Rapti Gupta
The spring season is all about flowers, birds and all things bright. However, as the months fade away, we enter into the hot, sweaty “summer” phase. Here is a compilation of some brilliant spring-summer bedroom wallpapers that will last you even when spring is gone because: “When spring comes, can summer be far behind?” UAE Real Estate Sector Mapping Upward Trend on Dubai and Abu Dhabi Growth: TASWEEK Report
A recent report released by TASWEEK Real Estate Marketing and Development, a major real estate firm, revealed that the rising confidence in the markets of Dubai and the strong foundation fundamentals in the markets of Abu Dhabi have led the growth in the real estate sector of U.A.E. The report also asserted that real estate market conditions have experienced a strong growth rate since the start of 2013 China Home Prices Accelerate in March on Government Imposed Property Curbs; Beijing and Shanghai Step Up to Cool Market
Average home prices in major Chinese cities accelerated commendably in March, after the government urged local administrations to tighten rules to cool the hot real estate market. Following the rush, Shanghai and Beijing increased restrictions on property transactions. Late Billionaire Teddy Forstmann’s Southampton Estate Under Contract for $28.5 Million
The late billionaire and founder of Forstmann Little and Company, Teddy Forstmann’s Southampton beach residence is finally in the escrow for around $28.5 million after sitting unclaimed for almost a year. The residence was first listed in March 2012 for around $34 million. After a couple of price chops, the home is finally under contract to sell. Update: Martin Zweig’s Pierre Penthouse to Officially Ask for $125 Million
Just a week earlier, news about financial expert, Martin Zweig’s penthouse atop the Pierre Hotel hitting listing market was out. It was estimated to be listed at $120 million. However, the posh residence has exceeded expectations and the listing price has been fixed at $125 million. Though the listing has not appeared in public, agents have already determined its price. Restoration Hardware’s New Boston Store Opening Weeks Away Despite Early Launch Party (PHOTOS)
Though the famous American furniture décor chain, Restoration Hardware celebrated the launch of its brand new store in Back Bay, Boston on March 7, 2013, the store has not yet opened. New Office and Residential Tower Planned in San Francisco
A new office and residential tower is all set to grace the skyline of downtown San Francisco. The 54-story high rise will be located on a parcel just next to Transbay Terminal and will be developed by famous construction firm, Jay Paul Company. Construction on the project will begin almost immediately and the total project cost will be around $375 million. Facebook Wins City Approval for its Gehry Designed West Campus Project
The City Council of Menlo Park, California have unanimously granted approval for the social network giant, Facebook’s West Campus development which is designed by famed starchitect, Frank Gehry. The West campus is a part of the complete 78.9 acre Facebook Campus Project. Melbourne Wall Collapse Kills Two, Injures One
A 15 meter long part of a brick wall which stood at the former site of Carlton and United Brewery in Swanston Street, Melbourne Australia, collapsed due to heavy winds on Thursday, March 28 killing two and seriously injuring one person. Update: Cole Credit to Consider American Realty’s $6.7 Billion Buying Bid; Shareholders Request Blocking Internal Merger
The Buyout bid of American Realty Capital Properties to take over Cole Credit Property Trust is now seeing some improvements. Cole Credit will be considering the increased and improved takeover offer worth $6.7 billion.Additionally, shareholders of Cole Credit have filed a lawsuit against the company seeking to block the Cole Holdings internal Merger. Hedge Fund Manager Steven A Cohen Snags Hamptons Property for $60 Million
Famous hedge fund manager and founder of SAC Capital Advisers, Steven A Cohen has purchased a water-front property in east Hampton, Long Island for a solid $60 million. The purchase comes just after he listed his apartment in the Bloomberg Tower in Manhattan for a whopping asking price of $115 million. Brooke Shields Dropping $4.3 Million on Southampton Home
Brooke Shields of the “Blue Lagoon” fame is reportedly under contract to buy a charming two-story single-family residence in the Southampton neighborhood of New York for $4.3 million. Shields and husband Chris Henchy are purchasing the property from former American football tight end, Vyto J. Kab. LA Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Leaves Hawaiian Condo and Bentley to Young Girlfriend
Jerry Buss, the dynamic owner of the famous NBA team, LA Lakers is in the news again, after a month of his demise. Buss has reportedly left a swanky condo in Honolulu and a 2009 Bentley car for his much-younger and “longtime” girlfriend, Delia Cortez. InterContinental Hotel Group Agrees to Sell London Park Lane for $457 Million
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by room count has reportedly agreed to sell its controlling stake in the London Park Lane hotel, located near Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, London for $457 million. The buyer is said to be Constellation Hotels, a part of Qatar Holding Investment fund. Cher’s Malibu Mansion on Sale for $41 Million (PHOTOS)
The “Moonstruck” actress, Cher has definitely been struck by a real estate thunder. Just days after news of her Venice home hitting the listing market surfaced, her Malibu manse is also up for grabs, albeit quietly, for a good $41 million. Tamara Ecclestone Looking to Buy Disney Dream Home?
