Most Expensive Home in California

This 30,000 square foot mansion was first listed on the market a year ago. Now its on the Forbes 10 most expensive homes in the world, it comes in at No. 8. Listed at $75 million. Its called the Portabello Estate, located in Corona Del Mar, claiming to have a tripe ocean front lot, features 8 bedrooms and 10 baths. Also includes 2 story grotto with a pool, swim up bar, an entertainment level with a bowling alley, and a 2,000 square foot, 2 bedroom master suite.

Not only does it have quiet a unique design, also the list of features just seems endless.

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Refrigerator Entertainment Center

Whirlpool is set to release a refrigerator which will contain an entertainment center, the line will be called Central Park Connection. Its difficult to believe but you will be able to view photos, listen to mp3's, plug in a dvd player, have an interactive message board and a web tablet. That will give the family fridge a new method, and can get rid of all the post it and other junk that's piled up on the front of the fridge.



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Lamborghini Gallardo, Superleggera

Lamborghini to debut its new model Gallardo Superleggera. It will feature a lightweight body construction, it will be 154lbs lighter than the previous model and will boost 530 hp. It will feature a robotized mechanical e-gear, a suede steering wheel, and will go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. It will be available in March 07.

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New Real Estate Site, Listings with Streaming Video

A new site to be launched April 1, 2007, FeaturePosting.com is aimed to deliver real estate listings with streaming videos. Users will have a choice of posting a free listing or paying for an enhanced listings with some offering various add on packages like longer videos and more interactive features. In the near future, FeaturePosting.com, plans to expand beyond real estate listings to allow users to buy and sell items you would find in a classified section.

Sony To Release a Cheaper Blu-Ray Player

Sony to release a $600, blu-ray dvd player BDP-S300. Their first blu ray player BDP-S1, costs, $1,000, and hasn't been exactly flying of the store shelves. This one with a new design and Bravia theater sync as well as CD playback, should be more attractive to consumers. With those not in the market for a Blu-Ray player before, might be thinking about it now.

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Porsche to Make High Speed Boats

Porsche to collaborate with Fearless Yachts based in Florida. After making impressive history in the auto world Porsche is set to hit the sea. They will start with a, 28 footer will feature a fiberglass hull, sleek and seamless design makes it more aerodynamic, off this powered by a 525 hp engine which will allow it to hit 80mph, larger boats will follow in the next few years.

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Wallstreet for the Pop Culture

A site titled Wallstrip, gives stock advise for the you tube crowd. Instead of throwing around the formalities you would see on CNBC and other channels. This site puts videos on each stock it reviews and presents it in a quirky entertaining way that appeals to the pop culture. Their shows have shown alot of popularity on Youtube, as well as podcasts on Itunes.



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Real Estate Office with Internet Cafe Twist

A new concept in real estate shopping is currently seen in Texas. Avalar Real Estate Associates, opened in Austin Texas, but its not your average real estate shop. Think of a internet coffeehouse with a twist. This real estate shop allows users to search for available properties online, while enjoying their cup of coffee and have the help of a Realtor, as well show them the properties they would like to visit.


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New LCD Board Game

Phillips plans to release a sophisticated touch screen game the combines the principles of board game and a computer game. This prototype "Entertaible" contains a 30 inch LCD touch screen, which would allow multi-player games with multiple objectives. It will have online access for updates, saving abilities and new games. This new concept will be tested for social games in restaurants, hotels and bars. But eventually it would great to see it make inside consumer homes.



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Commercial Real Estate to Remain Strong in 2007

Ironically while the residential sector will be struggling and have very little growth in 2007, commercial market appears to have a bright outlook. The commercial market has been picking up quiet quickly, with vacancy rates being all time low in many markets across the nation. Also with job growth, demand for office space has increased significantly.

"Among the 1,042 private and institutional investors surveyed, 60 percent plan to boost their investment in the commercial real estate market by an average of 19 percent over the next 12 months, according to the survey."

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Dell to enter Cellphone Market?

There hasn't been any confirmations yet. But there was talks with Motorola. Hopefully we can see some pictures of the products sometime soon. It appears many different companies are jumping on the cell phone bandwagon. As mentioned by the source these are just speculations at this point. And i would be nice to see the phone stick around unlike dells MP3 player which was discontinued.


