Georgie Mihaila
The main wordsmith behind all those Fancy Pants Homes. Avid reader and a sucker for superhero movies. Read, write, and dream real estate.
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Oceanfront Home on Dana Point’s ‘The Strand’ Sells for $21.25M
April 16, 2021, 3:07 pm inin Luxury, News
A 6-bedroom home that faces one the most beautiful coastal shorelines in all of California recently sold for a whopping $21,250,000. The property sits in an ultra-exclusive enclave — The Strands at Headlands — whose custom oceanfront homes are typically priced between $15 and $25 million dollars. Though it’s worth noting that the closing price […] More
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Everything You Need to Know About Bill Gates’ Extraordinary House, Xanadu 2.0
April 14, 2021, 4:07 pm inin Celebrity cribs
Not many houses have their own Wikipedia page. But then again, few residences have owners with a net worth greater than the GDP of over 100 countries. Once the richest man in the world, the Microsoft co-founder is now #4 on the list of wealthiest people, surpassed only by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and French […] More
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Step Inside the Home of Celebrated Rug Designer Erik Lindström, Now on the Market for $3.75M
April 10, 2021, 2:21 pm inin Luxury, News
Erik Lindström, the creative force behind one of L.A.’s most popular high-end rug boutiques is selling his home — an exquisite contemporary house in Venice, California with a swoon-worthy rooftop deck. Priced at $3,750,000, the three-bedroom home has recently hit the market, with The Agency’s founders Mauricio Umansky and Farrah Brittany in charge of the […] More
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Top 10 Celebrity Kitchens We Can’t Get Over
April 6, 2021, 9:45 pm inin Celebrity cribs
Writing about celebrity homes for a living has its perks; we get to step inside some of the most outrageously luxurious homes out there, all equipped with the finest amenities and designer finishes that have dream home written all over them. And while all the rooms of the rich and famous may be swoon-worthy, nothing […] More
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Villa Firenze: the $160 Million Beverly Park Estate Has Been Auctioned Off
April 3, 2021, 7:12 pm inin Architecture, Luxury, News
It’s official: the ultra-luxurious Villa Firenze, which long held the title of most expensive home in the U.S. has been auctioned off. And now, courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, we’ve also learned the price. According to a recent report, the lavish estate sold for $100 million less than its former asking price, with a […] More
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This $3.5M Apartment Was Once Owned by Filmmaker Nancy Dine, Muse of Famed Artist Jim Dine
March 31, 2021, 1:35 pm inin Celebrity cribs, Luxury, News
Perched high over Lincoln Center, overlooking the Hudson River, sits a sophisticated modern apartment with a backstory steeped in local art history. It was home to late Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Nancy Dine who, alongside husband Jim Dine, dominated the local arts scene of the early ’60s and were considered the ultimate art-star power couple at […] More
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Drake’s Mansion in Toronto, the Star of his ‘Toosie Slide’ Video, Is Peak Luxury
March 28, 2021, 6:09 pm inin Celebrity cribs
With Drake’s house in Toronto serving as filming location for one of the rapper’s videos, Toosie Slide, we got to see far more of the Grammy Award-winner’s home (and his actual awards, for that matter, as they’re all lined up proudly at the beginning of the music video). The custom-made mansion is the unintentional star […] More
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You Can Buy Toby’s House from The Office for a Little Over $1M
March 24, 2021, 8:38 pm inin Movie & TV Homes, News
If you miss NBC’s long running sitcom, The Office, and the hilarious misadventures of the show’s quirky characters, know that a piece of the screen version of Scranton, PA is up for grabs. A charming single story home featured on the show — as Toby Flenderson’s house — is on the market for $1,098,000. However, […] More
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Architecturally Distinct Greenwich House Designed by Ulrich Franzen On the Market for $9.9M
March 23, 2021, 3:58 pm inin Architecture, News
At the end of a private drive, in the midst of 7 acres of greenery, sits one of the most recognizable modern homes in all of Greenwich, Connecticut. Famously designed by Ulrich Franzen, an architect best known for his “fortress-like” buildings and Brutalist style, the private residence known as the Morris House stands out with its unique design […] More
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A First Look at the Newly Completed Residences at 130 William, One of NYC’s Newest Skyscrapers
March 20, 2021, 12:55 pm inin Architecture, Luxury, News
While the entire development is set to be completed in the fall, the 66-story luxury high-rise soaring above Lower Manhattan at 130 William has already started welcoming its first residents. This means we get a chance to peek inside the first completed residences at the architecturally distinct tower whose exteriors and interiors were both designed […] More
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Why There’s Never Been A Bigger Need for Senior Housing Options
March 18, 2021, 4:46 pm inin Market reports
As baby boomers are heading into retirement in droves, millions of adult children (myself included) find ourselves struggling to care for both our children and our aging parents. It’s time we talked openly about the most pressing issue: where are they going to live?
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What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Living Community for a Loved One
March 11, 2021, 9:00 am inin Helpful tips
If you’re helping a spouse or parent find their happily-ever-after in a setting where they can get the support that they need, make lasting friendships, and enjoy old age to the fullest, here’s what you should be looking for in a great senior living community. More