and groceries. More recently, transactions that historically were more expensive or complex are becoming more commonplace.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Europe Completes Its First Ever Blockchain Real Estate Sale for €6.5 Million
    Last week, the AnnA Villa in Paris made history by becoming the first-ever European property to be sold entirely via blockchain transaction. The luxury building, located in the city's Boulogne-Billancourt district, was valued at €6.5 million and was sold to French real estate companies, Sapeb Immobilier, and Valorcim.
    By Staff Reporter
  • The Increased Importance Of Environmental Sustainability In Real Estate
    Staying one step ahead in the uncertain and competitive real estate space can be a challenge. We started out the year with many experts predicting that sustainability would once again be a "trend" for 2019. This is not an "aha" moment for most of us: Green building and sustainability have been enduring trends in the industry for the past couple of decades.Sustainability can no longer be considered a niche. In fact, consumers demand and expect it from most aspects of their lives. Even professional sports leagues, like the NFL, now have formal sustainability initiatives in place. According to a recent survey by Nielsen, 81% of consumers around the globe believe it is extremely or very important for companies to have environmental improvement as an objective.Full Article
    By Staff Reporter
  • Online Platform Makes It Easy For Homeowners To Enjoy Comfortable, Sustainable Homes
    Most people don't own homes just to turn them over for a quick profit. In fact, according to Realtor magazine, homeownership tenure is at its highest level in 18 years.
    By Staff Reporter