http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ Share :: Discuss :: Network en Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:58:33 +0000 http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=46#post-246 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:10:47 +0000 Mark Knowles 246@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Those footballers certainly know how to spend money. :)</p> <p>DO any of them get to keep any of it ? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=3#post-245 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:58:20 +0000 Mark Knowles 245@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Hi Kyle,</p> <p>Welcome to the forum, please feel free to throw out a few opinions :) Your profile should link back to your website. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=46#post-244 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:10:26 +0000 admeon 244@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Becky - saw this post and one other about the Chargers -- I just (reluctantly) moved from San Diego recently. Was in RE there and actually showed another of Finley's homes in Rancho Santa Fe to some prospective buyers. Don't think that one ever sold, but it was amazing. His brother Scott is a great chiropractor!<br /> You must be much happier with the Chargers after this past weekend... </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=3#post-243 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:25:40 +0000 kmmr12 243@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Hello All,</p> <p>My name is Kyle Ransom CEO on Mosnar Communications Inc. We are a global luxury PR firm based out of Altanta. Feel to Google us to find out about us. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=57#post-242 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:41:08 +0000 Mark Knowles 242@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>If you mean the restricted press area, that is normal. I am registered for all sorts of these. It is not often I see a website for a single property though. </p> <p>It looks to me as though they could do with a <a href="http://www.luxuryproperty.com">Top quality real estate video</a></p> <p>I will drop them a line :) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=58#post-241 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:34:24 +0000 Mark Knowles 241@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Oh well, I am sure she will manage. Perhaps she will ask him to come cook for her personally?</p> <p>Even though Llorca is the <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-restaurants-on-the-French-Riviera---Cafe-Llorca--Vallauris">best restaurant in Vallauris</a> I was not terribly impressed. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=58#post-240 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:21:55 +0000 Astrid 240@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Today I learned that Alain Llorca Star-cook at the Côte d'Azur is leaving the restaurant "Moulin de Mougins" <a href="http://www.lhotellerie.fr/journal/restauration/2008-12/Separation-entre-Alain-Llorca-et-le-Moulin-de-Mougins.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.lhotellerie.fr/journal/restauration/2008-12/Separation-entre-Alain-Llorca-et-le-Moulin-de-Mougins.htm</a></p> <p>I'm wondering were Sharon Stone will held her benefiz-gala during the film festival in Cannes next mai! </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=57#post-239 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:10:20 +0000 Astrid 239@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Does anyone knows something more about this villa?<br /> "A Timeless Masterpiece<br /> Zen Vida is an ultra luxury villa for sale in Mallorca, Spain.<br /> <a href="http://www.zenvida.com" rel="nofollow">www.zenvida.com</a>"</p> <p>The webside only gives a first impression, for more you need to register.<br /> Somehow strange, I think! </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=56#post-238 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:52 +0000 Mark Knowles 238@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>The poor so-and-so has to live somewhere. He is not the most popular person, so I would think he will be spending a fair amount of the money he made from the oil war making sure no one gets too close. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=56#post-237 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:15:35 +0000 Astrid 237@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>We all know that George W. is not to wise ;-) And it seems that the Dallas sheriffs just started to hang around in front of the villa. </p> <p>In the worst case they can always go to their little farm in Crawford. This might be more secure. I remember there were many VIPs there, like Putin etc </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=56#post-236 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:07 +0000 Mark Knowles 236@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>:lol:</p> <p>Well, I would think he will need to keep his options open. Never a good idea to let everyone know where you sleep when you have annoyed this many people. </p> <p>They have guns in Texas..... </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=56#post-235 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:18:48 +0000 Astrid 235@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Today I found out, that G.W. and Laura are going to buy a new home in Dallas. I thought that they still have the ranch, but it seems that they need another residency while moving from the withe house.</p> <p><a href="http://www.luxist.com/2008/12/05/george-and-laura-bush-buy-a-home-in-dallas/" rel="nofollow">http://www.luxist.com/2008/12/05/george-and-laura-bush-buy-a-home-in-dallas/</a> </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=55#post-234 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:39:53 +0000 Mark Knowles 234@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Work has just started on the <a href="http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/no-credit-crunch-for-giorgio-armani-la-dolce-vita-milano/">Armani Hotel and Residence in Milano</a>. </p> <p>With Emaar cutting jobs in Dubai, and their stock having fallen in value over 50% this year, where would you think they have found the cash to build this? