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Real Estate Headlines Golden Globes Addition

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Last night the stars were out in full effect at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Coldwell Banker rolled out its #BlueCarpet strategy with an ad on the awards show so we thought we’d dedicate our weekly real estate headlines post on some of the incredible homes in the nominated TV shows and movies from last night’s Golden Globes.

Les Misérables may be the darling of Hollywood this award season, but we wonder if it’s not the most home-centric musical of all time?

In Django Unchained, Calvin Candie is just a despicable character, but he’s got a really nice home.

Who wouldn’t want to live in the Dunphy home from ABC’s Modern Family?

Moonrise Kingdom is an incredibly good movie with exceptional performance from its All Star cast, but the design of the homes in the movie are good enough to be their own character.

The Hobbit is pretty much guaranteed to be a Golden Globe nominee for the next few years so we took a look at how awesome it would be to live in the Shire or Rivendell.

How did Lincoln not rake in all the awards? Well at least Daniel Day Lewis won. If you’re looking for the mantle the original Lincoln would display those awards on, here is a look at some of the homes of Abraham Lincoln.

It’s no surprise that Homeland yet again picked up a few awards. Here’s a look at Claire Danes’ character’s cabin in the woods from the Showtime series.

What was last night’s biggest snub? If you ask me, it’s that The Dark Knight Rises wasn’t nominated for best picture! In spite of the Hollywood Foreign Press’ oversight, step inside some of the amazing versions of Wayne Manor throughout the Batman moves and TV shows.

 

Header image courtesy of IntheTheatreofOneWorld.org

Real Estate Headlines for the First Full Week of 2013

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I’d ask if your New Year’s resolution is still in tact, but then I’d be afraid you’d ask me the same question. Hopefully your new year has started off well and here are some real estate headlines to start this first full week of 2013:

Business Insider has a list of the most important gadgets that you’ll see at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. What does this have to do with real estate? Many of them have to do with home. (image above)

London is apparently becoming a real estate magnet for the mega rich.

Lasner on Real Estate asks: What housing stat will go up first, fastest?

Economic Times thinks 2013 will bring a paradigm shift in real estate.

Germany’s housing market is heating up.

Freddie Mac economists make 13 housing predictions.

Latest housing study shows the average buyer is expected to stay in a home 13 years.

And finally the Wall Street Journal has an interesting story on how one man decided to rebrand himself by creating a new home.

 

Image courtesy of Samsung

Real Estate Headlines for a New Year

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Welcome to 2013. Merry New Year as Billy Ray Valentine of Trading Places would say. So as you dust off the confetti from your New Year’s Eve festivities hear are some real estate headlines to help you ring in the new year:

Norstone USA has a really interesting infographic on the top DIY home improvement projects of 2012.

CBS News thinks real estate is on the road to recovery.

The Real Deal has a list of the top 10 real estate stories of 2012.

Everyone has a list for you. MSN shares the 10 most expensive homes of 2012.

AOL shares 5 real estate resolutions you should make in 2013.

I think 2012 was the year of the tiny house. Take a look at how people are living large in small houses.

HGTV has a quiz to find out what type of home style you are.

And finally, you’re going to want to see the “Transformer of Sinks” and other amazing kitchen sinks in this gallery.

 

Image courtesy of Flickr user ahsan_therock

Real Estate Headlines for the Last Full Week of 2012

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Wow. 2012 is almost gone. Think about it. We survived not just another year but the end of the world predicted by the ancients. Come on, that’s pretty impressive! As you now realize that you need to buy a new calendar may I help you usher out the old and in with the new with these real estate headlines:

How do you know when it’s the end of the year? Websites start producing lists of things to look for in 2013. KCM Blog has a list of 5 real estate trends to look for in 2013.

Time.com has an article on The Great Housing Rebound of 2012.

Realty Times wants to remind you that the mortgage rates are still ridiculously low.

Want to own a home in the hottest market in 2013? You’ll have to move to Dubai.

Washington Post reports that home prices rose over the past year and it’s another sign that the market is recovering.

New York City will evidently be home to a pyramid? (image above)

AOL Real Estate has a gallery of the 20 most expensive homes sold in 2012. More than a few Coldwell Banker listings on there.

And in case you missed, this post was the most popular post of the year on the Coldwell Banker Blue Matter blog.

Image courtesy of TheAtlanticCities.com

Real Estate Headlines the Week Before Christmas

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Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house. Not a blogger was stirring, not even a mouse. The headlines have been hung by the chimney with care in the hopes that our blog readers may find them there. To save you all from more sad pun poetry, here are the latest real estate headlines:

Tis the season for year end lists, here’s a favorite of mine: The Top Athlete Homes of 2012.

