It finally has a price tag: $295 million. And while that’s a far cry from the rumored $500 million original asking, the 105,000-square-foot Bel-Air giga-mansion known as “the One” is all set to become the most expensive home sold in the US, ever. Of course, that all depends on the outcome of next month’s super-high-profile, no reserve, global online auction ... Read More »
With expensive homes also come expensive maintenance costs. It’s impossible to predict exactly what maintenance your home will need, but average homeowner costs can be helpful and often fairly accurate. A word of caution, however, when using average costs.There are a couple of general rules that can help guide your decision to use average calculations. Factors include the location of ... Read More »
A global currency is one that is accepted for trade throughout the world. Some of the world’s currencies are accepted for most international transactions. The most popular are the U.S. dollar, the euro, and the yen. Another name for a global currency is the reserve currency.Of these, the U.S. dollar is the most popular. As of the third quarter of ... Read More »
Nine-bedroom mansions, swimming pools and climate-controlled rooms to keep furs in good condition can now be snapped up for a (relatively) bargain price in Russia as house prices plummet amid political uncertainty. Read More »
An 18,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home previously owned by comedian Danny Thomas recently hit the market with a huge sale price of $135 million. Read More »
Have you been contemplating buying real estate property in Detroit, Michigan? In Detroit, when properties fall 3 years behind on tax payments they are sent to foreclosure. First, the city tries to sell them for the amount of back taxes owed, and then for a starting price of $500 in a traditional auction. Beginning May 1, 2014, the website buildingdetroit.org ... Read More »