Oct 12th 2011 3:00PM
And if you don't believe us, check out this infographic, which compares the price-per-square foot of U.S. real estate to that of more than two dozen cities around the globe. At just over $1,000 per square foot, property in New York is downright cheap compared with Paris, London and Oslo. And at $54 a square foot, Houston... Continue Reading »
Apr 26th 2011 3:00PM
An $18 million Hollywood Hills mansion just sold in one week, thanks to some very clever marketing--buy the house, and live like royalty at no extra cost. Known as the Oriole House, the property belonged to nightclub impresario and mega financier Sam Nazarian, CEO of the high-end hospitality company SBE. To help pique... Continue Reading »
Jan 26th 2011 4:10PM
The just-completed One Hyde Park apartment complex in London is notable for more than its A-list architecture and posh park views. At as much as $225 million a unit, it sets a real-estate record: a jaw-dropping $9,500 per square foot, making it the most expensive real estate in the world. By way of comparison, the closest... Continue Reading »
Nov 18th 2010 1:16PM
What is the most expensive house on the U.S. market right now? If you guessed Candy Spelling's Holmby Hills, Calif. mansion, selling for $150 million, you'd be wrong. The most expensive house is a beachfront shack in Carpinteria, Calif. That is, if you were going by price per square foot. If you compare it to Candy... Continue Reading »
Aug 11th 2010 4:08PM
After unsuccessfully trying to sell her Chicago condo "For Sale by Owner" for a few months, Sarah Kadlic brought in a real estate agent to help price and market her property. For many homeowners like Sarah, pricing a piece of real estate is a moving target. There's no magic number for a home sale, real estate experts say,... Continue Reading »
