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Tycoon’s wife won’t tear down huge Conn. mansion

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Posted in Connecticut, Teardown Phenomenon | 1 Comment »

GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — The wife of one of Russia's richest men says she will not tear down a massive mansion in Connecticut to build an even bigger one. Olga Kogan ... Read more..

An other celebrity teardown

Monday, September 29th, 2008 Posted in California, Teardown Phenomenon | 1 Comment »

A new addition to celebrity teardown gossip. Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna have listed their Beverly Hills home (teardown) for $5 million: "PRIME Location on one of the best streets in The ... Read more..

Diverse community - active housing

Friday, September 19th, 2008 Posted in Illinois, Infill, Teardown Phenomenon | No Comments »

A recent article "Arlington Heights satisfies divergent tastes" by Sherry Giewald is an other example of a close-in community revitalization with inflow of younger buyers. In addition to an easy ... Read more..

Drive-to vacation homes

Friday, September 12th, 2008 Posted in Maine, Housing Market Conditions, Teardown Phenomenon | 4 Comments »

A "drive-to" vacation home market continues to show resiliency. A recent article in the New York Times showcases second-home living near Naples, Maine. This area and its lifestyle are very ... Read more..

Chicago Real Estate; Lincoln Park

Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in Illinois, Housing Market Conditions, Infill, Teardown Phenomenon | No Comments »

In recent years, Lincoln Park has become a prime address for super-luxury single-family houses. In 2007, Forbes magazine named the block between Armitage, Willow, Orchard and Burling Streets as the most ... Read more..

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