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Joe Manganiello, who plays the hot werewolf “Alcide Herveaux” in hit supernatural series “True Blood” has reportedly found a new haven in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. Manganiello purchased the residence for around $1.8 million, according to several media reports. Pharell Williams Slashes Miami Penthouse Asking Price to $10.9 Million
Rapper Pharell Williams has reportedly given his Miami penthouse a huge $6 million price chopper and is now asking just $10.9 million for the plush residence, according to several media reports. Five Best Locations to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in America
Fireworks. This custom is perhaps the most famous, the most loved and the most awaited part of National Day. The grand display of lights that illuminate the deep blue-black sky is one thing nobody wants to miss. To ensure the best view of the fireworks, here is a list of places where you can de-bunk on the evening of the Fourth of July with friends and family and experience the tradition at its best: Kensington Palace Garden the Most Expensive Street of UK
In a recent survey conducted by real estate website, Zoopla it was revealed that Kensington Palace Garden is the most expensive street in Britain. The average property price on the street is something around $46.9 million; about 156 times more than the value of an average home in the country. Adam Levine Sells Hollywood Hills Home for $3.5 Million
Pop-Rock band “Maroon 5” front man, Adam Levine has quietly sold off his Hollywood Hills home for $3.5 million. Levine purchased the home for $3.19 million in November 2005. Considering the price it sold for, looks like, he has earned a small profit on the sale. Lady Gaga Shifts to a $22,000 a Month Rental Pad in New York
The “Born This Way” crooner, Lady Gaga has reportedly moved into a luxury penthouse in Big Apple’s 40 Central Park South building. She will be coughing up $22,000 a month for the elaborate pad, according to several media reports. Singapore Introduces New Home Loan Regulations
In an effort to cool down the heated real estate market of the country, the government of Singapore has introduced a new set of rules and benchmarks for banks before granting a home loan to an individual. Naya Rivera’s Beverly Hills Home Sells for $1.9 Million
Naya Rivera, who plays Santana Lopez in popular musical series, Glee, has reportedly sold her Beverly Hills home for $1.93 million after listing it late in April 2013 for $2.1 million. Though the home sold lesser than her asking price, Rivera still made a slight profit out of the sale. She had snagged the home in 2012 for around $1.4 million. Niki Taylor Lists Tennessee Home for $1.4 Million
American model, Niki Taylor and her husband, Burney Lamar have listed their home in Brentwood, Tennessee for just $1.4 million. Taylor purchased the spread for $1.3 million sometime back in 2004, when she split with country singer, Keith Urban. Considering the asking price, looks like, she isn’t looking for much of a profit. Empire Company Selling 46 Theaters to Cineplex, Landmark
Empire Company, the owner of Sobeys Grocery Store is reportedly planning to sell away 46 of its theaters to Cineplex Inc. and Landmark Inc. for around $243 million, thus exiting the movie business. The deal comes as a move to focus on its retail chain, according to several media reports. Grant Show Buys in Marina del Rey for $1.7 Million
Grant Show, best known for his role in the 90s hit series “Melrose Place” has reportedly dropped 41.74 million on a beautiful water-front home in Marina del Rey, a seaside community in California. Show purchased the home with actress wife, Katherine LaNasa, according to the Zillow Blog. Olivia Wilde’s Los Angeles Home Sold for $2.1 Million
Olivia Wilde of medical drama series "House" has reportedly sold her Los Angeles home for $2.19 million. The home went under contract sometime back in April and sold almost two months since the “Sale Pending” sign was put on the listing. Crown Estate Annouces Record Profit; Portfolio Value Goes up to $12.3 Billion
The Crown Estate, a property portfolio owned by the Queen of England has reported record profits for the year ended March 31. Its portfolio value went up 7.2 percent to reach $12.3 billion, according to several media reports. Bill Gates Drops $8.7 Million on Florida Estate
Bill Gates, the mastermind behind tech giant ‘Microsoft’ has reportedly dropped $8.7 million on a plush residence in Wellington, Florida. Gates always lived in rented homes whenever he and his family went to vacation there. However, he has now become a landlord there, according to gossipextra.com. Katy Perry Further Slashes Hollywood Hills Home Asking Price to $6.4 Million
After officially listing the Hollywood Hills home in April for around $6.9 million and failing to sell it since then, the “Fireworks” singer, Katy Perry has reportedly slashed off a small chunk of money from its price tag. The home now asks $6.4 million. Hines Teaming Up with Asian Investors to Finance Manhattan Luxury Tower Project
