Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
(Gene Hackman died one week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and lived in their New Mexico property with her deceased body before his death.(Fox/YouTube) (On March 7. Sheriff Adan Mendoza of Santa Fe held a press conference alongside representatives from the state medical investigator’s office, the state health department, and local fire officials. (Fox/YouTube) (Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 63, were both found dead inside their longtime New Mexico property on Feb. 26 after being discovered by an unnamed worker.(Kevin Winter/Getty Image) "The Royal Tenenbaums" star Hackman and his pianist wife, who wed in 1991, had been living in the home for several...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
IMAGINE browsing for books at a bookstore—only to find the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah doing the same thing just a few shelves away! That’s exactly what happened to one lucky woman. Fatin Nurshazlin took to Threads to share her unexpected encounter with the Perak ruler while browsing the economics section at Kinokuniya Malaysia. “I was carefully picking out books for this month’s reading list. After I was done browsing, I looked up—and there he was. Just a few steps away.” Fatin admitted she was momentarily stunned to see the state ruler standing there, quietly immersed in the books—without any entourage or grand...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Online shops in China are selling so-called bank soil, claiming it was dug up from outside major Chinese banks and can bring wealth and good fortune to buyers. The price of the “bank soil” can reach as high as 888 yuan (US$120) per portion. The trending product is claimed to have been sourced from green belts outside banks, potted plants in bank lobbies, or even dust from money counting machines. One online vendor offers four types of soil, and claims was collected from five major banks, Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications, with the cheapest portion costing just 24 yuan...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Billionaire real estate mogul Michael Fuchs is looking to sell his swanky Hamptons estate at 797 Meadow Lane — slapping a $44 million asking price on the sprawling waterfront property, The Post has learned. The move comes amid a rough patch for the RFR Holding co-founder, who — alongside business partner Aby Rosen — recently got the boot from Manhattan’s iconic Chrysler Building after a bitter legal battle.Fuchs purchased the Southampton gem back in 2014 for a cool $6 million. (The estate stands on 3.2 acres.Bespoke Real Estate) (The home offers 406 feet of Shinnecock Bay frontage.Bespoke Real Estate) Now, the 3.2-acre retreat, boasting 406 feet...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
They’ve spent more time together than any other living married couple. Manoel Angelim Dino and Maria de Sousa Dino, a Brazilian couple, recently set the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage among living couples—84 years and 77 days. Beyond their remarkable milestone, they’ve built an extraordinary family legacy—raising 13 children, welcoming 55 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Their love story spans nearly a century, a time when raising children didn’t come with parenting books, expert blogs, or the constant comparison of social media. And yet, in a world where marriage and parenting feel more complex than...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
A retired teacher from Kuala Lumpur has struck it big, winning more than RM6.7 million by betting on his late father’s car number plate and the number of their former home. On December 29, multiple Da Ma Cai Jackpot and Bonus prizes were claimed across various locations, totaling RM9.04 million in winnings. The retired teacher, who won the 1+3D Jackpot 1 prize of RM6,777,807, revealed his plans to use the money to renovate his family home and set up a fund for underprivileged students. “As an educator, I believe education creates opportunities that shape individuals and enhance the community’s wellbeing. "Every child deserves access to quality education, and I’m...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Verdant grass, stone carvings, and a delightful bench to relax on. By all means, the green space in the small town of Nagaizumi, Japan—about a two-hour drive southwest of Tokyo—has all the elements of an idyllic park … except for the fact that it totals about 2.58 square feet. Measuring in at the size of four standard pieces of U.S. paper, this small patch atop a square of bricks in a residential neighborhood not far from Nagaizumi's town hall. And just last week, it set a Guinness World Records as the smallest park in the world. Despite its tiny stature, the miniature park has long been a local favorite, and townspeople will often stop to sit on the bench, while...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
BRITAIN'S cheapest home with three bedrooms, huge bay windows and spectacular views has hit the market for just £1. Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the average house price in the New Forest was £389,000 in December last year. (The property has a 'lovely' view of the bowling green.Credit: Mitchells Estate Agents, New Milton) (The property is based in the heart of New Milton.Credit: Mitchells Estate Agents, New Milton) (It offers plenty of potential for re-configuration or for a re-development.Credit: Mitchells Estate Agents, New Milton) The £1 house, on Whitefield Road, Hampshire is...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
A breathtaking estate that was once home to late fashion designer Max Azria has had its asking price slashed by $16 million—just six months after pop star Jennifer Lopez was reported to have been "in negotiations" to buy it. The Los Angeles home, which is known as the Azria Estate, has been listed for sale on multiple occasions since 2015—with an initial asking price of $85 million, which was increased to $88 million the following year. It has since been on and off the market 10 times. Most recently, the 14-bedroom compound was relisted in April 2024, this time with a price tag of $55 million—and just five months later, TMZ claimed that chart-topper Lopez was "in...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
With the power of social media, one Singaporean woman has taken an unconventional route in her quest for love. Bella Dai, a 29-year-old wellness entrepreneur, has put a SGD2,000 (~ RM6,647.66) bounty on the line for anyone who successfully introduces her to a life partner. Frustrated with the unpredictable nature of modern dating, Dai turned to her network of friends, believing that they could find her a more compatible match than any dating app. She shared her matchmaking campaign on Instagram in February, outlining specific criteria for her ideal partner. The Ideal Match Dai is searching for a straight male aged between 25 and 42 who is based in Singapore. But beyond just age and...