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Palm Island home sold for $16,400,000There is good news and bad news in real estate today. Here is the good news; on Miami Beach, there are 2 adjacent islands, namely Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island. Recently 2 ultra-luxury homes on those islands sold for $16,400,000 and $9,000,000 respectively. That is great news, because it demonstrates that people are still willing to spend big bucks for

Today's Real Estate Report

Home prices are falling all over the country. According to the NAR, prices continued to fall during the 3rd quarter of this year, accompanied by declining sales. The biggest declines in home sales are in those areas where the most significant speculative investment took place, including Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Hardest hit is the Melbourne and Palm Bay area, where the steepest decline in

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This will make a great Christmas gift! A superb montage of the 2005 winning Reds squad. A memorable comeback from 3-0 down at half time against AC Milan to level at 3-3 and then win on penalties. This game at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on May 25 2005 will remain in Liverpool fans hearts forever. Inclusive are photos of the squad with the trophy, alongside individual shots of

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Corbin Crossing - time to revist...

I posted a few months back about a wonderful new community, Corbin Crossing, that is coming to Orange County, North Carolina. More specifically, the site is located just north of historic Hillsborough. I am happy to report that there is additional infomation now available and it seems as though plans are progressing nicely.As a recap, Corbin Corssing will have 10+ acre lots with homes built by

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Miami Beach Real Estate - North Bay Road

For a cool $18,900,000, anyone can buy this gorgeous home on Miami Beach. North Bay Road has some of the most luxurious estates in Miami and all of Florida. Many celebrities, including the Bee Gees, Jennifer Lopez, and Hulk Hogan have owned homes on North Bay Road. For anyone interested in in this home, call 786-344-8776 for more information.

When is a chair not a chair..?

...When it has been transformed into a truly beautiful, one-off gorgeous piece of vintage furniture!!!Earlier this year, I asked Niki if she would consider making me a slip cover for an old chair of ours. It's a 1930s armchair which had been re-covered in recent years, but was now rather drab, dreary, tattered and torn (thanks to the cats!) and more than a tad grubby in places! I had a vision of

15% Recent Home Buyers Have Negative Equity

This is the fourth consecutive quarter that home values have declined nationwide, 5.7% year-over-year, according to a third quarter 2007 home value report released by Zillow earlier this week. That is the largest year-over-year decline in more than a decade. In addition, as of the end of the third quarter, 15.6% of homeowners nationwide who purchased a property in the past 12 months, and 17.5% of

Signs Of What's To Come?

Realtors, sellers, and just about everyone else, wish that this real estate crisis had never happened, but it did, and more reports came out today. Last month, applications for building permits dropped to a 14 year low. Furthermore, construction of single family homes shrunk to its lowest level since 1991. That's 16 years. That's not all though. Freddie Mac reported a 2 billion dollar loss amid a

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International Spending on the Increase

According to a report on CNBC, international spending is expected to increase in the USA, by 12% in the coming year, due to the shrinking dollar. Europeans are coming here in droves just to shop, because everything is so cheap. One euro buys $1.50, so it's bargain basement time for the Europeans visiting the USA this holiday season, and in the coming year. This is going to hopefully also boost

Frosted Roses and Autumn Colour...

I awoke this morning to another glorious day of sunshine and heavy frost! Many of the roses are in bloom, so they're now covered in a beautiful frosting! Only last week, we took these photos of autumnal colour in the garden...Here are some photos taken this morning...More pretty, frosted roses...The beauty of nature...The view across from our cottage...I think we're due for a change in the

A Result of Subprime Mortgages

A report by CNN Money said that "According to the Center for Responsible Lending, 7.2 million households have subprime mortgages, and more than 14 percent of those are in default. It projects that one of every five of those loans issued in 2005 and 2006 will end in foreclosure, with 2.2 million families losing their homes".

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Exclusive Fisher Island In Hot Water

I received a very interesting email this morning, informing me that this weekend hundreds of people are going to protest discriminatory and abusive treatment of the workers that clean, maintain, and protect Fisher Island, a neighboring Miami Beach community and one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the U.S.A.From Jimbo’s to Fisher IslandNov 17th: Activist Armada of Small Boats to Take “

Landlord Foreclosures - Let The Renter Beware

Something very interesting with regards to real estate, but unbeknownst to most renters of homes or apartments, is that renters must be very aware of exactly what they are getting themselves into when they sign a lease contract. Due to the high rate of foreclosures these days, many apartment buildings, as well as homes are being foreclosed, and the owners of those properties abdicate

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Exceptional European Estate....

Exquisite European style estate overlooks the 14th tee of TPC Golf Course. Breathtaking views of course from several patios and balconies throughout estate. There has been no detail untouched in this master crafted, quality constructed dream home. Main level boasts a dramatic foyer with huge iron doors, curved staircase and open receiving foyer. Detailed millwork abounds in this home! Opulent

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Gorgeous Four Seasons Condo For Sale

Former Chicago Bulls NBA basketball player, Boris Gorenc, whose teammates were Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, has put his condo on the market for sale. It's a gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment high up on the 48th floor of one of the finest buildings anywhere, The Four Seasons in Miami. Here is a link to the information on the condo. Boris is a friend of mine, so if you're interested you know what

Major Price Drop Forecast in 2008 Housing Market

RISMEDIA, Nov. 8, 2007-The U. S. housing market, already stressed by mortgage challenges, will experience falling home prices at a record rate in 2008, according to the new annual Housing Predictor national forecast.Home prices are forecast to drop in the overwhelming majority of markets in all 50 states. Housing Predictor independently tracks more than 250 local housing markets in all states and

Everything's coming up ROSES!

It's been a week since Vintage Home moved into its new home and already I've managed to fill it with everything ranging from stock to favourite vintage pieces of my own. I haven't had much time for relaxing on the sleepdeck, in fact, it has been all hands on deck to get the new vintage stock photographed and in the shop! There is a very distinct French flavour amidst today's new additions - some

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Found a great website!

Each unique luxury home is distinct not only by it's design, and qualitiy of materials used but also by it's individual nature and it's furnishings. Not only are the interior finishes and furnishings important but the exterior atmosphere should be just as discriminating. I found this exceptional website that offers some of the most distinct, one-of-a-kind, custom stonework for your home and

Work, rest and... more work!

Well, it's certainly been a busy week! Monday was a day of packing and posting parcels. Tuesday was spent at a huge International antiques fair and despite a thoroughly exhausting day spent shopping, shopping and yes, more shopping, it was very enjoyable and I have some gorgeous new stock for the shop. Wednesday was 'moving day' - the desks and computers - and their miles of cables - were set