Just think: You can snag a rundown place in a good neighborhood for way below market price, invest some time and money renovating it, and end up with a like-new house that's worth at least twice what you paid for it. Sounds good, right? Often, it is. But buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril.
This beautiful and impressive mansion is situated on Geneva's Right Bank, just a stone's throw from the lake and international organizations. It boasts sublime unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc. It is also surrounded by 9,400 m² of magnificent landscaped grounds including a swimming pool and stunning terrace. Built in 1840, this exceptional property benefits from 730 m² of living space and basement level split between 17 rooms.
This beautiful 17th century villa is located in the beautiful countryside of Lucca and used to belong to the Mansi, a very well-known family in Europe in the silk trade. The original building dates back to the second-half of the 16th century and it has been largely transformed by arch. Oddi in the first half of the 17th century. The property was later re-transformed in the 18th century by the architect Giusti, in such a way as to give elegance to the facade, while the transformation of the park by Filippo Juvarra, endowed the villa of elegant green spaces for which it is nowadays famous. The property consists of a main house, stables and farmhouse, for a total of about 5,000 sq. m., all being surrounded by a park of about 4-5 hectares.
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Palazzo di Amore represents the ultimate lifestyle. Its extraordinary 25 acres of spectacular vistas over sculpted canyons and jeweled city lights, is both exceedingly private and exceptionally convenient to world famous shopping. The prestigious residence, with its perfectly-conceived architecture, represents both majesty and family. Outstanding amenities include: Privacy and Security up a ¼ mile driveway, guard house, private drivers quarters, guest house, state-of-the-art theatre, discotheque, bowling alley, wine cellar, wine producing vineyard, pool, spa, formal gardens, tennis court and city to ocean views.
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Over the last 5 years, the Chinese have invested over $150 billion into the US housing market - $28.6 billion in 2015 alone. Currently one of the largest foreign homebuyers, the immense Chinese buying interested has helped the recovery of the US housing market.
With the summer season ramping up, it’s a good time to take a look at the vacation-home market. The NAR reported lower vacation-home sales in 2015, despite the fact that the numbers were the second highest in about 10 years. There were approximately 920,000 vacation-home sales nationally compared to 1.13 million in 2014.
Part sophisticated resort, part primitive playground, Peninsula Papagayo fulfills a dream to create Costa Rica's premier 5-star residential resort destination. Imagine a tropical wilderness nearly surrounded by sapphire waters, spanning 1,400 acres, 11 miles of coastline, 8 miles of bluff edges and 21 spectacular, un-crowded beaches. It's the ultimate safe haven and picture-perfect setting for this mesmerizing Costa Rican vacation home perched above the pacific, bordering the 15th hole of the Arnold Palmer Signature Course.
The modern design by architect Victor Cañas embraces the dramatic setting and takes full advantage of stunning ocean and canopy views. Elaborate window walls frame ever-changing views of the seasonal forest and Papagayo gulf. Borders between inside and outside worlds virtually disappear.
Palatial residence with 24,000 sq. ft. of living area. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including marble floors, white oak herringbone floors, fabric treated and gold leaf wall treatments, onyx bar, panel perimeter ceiling moldings. The property features an exercise room, study, library, media room and multiple powder rooms. It also has a ballroom and lounge that accommodate more than 100 guest, which makes it perfect for entertaining.
Le Chateau de Versailles is built in 2016. The property is spread over 4.4 acres set on the beach between the ocean and Intracoastal. 465 feet on the ocean and 492 feet on Intracoastal, with two docks for a 200-foot yacht. It features the most luxurious finishes, boasting incomparable design and technology; a $2-million Grand Staircase as the residence's piece de resistance, a 120-year-old chandelier from Austria, over $3 million in 22-Karat Gold Leaf, Le Cuisine du Chef features La Cornue Range.
Stunning 6 bedroom villa with 7,116 sq. ft. living area spread over a 15,039 sq. ft. lot. The residence floor plan is cenetered around a courtyard and it features a covered terrace, a summer kitchen, outdoor pool, media room and a 3 car garage. The interior is meticulously finished with custom millwork, light colors and quartz counters.
While a quick look out the window may be enough to send you over the edge? Does the grass need cutting? Do the weeds need pulling? Have the flowers all wilted? Is the pool swarming with dead bugs? Read this
Looking to get a little more for your real estate listing? Sure, you can paint that front door red and add a few flowerbeds, but curb appeal can only get you so far. One secret to asking more for your home is having a pre-listing inspection. By understanding exactly what the issues are in your property, you can either fix them or list at an accurate price, avoiding the hassle of negotiation when the buyer does his or her own inspection to reveal your furnace needs work or your windows need replacing.
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