Friday, April 30, 2010

ITC Sonar first hotel to earn carbon credits - Economic Times
MUMBAI: ITC Hotels has set a precedence by possibly becoming the first hospitality chain in the world to have earned carbon credits. Its luxury property, ITC Sonar in Kolkata, which switched to energy efficient CFL bulbs as part of its energy saving

Virtuoso(R) Welcomes Newest Hotel to Industry-Leading - TMCnet
NEW YORK, April 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Puerto Rico's first luxury resort is the latest property invited into the new Virtuoso(R) Preview Program. The world's leading luxury travel network has selected the St. Regis Bahia Beach-Puerto

Top 10 luxury hotels in Asia - StarPhoenix
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok boasts a 130 year history of tradition and the highest level of service, making it a truly unique luxury property. It’s unpretentious, understated and attentive and may have the largest, most varied breakfast buffet in

Tropicana Las Vegas Unveils Newly Designed Hotel Rooms and Luxury - PR Inside
Tropicana Las Vegas announced today that it will unveil the first of its newly designed hotel rooms and luxury suites in the property’s 569- room Paradise Tower. The new rooms are part of the $165 million transformation of the property, designed to

Different Ways of Buying Miami Beach Luxury Condos - Turks.US
Alone It’s possible to purchase Miami Beach luxury condos on your own. Condos are not as extensive as traditional homes in terms of the number of factors. Aside from the onsite amenities, the property itself is basically all you have to worry with

Today's corporate news direct from Michigan businesses - MLive.com (blog)
The St. Regis Bahia Beach-Puerto Rico will benefit from the unique sales and marketing networking program NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Puerto Rico's first luxury resort is the latest property invited into the new Virtuoso® Preview Program. The

Naples Florida New Customized Luxury Home Real Estate Search Program - PRWeb
"Our proprietary match tools along with a seasoned professional, bring our clients the most complete look at the Naples, Florida luxury home market. We customize nearly every aspect of each daily report to meet the unique needs of each client while
Hong Kong "cage home" rents soar above luxury flats - Canada.com
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's so called "cage men" may be among the city's poorest Sze Lai-shan of the Society for Community Organisation said rents for the city's cage homes had risen around 20 percent over the past year, with some cages renting for

Toll Brothers Launches New Mobile Website - PRWeb
Horsham, PA ( Vocus / PRWEB ) April 27, 2010 -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has launched its new mobile-focused website, designed to appeal to busy home buyers with little time to search for their

Torelli Realty Sees Rise in Orange County's Luxury - PR.com
Orange County has a prestigious reputation so it’s not surprising that some Orange County short sales are luxury homes. About Torelli Realty Torelli Realty is a Costa Mesa real estate agency that specializes in Costa Mesa real estate, Mesa Verde

ReMax reports record-breaking sales of luxury homes - Globe and Mail
L uxury homes sales not only recovered from recessionary depths in the first quarter of this year, ReMax Canada said they shattered previous all-time records in most Canadian cities studied. Attributing the upswing in sales to “improved economic

Luxury homes sales through the roof as buyers seek stable investment - Globe and Mail
A s the real-estate market in Canada continues its record-setting recovery, the market for high-end homes is surging. The country’s richest residents – as well as millionaires from countries such as China and the United Kingdom – are turning to

Videos From the Web: Home Videos - San Francisco Chronicle
Karen Forey Design Group is an upscale interior design firm established in 1977. We have been at the top of the design community for over 25 years. Working both nationally and internationally, Karen Forey Design Group specializes in luxury homes

Caruso Homes Offers Thousands in Closing Assistance for - Forbes
CROFTON, Md., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Four "immediate delivery" luxury homes with closing assistance up to $32,999 and reduced listing prices are now being offered by Maryland homebuilder Caruso Homes at communities in Prince George's County

Madoff sons, brother may be charged - The State
Under Bonventre's watch, it says, the firm "extended more than 15 loans, totaling over $50 million, to Madoff family members and key employees" for the purchase of luxury homes, and "purported to forgive most of these loans after a few years."
Luxury Croatia Real Estate Fameya Featured on HGTV - PRWeb
Bostjan and Anja Want to Move Out of their Tiny Home in Slovenia and Find a Larger Place on the Nearby Croatian Coast. They choose Fameya luxury Vila as this is paradise for real estate options. The pricing was right and their decision was recorded

