Eamon Murphy

A Balcony With Swimming Pool? To Infinity and Beyond" alt="A Balcony With Swimming Pool? To Infinity and Beyond" />

A self-described "cybertect" has designed a pair of apartment high-rises that feature balconies with swimming pools -- taking the "infinity pool" concept to a whole new level. The residential complex -- commissioned by The Wadhwa Group, a real estate company in Mumbai, India -- is called Aquaria Grande and comprises ... Continue Reading »

Just in Time for Summer: The Biggest Hamptons Sale of 2012" alt="Just in Time for Summer: The Biggest Hamptons Sale of 2012" />

Private equity honcho Marc Rowan has sold his Southampton mansion for $28.5 million -- the biggest Hamptons sale of the year so far. And that wasn't even what Rowan wanted for the residence on Meadow Lane: It was listed with an asking price of $34 million. The 9,000-square-foot traditional cedar shingle home ... Continue Reading »

House of the Day: Luxury by Lake Tahoe" alt="House of the Day: Luxury by Lake Tahoe" />

This $6.785 million residence, located in the luxurious Martis Camp community of North Lake Tahoe, Calif., boasts four bedrooms, 5½ baths, and an incredible array of cutting-edge amenities -- including a home iPad interface system and hydronic heating throughout the flooring. The master suite, which offers ... Continue Reading »

Las Vegas Homeowners Association Scandal Claims 4th Victim" alt="Las Vegas Homeowners Association Scandal Claims 4th Victim" />

The body count has reached four in a Nevada homeowners association scandal that has witnesses fearing for their lives. The case concerns a 2008 scheme by several conspirators to gain control of HOA boards through fraudulent elections and the use of so-called "straw buyers," in order to steer business to a favored law ... Continue Reading »

House of the Day: NYC's $30 Million 'Trophy Home'" alt="House of the Day: NYC's $30 Million 'Trophy Home'" />

This $30 million residence, located at 995 Fifth Avenue, just underwent a recent revamp by Felicia Zwebner, founder of luxury interior design firm Art de Triomphe. Comprising the entire 16th floor, the sprawling property offers 14 rooms, including seven bedrooms, as well as 9½ baths. Described in its listing ... Continue Reading »