Last week we shared some useful tips on selling your home in the winter.

Calculated Risk has a bullish housing forecast for 2013.

Are redevelopments of neighborhoods changing the way we think about heritage?

What were America’s hottest neighborhoods in 2012?

Here are 19 log cabins that stack above the rest.

And finally, it looks like snowboarder/skateboarder/Olympian Shaun White has chosen the beach over the mountains for his new home. (image above)

Real Estate Headlines for the First Week of December

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I saw someone post on Twitter that December is the Friday of the months. Well, welcome to the last month of the year and all the gift wrapping, cookie eating, family gathering festivities it holds. I will try and stay focused as I share this weekly batch of real estate headlines.

Last week it was Detroit, this week it’s Vancouver transforming shipping containers into homes.

200 sq. ft. homes are popping up in Washington DC and they’re pretty nice. (image above copyright Boneyard Studios)

A home in Maine is producing as much electricity as it uses.

Business Insider asks you to step inside a Southern California home and see why the housing market is booming.

Last week, Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its annual Home Listing Report showing the most expensive and affordable markets across the country.

Realtor.org says a growing trend is more people are squeezing under one roof.

The New York Times looks at how new homes are being built for modern multigenerational families.

And finally, looking for holiday home gift ideas for those hard to buy for people on your list? Check out our holiday home gift guide.

 

 

Real Estate Headlines for the Last Week of November

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While the Thanksgiving leftovers slowly disappear from your fridge, you’re probably turning your attention to the bevy of holidays that are still to come. As you  prep your home for the holidays, here are some real estate headlines to start your week:

VeteransUnited.com thinks the housing market brightens as prices and sales rise.

In Detroit, they’re turning shipping containers into condos, and they look pretty awesome. (image above)

Researchers have discovered the psychological reason that people like to invest in housing.

Take a look at these 10 ridiculously tiny houses.

Forbes tries to predict the future effects of today’s low mortgage rates.

Is investing in a mobile home park a good idea?

Real Simple has a way to solve 19 of the most common kitchen cleanup conundrums.

And finally, here are some celebrity kitchens that will make you want to cook. I’m partial to Justin Timberlake’s and Jessica Biel’s.

 

Real Estate Headlines for Thanksgiving Week

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The holiday season is officially here. While the malls ushered it in around Labor Day, the calendar confirms its presence with Thanksgiving’s arrival on Thursday. While you ready your home for either company or perhaps a trip elsewhere, here are some real estate headlines to start your week:

Red Sox pitcher, John Lackey, has a pretty great home for sale in Newport Beach for $10 million.

Fox News covers how to not let “the one” home get away from you.

CNN looks at the world’s most improbable property booms.

Bloomberg thinks mortgage rates may lift housing, U.S. Economy.

What are the strongest housing markets? The Fiscal Times thinks it’s walkable urban areas.

In case you missed it, we took a look at the story behind the famous Simon & Garfunkel song, Homeward Bound.

Business Insider has a list of the 10 most diverse zip codes in America.

And finally, would you live in a home with a translucent rooftop?

Real Estate Headlines for the Middle of November

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? Before you start stuffing turkeys and debating over pecan or pumpkin pie, here are some real estate headlines to get your week started right:

The Hoff, David Hasselhoff, has recently sold his California Mansion.

If you missed it before, it’s worth a look at this Veteran’s day post on a Veteran’s perspective of the value of a home.

Realty Times finds that bathroom remodels really add value.

Good news. New home sales are surging.

Is there really a difference between selling mansions and selling regular homes? Business Insider takes a look.

Income Therapy shares 10 property investment tips.

And finally, here are 12 holiday gift ideas for the hostess at your home.

Real Estate Headlines for First Week of November

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Goodbye October. Hello November. By now I’m guessing you’ve correctly set your clocks to observe daylight savings and if you’ve ventured out you’ve probably noticed holiday promotions are already setting in. While most of the Northeast still recovers from Superstorm Sandy, here are some real estate headlines to try and get back to a normal routine:

Michael Jackson’s home where he lived at the time of his death has sold for $18.1 million.

Here are 3 things mortgage lenders look for in a borrower.

Real estate mogul, Don Abbey, is selling two estates for $78 million each. No word on whether discount is available for purchasing both.

CNNMoney reports that mortgage relief is coming for disaster victims.

Here are 6 reasons builders are bullish on 2013.

CNBC is predicting that “branded” properties could be the next big thing in luxury. I wouldn’t mind an Xbox home…ooh or maybe a Starbucks home…definitely a Ben & Jerry home…

And finally, this home (pictured above) has the ultimate audio and video setup in every single room.