Michael Jordan’s new manse is ginormous, but let’s get real, Is there any other type of mansion? Although the finishing touches are being sorted out, it appears that the 28,000-square-foot Jupiter, Florida space is nearly completed. Construction work has been going on for about three years — that work reportedly cost Jordan $7.6 million. The three acres on which the home was built were bought by Jordan for $4.8 million. Simple arithmetic values the property at $12.4 million total.

The expansive structure has eleven bedrooms and a theater room with a special ventilation system that’s perfect for cigar-loving Jordan. Other amenities include a guesthouse, a pool house, and a guard house — the proud owner of six NBA championship rings will want for nothing in his new abode, that’s for sure!

Jordan’s Jupiter home represents his induction into the town’s exclusive Bear’s Club community, famous for its sprawling golf course. That must have been an important selling point for Jordan as the famous shooting guard is now an avid golfer. Other athletes living nearby include Tiger Woods, Keegan Bradley, and Dustin Johnson. No doubt Jordan will fit right in. And if he doesn’t feel like golfing, he can always go for swim in the surrounding postcard beaches.

The Singleton House in Bel Air is up for sale, and it’ll cost the buyer a lavish sum. The famed home, selling for $17.995 million — a little shyer than 18 million, impossible! — is a modernist hilltop beauty designed by architect Richard Neutra. It dates back to1959. Henry Singleton, a prominent engineer and businessman, who, by the way, was once director of Apple Computer, paid Neutra for his efforts and owned the house long enough to give it his name. Years after Singleton passed, Vidal and Ronnie Sassoon came to buy and restore the home. Sassoon, the extraordinary hairdresser responsible or Mia Farrow’s cropped locks in the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby, died in May after battling leukemia.

The property, a full 6,400 square feet of living space attached to 5 acres, has a tony address: 15000 Mulholland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90077. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a fireplace in the living room are included in the deal. The interiors are lauded for their open floor plan and for the abundance of natural light that filters through its numerous walls of glass.

The home’s new owners will enjoy beautiful views of the Los Angeles scene in every direction. They’ll also get to delight in a spa, an indoor bar, a bounty of gardens, and a pool with outlying boulders apparently set in place by the acclaimed American sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

The 246’ yacht that Steve Jobs and Philippe Starck designed is called Venus, and it’s ready for its maiden voyage. Jobs, of course, did not get to see the completion of his personal ship, but he did get to enjoy working on it for many years. The beautiful, glossy, and Apple-white yacht was caught on camera in the Netherlands.

Earlier in the year, during the course of an interview given in his native France, Philippe Starck disclosed his collaboration with Apple on a “revolutionary” project. Tech and design watchers went a bit crazy with speculation about what the project might be. Some guessed a remote for Apple TV, others thought it’d be a new iPhone. Then, Apple publicly stated that it was not collaborating with the celebrated French designer; immediately, pictures of Starck looking glum began circulating in the world’s digital news pages. When folks began suggesting that the project was Steve Jobs’ family yacht, the sense of disappointment was palpable, How was a yacht revolutionary? they sneered.

But Starck was serious about his ambitions for a revolution in design. In a 2008 interview with Yachts International magazine, the decorated Frenchman spoke openly about his quest to make yachts that were comfortable, roomy, and devoid of vulgarity — something revolutionary in the luxury yacht world. In his own words:

Today boats are useless objects; they don’t even have the one use that they should have, which is to bring pleasure to their owners.

He went on with:

My priorities are to revolutionize usage architecture and to clean and revolutionize symbolism; to move toward greater simplicity, discretion, and harmony with nature; and to use human standards rather than technical standards, or worse, sexual standards.

Though Steve Jobs went unnamed in that 2008 Yachts International interview, Stark referred to him as “one of the most intelligent people in the world,” and said that “intelligence, vision, and humanity reigned” in their joint project. Though the tech scene may have a hard time swallowing a “revolutionary” yacht, the shipyard scene seems to have no problem with that.

