The Most Expensive House in the World 2024

Expensive homes across the world are quite impressive not only by their appearances but also because of the luxurious amenities, interiors, and location of the house. Here is the list of the most expensive houses in the world and everyone’s dream place to reside in. 1. Buckingham Palace – $1.3 Billion  Located in the city of Westminster, London, holding the title of the most expensive...

7 Historic Mansions in New York City

New York City is no stranger to unbridled luxury, as the real estate that flanks Billionaire’s Row will attest. But for a lucky few New Yorkers of centuries past, the homes were so sumptuous that they made everything we saw while binge-watching “The Gilded Age” in our sweatpants look like a gilt shantytown. But what gives these historic mansions in New York the “mansion” title? “Everyone...

30 Best Architecture Firms in New York, NY

New York is arguably the epicenter of the architectural industry in the United States, with more than 20,000 licensed architects and well over 1,000 firms working in the state. At its heart, New York City (NYC) is home to a thriving community of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers and contractors, with projects ranging from residential and retail to cultural and commercial....

The 10 Most Expensive Homes in Europe

Castles, manors, and mansions are not reserved for royal families anymore. There are billionaires and millionaires out there whose homes may seem to put many previously thought luxury homes seem like hovels and shacks. Have you ever imagined what your dream home would look like? Unfortunately, most of us have to settle for what we have and consider ourselves lucky to have it. However, a few people have had...

Discover the 25 America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

The real estate data experts at PropertyShark ranked the most expensive zip codes in the United States based on the most recent and complete data from the 2021 calendar year. To reflect the most accurate market conditions, the zip code rankings are based upon the median home sale price of closed sales, and reveals many shocking trends and records set. For starters, the top 100 list actually names the...

The Story Behind the Many Ghost Towns of Abandoned Mansions Across China

The Chinese government had big plans for its real estate—so how did it end up with hoards of abandoned mansions across the country? Take the State Guest Mansions, a development envisioned as the palatial homes for the upper crust of society. Now their only residents are hurdles of cattle and the occasional adventure explorers meandering like ghosts around the arched verandas and stone façades...

The 11 Most Beautiful Neighborhoods in the World

The most beautiful neighborhoods in the world extend beyond aesthetics. For some, beauty might come from friendly neighbors, good schools, and easy access to stores, restaurants, or groceries. Others may find wide open space and an abundance of quiet the most charming feature. For some, an affordable cost of living could easily bump up an area’s wow factor, while others may be more drawn to just how much...

700 Park Avenue – New York City’s Top Buildings

700 Park Avenue stands as an exemplary post-World War II apartment building located on the northwest corner of 69th Street and Park Avenue. Designed in 1959 by the architectural firms Kahn & Jacobs along with Paul Resnick and Harry F. Green, this 19-story cooperative building, also known as 37 East 69th Street, boasts 48 apartments. Prime Location and Surroundings The building enjoys a...

24 of the Best Places to Travel in 2024

In a world that seems more connected than ever, an age-old question persists: Where are the best places to travel to next? And perhaps, after a horrifying global pandemic uprooted our ability to explore, this question is all the more pertinent. We are, after all, living through a time that has revealed a newfound drive to see the world. As such, AD has scoured the globe to find what we...

The Most Expensive House for Sale in the United States Is Now $55 Million Cheaper

The most expensive house for sale in the United States has just received a massive price cut, reports Mansion Global. Originally listed at $250 million in June of this year, the home, known as Casa Encantada, is now asking for just $195 million. At this (still astounding) amount, it now shares the title for most expensive listing with two other properties: a Malibu mansion designed by AD100 architect...

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