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An iconic local property built into an ancient rock is seeking a new owner. In Larkspur, Colorado, a home known as “The Rock House,” which looks like a home straight out of “The Flintstones,” has hit the market with a price tag of $989,900. Built in 2000, the 24-year-old residence is uniquely nestled around a 45-foot high section of “one of Colorado’s beloved 200 million year old red rocks,” states the listing, which is held by Keller Williams Action Realty LLC’s the Thayer Group.   (An aerial view of the property.The Thayer Group / SWNS)   (The residence is known locally as “The Rock House.”The Thayer Group /...

Mohamed Alabbar born on November 8, 1956, in Dubai, UAE, Alabbar is a titan of industry whose ventures have reshaped the skyline of the modern world. As the eldest of 12 children, Alabbar’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global real estate mogul is nothing short of inspiring. After graduating in Business Administration from Seattle University in 1981, Alabbar began his career as a banking manager at the Central Bank of the UAE. His career took a pivotal turn when he became the founding director general of the UAE’s Department of Economic Development, where he forged a close relationship with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai. This...

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With a 12-storey home in Mumbai gaining attention, we've put together a roundup of Indian houses recently featured on Dezeen that depart from the norms of residential architecture. Architects in India have increasingly sought to experiment with the form of the conventional house in recent years, to the extent that unusual homes have become a notable trend in the world's most populous country. Read on for 10 examples from Dezeen's archive:Sarvasva, Mumbai, by Spasm Design     (Photo by Jacob Nedumchira / Photographix India)   This 12-storey tower by Indian studio Spasm Design contains a single family home. Created to stand out amid its dense urban setting, it is...

Supermodel Karlie Kloss and husband Joshua Kushner have bought one of Malibu's most iconic beachfront mansion for nearly $30million. The Wave House was designed by late architect Harry Gesner, who died in 2022, after he and original homeowner Gerry Cooper 'discovered a hidden cove with good waves for surfing several miles up the coast, away from the Malibu Colony. The architectural gem had hit the market for $49.5million last year but has been snapped up by the superstar couple for $29.5million, according to the Wall Street Journal. It was previously owned by British musician Rod Stewart and most recently by Mo Ostin, a music executive who worked for Warner Bros, Gesner's...

A three-bedroom Toronto home where Meghan Markle lived while starring in the TV series “Suits” is back on the market asking C$1.895 million (US$1.39 million). The two-story house on Yarmouth Road, painted a charming violet hue with a turquoise front door and an A-framed roof, features a welcoming front porch and a driveway leading to a two-car garage. The interior includes three bedrooms, an eat-in chef’s kitchen, and a renovated basement, while the landscaped yard includes an ample deck for gathering with friends and family. The Duchess of Sussex, a former actress, lived in the rented two-story home in Seaton Village with her two dogs until 2017, while filming the show...

After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election race on Sunday, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him. If she clinches the nomination—and wins—she could soon be residing in the White House. But in the meantime, where is she now?     (After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election race on Sunday, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him.Daniel Steinle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)   Harris and her husband, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, live rent-free on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory at 1 Observatory Circle, which is about 3 miles from the White House. Walter Mondale was the first vice...

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a sweeping set of proposals on housing policy, giving voters their first look at what the housing market might look like under a Harris administration. Harris unveiled the proposals as part of a populist economic plan that marked her first major policy announcement since replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential race against Republican Donald Trump. Her signature housing policy calls for up to $25,000 in federal down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers who have paid their rent on time for at least two years. That dramatically expands on Biden’s prior proposal for a $10,000 tax...

A stunning Maine island with a population of just 90 is appealing to new residents to live there. Isle au Haut is encouraging people to settle permanently on the remote, 13 square mile island which is only accessible by boat. But for anyone looking to escape the rat race, the idyllic community could be the perfect spot. And with adorable clapboard homes offered at below market rates there are bargains to be snapped up. 'Many people daydream about moving to a remote island village like ours: for those readers who can answer 'yes' to the above question, that daydream could very well become a reality,' the community states on its website.   (A stunning Maine island with a population...

In the 1980s, the famed actor and director Clint Eastwood spent two years as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small California vacation community. Now the century-old home where he lived during that stint is coming on the market for $21 million. The Hollywood legend—best known for movies like “Dirty Harry,” “The Bridges of Madison County” and “Million Dollar Baby”—lived in the house in the 1980s and 1990s, according to the 2016 book “Historic Homes and Inns of Carmel-by-the-Sea.”     (Originally built around 1924, the house is located a block from the ocean. Photo: Sherman Chu)   The seller is Frederick...