Yahoo! Homes reports that a Miami mansion once owned by singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is on the market once again, with an asking price of $40 million. Lopez sold her property in 2005 for $13.9 million. Five years later, the Miami home went on the market again with a new asking price of $29 million. After just one year, the property was on the market again for a whopping $42.5 million; making the current price somewhat of a bargain, Yahoo! Homes reports.

Although Lopez’s former home is on the market for more than most homes in the area, the property might get sold due to its luxurious amenities, beautiful views, and large rooms. Here’s a tour of this grand Miami home.

Built in 1929, the 12,153 square foot, two-story mansion comes with seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Lopez’s former home boasts not only a beautiful winding staircase, but it leads up to a dome and skylight at the very top. The pendant hanging from the ceiling matches the style of the architecture.

What is a mansion without a state-of-the-art kitchen? This Miami estate offers a contemporary-style kitchen complete with high-end appliances. The spacious kitchen also features a long, classy island with convenient seating and additional storage space. The new owners will have plenty of room to cook for and entertain a large crowd.

While living at this Miami mansion, Lopez also got to enjoy her very own private dock, ideal for anchoring a boat or fishing.

The home also boasts a spacious living area with beamed vaulted ceilings and classy wooden floors.

And remember the beautiful winding staircase? It leads to a tiled foyer that makes an impressive entrance to the home.

If you love natural light, this Miami home gets lots of it. The arched windows in the spacious dining room as well as the windows in the living room flood the property with a lot of natural light.

The large office provides doors to the beautiful outdoor area, complete with a courtyard and a 6,000-gallon koi pond, the Huffington Post reports.

Wine anyone? This Miami property also comes with a classy storage room that can be used as a wine cellar.

Most bedrooms are simply decorated yet boast beautiful architecture such as classy ceilings.

Last year, it was reported that the Russian billionaire Yuri Milner broke a lot of sales records in the state of California by purchasing a beautiful Silicon Valley mansion for $100 million, known as Palo Alto Loire Chateau.

After purchasing the home, Uncle Sam began to actually disagree with the home worth. The California Assessor’s office has decided that the home is only worth $50.27 million. So what does this mean? It means that the tech guru Yuri Milner, who is a major investor in Facebook and Groupon, actually paid 100 percent more than the actual worth of the home he purchased. (I would imagine that even though he is loaded with money, he would be ticked off a little bit.)

This particular assessment means that this Russian billionaire will end up paying over $600,000 a year in taxes to the state of California. To help put that into perspective, that $600,000 can actually buy THREE homes in various other parts of the United States at the national median price. This $600,000 a year will end up being a really huge revenue boom for the county in which the house sits in (Santa Clara County). This beautiful home is close to 25,545 square feet and features a 4,600 square foot guest house.

Roofing companies are something customers rely on.  Roofing Prince Georges County and roofing Loudoun County residents rely on starts and ends with trustworthy roofing companies.

When you have decided that it is time to add a new roof to your home, you should do your research when figuring out which roofing company to go towards.  To start things out, you first and foremost need to put together a list of roughly five or six of the biggest roofing companies around you.  From there, ask your friends and co-workers if they know of any roofing companies that they can recommend to you.  Once you get some references, you can start making calls so that you can meet representatives from the different companies, and get quotes for the roofing job.  Rather than just gong for the cheapest possible quote, do your research and see what each is using in terms of the materials they are going to utilize on your roof.  Do you know if they are going to provide a warranty on top of it?  Finally, you should look at some of their past jobs and talk to past clients of theirs to get an idea of just how well they get jobs done, and what experiences people have had with them in the past.  A roof is not something you want to mess around with, as getting the job done right the first time is absolutely key.

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Looking into purchasing a new home? No matter where you plan to relocate, there are several things you need to follow in order to get the best home option for you and your family. This article will help guide beginners or for people who would want to get the best deal out of their budget.

