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Rob Murphy — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:45:03 +0000

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Jumbo Loans, an introduction

Jonah Trenton (Guest Post) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:25:39 +0000

For the most part, a jumbo loan is the same thing as a traditional loan. As the name implies, it is a larger loan than is traditionally given out. Across the country, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy up the majority of residential and commercial loans issued. When the loan is too large for them to buy up, the mortgage brokers list it as a jumbo loan. As loans increase in size, the risk that is associated with them increases. Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac normally try to buy out loans to free up capital in the market, the added risk makes it impossible with this specific class of loans.

Villa Esmeralda: Your Castle in the Algarve

Mark Knowles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:26:04 +0000

Villa Esmerelda, Algarve, Portugal

Situated on a hillside with views to the Atlantic Ocean, Villa Esmeralda offers a unique property ownership opportunity in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve region. Its central location is just a short drive to Vilamoura and its beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, exclusive restaurants and nightclubs, luxury marina and high-end shopping centers and boutiques.

Canary Wharf: A Banker’s Paradise

Mark Knowles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:52:28 +0000

Canary Wharf

Once one of London’s busiest ports, Canary Wharf has gone through a major refurbishment in recent years and is now also home to one of the tallest buildings in London, Canada One Square. Akin the skyline seen in New York, the sleek towers of the region dominate the London skyline.
The district, although well-known for its chic buildings, is better known for its famous business inhabitants, with many of the major banks and businesses based here including, Barclays, Citigroup, Clifford Chance, Credit Suisse, HSBC, KPMG, MetLife, Skadden, State Street and Thomson Reuters. This concentration of big businesses has led to a number of things, including excellent transport links and a well-developed centre.

Green Living in Luxury Homes – A (Self-Proclaimed) Sophisticated Go-Getting Woman’s New Urbanism Revelation!

Austin Scott Brooks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:52 +0000

Green Living in Luxury Homes

The Urban Sustainable Living Future: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

Green Living. A few years ago, that tiny phrase might have initiated an article on those little extraterrestrial green guys from Mars! It’s all quite different now. My consciousness has expanded, and the term ‘green living’ now resides in its own folder on my brain’s jump drive – the folder that contains the files entitled new urbanism, sustainable living community, green living tips, urban living ideas, biodegradable school buses and wind powered iPods. I’ve just uploaded a few kilobytes of new phrases this week after an unexpected joyride to Manhattan where I discovered the existence of green luxury homes and green luxury apartments! When I previously thought of green living in green homes, I must admit that I envisioned farmer Bob and his wife Nancy in Sears overalls, refueling their VW bus (with the Woodstock Festival sticker still on the back bumper) with a solar and grease powered organic garden bed and power generator. That might be a tad too reminiscent of a Little House on The Prairie episode morphed in a fever dream with one from Gilligan’s Island. But green living in a luxury home – I’m in!

The HGTV 2012 Dream Home is ready…for a winner

Rob Murphy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:03:21 +0000

The 16th annual HGTV Dream Home - An Island in the Prairie

The 16th annual HGTV Dream Home is located on the banks of the Provo River near Park City, Utah. It’s a modern, rustic ranch home with almost 4,000 square feet of space, including four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms.

Hawaii Luxury Real Estate :: aina Malu

Mark Knowles — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:58:45 +0000

Recently on the market on the beach at Diamond Head, is this stunning property that was once owned by Liza Minelli and David Gest. Two beds, 2 1/2 baths and some pretty spectacular views make this an extremely unusual opportunity to obtain some of Hawaii’s best real estate at a silly price. The home sits in a small, gated community of just ten homes and was recently renovated.

A New Luxury Real Estate Website Design for Glenwood NYC

Austin Scott Brooks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:49:39 +0000

Glenwood, established luxury Manhattan real estate developer, owner and manager launched their new website. The entire real estate website design radiates luxury style, with its seamless mix of photographs and information. The best part about this website redesign – it sweeps you up and takes you away on a tour of any of the Glenwood apartment rentals in New York City you wish to view.

Rent Frank Sinatra’s House

Mark Knowles — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:33:03 +0000

This is good. Fancy staying in Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs Home? Now is your chance.

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is teaming up with luxury online charity auction site charitybuzz for its fifth annual spring auction, featuring everything from a weekend in Haiti with Donna Karan and Ben Stiller to tickets to the MTV Video Music Awards. There are more than 100 incredible experiences on the auction block at www.charitybuzz.com/RFK2011, but the getaway that might catch your eye is a two-night stay in the ultra-luxurious, history-filled hideaway of Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs, complete with concierge service, for up to 12 people. The lavish vacation is up for auction now through May 16th at: http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/RFK2011/catalog_items/256482

President Obama Missing Out on Spectacular Brazilian Luxury Mountain Estate

Mark Knowles — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:14:16 +0000

Beautiful Mountain Estate in Brazil

The news may be focused on President Barack Obama’s visit to Brazil this weekend, but we have just had a stunning Brazilian property added to our database of luxury real estate for sale. I feel sure Mr. Obaba is unaware he is missing out on visiting a spectacular piece of property. Obama is visiting the Rio de Janeiro, to meet with President Dilma Roussef – as Brazil has become a major international player over the last few years.