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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation house

The 10 Best Pieces of Novelty Real Estate from Christmas Movies

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Celebrity Homes, Design, Homes for Sale, House Features, Los Angeles Real Estate, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 23, 2011

Christmas Eve is tomorrow! We hope you’ve got the tree trimmed, the presents wrapped, and (most importantly) the house lit and decorated in all its gaudy, Christmas-y glory! But seriously, Christmas is a special time of year, one in which you wish peace on Earth to all mankind and you partake in Christmas family traditions.…

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15 Central Park West New York NY interior

Real Estate News: Record-Setting Amount Paid for NYC Apartment

Stephanie in Homes for Sale   •   0 comments Dec 22, 2011

New York City real estate history (and history in general) was made recently when the 6,744-square-foot apartment of former Citigroup chairman, Sandy Weill, was sold for a record-setting $88 million back in November, in what is now the highest individual transaction in the city’s history. Decked out with 10 rooms (including 4 bedrooms), 2 wood-burning…

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Michigan Avenue 6BR condo

Novelty Real Estate: Famous Streets Graced By Fascinating Homes

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Design, Florida, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 13, 2011

Here in America, there are some ritzy streets that hold not just national recognition, but international recognition as well. And on these streets are some of the coolest, upscale homes you can find anywhere, decked out with top-of-the-line amenities; the finest shopping, eating, and entertainment venues; breath-taking views; and more. These are the homes we’re…

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Jason Priestley home Toluca Lake CA

Novelty Real Estate Belonging to the Biggest Stars of the ’90s

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Celebrity Homes, Design, Green Homes, Homes for Sale, House Features, Los Angeles Real Estate, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 8, 2011

When you bring up the 1990s, a lot of things spring to mind: Fads like the Scrunchie and Tickle Me Elmo, the music of artists like Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer, dances like the Macarena, catchphrases like “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” and iconic movies and TV shows like “Bill and Ted’s Excellent…

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Landmark Novelty Real Estate…with Views of Landmarks

Stephanie in Apartments, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California   •   2 comments Nov 17, 2011

“Wow, John! Your new place is swanky! And…is that the Hollywood sign behind your house?!” “Why, yes, Jane. Yes, it is.” If you’ve ever wanted to have a conversation like this one and you’ve got the money, then this article is for you. Today, we’re looking into houses and apartments that overlook famous American landmarks.…

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Ditch the Skinny Jeans — Go Skinny Novelty Real Estate!

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Design, Historic, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage   •   0 comments Nov 14, 2011

You may want to look away if you suffer from claustrophobia. Around the world, skinny homes are beginning to catch on for a wide variety of reasons — the desire to have a piece of creative novelty real estate, restrictions on space, restraints due to taxes or building codes, or even the not-so-noble craving to…

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Dune Domiciles: Novelty Real Estate for True Beach Lovers

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Design, Florida, Green Homes, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage, Vacation Property   •   1 comment Oct 12, 2011

Last week, we talked about an Egyptian eye-house build on a sandy isle. This week, we’re taking a look at a pair of apartments built inside a sandy dune. Located at 1941-1943 Beach Avenue in the scenic city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, the oceanfront Dune House is a 1,500-square-foot duplex made up of two mirrored…

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Living the High Life in Ultra-Expensive Luxury Penthouses

Stephanie in Apartments, Florida, Homes for Sale, Listings, Los Angeles Real Estate, Market Trends, Novelty Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage   •   0 comments Sep 21, 2011

Apparently the market for luxury penthouses didn’t get the memo about the steep drop in home prices. Or at least that’s the conclusion one has to come to upon seeing the prices for a few select luxury penthouses from metropolitan areas across the United States. Yahoo! Real Estate and Forbes, along with some assistance from…

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