London Luxury-Home Prices Gain on Demand From Russian - BusinessWeek
Knight Frank compiles its luxury-homes index from estimated values of properties in the Mayfair, St. John’s Wood, Regent’s Park, Kensington, Notting Hill, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia and South Bank neighborhoods of London. --

Enhancing curb appeal in luxury homes - Wicked Local (blog)
What does it take to make a high-end home stand out in today’s market? Improving curb appeal in luxury homes takes more than adding a little splash of color. Here are top tips from landscape designers for creating a dramatic entrance to today’s

Despite Bust, Ordinary Joes Still Can’t Afford - Wall Street Journal
One of the disappointing aspects of a housing bust is that it doesn’t actually mean ordinary Joes can now afford stately homes with views of the Golden Gate Bridge or luxury apartments overlooking Central Park in Manhattan. As we report in Friday

Luxury L.B.I. homes to hit the auction block June 13 - NorthJersey.com
Two custom-built homes on the former site of Howes Marina in Beach Haven will hit the auction block on Sunday, June 13, at noon, according to Carl Zimatore of Park Lane Real Estate Auctions, LLC. "This is a rare opportunity to acquire such world

Fraudster's Wife Fights Feds for Luxury Homes, Bank Account - ABC News
(Joshua Lott/Reuters) The wife of convicted bank fraudster Hassan Nemazee is claiming ownership of a range of assets, including luxurious apartments in Manhattan and Rome, a 14th-century Italian farmhouse, a Katonah, N.Y., estate and $637,000 in bank

Wealthy Spending Again on Luxury Homes, Atlanta to Follow Suit - PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – May 25, 2010 – In April, Texas Energy executive Kelcy Warren purchased a Colorado property for $46.5 million. Hot on the heels of this transaction, an un-named Indonesian buyer contracted in May for a 48,000 square foot

Miami Beach Luxury Homes – Helpful Guidelines When Investing - Turks.US
Miami Beach luxury homes often make excellent investments. But they are rarely for first-time investors. Since these homes require more considerations, it is imperative to always know the basic rules of investing and avoid making costly mistakes

Security Based Loans Now Being Used To Leverage Luxury - StreetInsider.com
Almost anyone with a stock portfolio can take advantage of these non-recourse securities based loans to quickly fund a home purchase Naples, FL (Vocus) May 28, 2010 -- In April, Naples, Florida, unique luxury homes were a hot commodity because many