Jan 3rd 2012 6:00AM
With its impeccable wood detailing, majestic grand staircase, stunning ballroom and "collection" of Charleston gardens peppered throughout its sprawling grounds, this home in the heart of The Holy City will have you singing hallelujah. Though, really, it's more than just a home -- it's a slice of history. The newly... Continue Reading »
Feb 17th 2011 5:30PM
Affordable rentals are becoming harder to come by as people decide against buying a home in the current distressed market. Well, here's an option you may not have thought of: Rent a room in a mansion. Alyssa Abkowitz of SmartMoney reports on this emerging trend that has average renters curling up in the lap of... Continue Reading »
Jun 29th 2010 2:35PM
A handful of mega-mansions – all recently listed or sold in the U.S. for $50 million or more – carry such astronomical price tags and boast so many lavish amenities that it's hard for most people to picture themselves in these upscale properties or identify with the owners of these grand estates. But existing... Continue Reading »
Apr 30th 2010 7:30PM
A little over a month since the singer re-listed her Beverly Hills villa, Britney Spears has lowered the price of her home from $5.5 million to $4.85 million. Spears, who is poised to lose millions on the transaction, first listed the sprawling five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion for $7.9 million in 2008. So, why isn't the... Continue Reading »
Jan 21st 2010 3:45PM
Chicagoans break out your wallets: The prices of several area mansions are dropping. Some of the nation's most-prized real estate properties are on the the sales block in The Windy City, led by a 26-room, 27,000-square-foot mansion, which even after a $4 million drop in price, is still the area's priciest. Built... Continue Reading »
