Archive for August, 2010

Happy birthday Michael Jackson!

Michael-Jackson-home-for-saleThe King of Pop would have turned 52 on Aug. 29, so in honor of his birthday, let’s check out the lavish home he last lived in.

The French Chateau estate in the posh Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles is for sale with an asking price of $29 million.

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Cool Houses: 8 Celebrity Homes for Sale

Nick-Lachey-house-for-saleFrom the Cool Houses archives:

We all love checking out the homes of the stars. From a romantic Mediterranean to a clean contemporary, these 8 properties have what it takes to house a handful of today’s most well-known names. And they’re for sale!

When it comes to cool features, these fabulous estates have it all – from a spa sanctuary to majestic movie theater, a professional chef’s kitchen to a master suite fit for a king, even a custom-built wine cellar and glass-floor catwalk! No matter what type of home you fancy, these real estate gems are sure to turn even the most famous of heads, from star athletes to award-winning actors.

Check out Nick Lachey’s sleek crib, Dr. Phil’s gated villa and more homes of the stars >>

Win a luxury NYC apartment in HGTV’s Urban Oasis Giveaway

urban oasisIf you’ve always wanted to live large in Manhattan like a Wall Street broker pre-recession, then listen up.

HGTV is giving away a swanky new apartment in the Big Apple, complete with high-end design and luxurious amenities every New Yorker dreams of.

Starting Sept. 1, enter HGTV’s Urban Oasis Giveaway for a chance to win a contemporary urban apartment at The Residences at W New York-Downtown in the hip Financial District and a brand new car! You can enter on both HGTV.com and FrontDoor.com so you’ve got more chances to win.

The 900-square-foot apartment comes beautifully designed and stylishly furnished courtesy of world-famous designer Vern Yip and boasts breathtaking views of the Big Apple, Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.

Learn more at frontdoor.com/urbanoasis