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Custom M5 with 810 Horsepower

As if the regular M5 with 500hp is not good enough, a custom tuner built an M5 with 810 horsepower capable of going 240 mph. This is made possible by turbochargers, these would usually be found under the hood. Not in this case, here they were placed underneath the rear bumper. Inside you will also find some custom modifications, like the black crocodile leather. But its obvious the 810 hp is a bit more impressive than the crocodile leather. There will be only 10 of these built for $350,000 each.

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VIP Customer to Buy First Private Airbus A380

These days regular private jets such as Gulfstream and Learjets are just not good enough. An undisclosed billionaire from Middle East has agreed to purchase a new Airbus A380 for about $300 million. If that wasn't enough an additional $100 million will be spent out outfitting the interior to include two dining areas, a 600 sq ft. master bedroom and a game room. The commercial version of this jumbo jet can be configured to seat up to 853 passengers on two decks.

This so called mansion in the sky is not only very costly to operate, it will also create a problem of where it could be landed. Due to the size of this plane many airport runways are too short for it and lack the adequate equipment.

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Sotheby's Building For Sale

The New York headquarters for Sotheby's is for sale. Its current owner RFR Holding, listed this unique building for sale. Asking price a fantastic bargain at $500 Million. RFR bought this building from Sotheby's in 2002, after Sotheby's spent $140 on an impressive make over which added 6 stories to the property and complete redesign, now often being referred to as "ethereal box."

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Playstation 3 to get Movie Download Service

Sony trying to go head to head with Microsoft's Xbox 360, will be launching a movie and music download service with HDTV capabilities for PlayStation 3. This move comes after Microsoft launched a similar service for its Xbox 360 earlier.


With this new service Sony is hoping to push its console among competition. With Nintendo leading this race, Sony needs all the help it can get.



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Audi A5

Pictures of the Audi A5 have leaked out before the official debut at the Geneva Auto show next month. It appears very striking and shares some similarities with the current 3 series coupe.

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New Real Estate Fund to Offer Double Digit Return

Real Estate Capital Partners (RECP), launched a new fund that promises to deliver 10.63% return.

"A double-digit return in a single-digit world"

While many other funds deliver less than that and forecasts showing single digit returns this year this one is definently very attractive.

“Many economists are predicting single digit returns from equity and debt markets for the foreseeable future, so 10.63 per cent is an attractive proposition,”

The fund will have a 25% investment in derivatives and have a $10,000 min. requirement.

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Grey Goose Teams up with Rolls Royce

In a interesting marketing effort, Grey Goose Vodka and Rolls Royce teamed up to generate some sort of synergy. These two companies are creating two customized exclusive Rolls Royce extended edition Phantoms, that will be driven around for public awareness campaign to promote responsible drinking.

Promoting vodka on a flashy car gives a new meaning to "responsible driving". On a lighter note, these cars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to charity, at least if anything it will end for a good cause.

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New Premium Cell Phone Service

Neiman Marcus launched a new "premium" cell phone service. Claiming to have agreements with various wireless networks to ensure you get service from coast to coast. For $200 a month, you get unlimited domestic calling and roaming, unlimited messaging, free live directory assistance and a "voice personal mobile assistant".

Seems like a cool new service with a personal 24/7 concierge service, with a handful of stylish new headsets among some include the Motorola pebl, Nokia 7380, and Treo 650. All of the headsets come with extensive accessories including bluetooth headset and extra battery.

There is a $500 one time start up fee, which includes free annual headset upgrades. Its a bit pricey but does include many features which regular service providers lag.


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Farmland, Hottest Real Estate Invesment

Believe it or not, for the first time in 30 years prices of farmland are rising much faster than prices of apartments in New York City or London.

This trend is seen overseas as well, where demand for ethanol is raising farmlands values. In Argentina for instance farm prices jumped up 27%. While US home prices are falling, farmland in Iowa is rising.





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Coldwell Banker Opens its first Office in Belize

Codlwell Banker looking to expand their global reach opened their first office in Belize. This comes after CNN called Belize the "New Caribbean".

The launch comes just as CNN highlighted Belize as "One of the 6 hottest
foreign second home markets for 2007." The timing is right for real estate
investors attracted by the potential for capital appreciation in the "New
Caribbean".

With the largest barrier reef in Western hemisphere, and tourism consistenly increasing since 1998, its miles of sandy beaches are becoming a favorite destination and making Belize a strong contender among emerging markets.

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