Todd P. Conklin and Stephanie Reed of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties recently landed a listing that has every ski and wildlife fanatic drooling: the 80-acre Sun Valley, Idaho estate and ranch home to former World No. 1 Swedish tennis player, Mats Wilander.
The Wall Street Journal took notice today, and featured the truly spectacular home in its Private Properties section, among an exclusive collection of the nation’s top listings.
Wilander says that both the home and its surroundings are breathtaking and while he is sad to bid the home goodbye, he knows that someone else will fall in love with the estate and much as he and his family has.
With nearly every luxury amenity available, the home is also perfect for those seeking the simple things like enjoying a cup of hot cocoa by the fire. T
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte NC offers several types of water and land sports, from whitewater rafting to zipline canopy tours and much, much more. Learn how to do stand up paddle boarding, or get an exhilarating taste of stuntman-ship with the outdoor mega jump!
If youre looking for a deal, consider purchasing an AllSport Season Pass, which entitles you to all the AllSport activities as well as exclusive benefits all year long!
In addition to offering adrenaline-fueling activities, the USNWC also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts and charity races.
Like to run? Then be sure to check out the upcoming Charlotte Running Company Trail Race on Jan.
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Linda Sapp’s reaction to her insurance bill was sticker shock: The annual premium doubled to $4,800, adding hundreds to her monthly mortgage payment.
Her first thought: “There’s no way I can afford my house.”
Her son needs daily help with a medical condition that causes severe swelling in his legs. The Acreage resident works 20 hours a week at Subway to supplement her husband’s income as service manager for a fire-sprinkler company. Her State Farm bill sent her scrambling to find another insurer.
In Boynton Beach, retiree Thomas Spatafora is on a fixed income and said he has never filed a property claim. But annual premium increases just keep on coming from the state’s insurer of last resort, Citizens.
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From all of us at Talk Charlotte Real Estate, a very Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you all!
We absolutely love living in Charlotte and the holiday season is an especially wonderful time here. The weather is mild, the holiday decorations are beautiful, we can enjoy the symphony, ice skating, and First Night celebrations. Plus, Charlotte Douglas Airport makes it easy for friends and family to spend the holidays with us. T
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The court was divided on the unusual decision to hear the settled case, which involves allegedly fraudulent bank documents.
But four of the seven justices said the legal question posed transcends the individual Greenacres homeowner and is one that needs to be answered for lower courts and litigants.
At issue is whether the bank can still be held accountable for fraudulent documents if it voluntarily dismisses the foreclosure case when challenged.
“This is wonderful and great news for homeowners in Florida,” said Royal Palm Beach-based attorney Tom Ice, who represented homeowner Roman Pino against the Bank of New York Mellon.
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In these economic times, people often take a look at ways they can downsize their spending and make less do more. One area that is seeing some growth is what Ill call the smaller house movement. While we love to tour mansions and watch TV shows that showcase extravagant spaces, the opposite side of the real estate spectrum is getting serious attention from home owners across the globe.
One cause for this is the increasing popularity of books like Sara Susankas Not So Big Solutions for Your Home which goes into detail on simple ways you can make more out of the small spaces in your home.
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