Ritz-Carlton hotel at Lake Tahoe goes into default - Sacramento Bee
clustered around the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort, is suffering from the collapse in the real estate market. Even as the economy starts to recover, consumers are wary about spending money on goodies such as luxury timeshares. "Resort real

9,850 households in 370 buildings to face higher - China Post
Some real estate experts and realty agents hold the view that the raised tax on luxury apartment and houses will most likely increase the future transaction prices of such properties by 20 percent because most owners tend to pass the tax burden on to

Torelli Realty Sees Rise in Orange County's Luxury - PR.com
Costa Mesa real estate company Torelli Realty, a specialist in Costa Mesa real estate, Orange County real estate, and Costa Mesa short sales and Orange County short sales, reflects on luxury short sales. Costa Mesa, CA, April 30, 2010 --( PR.com
Crying David Boden Says He's Innocent - Broward New Times (blog)

Crying David Boden Says He's Innocent
Broward New Times (blog)
Well, Boden of course was at the time living in one of Rothstein's million-dollar homes on Castilla Isle as well, but he claimed he was paying $10000 a ...

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Chicago outraged by attack - Irish Examiner

RTE.ie

Chicago outraged by attack
Irish Examiner
Natasha lives in the Bucktown area, a hip neighbourhood of half million dollar homes, condominiums and apartments let to young workers and students. ...
Bond hearing today for couple accused in Bucktown beatingChicago Breaking News - Tribune

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Foreclosures rise again despite best efforts - Columbus Business First

Columbus Business First

Foreclosures rise again despite best efforts
Columbus Business First
“Homeowners who have anywhere from a $40000 property value up to million-dollar homes.” Across the state, the situation is no better, said Kimberly Zurz, ...

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Clubs, cars and shopping with Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Destructoid

Destructoid

Clubs, cars and shopping with Test Drive Unlimited 2
Destructoid
Hell, between houses, half-million dollar cars, multi-million dollar homes, you'll be lucky if you even get around to spending the $50000 on new couches for ...

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Expires Friday - WCCO

Kansas City Star

Homebuyer Tax Credit Expires Friday
WCCO
Now, the million-dollar question facing the housing recovery is will these first-time homebuyers stay in the market when the federal incentive goes away? ...
Will Housing Market Survive End Of Tax Credit?KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas

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Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear of sea wall failing - Los Angeles Times

Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear of sea wall failing
Los Angeles Times
The quaint island community of Naples, with its million-dollar homes, famed canals and pirate statues, is protected by a crumbling concrete berm. ...

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Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction - Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star

Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction
Kansas City Star
“They've taken million-dollar homes that have languished on the market and sold them in a matter of weeks. We have some very relieved sellers and some very ...



Analysis: Neighborhood in Poway best value - San Diego Union Tribune

Analysis: Neighborhood in Poway best value
San Diego Union Tribune
He said current prices of homes on the market range from about $350000 to $800000, with a few topping the million-dollar mark. Some smaller homes were built ...

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Vision for Transforming Hunters Point Comes Before Supervisors - New York Times

New York Times

Vision for Transforming Hunters Point Comes Before Supervisors
New York Times
It is the kind of sweeping San Francisco view that could sustain million-dollar condominiums. This article is part of our expanded Bay Area coverage. ...

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Concierge Auctions to Present a 150-Acre Equestrian Estate Near Camp David at ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Concierge Auctions to Present a 150-Acre Equestrian Estate Near Camp David at ...
PR Newswire (press release)
WAYNESBORO, Pa., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Concierge Auctions will host a luxury real estate auction of a 150-acre equestrian estate near Camp David on June ...
150-acre Benchoff estate to be auctioned in JuneThe Herald-Mail

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North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Luxury Home Sales Climb in First Quarter ... - dBusinessNews Sacramento (press release)

Columbia Basin Herald

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Luxury Home Sales Climb in First Quarter ...
dBusinessNews Sacramento (press release)
... more buyers to the market, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in Northern California. ...
Marin County Luxury Home Sales Up Sharply in March, Coldwell Banker ...dBusinessNews San Francisco (press release)
Fewer Denver mansions sold in March, but they sold fasterBizjournals.com
Joan Stamile of Piscataway honored with Sales Manager of the Year by NJBAmyCentralJersy.com
South Carolina News (blog) -DMN Newswire (press release)
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GETTING PERSONAL CANADA: Luxury-Home Sales Join The Party - Wall Street Journal