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=54#post-233 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:38:51 +0000 Mark Knowles 233@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>They both stay inside the ship. Along with a high speed RIB.</p> <p>If you look at these photos:</p> <p><a href="http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/luxury-real-estate-gigayachts-a-sf99-sigma-mega-yacht/" rel="nofollow">http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/luxury-real-estate-gigayachts-a-sf99-sigma-mega-yacht/</a></p> <p>Near the stern on the port side is a hatch that is open. It is difficult to tell the scale from this, but that hatch is enormous and there is a small crane/winch to lift the tenders in and out.</p> <p>The tenders are over 36 feet long - which gives you an idea of the scale of the thing.</p> <p>I have a closer photo here:</p> <p><a href="http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1420.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1420.JPG</a> </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=54#post-232 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:17:22 +0000 juliovonmonkeyblue 232@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Remarkable.</p> <p>Question: "A" has two tenders. Do they both fit inside the ship via the large port-side door? Or do they merely meet the ship wherever it docks? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-231 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:01:18 +0000 Astrid 231@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Hi Mark!</p> <p>I found your article on the luxery blog. The translation will be online on thursday. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-230 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:33:57 +0000 Astrid 230@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>So, if your appartement is big enough, why not?<br /> Nevertheless, are you, or someoneelse is writing something about this fair this week? If yes, I'd liked to have the article as soon as possible to translate it. Otherwise I'll do one of my own.</p> <p>... and I read some nice commentaries about the fair ;-) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-229 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:23:51 +0000 Mark Knowles 229@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Personally, I would make all my girlfriends share the one apartment. Economy of scale..... </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-228 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:22:26 +0000 Astrid 228@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>It seems, so! But I read, that they are starting to save money. Now they've only two girlfriends instead of three ;-) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-227 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:29:52 +0000 Mark Knowles 227@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Are there any millionaires left in Moscow?</p> <p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/millionaires-fair-oligarchs-on-their-uppers-1042742.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/millionaires-fair-oligarchs-on-their-uppers-1042742.html</a> </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=53#post-226 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:34:05 +0000 Astrid 226@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Will there be an article about the millionaires fair in Moscow during this week on the english page? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=43#post-225 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:30:48 +0000 Mark Knowles 225@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Well, after careful consideration, I am going with "Stupid but lucky." lol</p> <p>Having played poker professionally for some time in the past, I can attest to the fact that "lucky" wins over "good" a reasonable proportion of the time...... </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=52#post-224 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:37:48 +0000 becky 224@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Looks like the <a href="http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/daily-show-producer-buys-in-chelsea/">Daily Show executive producer</a> (David Javerbaum) bought a fifth-floor apartment in the Yves Chelsea on Seventh in NY.</p> <p>While I haven't found what size place he bought (yet), here's some interesting info about the building:</p> <blockquote><p>One-bedroom units range from 701-937 square feet, not including outdoor space. Larger two and three-bedroom homes have a considerably wider range, from 1,090 square feet to 2,367 square feet, in addition to outdoor space that ranges from the very small 50 square foot balcony to the 520 square foot landscaped outdoor terrace.</p> <p>Once the site of a horse stable, the land beneath Yves has a lot of history. Late paperwork was all that kept this lot from becoming a historical landmark. Many people will see this fact as a great way to expect their property value to increase in the future. For now, units are priced at as little as $950,000 to as much as $6.95 million. </p></blockquote> <p>The last pictures I could find of the building showed it still unfinished (although it seemed close). That was at the end of the summer, and I'm researching to see if it's actually done. Anyone familiar with the building?</p> <p>Javerbaum has won several awards for his comedy writing. Additionally, he wrote for The Harvard Lampoon, has contributed to The Onion, and wrote songs for Crybaby on Broadway. He's also a former Letterman writer.</p> <p><em>Hat tip to Mark for the building details</em> </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=46#post-223 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:30:11 +0000 becky 223@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>I just saw something recently about Japan finally drafting its first female ball player. Heck, the US has never done that. Off topic, but interesting to me as a baseball fan. (You really should watch Mr. Baseball with Tom Selleck - funny.) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=43#post-222 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:28:00 +0000 becky 222@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>You know, I can't make up my mind about her. She's irritating, so I don't watch anything that has her in it. (Although I do admit I saw the video she made after she was mentioned during the elections - brilliant!)