Hines, the famous commercial property developer is reportedly in talks with a group of Asian banks and a Singaporean real estate firm to develop a luxury high-rise project in central Manhattan, New York. Rent Chevy Chase’s Mount Kisko Vacation Homes this Summer
Funny man Chevy Chase has reportedly put up two of his vacation homes in Mount Kisko, a small upscale town in New York on the rental market asking. Billionaire Bill Koch Lists Osterville Manse for $15 Million
Just after purchasing a Cape Cod mansion in January 2013 from philanthropist, Bunny Mellon, billionaire sailor and art collector, Bill Koch has reportedly listed another luxury pad for $15 million in the neighbourhood, according to several media reports. Visiting the Sagrada Familia on Antoni Gaudi’s 161st Birthday (VIDEO)
A century ago, in the small town of Reus, south of Barcelona, Spain a great architect was born June 25. Antoni Gaudi, the man whose creativity redefined architecture has some great exquisite works to his credit including the Casa Batlló, the Park Güell and many other landmarks in and around Spain. But the Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family) Church in Barcelona is perhaps his most elaborate design. Construction on the church started 130 years ago and the basilica it is yet to be completed. Comedian Bob Newhart Lists Bel Air Home for $15.5 Million
Stand-up comedian, Bob Newhart has reportedly listed his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles for $15.5 million. The funny man purchased the home with his wife, Virginia in 1990 for around $4.2 million. Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Lists California Beachfront Residence for $3.2 Million
Dave Grohl, the primary songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and founder of rock band ‘Foo Fighters’ has reportedly decided to unload his water-front residence in Oxnard, a small coastal city in California. He has listed the home with a price tag of $3.2 million. Thomson Reuters Launches Two New Investable Real Estate Indices in Asia Pacific Region
Thomson Reuters, a leading business intelligence firm has teamed up with Global Property Research (GPR) and Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA) to launch two new investable real estate indices that are a part of its larger composite family launched in January 2013. Cuba Gooding Jr. Selling Starter Home in California for $729,000 (PHOTOS)
Cuba Gooding Jr, the actor who is perhaps best known for playing ‘Rod Tidwell’ in the 1996 rom-com flick “Jerry Maguire” has reportedly listed his home in California for $729,000. This is the house he lived in when he started his career in the movies, according to Trulia. Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory (MEMO) Coming up in Portland (VIDEO)
A new observatory, Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory (MEMO) is slated to come up in the island of Portland, England that will have images of extinct species carved in its walls, plus, there will be space for carvings of species that will become extinct in a few years. Moinian Group Selling Downtown Loss Angeles Land
Moinian Group, the famous commercial property developing firm owned by New York based developer; Joseph Moinian is reportedly seeking buyers for a 4.5 acre piece of prime land in downtown Los Angeles. A luxury hotel project was supposed to come up in the area, but however got cancelled. Now the land is up for sale. Carlos Santana Upgrades in Vegas To a $6 Million Residence (PHOTOS)
For those who thought guitar god, Carlos Santana was leaving sin city, Las Vegas, here is some food for thought. Santana has just dropped $6 million on a residence that sits right next to the home he listed recently which makes it obvious, he is not leaving Vegas. Robbie Williams Re-lists Wiltshire Property for $8.53 Million
Looks like, British crooner, Robbie Williams has caught a real estate flu. Just after he took a loss on the sale of his Beverly Hills mansion earlier this month, he has listed the Compton Bassett House in Wiltshire, about 85 miles west of central London for $8.53 million. US Mortgage Rates Fall After Two-Month Increase
Mortgage rates in the U.S. fell slightly after inching up for the past two months. However, experts believe that the fall is only brief and rates will surge depending upon the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut down its bond purchasing scheme, according to several media reports. John Woo Sells Brentwood Home for $2.7 Million
“Face Off” director John Woo has reportedly sold his home in Brentwood, Los Angeles for $2.7 million. He purchased the home in 2002 for around $995,000. Looks like, he has sold it for a good profit. Tamar Braxton Sells Los Angeles Home for $3.5 Million Profit
Tamar Braxton, the “Only Love” hit maker, has reportedly sold her palatial digs in Los Angeles for a full $3.5 million profit. She purchased the home sometime back in September 2011 for around $3.4 million. She has now managed to unload it for a cool $6.9 million.
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