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Take a look inside crime boss Al Capone’s Miami estate before it is demolished
In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious addresses.Â
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Elara Technologies rebrands to REA India
Australian-based REA Group has partnered with Indian digital real estate portal operator Elara Technologies to unveil a new brand, REA India.
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Propy completes the first auction of a property as a non-fungible token
US real estate platform Propy has completed the first auction of a property as a non-fungible token in a move that demonstrates how blockchain could change real estate in the future. Held in late June, the 24-hour auction involved a token for an apartment in the Ukraine which attracted 43 bids and sold for 36 ETH (or around US$93,000), with…
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Hollywood history: This Californian mansion was featured in The Godfather and The Bodyguard
It's one of California’s most historic and opulent mansions. Once a honeymoon love nest for Jack and Jackie Kennedy, the famous Hearst estate has featured in film classics like The Godfather and The Bodyguard.
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The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus sold his Hollywood castle to billionaire Jon Stryker for $8.9 million
Billionaire Jon Stryker has just purchased a castle-like property in Hollywood Hills for US$8.9M from The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus and his actor-partner Diane Kruger.
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Knight Frank buyer survey shows cities could be all the rage again
Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey has analysed the impact that Covid-19 has had on residential buyers’ attitudes to purchasing homes around the world.
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Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg reportedly jumps to Elliman
Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg has made a surprising move from Rodeo Realty to Douglas Elliman, according to TheRealDeal.
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The majority of millennials would consider living in a 3D-printed house
A new study from Realtor.com has found 75 per cent of millennials (born 1981 to 1996) would consider living in a 3D-printed home, citing affordability, energy efficiency and resistance to natural disasters as major benefits.
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Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell’s $7.2 million Californian mansion
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell has moved to San Fernando Valley with her partner Matte Babel and their daughter Atlas Noa.
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The ultimate lockdown home: This $20 million mansion has a Ferris wheel, swim-up bar and bowling alley
This $20 million Missouri mansion boasts resort-style pool offerings, a Ferris wheel and plenty of indoor activities, perfect for lockdown.
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Dame Helen Mirren rents her Hollywood Hills estate for US$45,000 per month
Do you want the luxury of living in your own little slice of classic film history? Dame Helen Mirren and her director-husband Taylor Hackford can help you do just that, with their Hollywood Hills home for sale for US$18.5million or for rent at US$45,000 per month.
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How harnessing customer’s social media behaviours will benefit your business
With 95 per cent of the online population using social media, it is imperative to keep up with the current behaviours and best marketing practices in order to attract potential customers.
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Cindy Crawford sells her Beverly Hills luxury abode for US$13.5 million
Supermodel Cindy Crawford sold her midcentury Beverly Hills home in the luxurious Trousdale Estates for $13.5 million.
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Alicia Keys sells Phoenix holiday home for $3.1 million
Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys has sold her modern Camelback Mountain holiday home in Phoenix.
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Overseas investment in US homes falls to the lowest level in a decade
Overseas buyers purchased US$54.4B worth of existing homes in the US from April 2020 through March 2021. This was the lowest level in a decade.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen sell Beverly Hills home for $7.15 million less than asking price
Musician John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen have sold their Beverly Hills home for around US$16.8 million.
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Inside a US$169 million NYC penthouse in the controversial 432 Park Avenue building
The 432 Park Avenue building in New York City has been subject to controversy in the past few years, with reports of apartments flooding and the building swaying in the wind because of its 426m height.
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David Bowie’s SoHo apartment sold for $17 million in just one month
Late glam-rock legend David Bowie's New York City apartment has sold for US$17 million, after just one month on the market.
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Vertigo star Kim Novak’s Carmel home offers ultimate oceanfront views
Best known for her two roles in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Kim Novak is a beloved actress straight from the golden years of Hollywood.
