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Most Expensive Home of Britain Asking for $381 Million

The Eurozone’s recession might still be painting a gloomy picture but looks like the property market has just been set ablaze. Britain’s most expensive residential property, currently in a pocket listing is asking for a humongous $381 million (£250).

Grimshaw Architects Submits Designs for the Aspire Tower in Sydney (PHOTOS)

Grimshaw Architects, a London based architecture firm has just submitted its designs for a 90-story mixed use skyscraper, the Aspire Tower, which will be built in the suburb of Sydney, Australia.

Frank Sinatra’s Former California Mountain Retreat Hits Market for $3.9 Million (PHOTOS)

The former California retreat of “Fly Me to the Moon” crooner, Frank Sinatra is up for grabs with an asking price of just $3.9 million.
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  • Update: Courtney Sale Ross’ Home Officially Lists for $75 Million
    Joining the brigade of high-priced properties this week is the large East Hampton estate of Courtney Ross Sale, the widow of former Time Warner CEO Steve J Ross, with an asking price of $75 million. Apparently, she was searching for a buyer for the property, privately with a pocket listing. However, the estate has hit the open listing market without dropping a dime from its price tag.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect’s Family Home Asking $467,000
    Amid speculations and investigations about the Boston Marathon bombings, the home of suspect, Tamerlan Tsarnaev in North Kingstown, Washington has been hosted on the open listing market for sale with a price tag of $467,000.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • New FBI Headquarters Search Kicks Off Regional Competition
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) announcement of moving its headquarters to a new location has spurred fierce regional competition among various communities and congressmen who are constantly trying to lure the agency into setting up base in their areas.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Visiting the Green Buildings on World Earth Day (PHOTOS)
    We all know that Mother Earth is ill. But we all are taking small efforts to save her from further deterioration. Similarly, architects all around the world had come up with the concept of “Green Buildings” to do their bit. While companies are moving towards more sustainable projects, we have compiled a list of some of the greenest buildings from all around the world. Check out the slideshow:
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Forecast: Existing Home Sales in US to Reach Record High
    Sales of existing or previously occupied homes probably rose for the third straight month in March to reach the highest level since 2009. According to a survey conducted by Bloomberg on forecasts of a number of economists, it was revealed that Sales probably hit a record high in March since, November 2009, when home buyers rushed to take maximum advantage of a provisional tax credit.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Pamela Anderson’s Malibu Home Goes Off the Market
    Pamela Anderson aka “The Baywatch Bombshell” has hauled her Malibu bay-front property off the listing market which she had listed for $7.7 million citing “financial crisis” reasons. However, looks like the home is too dear to bid goodbye for her!
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Lauren Conrad Drops $3.7 Million on Brentwood Home (PHOTOS)
    Lauren Conrad of “The Hills” fame has reportedly snagged up a property in Brentwood, Los Angeles for $3.7 million. The MTV star purchased the home sometime this week. The residence is located in an affluent neighborhood where other stars like Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson and Arnold Schwarzenegger also have properties.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • San Francisco’s Most Expensive Mansion Sells at a Record $35 Million
    San Francisco’s most expensive home in the posh neighborhood of Pacific Heights at 2950 Broadway Street has sold for a record price, $35 million. The buyers are identified to be famous socialites of San Francisco, Alexis and Trevor Traina, who apparently live down the block.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Taking a Look at the Nearly Completed Brand New Shenzhen Stock Exchange (PHOTOS)
    The brand new stock exchange building in Shenzhen, China is almost nearing completion. Conceived and developed by Rem Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the building will be the second largest structure in China. The building is slated to open in May 2013.
    By Rapti Gupta
  • Germany’s Rental Regulation Reforms to Come into Effect by May
    All Major cities in Germany are gearing up to take advantage of the new rental rules that were sketched out and finalized in December 2012. It was then decided that the new rules would be applicable by April 2013. However, the rules will only come into effect by May.
    By Rapti Gupta