In buying real estate, there are a few key factors that you have to consider. First, you need to find the best real estate agent. What do you have to check to determine that the agent you are dealing with is good enough? One of the most important aspects you need to know about the agent is his or her educational background, have he or she had enough training and education? Their professional experience is also viable, learn if the agent employs advance and modern advertising strategies. Second, make a list of your “must have” home features, this includes the type of house, the amenities and neighborhood. This will help your agent wisely select the property options for you. Lastly, take time to visit a home that you are eying on. Go back at different times including weekends, also, try to meet your potential new neighbors.

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Christina Aguilera has taken a new home in Los Angeles, California. The singer purchased her most recent piece of real estate for $10 million. With that neat stack of greenbacks, Aguilera snapped up 11,000 square feet of celebrity opulence inside the Mulholland Estates, a very exclusive community in L.A. The home comes with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, according to TMZ. Needless to say, beautifully landscaped exteriors could not be missing from the residence.

In it, the singer will have no trouble living the good life thanks to amenities like a screening room, walk-in cellar, spa, and saltwater pool. Also, when the mood strikes her, Xtina will be able to enjoy a library of her own. The singer, song-writer, actress, and voice coach will have as neighbors Charlie Sheen and another famous blonde — Paris Hilton.

Right before making her move on the Mulholland Estates property, Aguilera sold her former Beverly Hills manse for $13.5 million. She is said to have purchased that home from the Detroit Pistons’ owner. As for her new Mulholland Estates property, it’s a glamorous mansion that was formerly rented by reality TV diva and businesswoman Adrienne Maloof, who became a recognizable figure thanks to her participation in the popular show “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Maloof’s rent during that time was reported to be $20,000, monthly.

The home’s roof is its primary protection against the elements. It’s also one of the most difficult parts of the home to repair. From knowing when to repair the roof to deciding who should do the job, there are many things about roof repair Chicago residents may not know. Some roofing contractors in Chicago may try to make you do unnecessary work on your roof. Be informed. Read on and learn more about knowing when to have your roof repaired.

Without having to climb a ladder, you can visually inspect your roof from the ground. Grab a pair of binoculars and look for dark spots, missing shingles or misshapen lines.  These may be signs of wear and tear that need to be remedied. When you want to take a closer look, inspect your roof for mold or decay. Be on alert for sag or unevenness. Cupping and buckling are indicators of a weak frame so be extra vigilant when checking these out. Tears, puckering and looseness are also signs of damage. If you’ve had minor work done on your roof in the past, look for patching or tarring. Take note of these warning signs and call on your local contractors.

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The Cayman Islands are the dream destination for just about anyone living in the United States.  Let us face the facts, we all live in a very on-the-go society and there is nothing better than being able to escape to a tropical resort where we can sit back, relax, and enjoy everything that an island lifestyle has to offer.  With that said, finding Cayman Islands homes for sale does not have to be difficult.  Real estate in Cayman Islands is booming and now is the time to buy.

There are a lot of benefits to owning property in the Cayman Islands.  The biggest benefit is the fact that there really is not that much in terms of taxes.  There are no income taxes in the Cayman Islands, as well as no property taxes.  On top of that, there is also no such thing as a capital gains tax in the Cayman Islands.  When you can hop on a plane and get to the Cayman Islands in as little as three hours, what better option is there to escape to a tropical place without spending a fortune on things that are not going to increase in value over time, such as paying taxes.

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Given the opportunity, everyone would love to have a home in Glendale, California. The area offers good economy as well as excellent weather. If you are planning to buy a home for you and your family in Glendale, California, here are some tips to guide you in purchasing a home in the said area.

Every time we talk about buying a property, it is always advisable to hire a real estate agent. All thanks to the Internet, you can easily search for a real estate agent within your desired area. However, not all services are made equal which is why you have to be careful in hiring an agent. To find a good agent, you must research about his or her educational attainment, trainings and professional experience. You may also schedule an initial consultation to learn more about the agent. When buying a home, consider applying for a loan to have a better edge against other bidders. This will also help you expand your budget. Ask your agent about the amenities of the area, is the area near schools and business districts? Your agent should be able to show you all the benefits you can get from the area.

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