Dec 28th 2012 8:00AM
Things you can get at an auction: A 27,415-square-foot mansion in Queensland, Australia, with horse stables. And a gym. And a heated indoor swimming pool and spa. That's a pretty awesome auction. This 44-acre estate, dubbed the "Bellagio La Villa," seems to be the subject of a nasty split: Owners Paul and Viki Sweeney,... Continue Reading »
This home is the winner of last week's #housepornthurs, a weekly Twitter conversation hosted by @aolrealestate in partnership with Curbed.com. (See Curbed's #housepornthurs feature here.) Tweet listings to AOL Real Estate with the hashtag #housepornthurs every Thursday for a chance to have one of your submissions featured... Continue Reading »
Jul 12th 2011 6:00AM
This enormous $12 million Colonial in Sands Point, Long Island, exudes prestige to passing yachts piloted by New York hedge fund barons and bankers on weekend booze cruises. Stretching along its three-acre share of the "Gold Coast," the 7,700 square-foot Colonial mansion, 40 minutes or so west of Wall Street, offers... Continue Reading »
Apr 11th 2011 12:49PM
Comedian Jeff Garlin didn't bother to curb his enthusiasm for a 1,500-square-foot condominium on Chicago's Gold Coast when he plunked down $592,000 for the unit on east Elm Street, less than a block from Lake Michigan, Blockshopper reported this past week. The Chicago native, who is a Second City theater alumnus, is best... Continue Reading »
Feb 2nd 2011 10:51AM
Interior designer Nate Berkus is trying to sell his 3,980-square-foot condo on Chicago's Gold Coast for $2.65 million, which would prove quite a return on investment since this 39-year-old paid only $500,000 for it in 2003. "While the market has had it's share of ups and downs over the past few years, I think we're seeing... Continue Reading »