CBC.ca

GETTING PERSONAL CANADA: Luxury-Home Sales Join The Party
Wall Street Journal
With the exception of 2009, when Canada's entire real-estate market slumped, luxury sales as a percentage of the market have been steadily increasing in ...
Luxury homes sales through the roof as buyers seek stable investmentGlobe and Mail
Luxury homes sales sizzling in Greater VictoriaVancouver Sun
Luxury home sales soar: reportCBC.ca
Ottawa Citizen -Edmonton Sun -Castanet.net
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Find best deal on Coconut Grove House from Findire.com - PRLog (free press release)
The Findire site offers you an array of Miami property for sale, you would surely end up finding the perfect property location you are searching for. Providing quality apartments and luxury houses you will be amazed to see the professional help and

Top 10 luxury hotels in Asia - StarPhoenix
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok boasts a 130 year history of tradition and the highest level of service, making it a truly unique luxury property. It’s unpretentious, understated and attentive and may have the largest, most varied breakfast buffet in

Industry veteran takes the helm at Kuwait's Safir - Zawya.com
Safir International Hotel Safir International Hotel , Kuwait's leading luxury property, has announced the appointment of Mr. Kifah M. Melhem as General Manager with a mandate to revitalise this popular beachfront landmark. Mr. Melhem, a seasoned
Tips from Home-Based Franchise Millionaires - All Business
But in homes across the United States, countless franchisees are striving to build million-dollar businesses – all from the comforts of their own homes. We recently connected with three millionaire franchisees to see just how they pulled it off and

Analysis: Neighborhood in Poway best value - San Diego Union-Tribune
He said current prices of homes on the market range from about $350,000 to $800,000, with a few topping the million-dollar mark. Some smaller homes were built in the 1970s and other large ones built in the 1990s. “When people are looking for family

Hollywood Sign Site Saved By Hugh Hefner & Generous - Inhabitat.com
The development company was planning on selling the land off in parcels for multi-million dollar homes, and when the city found out about it, people were outraged. A campaign ensued to raise $12.5 million to buy the land for public use and

Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear - Los Angeles Times
It's a trade-off, living on Naples. In exchange for inhabiting an island with quaint canals where kayakers, paddlers and opera-singing gondoliers float past million-dollar homes, residents of this Long Beach neighborhood live with the anxiety of

Market for high-priced homes, jumbo mortgages begins to thaw - Washington Post
local buyers, a shortage of homes on the market is a more significant problem than obtaining a loan, said Jeff Brier, a principal with the Martin & Jeff Group of Coldwell Banker in the District. It is not uncommon for million-dollar homes to
Videos From the Web: Home Videos - San Francisco Chronicle
Karen Forey Design Group is an upscale interior design firm established in 1977. We have been at the top of the design community for over 25 years. Working both nationally and internationally, Karen Forey Design Group specializes in luxury homes

Madoff sons, brother may be charged - The State
Under Bonventre's watch, it says, the firm "extended more than 15 loans, totaling over $50 million, to Madoff family members and key employees" for the purchase of luxury homes, and "purported to forgive most of these loans after a few years."

Hong Kong "cage home" rents soar above luxury flats - Canada.com
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's so called "cage men" may be among the city's poorest Sze Lai-shan of the Society for Community Organisation said rents for the city's cage homes had risen around 20 percent over the past year, with some cages renting for

Now, buy Rs 26-crore luxury homes online - Rediff
E ver dreamed of buying a high-end apartment in Mumbai or a riverside villa in Uttarakhand? A Rs 26 crore (Rs 260 million) luxurious flat with a stunning sea view in South Mumbai or a duplex apartment in Bangalore can now be bought at just a click of

ReMax reports record-breaking sales of luxury homes - Globe and Mail
L uxury homes sales not only recovered from recessionary depths in the first quarter of this year, ReMax Canada said they shattered previous all-time records in most Canadian cities studied. Attributing the upswing in sales to “improved economic
Torelli Realty Sees Rise in Orange County's Luxury - PR.com
Orange County has a prestigious reputation so it’s not surprising that some Orange County short sales are luxury homes. About Torelli Realty Torelli Realty is a Costa Mesa real estate agency that specializes in Costa Mesa real estate, Mesa Verde

Now, buy Rs 26-crore luxury homes online - Rediff
E ver dreamed of buying a high-end apartment in Mumbai or a riverside villa in Uttarakhand? A Rs 26 crore (Rs 260 million) luxurious flat with a stunning sea view in South Mumbai or a duplex apartment in Bangalore can now be bought at just a click of

