Rose Cottage Ltd

Where is the year going? Is it just me or does life seem to be at warp speed?

++ Drones used for aerial real estate videos

++ SunTrust: Benhem listings have been reinstated

You’ll remember these guys – HGTV dropped their proposed TV program because they were “too” anti-gay, and “too” faithful to their religion. Then their bank, SunTrust – which apparently is NOT that trustworthy, dropped them. They reinstated the Benhem brothers’ business after the negative publicity started having an impact. Banks are a service organization and have no place in politics (cough,) or the personal lives and beliefs of their customers. End of rant.

If you missed the main story – you can read a recap of it here.

++ Real Estate Rebound in Asheville, N.C.

It’s a beautiful spot, but you’ll need deep pockets.

++ Mortgage Rates Today: Up-To-The-Minute Current Mortgage Rates

++ On global scale, Miami luxury home prices puny

I’m guessing their definition of “puny” and mine – are two different things…

Take a break from the world for an hour or two – pretend money is all “puny” and take a stroll through some of the properties on these luxury real estate web sites…a little escapism now and then is good for the soul!

+++ Unique Homes

+++ French Castles!

+++ Fine & Country UK

+++ Luxury Properties – Australia

Happy Weekend!

Don’t forget to push your clock forward one hour tonight or you’ll be running “late” before you even get out of bed tomorrow!

Series News: Those wacko guys from “Million Dollar Listings – New York” will be back again starting April 2nd.

Here’s one to give budding real estate investors some motivation:

++ 20 Richest Real Estate Tycoons – Forbes Billionaires List

And if you think R.E auctions and online auctions are not “big business”

++ Google Invests $50 Million in Property Broker Auction.com

No – All are NOT equal”

++ Questions You Need to Ask a Real Estate Agent

Looking for a Baltimore, Maryland estate?

++ Tyrconnell

I’d need them to define “weekend” first!

++ 10 weekend projects to improve your home’s value

Want to buy property from the US Government?

++ Properties for Sale by the USDA-RD and USDA-FSA

My birdfeeders are going crazy right now. There is often “standing-room-only” and I may need to look at adding additional feeders for Spring 2014. Duncraft Wild Bird Superstore has a LOT of options – sizes, shapes and colors. Look for your feeders there – many products made in the USA!!

++ Duncraft – USA made products. Wild Bird Feeding Solutions!

Hope everyone survived this past cold week without too much pain and hope those in West Virginia who have had their water supply contaminated get relief – soon!

++ Beach Houses UK

++ Luxury Property: McLean, Virginia

++ Most Expensive Home: Northeast Florida

++ Most Expensive Home For Sale: YOUR State

++ Staying Warm: Your Home in Winter

++ Selecting the Right Contractor

++ Real Estate: Don’t Blow the Negotiation

++ Rural Real Estate for Sale

++ Farm and Ranch Property for Sale

And my 3 favorites for research on international property:

      + Viviun
      + Sotheby’s
      + Christie’s

I am constantly amazed at the cost of nearly everything these days. My sticker shock would be even worse if I lived in a location other than Central North Carolina. If you define “luxury” by price alone – you might find that you can get 4 bedrooms and 10 acres in one location or, 2 bedrooms and a 6′ by 12′ balcony in others.

Here are a couple of rather extreme examples of what $2 million will buy you today…two entirely different properties:

Let’s start with this Sotheby’s offering of a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment on Park Avenue, New York City.

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a admittedly magnificent view. You also get a doorman/attendant, have elevator access and a Health Club/Gym.

The apartment is gracefully proportioned and includes a working fireplace, soaring ceilings, an intimate dining area, and two bedrooms with ensuite baths. The gracious foyer leads to the light-filled living room and dining area. The large kitchen includes a washer and dryer. The building’s spectacular planted terrace faces Park Avenue.

If you are in a real hurry, contact the realtor.

Property Number Two comes in at $1,999,999 – but who’s counting? Here we get 5 bedrooms and 5 baths – over 8,000 sq ft on 2 acres in Asheville, North Carolina.

This spectacular 8000+ sq ft home on 2 acres has spectacular views of Biltmore Estate (decent neighbors!) Three kitchens plus plan for outdoor Carolina Kitchen. Granite countertops, Viking appliances. Open kitchen, breakfast & keeping room.

Other features:

++ Elevator
++ Mexican marble
++ Two offices
++ $75K home theater
++ Billiard room
++ Library has cherry herring bone floors
++ Mahogany doors
++ Security system w/camera

Contact this property’s realtor for details on this remarkable home.

Whatever your budget, do your research and make sure you are an expert on your preferred location. Whether it’s $200,000 or $2 million – make sure you get the best value for your dollars. What that means is up to you.

Check out the Supreme Auctions web site for more details on this and other amazing real estate properties.

What does “Absolute Auction” mean?

It means no reserve meaning no minimum bid price…

If only I had more coins!!!