The ever-real-estate-competing Ecclestone sisters have always hogged the spotlight and this time Tamara hopes to give her little sister, Petra some real competition. Rumors have it that Tamara is eyeing to buy the legendary former mansion of Walt Disney, located in Holmby Hills and the price tag for that home is around $95 million! Update: Lisa and Leonard Hochstein Sue Miami Beach Over 42 Star Island Drive Home Preservation Issue
Just as people thought that the mansion battle of “Real Housewives of Miami” star, Lisa Hochstein and her plastic surgeon husband, Leonard to renovate their 42 Star Island Drive residence was over, a new turn of events has deepened the war wounds. New Hampshire’s Balsams Grand Resort Hotel Renovation Plans worth $35 Million Approved
Renovation plans for the historic Balsam Grand Resort Hotel, located in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire were approved by the Coos County Planning Board Tuesday, March 26. The complete remodeling project will cost around $35 million. UK Home Prices Rise to Reach Three Year High in March but Buying Confidence Unchanged
Home prices in U.K. surged at a fast pace to hit a three-year high in March 2013. The hike is led by London on increased demand and constrained supply. However, buying confidence remained stagnant since January, 2013. Update: American Realty Increases Buying Bid for Cole Credit
American Realty Capital Properties has increased its bid to buy Cole Credit Properties to $6.7 billion from its initial $5.7 billion offer. The new amount adds up to around $9.7 billion, inclusive of debts. Beatles Lead Guitarist George Harrison’s Rented “Blue Jay Way” Home Sold for $3.8 Million
The Los Angeles retreat which “The Beatles” lead guitarist, George Harrison once rented has sold for a cool $3.8 million after sitting on the listing market for almost a year. The home is where Harrison wrote his hit song “Blue Jay Way”. Mesmerizing Kitchen Tabletop Ideas (SLIDESHOW)
A Kitchen is sometimes referred to as the heart of the home. Initially, kitchens were boring – just cooking and cleaning up. However, as the era of interior decoration took over home designs, kitchens have become a more interesting place. Ethan Hawke’s Chelsea Townhouse under Contract
The “Dead Poets Society” and “Before Midnight” star, Ethan Hawke’s colorful townhouse in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York has gone under the escrow just after it hit the market in January. Hawke had listed the place for $6.25 million. Tishman Speyer Lists West Los Angeles Office Campus
Tishman Speyer Properties LP is reportedly looking for a buyer for its West Los Angeles office campus in the neighborhood of Playa Vista, which includes four buildings. The properties are expected to fetch more than $200 million. US Banks with the Highest Foreclosed Properties (SLIDESHOW)
As the housing economy slowly rebounds, the numbers of homes in foreclosure are also declining. However, the number of foreclosure starts/ initial filings was up in February when compared to the rates of January indicating mixed results. Dominick Dunne’s Former Summer Residence Asking for $1.4 Million
The late author, Dominick Dunne’s former summer home in Connecticut has hit the listing market with an asking price of $1.4 million. The current owners of the home purchased it in 2009, not long after Dunne’s demise for around $925,000. Cher Lists Venice Beach Home for $1.8 Million (PHOTOS)
“Burlesque” star, Cher has reportedly put her airy waterfront home on Venice Beach, California on the open listing market asking for just $1.8 million. She purchased the home back in 2010 for around $1.5 million. 12 Architecture Firms Shortlisted to Design New Nobel Prize Venue in Stockholm
The Nobel Foundation, which manages the assets and administers all the activities involved in the presentation of the prestigious Nobel Prize, has selected twelve affluent architecture firms to participate in a competition to design the new Nobel Center in Blasieholmen, Stockholm. US Improving Housing Markets List Surges to Include 274 Cities – NAHB report
Just after the U.S. Census Bureau revealed the list of cities where population is increasing the most, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released the list of cities where the housing markets have been improving and expanding. 5 Compact Bathroom Designs (SLIDESHOW)
Every part of a home is special and beautiful in its own way. A bathroom is just as important as your living room or your office/study. Bathrooms are supposed to soothe and relax you after a long hard day’s work. The first step to designing a beautiful bathroom is to understand what you like and what you want. here is a list of the best bathroom design ideas which will help you identify the kind of bathroom you have and how you should decorate it.
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