Buyers Are Making a Gradual Return to the U.S. Property Market This Spring
Their numbers may be muted compared to last year, but could still spell good news for sellers. Read More
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TRENDING TODAY
LISTING OF THE DAY
A Mountain-Modern House Surrounded by Ski Resorts in Park City, Utah
The 5-acre property is in a high-end enclave with in-town convenience, has two offices and a new heated barn with a guest suite. Read More
TAX TALK
Tax Day Is Approaching—What Deductions Can I Take on My Home?
On U.S. federal income tax returns, homeowners can take advantage of a range of savings from solar energy credits to depreciation on rentals. Read More
NEWS BITES
A Landmarked Suburban Sydney Home Sells for Nearly A$20 Million
A landmarked house in Mosman, an affluent harborside suburb of Sydney, has changed hands for nearly A$20 million (US$13.4 million). The sellers, Edmund and Ninette Braude, purchased the property in 1990 for $2.625 million. Built in 1901, the Queen Anne Federation-style manor house has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a formal dining room overlooking manicured gardens through bay windows, a 4,000-bottle wine cellar with a tasting room, a billiards room, and a home office with private lounge. realestate.com.au
Chinese Tycoon’s HK$2.1 Billion Mansion in Hong Kong Seized by Lenders
A luxury mansion that’s owned by Chinese business tycoon Chen Hongtian in The Peak, the most prestigious neighborhood in Hong Kong, has been seized by lenders. Mr. Chen, whose Cheung Kei Group invests in garments and real estate industries, bought the 9,212 square-foot home for a record HK$2.1 billion (US$271 million) in 2016. The mansion was mortgaged to the Bank of Communication in August 2019. Additionally, another apartment Mr. Chen bought in September 2015 for HK$387 million in eastern Mid-Levels was also seized by his lender, Bank of East Asia. South China Morning Post
Actor Scott Baio Asks $3.85 Million for His Los Angeles Home
Veteran actor Scott Baio is selling his home in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles for $3.85 million, more than double the $1.85 million he paid for it in late 2010. The home has 6,312 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Mr. Baio, 62, was best known for his leading role on the iconic 1970s and ’80s sitcom “Happy Days.” In recent years, he became active in conservative politics, supporting Mitt Romney and Donald Trump in their presidential campaigns. Dirt
Former Baseball GM Brian Sabean Selling His Mediterranean Home in Arizona
Three-time World Series-winning general manager Brian Sabean is cutting one of his final ties to his former team, the San Francisco Giants. He’s selling his $5.75 million luxury home in Scottsdale, Arizona, the desert town the Giants call home during their spring training. Situated on the town’s north side, the more than 6,200-square-foot property is a Mediterranean dream home with an open floor plan, oak floors, coffered ceilings and three fireplaces. After a few years with a reduced profile in the Giants organization, he took on the role of executive adviser with the New York Yankees in January. Realtor.com
AROUND NEWS CORP
He Wasn’t Thinking About Renting His Arizona Home. Then Rihanna Came Knocking. [The Wall Street Journal]
What You Get for £1 Million in Cambridge, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Italy [The Times of London]
6 Potentially Devastating Mistakes People Make When Replacing a Roof [Realtor.com]
Home Buyer Buries Copper Plates in Sydney Unit for Good Luck [news.com.au]