Asian Stocks Gain for Third Month as Earnings Spur Optimism - Bloomberg
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen may limit local families to owning two homes, while the eastern city of Qingdao may raise land taxes for luxury homes and non-residential developments to 2 percent from 1 percent, the Shanghai Securities News

Caruso Homes Offers Thousands in Closing Assistance for - Forbes
CROFTON, Md., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Four "immediate delivery" luxury homes with closing assistance up to $32,999 and reduced listing prices are now being offered by Maryland homebuilder Caruso Homes at communities in Prince George's County

Luxury homes sales through the roof as buyers seek stable investment - Globe and Mail
A s the real-estate market in Canada continues its record-setting recovery, the market for high-end homes is surging. The country’s richest residents – as well as millionaires from countries such as China and the United Kingdom – are turning to

Videos From the Web: Home Videos - San Francisco Chronicle
Karen Forey Design Group is an upscale interior design firm established in 1977. We have been at the top of the design community for over 25 years. Working both nationally and internationally, Karen Forey Design Group specializes in luxury homes

Hong Kong "cage home" rents soar above luxury flats - Canada.com
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's so called "cage men" may be among the city's poorest Sze Lai-shan of the Society for Community Organisation said rents for the city's cage homes had risen around 20 percent over the past year, with some cages renting for

ReMax reports record-breaking sales of luxury homes - Globe and Mail
L uxury homes sales not only recovered from recessionary depths in the first quarter of this year, ReMax Canada said they shattered previous all-time records in most Canadian cities studied. Attributing the upswing in sales to “improved economic
China considers US style property tax on luxury real estate in select cities - Property Wire

AsiaOne

China considers US style property tax on luxury real estate in select cities
Property Wire
It is thought the new tax will be aimed at those buying multiple properties, luxury real estate and in select cities where price growth is deemed to be out ...
China Goes Bubble PoppingWall Street Journal
Bubble forming in the property maket of China: Mark MatthewsEconomic Times
'Bless The Mainlanders For Helping Stoke Our Economy'Forbes (blog)
China Daily
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China Looks At Tax Options To Address Steep Home Price Increases - NuWire Investor

China Looks At Tax Options To Address Steep Home Price Increases
NuWire Investor
It is thought the new tax will be aimed at those buying multiple properties, luxury real estate and in select cities where price growth is deemed to be out ...

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Hilton CEO: 40% of Hilton's near-term hotel openings outside the USA - USA Today

USA Today

Hilton CEO: 40% of Hilton's near-term hotel openings outside the USA
USA Today
Last year we also expanded our luxury portfolio by more than 100 percent within the US and nearly 50 percent outside the US Some recent luxury openings ...

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Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Put Home Up for Sale - TheInsider.com

Sydney Morning Herald

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Put Home Up for Sale
TheInsider.com
An Orange County realtor tells "The Insider" that Sandra Bullock and Jesse James have put their multi-million dollar Sunset Beach home up for sale. ...
No Wedding Ring On Jesse JamesWDEF News 12

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Foreclosures rise again despite best efforts - Columbus Business First

Columbus Business First

Foreclosures rise again despite best efforts
Columbus Business First
“Homeowners who have anywhere from a $40000 property value up to million-dollar homes.” Across the state, the situation is no better, said Kimberly Zurz, ...

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Expires Friday - WCCO

Homebuyer Tax Credit Expires Friday
WCCO
Now, the million-dollar question facing the housing recovery is will these first-time homebuyers stay in the market when the federal incentive goes away? ...

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Million-dollar home sales bouncing back - Today's THV

Million-dollar home sales bouncing back
Today's THV
There were 14 seven-figure residential transactions in Little Rock last year, and two of those homes were then bulldozed. Sales of million-dollar homes have ...
Number of $1 Million Homes Sold in Pulaski County on the ReboundArkansas Business Online

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Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear of sea wall failing - Los Angeles Times

Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear of sea wall failing
Los Angeles Times
The quaint island community of Naples, with its million-dollar homes, famed canals and pirate statues, is protected by a crumbling concrete berm. ...

and more »


Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction - Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star

Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction
Kansas City Star
“They've taken million-dollar homes that have languished on the market and sold them in a matter of weeks. We have some very relieved sellers and some very ...



Vision for Transforming Hunters Point Comes Before Supervisors - New York Times

New York Times

Vision for Transforming Hunters Point Comes Before Supervisors
New York Times
It is the kind of sweeping San Francisco view that could sustain million-dollar condominiums. This article is part of our expanded Bay Area coverage. ...

