Rapti Gupta
As the Chinese real estate bubble threatens its own and several other economies around the world, several cities have already started easing the stringent curbs on housing that bogged down buying activity in the country. Foreigners Make Up 7 Percent of Total US Home Sales, NAR Survey
As the U.S. property market recovery broadens, people from all over the globe are investing in the lucrative industry. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, foreigners made up about 7 percent of the total home sales for the year ended March 31, 2014. United Arab Emirates Drops $27.25 Million on New York City Townhouse
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly purchased a townhouse in the Upper east Side of Manhattan, New York City, for $27.25 million. Broad Growth in US Home Prices Reflect Wide Recovery
Home prices have been accelerating for some time now in the U.S. but this time, the growth is broad and across several states, which is a reflection of a wider economic and housing market recovery. The Future from a Korean Architect’s Vantage Point
North Korea is famous for its secretive, conservative nature. Its formal attitude reflects in its architecture. Some might say that architects of the region lack taste. But, a new photo series will change the world's perception about architects of the region. Party Like Paris Hilton in her Malibu Bash Pad for $65,000 a Month (PHOTOS)
A beachfront home in Malibu, where heiress socialite Paris Hilton is partying in for the month of July, can be yours to rent for $65,000 a month once Paris and her sister Nicki move out. Real Housewife Vicki Gunvalson Lists California Home for $2.89 Million
Vicki Gunvalson, one of the famous housewives of the Bravo reality show "Real Housewives of Orange County", has reportedly put her home in Coto De Caza, Calif., up for sale with an asking price of $2.89 million. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell ‘The Brody House’ for $55 Million and Buy in Beverly Hills
Ellen DeGeneres, the famous talk-show host, and her partner Portia de Rossi have sold the prestigious “Brody House” in Los Angeles to Napster co-founder Sean Parker for $55 million. Empire State Building Owners Ask Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit over REIT Dispute
The Malkin Family, owners of the iconic Empire State building, which is the centerpiece of the Empire State Realty Inc., has asked the judge in charge of an infamous shareholder-dispute case to dismiss the lawsuit filed against them. Chicago’s Most Expensive Home Sale of the Year is a $7.2 Million Co-op
Another real estate blockbuster has made its way to the headlines this week. A Co-op at Lake Shore Drive in Chicago sold for $7.2 million late last month, making it the most expensive home sale in the Windy City this year. Dubai Building First Climate-Controlled City (VIDEO)
Dubai, the glitzy Emirati city, is planning on building the world's first climate-controlled city, the government announced over the weekend. Sheryl Crow Snaps Up Land in Nashville for $650,000
Sheryl Crow, the "Soak Up the Sun" hitmaker, has reportedly snapped up three river-front parcels of land near Nashville, Tenn., for a combined amount of $650,000. Rob Cohen Lists Malibu Estate for $6.39 Million
Rob Cohen, the famous director producer behind blockbuster movies like "The Fast and the Furious (2001)", "Dragonheart" and "XXX", has reportedly put his point Dume, Malibu, home up for sale with a $6.39 million price tag. Michael Jackson and Elton John’s Recording Retreat in Colorado Sells for $32.5 Million
A ranch in Denver, Colo., that was frequently used as a recording retreat by music legends like Michael Jackson and Sir Elton John has reportedly sold for $32.5 million. Fed Head Janet Yellen Causing Furor in Hillandale Neighborhood
Janet Yellen, the chairperson of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has a reputation of triggering off-market sentiments with her comments and economic decisions, but this time the monetary head is facing heat from her neighborhood for keeping lazy, expensive, fat and incompetent bodyguards. Visiting a Real, Glowing ‘House of Cards’ in Jerusalem (VIDEOs)
Kevin Spacey's character "Frank Underwood" may have a plan that could bring down the political system like a "House of Cards" in the eponymous series, but this one in Jerusalem isn't coming down that easy, literally! New York City Tower to Become Tallest Residential Building of America
A proposed plan for a new residential tower at 520 West 41st Street, New York City, shows that it will be the tallest residential building in the United States. ‘Real Housewife’ Kyle Richards Buys La Quinta Desert Retreat for $2.35 Million
Kyle Richards, one of the famous housewives of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fame, has reportedly purchased a vacation retreat in La Quinta, Los Angeles, for $2.35 million. "Twin Peaks'" Laura Palmer’s Home can be yours for $549,950
A home in Everett, Wash., which served as the home of "Laura Palmer," the main character around whom the 1990 thriller series "Twin Peaks" was based on, is up for sale with a $549,950 price tag. Buy A Brooklyn Triplex Condo and Get a Tesla Model S FREE!
A Brooklyn developer has taken marketing up a notch higher offering a triplex townhouse for $6 million and throwing in a free latest Tesla model free with the purchase. Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium for FIFA 2022 is Designed After a Tent (VIDEO)
Qatar, the Middle Eastern country that won the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has revealed designs of its latest soccer venue - The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City. The design of the stadium is modeled after the Bayt Al Sha'ar - the traditional black and white tents used by the nomadic people of the region. Moon Bloodgood of ‘Falling Skies’ Parts with Venice Home for $2.05 Million
Moon Bloodgood, the "Falling Skies" actress, has reportedly sold her Venice, Calif., home for $2.05 million. Anne Hathaway’s Brooklyn ‘Closet’ Finally Finds a Buyer at $4.25 Million
Anne Hathaway, the "Devil Wears Prada" actress, has reportedly found a buyer for her Brooklyn condo - the one she used only to store her "Pradas" and "Guccis" - selling it for $4.25 million. Chicago’s Most Expensive Single-Family Home Officially Hits the Market for $18.75 Million
A Lincoln Park mansion in Chicago, Ill., has hit the market for $18.75 million making it the most expensive single-family home listing of the "Windy City." Blackstone Group Buying Park Avenue Tower for $750 Million
Blackstone Group LP, the famous private equity firm led by Steve Schwarzman, has reportedly purchased the Park Avenue Tower in New York City from Shorenstein Co. for $750 million. Rent a Prison cell for $1 per Night for Life lessons!
Getting into jail is probably every person's nightmare, but what if someone told you, you are already living in a cage? What if you are already bound by the norms of society and its hypocritical ways of life? That's exactly what you'll realize in this swanky makeshift prison cell that you can rent for just a dollar per night. U.S. Rents Spike as Demand for Apartments Grow
Rental rates for apartments in the U.S. went up in the second quarter of 2014 as demand for multi-family leasing units rose, surpassing the current supply in the market. Jack Osbourne Buys Stellar Studio City Home for $3.2 Million
Jack Osbourne, "The Osbournes" star - son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, has reportedly shelled out $3.2 million for a high-security, high-style home in Studio City, Los Angeles. ‘Moneyball’ Producer Michael De Luca Looking to sell in Brentwood for $5.19 Million
Michael De Luca, the famous movie producer who has films like “Moneyball” and “Captain Phillips” to his credits, is reportedly looking to sell a residence in Brentwood, Los Angeles for $5.19 million. Arizona Diamondbacks’ Brandon McCarthy Lists in Dallas for $1.95 Million
Brandon McCarthy, the starting pitcher of MLB team "Arizona Diamondbacks", has listed his home in the heart of Dallas, Texas, for sale with an asking price of $1.95 million.
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