Designer Markup on YSL's Paris Apartment?

Legendary fashion designer Yves St. Laurent's duplex apartment at 55 Rue de Babylone on Paris' fashionable Left Bank hit the market this past week for $34.6 million. This listing price reflects what appears to be a substantial markup from the $18 million valuation that was cited for the same property this past spring, when ... Continue Reading »

The Weekly Wrap

It was a busy first week out of the gate. Here's a quick recap of the week's highlights: Robert X. Cringley called bullshit over the Obama administration's recent jobs summit. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan saw the light. Alyssa Katz looked into why Ginnie Mae backed reckless lending to the tune of $100 bil. ... Continue Reading »

Dallas Insider: Q&A With Candy Evans

The doyenne of Dallas real estate gives us a peek into her rarefied Preston Hollow neighborhood, and discusses Dallas' affinity for square footage, fabulous entertaining and the Bush family. Name: Candace ("Candy") Evans Age: Fifty-something (50 is the new 40!) Occupation: Real Estate Editor, D Magazine Partners; ... Continue Reading »

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