Rapti Gupta
A large number of people are moving out, preferring to stay alone than with families. The Census Bureau says that about 33 million Americans now live alone. Single buyers make up more than a quarter of the total home-buyers market, according to the National Association of Realtors. Also, more number of women live alone when compared with men: 18 million versus 14 million. Anthony Kiedis of the ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Snags LA Villa for $3.65 Million
While Anthony Kiedis, the lead singer of the rock band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’ is not picking up a brawl with hotel guards or PDA-ing with his much-young girlfriend, he is picking up some prime real estate. NASA Developing Space Factory for Building 3D Printed Space Infrastructure
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced Thursday that it has employed tech firm Tethers Unlimited Inc (TUI) to build a factory that will use 3D printing and robotics technology to create giant structures like solar panels and antennas, up in space. NASA has extended a $500,000 grant to the company to fund the project. Will and Jada Smith Selling Calabasas Home for $42 million?
The latest gossip in the property grapevine is that actor Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith have listed their plush home near the Santa Monica Mountains in the neighbourhood of Calabasas for a whopping $42 million. US President Barack Obama’s Former NYC Apartment up for Rent at $2400 a month
An apartment at Manhattan Valley, New York City, which was once inhabited by the U.S. president, Barack Obama has hit the rental market. One can avail it for just $2400 a month, according to several media reports. US Mortgage Rates Drop for the First Time in Five Weeks; Housing recovery Decelerating
Average mortgage rates in the U.S. went down for the first time in five weeks after rising continuously since May. The rates have declined in the wake of a slowing housing recovery, according to several news reports. Hotel Central and Café - World’s Smallest Hotel Booked Up all Summer
When the world’s smallest hotel, The Hotel Central and Cafe in Copenhagen, Denmark opened its doors (or rather door!) to the public on June 19, 2013, little did it know that it was going to be super popular. The hotel is booked up for the whole summer, according to several news reports. Bruce Willis Knocks Off $2 Million From Beverly Hills Price Tag
The “Die Hard” actor, Bruce Willis has reportedly knocked off almost $2 million from the asking price of his Beverly Hills mansion. It now sports a $20 million price tag, according to several media reports. Staged Home Videos: The New Home Selling Trend (VIDEO)
According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales in the U.S. slid down 1.3 percent in July putting the housing recovery on the backseat, temporarily. In the wake of a decelerating housing market, a new trend has gripped the home sale sector – making staged home videos. Rent Salma Hayek’s Hollywood Hills Home for just $9500 a Month
Ever wanted to live like the beautiful “Desperado” actress, Salma Hayek? Here is your chance. Hayek is offering up her Hollywood Hills home for rent asking just $9500 per month. Ken Jordan of Crystal Method Sells Encino Home for $1.65 Million
Ken Jordan, one of the members of the DJ duo “Crystal Method” has reportedly sold his home in Encino, California for $1.65 million, according to several media reports Updated Renderings of Amazon’s Proposed Seattle Headquarters Revealed (VIDEO)
Amazon, the retailing giant has tweaked plans of its proposed headquarters in Seattle City and updated its renderings. The new plan will be presented to the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (SDPD) this week, according to several news reports. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Selling another Newport Coast Residence for $8.6 Million
LA Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa have reportedly listed another chunk of real estate in Newport Coast. Vanessa had sold off a mansion for $3.22 million, earlier in 2013 from the same chunk. The couple's latest listed property is asking $8.6 million, according to several reports. Twitter Co-Founder Evan Williams Sells San Francisco Townhouse for $3.2 Million
Evan Williams, one of the masterminds behind the social networking giant, Twitter Inc, has reportedly sold his San Francisco townhouse just after a month from listing the place. The home also sold for $20,000 more than the asking at $3.2 million, according to several media reports. Jonathan Adler’s New Web Series “Inspiration Point” Motivates, Educates and Uplifts (VIDEO)
Everyone loves Jonathan Adler. He is a lot of things: an author, a potter, a designer (now even accessories!) and a very lively person. People have always wondered what gives Adler the spark, what is his source of inspiration. Adler’s brand new weekly web series ‘Inspiration Point’, answers all the public curiosity. Cindy Crawford’s Malibu Manse Up for Rent
The “Fair Game” actress Cindy Crawford is offering up her Malibu home for rent in perfect season time. However, the price varies according to the months one rents it for. Crawford also has another home in Malibu. Zillow to Acquire New York Based StreetEasy for $50 Million
