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Elton John Lists Two Condos
John has listed 2 units at The Sierra Towers in LA. The 1/1 unit is listed at $1.6 and the larger for $3.5. Both units have 24 hour security, a doorman, pool, gym & city and ocean views.
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Former Spice Girl Sells
“Scary Spice”, aka Melanie Brown, has sold their LA compound to Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s ex, for $3 million. The 8,600 square foot home features Venetian chandeliers, a detached recording studio, and movie theater. Brown had bought the home in 2010 for $3.45 and has put $1 million into renovations.
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Sarasota County Luxury Real Estate Update
As of March 31, 2012, there were 25 properties that are showing sold in Sarasota Florida County during the last 60 days that were listed above $2,000,000. The highest priced property that was listed for $5,400,000, sold for $4,630,000 on Golden Gate Point. Another sold on Siesta Key for $4,100,000. There was also a sale on Casey Key with full gulf and bay views for $4,450,000. Eighteen of these twenty-five properties were all cash transactions.
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Sarasota County Luxury Real Estate Foreclosure Index Report
As of March 31, 2012, there were 22 Luxury Short Sales and 7 luxury foreclosures that had closed in the previous 6 months. The average sold price of the pre-foreclosures was $1,236,023. That price was 86% of the original list average price of $1,518,548. The average sold price of the luxury foreclosures was $1,334,714 with less than 3 months of inventory left. The inventory and average days on the market of Sarasota luxury foreclosures and short sales (pre-foreclosures) continue to decline. Sarasota is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Tips To Get Your Home To Pass Inspection
It’s hard enough to get an offer on your home these days and then to have a home inspector derail your sale due to issues that could have been prevented is a major bummer. Keep your home from failing inspections and losing your buyer buy following these tips:
Electrical – make sure your electrical panel and circuit breaker adequately meet the needs of your house.Make sure you have GFCI’s in all bathrooms and kitchens.
Mold & mildew- check your lanais, pool cages, and crawl spaces. Consider a dehumidifier. Don’t try to mask the smell with candles or sprays, instead address the problem so it doesn’t happen again.
Plumbing- Check all faucets & toilets for for leaks and clogs.
Roof – Replace any worn or missing shingles.
Water intrusion- Check side entry doors to garage & check hairline cracks on any exterior stucco walls.
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Sarasota, FL Luxury Real Estate Market Sees Surge
Following a half decade of dormancy, the Sarasota high end real estate market has started it’s rebound. Last month, sales of homes in the $1 million dollar and higher range were up 48% from last year.
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Dreamwork’s Exec Sells mansion For $9.2 Million
Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive of Dreamworks Animation, sold his 1985 Beverly Hills Mansion for $9.2 million. The home sits on a half acre and also features a guest house.
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Pro Golfer Mickelson Lists estate For $7.095 Million
Mickelson and his wife have listed their 9,500 square foot Rancho Santa Fe 4.88 acre compound. The main house is Tuscan-style with numerous mosaics, stone fireplaces, and Italian marble. There are also 2 guest houses.
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Screenwriter Sommers Lists Mansion At $13.5 Million
Screenwriter and Director Stephen Sommers and his wife Jana have put their Malibu mansion on the market for $13.5 million. Within the gated community of Serra retreat, the remodelled 9,100 square foot home sits on 1.5 acres at the end of a culde-sac. The swimming pool features water falls and a slide. The interior features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a home theater. The couple bought the home from Britney Spears in 2007 for $10 million.
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Sarasota, FL Luxury Penthouse Sells For $885,000
Unit 1501 in the Kanaya condo tower has been purchased by a Sarasota LLC. The last purchaser paid $1.6 million in August of 2007 and lost it to foreclosure in October of 2011.
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