Rapti Gupta
This year, the global host of World Environment Day is Mongolia and the theme is “Think. Eat. Save: Reduce Your Foodprint”. This year’s theme is directed towards raising awareness about the issue of food wastage and loss. Amanda Bynes Evicted From New York City Apartment (VIDEO)
Of late, Amanda Bynes, the “Hairspray” actress, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and now again, several media reports state that the former child star has been kicked out of her midtown Manhattan apartment in New York City. Pindar Vineyards Selling Estate for $65 Million
Pindar Vineyards, the largest wine producing estate of Long Island in Peconic, New York is selling its estate for $65 million. Anna Faris and Chris Pratt List Hollywood Hills Home for $2.29 Million (PHOTOS)
Comic actors, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt have reportedly listed their home in the Hollywood Hills for sale with an asking price of $2.29 million. NBA Veteran David Robinson’s San Antonio Home Returns to the Market for $7.5 Million (PHOTOS)
The former San Antonio Spurs player, David Robinson’s San Antonio home has returned to the market. It was first listed in August 2011 but was removed that very month for unknown reasons. However, the mansion has made a smashing comeback with an asking price of $7.5 million. Steel Magnate Leroy Schecter’s Central Park West Condo Returns to the Market for $85 Million
Steel mogul, Leroy Schecter’s two-unit combined condo has returned to the open listing market with a huge pricechopper and a rental option as well. The place is asking $85 million, $10 million lesser than what it was priced for when it was first listed in August 2012. You could also rent the place for $125,000 a month, according to the Real Estalker. U.S. April Construction Spending Increases
Construction spending in the U.S. increased a little in April on the improved building activity in the private non-residential sector, according to a report analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America. Gen Y Prefers Energy Efficient Homes
In a recent consumer preference survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) it was revealed that if given a chance to own a home, the Gen Y of America would prefer to own a super-energy-efficient home. The Unbalanced Hotel': Frame Imperfect (PHOTOS)
Ever felt irritated over a photo frame that just won’t hang straight? Now imagine living in a photo frame-shaped hotel that just won’t sit straight. That hotel is probably the “Unbalanced Hotel” slated to open in Lima, Peru. Dmitry Rybolovlev Planning to Tear Down 'Maison de L'Amitie'
Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian billionaire and fertilizer tycoon is reportedly planning to raze down the mansion “Maison de L'Amitie” in Palm Beach, Florida that he purchased from property mogul, Donald Trump for $95 million in 2008, according to several media reports. Patricia Wettig and Ken Olin Selling Santa Monica Home for $6.9 Million (PHOTOS)
Patricia Wettig and Ken Olin, the “Thirtysomething” co-stars who are a couple of “31” years in real life, have reportedly listed their family home in Santa Monica with an asking price of $6.9 million. U.S. Government to Auction off Lighthouses
The U.S. General Services Association (GSA) has decided to do away with some of its water-front real estate assets. It is gearing up to auction off some old lighthouses and fog horn homes across the country, according to Curbed National. Is Kanye West Selling SOHO Residence?
After loading and unloading numerous properties from his real estate kitty, rapper Kanye West is apparently selling his SoHo bachelor pad for $4.5 million, according to the New York Post. Foreign Investors Purchase Minority Stake in General Motors Building
Two foreign investors have purchased a minority stake in the famous General Motors Building in New York for about $1.4 billion, according to several media reports. DJ Calvin Harris Buys Hollywood Hills Home for $7 Million
The “I Need Your Love” hit maker DJ, Calvin Harris has reportedly purchased a $7 million home in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California. Robbie Williams Sells Two-Unit Beverly Hills Estate for $3.2 Million
Robbie Williams, the British singer-songwriter has reportedly sold his two-parcel estate in Beverly Hills, California for a total of $3.2 million. Williams purchased the home back in 2007 for around $3.7 million. Looks like, the compound has sold for a slight loss. Steve Martin Lists Caribbean Mansion for $11.2 Million
Comedian/actor, Steve Martin’s mansion in the Caribbean town of Lurin, St. Barthelemy has reportedly hit the open listing market with an asking price of $11.2 million. Martin purchased the manse sometime back in 2008. Bruce Willis Selling Beverly Hills Home for $22 Million (PHOTOS)
The “Die Hard” actor, Bruce Willis is selling his Beverly Hills Mansion and has listed the residence with an asking price of $22 million. Carlos Santana Lists Las Vegas Residence for $3.7 Million
Carlos Santana, the legendary rock fusion guitar artist has put his Las Vegas home on the listing market for sale with an asking price of $3.7 million. Madonna Sells Upper West Side Duplex at a Discount
The "Hard Candy" pop diva, Madonna has finally sold her Upper West Side, duplex condo in New York City to hedge fund manager, Deepak Narula for an amount that is reportedly even lesser than the last “price-chopped” asking price. Protests Ruining Barbie Dreamhouse Experience in Berlin (VIDEO)
Mattel, the toy company that manufactures Barbie® dolls, opened "The Barbie Dreamhouse Experience" in Berlin, Germany on May 16. Since then, the opening has garnered constant censure from 'feminists' and of late, the protests have been mounting, ruining the experience for Barbie fans. CME Group Inc Selling Manhattan Nymex Tower; Hires Real Estate Firms
CME Group Inc. the world’s largest futures exchange firm has reportedly hired two major real estate firms to advise and conduct the sale of the Nymex building, the headquarters of the New York Mercantile Exchange in Manhattan, New York, according to various media reports. Empire State Building IPO Plan Approved; To Be Listed on NYSE
The long debated and controversial appeal to take the legendary Empire State Building, public has finally received all shareholder votes needed to approve the plan. The building will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a regulatory filing, Wednesday, May 29. The Go-Go's Guitarist Jane Wiedlin Letting Go of Los Angeles Loft (VIDEO)
Jane Wiedlin, the rhythm guitarist of the all-female band, The Go-Go’s has reportedly listed her loft in Los Angeles with an asking price of $596,000. Peter Madoff’s Long Island Residence Listed by Feds; Asking $4.5 Million
Peter. B Madoff, the infamous lawyer brother of Bernie Madoff - who grabbed headlines with his alleged involvement in investment frauds and Ponzi schemes in 2009- was just convicted of helping his brother in his activities and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Jonathan Grayer’s New York Mansion Asking $16 Million (PHOTOS)
Jonathan Grayer, former CEO of education giant, Kaplan Inc. has reportedly listed his waterfront mansion in Rye, New York for $16 million. Morgan Stanley Hoping to Raise $3 Billion for Global Property Fund
Morgan Stanley, the international leader in financial services is reportedly gearing up to revive one of its property funds, Morgan Stanley real estate funds (Msref) to take advantage of a strengthening economy and property market. It hopes to raise capital worth $1 to $3 billion from potential investors for the global fund. American Realty Buying CapLease for $2.2 Billion
American Realty Capital Properties (ARCP), a popular Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has agreed to purchase CapLease Inc, another REIT for $2.2 Billion, including debt, according to several reports. Justin Bieber Annoying Calabasas Neighborhood Residents
Once again, teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber and his famous neighborhood in Calabasas, California is in the news. However, this time it is not because some random show producer wants to invade the residents’ privacy or another celebrity buying a home in the area. Elvis Dumervil Lists Colorado Home for $2.7 Million
The Baltimore Ravens Linebacker, Elvis Dumervil has reportedly listed his plush home in Castle Rock, Colorado for $2.7 million.
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