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Inside Toronto’s most expensive home: a $35M condo at The One
by Georgie Mihaila January 19, 2023
Known for its sky-high real estate prices, glamorous condos, and vibrant business, technology and entertainment scene, Toronto is often in its own league. Rivaled only by Vancouver’s pricey real estate market, Toronto is Canada’s second most expensive city, with the average home price surpassing $1.2 million (CAD) for single-family homes, with condos selling for amounts […] More
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Is the ‘Glass Onion’ house real?
by Ioana Neamt January 3, 2023
Who would have thought that Daniel Craig, aka Bond, James Bond, would be able to charm his way into becoming a modern, American version of Hercule Poirot, dazzling us with his unique Southern drawl? Not even Agatha Christie could have seen this coming. Yet here we are, eyes glued to the screen to watch the […] More
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Solving the case of 221B Baker Street, the ‘real’ home of Sherlock Holmes
by Ioana Neamt November 25, 2022
There is no way that anyone reading this right now has not heard of Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’ve read the stories published by Arthur Conan Doyle, or discovered this character from series like Sherlock, Elementary, or Hollywood blockbusters like Sherlock Holmes. We’re not even going to get into a debate on who was the best […] More
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The private homes aboard the NJORD Superyacht are the epitome of nautical luxury
by Sheela Joseph October 21, 2022
If we were to ask you to imagine your dream home, what would your mind conjure up? Perhaps you’d love a penthouse in the skies or a palatial property with sweeping gardens. What about a lush forest paradise away from civilization or an opulent oceanfront property? Maybe a hillside mansion with an infinity pool or […] More
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One of Europe’s finest modern homes: $23M Villa Vela in Andalusia, Spain is a destination in itself
by Georgie Mihaila July 15, 2022
If you haven’t had a chance to book your summer vacation just yet, join us on a quick trip. The destination is the sun-bathed province of Andalusia, Spain, where a striking $23 million contemporary villa built in 2020 has recently hit the market. Gideon Lang-Laddie of The Agency holds the listing. Dubbed Villa Vela, the […] More
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Feast Your Eyes on 5 of the Most Beautiful Beachfront Properties in Dubai
by Marvi Abdullah June 30, 2022
Dubai is without a doubt one of the world’s most attractive destinations for people looking to invest in real estate. With its great quality of life, connectivity to global business destinations, and lower rental yields, Dubai has emerged as a top contender in recent years for wealthy buyers looking to invest their money in booming […] More
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A $24M Fort-Like Estate Towers Over the Caribbean in St. Thomas
by Georgie Mihaila June 24, 2022
If you haven’t had a chance to book your summer vacation just yet, join us on a quick trip. The destination is the idyllic Saint Thomas, the chief island of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where a $24 million waterfront estate looms over the Caribbean with its unique fort-like structure. Sitting on a rocky point right […] More
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Casa Loma: The Canadian Castle with Countless Movie Credits
by Jenny Schafer April 18, 2022
With soaring battlements and secret passageways, the one and only true castle in North America sits in the heart of Toronto, Ontario. And it’s a must-see when visiting the T-dot, especially for movie lovers. X-Men fans in particular will be quick to recognize the estate, as it served as a main filming location for Xavier […] More
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Where in the World Do George Clooney & Amal Clooney Live? A Closer Look at the Couple’s Many Houses
by Jenny Schafer April 2, 2022
After rising to fame as Dr. Doug Ross on the addictive 1990s medical drama ER, George Clooney decided to cash in his chips and splurge on a Los Angeles mansion. And that was the beginning of his impressive real estate portfolio. From that Studio City property, to a vineyard estate in France, to his infamous […] More
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Where Do Your Favorite F1 Drivers Live? 7 Fabulous Houses of Formula 1 Champs
by Ioana Neamt March 10, 2022
We’re all probably familiar with the concept of seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as – wait for it – SAD. It’s a state of melancholy that affects most people during the colder months, but for some, it can also make an appearance as the weather turns warmer. For Formula 1 fans, seasonal affective disorder means […] More
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Where Does Tina Turner Live Now? Her Swiss House and $76 Million ‘Weekend Retreat’
by Jenny Schafer February 5, 2022
Living in Europe for decades, Tina Turner has been setting up shop in Switzerland since the mid-2000s Before that, she built a dream house for herself in the south of France, which she sold to follow husband Erwin Bach to Zürich Her home is Chateau Algonquin, a magnificent estate which sits on Lake Zürich that […] More
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The Downton Abbey House is Real – And You Can Go Tour the Castle
by Lauren Morling August 21, 2021
It’s been quite a few years since the dramatic finale tied up the loose ends of the award-winning Downton Abbey British TV series. This extraordinary period drama invited us all into the ‘upstairs downstairs’ world of the 1900s and had nearly 10 million bums on couches every single week. And while there doesn’t seem to […] More