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Chicago outraged by attack - Irish Examiner

RTE.ie

Chicago outraged by attack
Irish Examiner
Natasha lives in the Bucktown area, a hip neighbourhood of half million dollar homes, condominiums and apartments let to young workers and students. ...
Bond hearing today for couple accused in Bucktown beatingChicago Breaking News - Tribune

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Clubs, cars and shopping with Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Destructoid

Destructoid

Clubs, cars and shopping with Test Drive Unlimited 2
Destructoid
Hell, between houses, half-million dollar cars, multi-million dollar homes, you'll be lucky if you even get around to spending the $50000 on new couches for ...

and more »

Caruso Homes Offers Thousands in Closing Assistance for New Luxury Homes in ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Caruso Homes Offers Thousands in Closing Assistance for New Luxury Homes in ...
PR Newswire (press release)
CROFTON, Md., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Four "immediate delivery" luxury homes with closing assistance up to $32999 and reduced listing prices are now being ...

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North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Luxury Home Sales Climb in First Quarter ... - dBusinessNews Sacramento (press release)

Columbia Basin Herald

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Luxury Home Sales Climb in First Quarter ...
dBusinessNews Sacramento (press release)
April 29, 2010 –North Lake Tahoe and Truckee luxury home sales rose 26 percent in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period a year ago as ...
Marin County Luxury Home Sales Up Sharply in March, Coldwell Banker ...dBusinessNews San Francisco (press release)
Fewer Denver mansions sold in March, but they sold fasterBizjournals.com
Joan Stamile of Piscataway honored with Sales Manager of the Year by NJBAmyCentralJersy.com
South Carolina News (blog)
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Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction - Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star

Cates Auction & Realty Co. Inc.: Luxury continues to change hands at auction
Kansas City Star
While the company sells all types of real estate at auction, it's the luxury homes that seem to grab the headlines. “We sell all sorts of properties week in ...



Asian Stocks Gain for Third Month as Earnings Spur Optimism - San Francisco Chronicle

Asian Stocks Gain for Third Month as Earnings Spur Optimism
San Francisco Chronicle
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen may limit local families to owning two homes, while the eastern city of Qingdao may raise land taxes for luxury homes ...

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Park Service Finds Nemesis in Colo. Mansion Developer - New York Times

Park Service Finds Nemesis in Colo. Mansion Developer
New York Times
Real estate broker Tom Chapman this month announced plans to build a luxury residence on a private inholding atop the park's highest point at Signal Hill, ...



A Surprise on Wall Street: Luxury Rentals May Benefit From Stabilization - New York Times

A Surprise on Wall Street: Luxury Rentals May Benefit From Stabilization
New York Times
Orin S. Wilf, president of Skyline Developers, the New York subsidiary of Garden Homes Development, which owns the building, said he surmised that because ...

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Torelli Realty Sees Rise in Orange County's Luxury Short Sales - PR.com (press release)

Torelli Realty Sees Rise in Orange County's Luxury Short Sales
PR.com (press release)
Orange County has a prestigious reputation so it's not surprising that some Orange County short sales are luxury homes. Torelli Realty is a Costa Mesa real ...

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Sterling Custom Homes Builds Luxury Home on Lake Travis - PRLog.Org (press release)

PRLog.Org (press release)

Sterling Custom Homes Builds Luxury Home on Lake Travis
PRLog.Org (press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 30, 2010 – Sterling Custom Homes is currently building a luxury custom home in Lakeway, TX. This waterfront property features ...



China Looks At Tax Options To Address Steep Home Price Increases - NuWire Investor

China Looks At Tax Options To Address Steep Home Price Increases
NuWire Investor
It is thought the new tax will be aimed at those buying multiple properties, luxury real estate and in select cities where price growth is deemed to be out ...

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GETTING PERSONAL CANADA: Luxury-Home Sales Join The Party - Wall Street Journal

CBC.ca

GETTING PERSONAL CANADA: Luxury-Home Sales Join The Party
Wall Street Journal
With the economic rebound, increased foreign investment and an influx of wealthy immigrants, the country's luxury-home market is sizzling. ...
Luxury homes sales through the roof as buyers seek stable investmentGlobe and Mail
Luxury homes sales sizzling in Greater VictoriaVancouver Sun
Luxury home sales soar: reportCBC.ca
CTV.ca -Winnipeg Free Press -Business in Vancouver
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