Saturday, 16 November 2024

Commercial

'Blackstone Group LP Plans to Invest Extensively in Asian Real Estate Market

The famous Asset management and financial services company, Blackstone Group LP is planning to invest extensively in the Asian property market amid volatile economic conditions of the region.

'J.C. Penny Shares Up on Report Chain is Tapping Real Estate

J.C. Penney Co., the struggling retail chain, is exploring new ways to borrow against its real estate holdings to help raise cash, according to reports.

'Russian Heiress Ekaterina Rybolovleva Buys Greek Private Island, Skorpios

Ekaterina Rybolovleva, the 24-year-old daughter of fertilizer juggernaut, Dmitry Rybolovleva has reportedly purchased the private islands of Skorpios in Greece for an undisclosed amount. The island was sold by Athina Onassis Roussel, the sole surviving child of late shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis.

EDITOR'S PICKS

'Revisiting Chanel’s New Bal Harbour Shops Store in Miami

Fashion retailer, Chanel recently opened its brand new renovated boutique store in the Bal Harbour Shops mall in Bal Harbour, Miami on Sunday, March 21. The new store is as luxurious as the brand itself and exudes a sophistication that the brand has created for itself.

By Rapti Gupta
'Rising Prices of Construction Material Slowing Builders' Confidence, NAHB Report

Building sentiment among construction firms and major builders shed two points from March to fall to 42 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), continuing the downtrend since February 2013. The constant decline has been attributed to the rising construction material prices.

By Rapti Gupta
'HGTV Looking for Participants for Its New Home Renovation Series

If you happen to be a resident of one of the central coastal areas of California and are planning to buy a new home or renovate your old one, your dream of appearing on TV for a reality show might just come true.

By Rapti Gupta
'Update: Time Warner Hires Eastdil Secured to Market NYC Headquarters

The giant media conglomerate, Time Warner has hired real estate firm, Eastdil Secured LLC to market its headquarters, The Time Warner Building located in Manhattan, New York. The move comes two months after news of the company contemplating to sell the building.

By Rapti Gupta
'Touring the Brand New Art Museum of Rio, the MAR [PHOTOS]

As the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro steadily gears up for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, there are a lot of interesting structures coming up in the land of carnival. The most recent addition was the Art Museum of Rio, popularly called MAR, which opened on Tuesday, March 5.

By Rapti Gupta
'Update: Restoration Hardware’s Boston Store to Finally Open Doors

After much speculation and controversy, the famous American furniture décor chain, Restoration Hardware will finally open doors of its brand new Back bay, Boston store to the public on Saturday, April 13.

By Rapti Gupta
'Taking a Peek Into The Classic Sets of “The Great Gatsby”

The Great Gatsby is an upcoming 3D movie based on famed writer F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel by the same title. The movie is being directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and Jason Clarke. Architectural Digest took a short trip to the classic sets of the legendary movie.

By Rapti Gupta
'Zaha Hadid Designs Shapely “Serac Benches” for Milan Design Week 2013 (PHOTOS)

For the Milan Design Week 2013, leading architect, Zaha Hadid has partnered with designers at leading street furniture label, Lab23 and created a series of urban furniture- precisely ‘benches’- that derive inspiration from ice formations and glacial crevasses.

By Rapti Gupta
'Zillow Revamps iOS App on Fourth Anniversary

On the fourth anniversary of Zillow's first app, Zillow announced that it would be relaunching its Real Estate app to help make the home shopping process easier.

By Staff Reporter
'New John Varvatos Concept Store Opens on Lincoln Road in Miami

The famous men’s designer wear, John Varvatos has opened a brand new concept store on 1020 Lincoln Road in Miami. The shop is the designer’s third Bowery Concept Store and brings out the essence of the original boutique stores located in New York.

By Rapti Gupta
'Celebrating Hugh Hefner and the Famous Playboy Mansion on his Birthday

Hugh Hefner, the man behind the racy men’s magazine, Playboy, turns 87 today. Hefner is not only a publishing giant but also a man who knew how to have “fun”. On his birthday, we revisit some of the most interesting facts about the famous Playboy Mansion, celebrating Hefner and his spirit:

By Rapti Gupta
'Land Prices in US Gain on Real Estate Recovery

Prices of vacant lots and empty land pieces have been rising in the U.S. since the real estate market and the economy have taken the road to recovery. This trend is proving to be profitable for sellers and expensive for consumers.

By Rapti Gupta