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Estate in Beverly Hills Owned by Late Fashion Designer Bijan Sells for $12M

May 17, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Beverly Hills estate owned by the late men’s fashion designer Bijan has been sold for around $12 million.... Read More

Karl Lagerfeld's Futuristic Apartment is Minimal and Cold

May 13, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is as known for his snarky attitude, white hair and black shades as much as he is for being the creative director for Chanel. Usually pretty private — he only just recently fessed up to being born in 1935 — he decided to open his Paris apartment to May's issue of French Architectural Digest. If you were expecting an explosion of color and accents, you'll be disappointed because this apartment is as stark and minimalist as you can get without living on an actual science fiction movie set. Taking a peek into someone's living... Read More

Argentine Design Spotlight: The Wanka House

May 9, 2013  |   Contributor: Alexa Mangrum

A marvel of contemporary design, enter the world of the Wanka House. Located in the beach resort town of Cariló, Buenos Aires, the nearly 11,000-square-foot home was originally conceived as a seaside vacation home. The standout design of the sleeping quarters evokes a periscope, suspended in the sky and giving an impression of weightlessness (resulting in 360-degree views).... Read More

Celebrity Real Estate News Update: Taylor Swift, Matt Damon and More! 

May 9, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The nice thing about celebrity real estate is that it's never-ending. There will always be someone famous dropping millions on a new house that they'll probably only live in for a couple years before throwing back on the market — or those like Katy Perry won't even move in before selling. While some people don't care whether an actress moved in down the street, many others find the prospect of a famous neighbor pretty exciting so this one is for you. Here's some of the most recent properties purchased and put on the market by the rich and famous, from Rod Stewart and Joaquin Phoenix to Taylor Swift and Claire Danes.... Read More

Host Private Horse Races At Your Very Own Argentinian Polo Ranch

May 2, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you've always thought having a bunch of horses and living in Buenos Aires sounded like heaven on earth, we've found your future home. This luxury polo ranch, known as El Respiro, spans 123 acres and is in the district of Campana, only 43 miles away from the bustling city of Buenos Aires. 43 miles may sound far but it's a great distance to get the perks of quiet country living while still being close to the city.... Read More

Palm Beach's Exclusive Old Palm Golf Club Offers Multimillion-Dollar Custom Estates

May 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

The exclusive Old Palm Golf Club, billed as the premier private residential community in the Palm Beaches, has announced the offering of opulent new Custom Estates priced from $4 million to more than $12 million. The luxurious residences on full acre sites ranging from 7,000 to 15,000 square feet offer buyers a number of bespoke options for creating the estate of their dreams.... Read More

Alfred Lord Tennyson's Historic Castle on Cote d'Azur Listed at $59 Million

May 1, 2013  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

A huge, historic castle built by famed Victorian poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in the South of France has been listed for sale via Christie’s Real Estate affiliate Michael Zingraf for about $59 million. Situated on 40 lush acres, the 15-bedroom castle has more than 40,000 square feet of interior space, making it the largest such property on the Cote d’Azur.... Read More

Russian Billionaire Buys Greek Island Where Jackie O Got Married

Apr 25, 2013  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Athina Onassis, heiress to one of the world’s most famous fortunes, has sold the Greek island where her grandfather Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy to a Russian billionaire. Dmitry Evgenevich Rybolovlev, an investor, philanthropist and owner of the AS Monaco Football Club is said to have paid about $150 million for the idyllic isle named Skorpios for his 24-year-old socialite daughter Ekaterina.... Read More

Architect Richard Meier Sells Collages With Penthouse Purchase

Apr 24, 2013  |   Contributor: Deidre Woollard

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier has created one of the most luxurious residential buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel.... Read More

Why Stop at a Second Home When You Could Have Hundreds of 3RD HOMEs

Apr 5, 2013  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

Dilemma: While you’re busy working, shopping, traveling, or whatever it is that keeps you occupied, your sprawling, gorgeously appointed second home sits empty elsewhere. You spent all that time and money on fancy fabrics, furniture and fine art and you barely get to appreciate it. It seems awfully unfair to a perfectly good house that did nothing to deserve such neglect.... Read More

Mother Buys $6M New York Apartment for Two-Year-Old Daughter

Apr 4, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  5 Comments

Have you ever thought, "I should buy a £4,000,000 New York apartment for my toddler so she has somewhere to live when she goes to college?" According to the DailyMail, a Chinese state broadcaster has done just that and bought a luxury apartment in Manhattan (for around $6,078,800) in the acclaimed One57 tower for her daughter... Read More

$387M Penthouse in Monaco to Become World's Most Expensive?

Apr 3, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  4 Comments

With an abundance of flashy casinos, luxury yachts, and exciting events (including the Formula One Grand Prix, the Monte-Carlo Arts Festival, and the Rolex Tennis Master), Monaco has been a top tourist attraction for years. Many of the world's wealthiest call this destination home...or at least vacation home. As a magnet for property tycoons, it's no surprise that Monaco could very soon be the home of the world's priciest property per square meter, which comes in the form of a multi-story penthouse in the Tour Odeon, ready to hit the market next year.... Read More

No-Reserve Auction for Rocky Mountain Luxury Property a Big Success

Mar 21, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar  |  1 Comment

Platinum Luxury Auctions successfully sold a premium property in Snowmass, Colorado at auction on March 16. The high-end home had been on the market for more than three years at $2.1 million, finally selling for $1.76 million at approximately 84 percent of its original asking price.... Read More

Merrick Manor: Contemporary Living in a Classic Miami Address

Mar 19, 2013  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Just southwest of Downtown Miami lies the city of Coral Gables, developed by real estate planner George Edgar Merrick during the 1920’s. The city became one of the first planned communities in the United States, utilizing the multi-storied, stuccoed... Read More

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