</p> <p>Maybe she really is a mad marketing genius, laughing her way to the bank, little doggie tucked inside her expensive bag. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=29#post-221 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:26:09 +0000 becky 221@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>That would be a total pain. Sounds like it's a good deterrent, though. Was it gated as well? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=40#post-220 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:24:56 +0000 becky 220@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Hahaha - I think you'd have a lot of visitors if you snag that chateau. :) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=51#post-219 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:11:36 +0000 Mark Knowles 219@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Interesting. Thanks for leaving this.</p> <p>Although this is rather in contrast to the information I have. Prices have been falling dramatically in Indian real estate with developers canceling projects in most major cities. </p> <p>Prices fell between 10-15% in July, and have been falling ever since.</p> <p><a href="http://internationalpropertyinvestment.com/mumbai-property-slumps-big-timers-offer-more-2">Mumbai property price falls</a></p> <p><a href="http://internationalpropertyinvestment.com/falling-property-prices-and-increased-construction-costs-in-india">Falling property prices in India</a> </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=51#post-218 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:57:43 +0000 propertymixer 218@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>MCHI &#38; PropertyMixer.com, join hands to launch the "FIRST EVER ONLINE EXHIBITION" for MCHI’s India Realty Expo to be held from 27th to 29th Nov 08, in Dubai</p> <p>Dubai – The Oasis of the Gulf will witness MCHI‘s <a href="http://VExpo.propertymixer.com">India Realty Expo 2008</a> in association with CREDAI showcasing some of the most exquisite properties in India. For many years Dubai has been home to large number of Indian expatriates. This event becomes an excellent opportunity for them to take a peep at the realty developments in India. INDIA REALTY EXPO 2008 – DUBAI will be held on 27th, 28th &#38; 29th Nov 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel, Diera, Dubai and the timings are 5pm – 9pm on Thursday 8th May &#38; 11 am – 9 pm on Friday &#38; Saturday 9th &#38; 10th May respectively.</p> <p>Inspite of the sloppy stocks and the gloomy world economy, Indian Real estate has not really seen any signs of a slowdown, owning to the increasing number of NRIs who at the very least, wish to be prepared to move back by having at home at home.</p> <p>Owing to the increasing number of visitors visiting the MCHI exhibitions and the fact that investors for Indian Real estate are really spread across the globe, MCHI has for the first time ever, launched an <a href="http://VExpo.propertymixer.com">ONLINE EXHIBITION</a> that will run from 27th to 29th Nov 08, parallel to it's India Property Show at Renaissance Hotel in Dubai.</p> <p>The "Online Exhibition" is a unique initiative, where visitors will be able to view "Online Stalls" of all participant developers of the India Property Show and they not only will be able to access all properties showcased during the show, but will be able to interact with all developers, one-one as they would in a real exhibition. This initiative will help investors sitting anywhere in the world to be able to access the latest projects launched by some of the premium developers of Maharashtra namely Rustomjee, Hiranandani Constructions, Kalpatru, Mahar Group, Builders etc and also shortlist properties based on prices, locations and other facilities.</p> <p>This will provide a unique opportunity for those who wish to invest in India, specially Maharashtra and can’t make it physically to the exhibition, to be able to address their queries and concern through the live support offered online. All properties will be available on Maps, with exact locations plotted, making it easier for investors to identify a price versus location matrix and hence shortlist properties.</p> <p>The Online Exhibition will begin from the 27th Nov 08 and end at midnight 29th Nov 08 at <a href="http://VExpo.propertymixer.com">http://VExpo.propertymixer.com</a>. Investors and all real estate enthusiasts can pre-register for the event and the online exhibition at the same URL. </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=50#post-217 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:39:48 +0000 Mark Knowles 217@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>No, that is the whole idea - train them young :) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=50#post-216 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:49:14 +0000 Astrid 216@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Like the looking of Barbie is, is playing (to be) Barbie shopping. Or can you imagine that this girlies are able to do something else? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=48#post-215 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:05:00 +0000 Mark Knowles 215@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>No I didn't :( </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=50#post-214 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:04:23 +0000 Mark Knowles 214@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Shopping ! It's all about the shopping :) </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=50#post-213 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:24:46 +0000 Astrid 213@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>This thing is really terrible! Not only in the context of the financal crises, but I'm wondering as well, what man want us to do our whole life? Playing Barbie? </p> http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/topic.php?id=48#post-212 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:55:54 +0000 Astrid 212@http://forums.luxuryproperty.com/ <p>Hi Mark,<br /> I saw that there was something about the island. So I put a link through it in the article.<br /> Have you taken photos last summer? I knew that the QE2 was there, but I missed it somehow :-( </p>