Escaping the harsh angles and modern designs of most LA homes, the picturesque Libbey Ranch is planted on seven acres of prime real estate just outside of Ojai, California, a short drive north of Los Angeles. This beautiful California-style ranch manages to effortlessly fuse ornate and simplistic designs. Just as previous homeowner, Reese Witherspoon, embodies the classically quirky woman, this house seems to perfectly mirror this Oscar-winning personality. Every aspect of this magical home oozes character and grace with rustic wooden ceilings, iron wrought stairwells with festive Spanish tiles, and a large stone fireplace.... Read More
With people practically salivating over the new Apple iPhone 5's (and even paying up to $$3,700 for smuggled models), it's really no surprise that the electronics company has some pretty wealthy employees. Thought of as one of the world's most brilliant designing minds and with an estimated fortune of $130 million, Sir Jonathan Ive is the company's head designer and has been in that position since 1996, according to Elite Choice. What is he doing with his pools of cash? Buying luxury real estate in San Francisco, of course.... Read More
This contemporary modern retreat is located in North Lake Tahoe at Martis Camp. The single-family residence, which lists at $11.85 million, is the premium property of the luxury-vacation community. It has four bedrooms and five full bathrooms in its 7,188 square feet of living space. There is an office in a loft, a media room, a steam room, and a three-car garage as well. The property also has more than 2,800 square feet of outdoor living space.... Read More
"Friends" may have seen it's end in 2005, but that doesn't mean the cast split up. Co-stars Jennifer Anniston and Courteney Cox have maintained their close status in their real lives, always seen spending time together and supporting one another through break-ups and career changes. Apparently, they even headed to Cabo San Lucas, known for its luxury real estate, to find themselves the perfect vacation home.... Read More
Many of us live in average neighborhoods where visiting your neighbor for a cup of sugar is pretty normal, whereas others live in areas where $10 million dollar homes are the norm and the personal chef's wouldn't dare run out of sugar. While many took a direct hit when the economy tanked, luxury real estate in the country's most sought-after neighborhoods barely noticed a thing.... Read More
The burgeoning business district of downtown Los Angeles has experienced a significant influx dating back to the opening of the Staples Center and several other hubs of entertainment centers. The area once known for not much beyond a business district, has become a major area of entertainment venues and new high-rise luxury condominiums.... Read More
China may not have emperors anymore but you can certainly still live like one thanks to the country's luxury real estate development, The ThaiHot Mansion and Courtyards. ThaiHot Mansion, overseen by The Beijing Taihe Real Estate Development Co., is considered to be the most expensive you can find in China, with the cheapest apartment available priced at $4.7 million.... Read More
We wish we had known about actor Ryan Phillippe's Sunset Strip home in time for our recent "10 Celebrity Homes For Sale" article, but at least this way the luxury real estate listing gets an entire article all to itself. Found at 1877 Rising Glen Rd., the modern home has a canyon and city lights view, meaning it's probably pretty beautiful come sunset.... Read More
Though it may be too late to hang out with Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, inhabiting 8690 Franklin Avenue in West Hollywood may convince you it is still very much possible to live like them. The simplicity of this luxury home's layout and attention to exorbitant detail summon smoke-filled visions of the 50s crooners and their elegant taste in real estate.... Read More
Three six-story towers containing 35 residences will be built around the Albany Marina in the Bahamas. The real estate project, the Marina Residences of Albany, will be completed by 2014. The Tavistock Group and professional golfers Tiger Woods and Ernie Els are the owners of the elaborate, soon-to-be mixed-use luxury resort.... Read More
Meera Sky Garden House by Guz Architects is a beautiful, lush, eco-friendly house built on prime real estate on Sentosa Island, previously known as Palau Blakang Mati, in Singapore.... Read More
Balancing aesthetics and functionality, Zeroplus Architects are known for their innovative thinking and designs that challenge traditional architecture. The Sneeoosh cabin is no exception, and is an example of how architecture doesn’t have to disrupt the environment to be ground-breaking.... Read More