LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) — Industry observers say a recent uptick in sales of high-priced Los Angeles mansions may be a signal that the overall real estate market is turning around.

The Los Angeles Times said Saturday at least six homes have sold this year at prices in excess of $20 million compared with only a few in the rest of Southern California.

While six deals is not considered statistically significant in such a huge market, the performance of the niche has caught … (View original article)

10 July 2011
Last updated at 03:45 ET

The restoration of an historic town house has been revealed after 10 years of standing empty.

The frontage of the revived red brick building which dates to 1722 can now be seen by passers-by in Denbigh.

The town which has more than 200 historic properties is the subject of a major heritage project to renovate the buildings.

Work on Mostyn House, Vale Street, now switches to the interior as part of a &pou… (View original article)

When the planning is over and the last dollar spent, your memories—although they will live in your heart forever—would look real nice in print, wouldn’t they? Your photos will be the heirlooms that tell the fairytale of the day you said, “I Do.” Whether you fell in love on the beach or at the fair, Long Island provides magical locations that will add that personalization you’re looking for. Here are our top picks for any season.

1. Old Westbury… (View original article)