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caption The asking price for the GOT-esque villa in Estepona, near Marbella, is non-negotiable. source AIDA Inmobiliaria A Casterly Rock- style medieval castle on Spain’s southern coastline could be the perfect draw for “Game of Thrones” fans who want a piece of sunny paradise. The property, complete with towers, gargoyles, and even a drawbridge, is up for sale on the Costa del Sol for a mere €760,000 (£690,000). Spanish estate agent AIDA inmobiliaria is handling the sale of the dramatic home located in Estepona, close to the popular beach resort of Marbella. Local authorities initially did not grant planning permission for the project because it did not keep with the style of the houses in the upmarket residential area , Javier Flores, who is leading the sale, told Business Insider . But officials were eventually persuaded. The owner has sourced materials for the project from far and wide with no expense spared. As well its Game of Thrones-like features, the property has fo...

AMLI 900 is 440-unit, 23- story apartment tower in the South Loop. First occupancy at AMLI 900 was in 2009. AMLI Residential was the developer of the property. Solomon Cordwell Buenz was the architecture firm and Walsh Construction was the general contractor. AMLI 900 was the first major Chicago high -rise to announce that it would be completely smoke-free. The apartments AMLI 900 offers 9 different floor plans of studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Two- and 3-bedrooms have two baths. Floor plans and a near real- time availability check can be accessed online The apartments have a “soft loft” aesthetic, with 9- foot high concrete ceilings , floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed spiral ductwork . AMLI 900 has higher-level finishes than some of its competitors. All-electric kitchens have 42- inch kitchen cherry or maple cabinets and stainless steel and black appliance packages that include built-in microwaves. The open-plan kitchens have good counter space , islands with pendant...

Fort Lauderdale , Fla.—Greystar has begun construction on Elan 16Forty, a new 261-unit, mid- rise apartment community in Fort Lauderdale ’s growing downtown district , which will also offer 2,300 square feet of retail space. “Elan 16Forty will be minutes from the beach, Galleria shopping, Hollywood Park, the Las Olas district and downtown,” Gary Wallace, Greystar’s managing director of development, tells MHN . “It is the latest community we have developed under the Elan brand.  Elan communities embody Greystar ’s philosophy of developing stylish, high- quality apartment homes in distinctive locations.” Elan 16Forty will offer a variety of one-, two- and three- bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 686 to 1,599 square feet of living space. Units will include stainless steel appliances , custom kitchen islands with European cabinetry, granite countertops with under mount sinks, pendant lighting, bamboo flooring in living areas, contemporary carpeting in bedrooms and ceramic tile ...