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US housing inventory jump is set to be a welcome relief for prospective buyers
Housing inventory saw significant recovery for the second straight month in June, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report. The increased housing inventory indicated the market may be on the road to rebalancing after a long stint of being heavily in sellers’ favour. But demand is still strong, sending home value appreciation to new record highs for both monthly…
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Westpac revises its outlook for the Australian Dollar
Despite a long-term upswing in the value of the Australian Dollar (AUD), Big Four bank, Westpac believes there's still potential for more growth.
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Inside #FreeBritney: Britney Spears’ impressive real estate portfolio
Britney Spears’ name has been plastered on headlines in recent weeks, courtesy of the #FreeBritney movement after she spoke out against the 13-year conservatorship that gave her father James control of her wealth. Britney Spears’ father James had previously been in control of her US$50 million fortune, earned thanks to mega-hits like Baby One More Time, Toxic and Oops! ……
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The US luxury housing market frenzy is settling down as inventory rises
The wild residential housing market in the United States (US) is finally starting to calm down, according to the Wall Street Journal. The publication reported more properties are coming on to the US housing market, especially in the prestige sector. They note inventory is increasing as owners who delayed selling during the worst of the pandemic now look to list their…
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Celebrity jeweller Pascal Mouawad lists his $15 million Bel Air mansion
He’s the Hollywood jewellery designer famed for adding the final sparkles to some of the stage and screen’s biggest names. Internationally acclaimed jeweller Pascal Mouawad has listed his Bel Air mansion for US$15.75 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Mr Mouawad’s fine jewellery designs have graced runways and red carpets from the Oscars to Paris Fashion Week. The designer jewellery has been…
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Apple offers $1 billion in affordable housing support across California
Tech giant Apple has delivered more than $1 billion for housing projects across California over the past 18 months. Technology-industry heavyweights like Apple and Amazon are offering affordable housing solutions across America, with the housing bubble crisis booming throughout the country, primarily due to the pandemic. While one group of American households is rushing to buy homes with savings built during the…
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The interior design trends millennial prospective homeowners really want
Millennial interest in interior design trends has skyrocketed thanks to popular video-sharing app TikTok. So which styles are young prospective homeowners looking for? With millennial interest in homeownership sharply increasing, it is vital to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, including in interior design. UK-based home insurer Money investigated which interior design trends have made the biggest impact this…
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First home buyers in the US struggle to save for a down payment
It is estimated to take a full year longer to save for a down payment on a starter home than it did five years ago, a new Zillow study has found.
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Kelly Clarkson sells her Tennessee lakeside mansion for US$6.3 million
Singer, songwriter, and talk-show host, Kelly Clarkson has sold her gorgeous lake house in Hendersonville, Tennessee for US$6.3 million.
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Airtasker and Soho founder Jonathan Lui reveals major real estate website acquisition
Soho, an AI-powered personalised real estate platform, recently announced it has officially acquired Home Sales.
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Five ways the UK housing market can progress post-pandemic
It's more than one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK). The effects are noticeable in all sectors and the housing market has certainly not been spared.
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Major global cities see house prices rising at the fastest rate since 2007
Darwin, Canberra and Hobart house prices are rising at the fastest rate since 2007, says Knight Frank Global.
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How Australia ranks for female empowerment and gender equality
Australia has ranked within the top 20 countries in the Female Opportunity Index 2021.
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Millennials use pandemic savings to put a deposit on their first home
Three in every five millennials plan to use the money they saved during the pandemic towards a payment on their first home, according a US study.
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Melbourne is the best city in the world for working remotely
A new study has revealed the best cities to live in and work remotely from, based on data on legislation, costs and overall liveability. The on-demand housing platform Nestpick investigated the 75 best cities in the world for working remotely. Melbourne and Sydney came first and third respectively. The scores indicates which cities are best prepared to attract a new…
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Yvette Mimieux’s stunning $45 million Bel Air estate for sale
Home to one of old Hollywood's most glamorous couples, Il Sogno (the dream) has come on the market at US$45 million.
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