Real estate website Zillow has reportedly entered into an agreement to purchase StreetEasy, another popular New York real estate listing site, for approximately $50 million cash the company announced in a press release Monday, August 19, 2013. Boston’s Once Most Expensive Home Returns to the Market Asking $14.5 Million
The once most expensive home of Boston has returned to the listing market and is now asking $14.5 million. The residence at 130 Commonwealth Avenue has mapped a long real estate journey and as always been one of the most sought after and pricey listings of the region. Dennis Quaid Selling Palisades Home He Purchased for Kimberley and Kids
The "Frequency" actor, Dennis Quaid, is selling the Pacific Palisades home he purchased for his soon to be ex-wife, Kimberly Buffington and their twin children. Quaid bought the home recently in February for around $3.1 million. However, the actor has now listed the place for the same price. Home Prices in China Continue to Rise in July despite Government Curbs
Home prices continued to rise in most major cities of China despite the stringent property curbs imposed by the government in the recent past. Prices rose in 69 of 70 major cities marking the strongest annual gains, according to several media reports. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Malibu Home Returns to the For-Sale Market for $18.9 Million
‘The Great Gatsby’ actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s Malibu home has returned to the ‘for-sale’ market with a $4 million Pricechopper. The home is now asking $18.9 million, according to several news reports. Sophina Brown of ‘Numb3rs’ Gives her West Hollywood Home another Go; Now Asking $799,000
Sophina Brown, who is perhaps best known for playing ‘Nikki Betancourt,’ a smart ex-LAPD cop in CBS crime/drama series ‘Numb3rs’ has reportedly relisted her bachelorette pad in West Hollywood with a $799,000 price tag. This is the home’s second stint in the market, according to Zillow. Marriott International Selling 3 Edition Hotels for $800 Million
Marriott International Inc, the international hotel chain has reportedly entered into an agreement to sell three of its ‘Edition’ boutique hotels located in Miami, London and Manhattan for $800 million, the company said in a news release, Friday, August 16. Robert Pattinson Moves Out of Los Feliz Neighbourhood; Now renting a Beverly Hills Manse
Now that the twilight lead stars, Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart are done with their off-screen relationship, Pattinson has just moved out of Los Feliz and is renting a plush, private and gated manse in Beverly Hills, according to several news reports. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell Beverly Hills Penthouse for $843,900; Thousand Oaks Ranch Under Escrow? (VIDEO)
Just two months after listing a plush penthouse in Beverly Hills, famous talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and wife, Portia de Rossi have managed to sell the place off, albeit for a little lower than what they asked for. The home has now sold for $843,900, according to several media reports. Meanwhile, their 26 acre horse ranch in Thousand Oaks, California is on the market with a $13 million price tag. They just upped the asking price two weeks after listing the estate. More American Homes Sold through Complete Cash Transactions: Goldman Sachs Survey
Almost all homes that sold in 2012 and in the first half of 2013 were financed by all-cash transactions, a new survey by financial firm Goldman Sachs Group found. Nate Berkus Sells Greenwich Duplex Condo for $5 Million
Famous talk show host and interior decorator, Nate Berkus, has reportedly sold his Greenwich Village duplex apartment for $5 million. He marketed the place as a private listing and has now managed to sell it off for a slight profit. Miami City Approves Walmart’s Midtown Store Plans Much to Citizens’ Displeasure (VIDEO)
The City of Miami finally approved Walmart’s architectural plans of building a 156,000 square feet store in midtown Miami, Monday, August 12. The decision comes amid much opposition from local residents and a two year long debate on the future of the big box store, according to several media reports. Kanye West Pricechops Hollywood Hills Bachelor Pad Again; Now Asking $2.8 Million
Rapper Kanye West might be busy playing a doting father to his newborn daughter, North West and having trouble doing diaper duty but the ‘daddy troubles’ are not his only woes. He still hasn’t had any luck selling off his bachelor pad in Hollywood Hills. He has just slashed off another chunk of money from the asking price and listed it for $2.8 million. Elementary’s Jonny Lee Miller Finds Buyer for Los Feliz Home
Jonny Lee Miller, who plays ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in crime drama series ‘Elementary’ has reportedly found a buyer for his house in Los Feliz. While some reports say that the sale is expected to close by the end of August with the speculated sale price being $1.6 million, others suggest that the home has already sold.
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