Most Expensive Home in the World

 

With a view overlooking 60% of the city’s slum population, the world’s most expensive home sits in Mumbai, India, which is subsequently owned by the 4th riches man in the world.  The home is 400,000 sq ft, considering the first 6 stories being spare parking.  The estimate build is 1 Billion dollars.

I can only imagine what one does with 400,000 sq ft of space.  It almost sounds as if it’s a home in its own village.  Six helicopter pads, nine cocktail lounges and rooms filled with gold chandeliers are some of the only reported amenities.  At a mere 1 Billion dollars, who’s really counting anything?

Blogtalkradio/everythingrealestate Tomorrow at 11:30

 

 

BlogtalkRadio.com/EverythingRealEstate Takes A View of Elections

Our radio show tomorrow will feature once again a “hot pick of the week” but we will also discuss some forefront topics we can’t ignore.  Last night were huge elections for the country.

So, now what?  How will the new Senate effect real estate, spending, loans, and on and on?

It will be another interesting show with view points, opinions and experiences on Everything Real Estate.  If you have a question about real estate, properties or loans, feel free to call in live or send us an email and we will share it with our listeners.

Date / Time:

Category: Real Estate

Call-in Number: (909) 533-8382

or you can email us at Michele@MicheleMarano.com

Pumpkin Time around the corner by michele marano

It’s about that time of year again……goblins and ghosts, treats and more treats.  I couldn’t help but stop what I was doing to post this picture of pumpkin beignets.  Wow, does that look fantastic!!!!

Halloween is just around the corner, then Thanksgiving, Christmas to follow and wrapping it up at year-end to begin a new!!!   This Thursday, at 11:30 am -12:00 we are starting our www.Blogtalkradio/everythingrealestate.com show and have tips for you on purchases and sales before the end of the year vs the new year.

There is something for everyone and you will find it fun, entertaining and of course helpful in your next purchase or sale of real estate.

Michele Marano

Beth Wolff Realtors

713-899-8420

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Blogtalk Radio for Everything Real Estate by michele marano

Starting this Thursday, and running every Thursday, between 11:30-12:00, Steve Kyles of Secure Mortgage and I will share radio air time on www.blogtalkradio/everythingrealestate.com.

We are teaming up to discuss everything about real estate, mortgages, investments, design, preparing to sell, how to move a house off of today’s market, how to select an agent in today’s economy, understanding how deals get done, etc, etc., etc.

The topics go on and on and we want your questions, your interest and your feedback!   If you have topics you’d like us to talk about or questions in real estate, log on to www.blogtalkradio/everythingrealestate.com.

We want to share our expert advice and assist you with your next purchase or sale!!!!

www.michelemarano.com

Beth Wolff Realtors

713-899-8420

 

 

 

 

Top 3 Most Expensive Condo Sales in Houston, 2010 by michele marano

In case you’re in the market for a condominium in Houston or just looking for some interesting real estate facts, you may want to see how Houston’s high-rise market stacks up to other cities.

3RD MOST EXPENSIVE :  1000 UPTOWN PARK BLVD, VILLA D’ESTE

Last month, this 4,000 sq ft high-rise sold for $2.245, after having been listed for 32 days at $2.395.

2ND MOST EXPENSIVE:  2121 KIRBY DR., THE HUNTINGDON

At $2.450, this 5800 sq ft, Condo sold last month, after being listed for 421 days at $2.499.

TOP MOST EXPENSIVE CONDO SALE THIS YEAR IN HOUSTON: 1600 POST OAK BLVD., COSMOPOLITAN

For a whopping $2.950, the Cosmopolitan sale occurred in June of this year after being on the market for 428 days at $3.199.

What I find most interesting about these sales, is that they were not far off their listing prices, considering the slump in high-rise sales across the country.  Houston, not being one of the biggest “high-rise” living type cities, like Miami or NYC, still pulled off sales of condos above 2 million dollars.  Miami, on the other hand, had 8 condo sales in September above the million dollar mark, one being as high as $6.75, which was reduced from a listing price of $8.395.

An Outside Perspective on Vegas by Michele Marano

Naturally, while vacationing in Vegas, I couldn’t help but open the Real Estate section of Las Vegas classified.  Considering “high-rise” living is a big part of Vegas, my eyes immediately focused on the High Rise-Mid Rise column.  For a mere $229,000, you can pick up a condotel, fully furnished on the 29th floor of the MGM.  Unfortunately, to the last owner it sold new for $710,000.  What a deal.

Also, if you want to step it up a notch and own at Turnberry Pl., you can pick up a bank-owned unit for $479,000.  The original price was not disclosed.

While gambling appeared to be down and after speaking with locals, the strip is in somewhat of a dull-drum slump.   Food prices were higher than ever remembering in the past and deals were far and few between.  At one sports book, the minimum bet of $300.00 on football was required in order to receive a drink ticket.  Hopefully, better days are in store for “what happens in Vegas!”

 

Rembering 9/11 by michele marano

Many years have passed, although the images are still very vivid of September 11, 2001.  I will never forget that day.

My home was the WTC and the memories I have  working at the New York Mercantile Exchange will be cherished forever.

In honor of my friends Stacy, Marissa and Chris.  And in special memory of Bill.  My thoughts are with you today and every day…..

The Color “Arsenic” by Farrow & Ball

I just chose a color for a friend’s house that I am about to list.  I am using it in her bedroom.  It is a very unique color, one that you may not have ever seen.  I have used variations of this but fell in love with this shade when I first saw it.  My client left the choice up to me and she is as excited about the new color as I .  Here it is.  I highly recommend it for a bedroom, office or an area that needs a splash!!!!

by Michele Marano

Beth Wolff Realtors, 713-899-8420

MIchele@BethWolff.com