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Updated on August 25 2017 Hongkongers are known to have some of the longest working hours in the world, and there’s no doubt that work has a tendency to dominate our lives. As a result, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed from time to time, a problem that can be exacerbated if you’re not living in a home that allows you to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Fortunately, there are ways to fix that problem. If you’re looking to improve your work-life balance, perhaps it’s time to consider relocating to a luxury serviced apartment , whether it’s for a month or a year. The city’s top serviced apartments can offer you a better quality of life and make every day a little bit easier, especially since they’re conveniently located close to the offices of many companies. Here are five reasons you should consider taking up residence at Swire Properties’ Pacific Place Apartments or Taikoo Place Apartments : You’ll have a place to relax Whether you’ve put in a long day’s work at the office, are getting ac...

Advertisement Published: August 12th 2017 Edit Blog Post Château de Fountainbleau The town of Fontainebleau can be reached from Paris taking the train from Gare de Lyon station . Exiting the station on arrival, we had to wander about a bit before finding the nearby bus stops . Bus number 1 or 34 leaves frequently and goes by the château in just a few minutes. The château and the grounds are beautiful and well worth a visit.The first references to the Château de Fontainebleau date back to the 12th century. Since then, all the kings of France have lived in the palace, and have continuously enlarged and embellished it. It is a unique example of a royal residence, loved and cherished for over eight centuries. The Apartments of the sovereigns evoke all the pomp and splendour of the French court; antechamber, drawing rooms, ceremonial rooms , the Council Room and the Throne Room all paint a vivid picture of the life of the monarchy. The carved woodwork, paintings, tapestries and furnishings ...

Back in the 1960s, developer Richard Cavanaugh used to fly his airplane from Los Angeles over San Diego scouting potential properties . Flying over Rancho Santa Fe , he spotted the ideal open space , a farming area for sale along the San Dieguito River Valley . “I was looking for something for a golf course, as golf course developments were big at that time,” said Cavanaugh, who would soon get his company, Newport Pacific, in touch with a broker about the land he spied. “We put a deal together and proceeded with the design of it. The whole development was always called Whispering Palms …It only took 55 years to get everything I envisioned to happen.” The final piece of that Whispering Palms master plan drafted back in 1962 is finally in place with Palma de la Reina , a mixed-use retail, commercial and residential project on Cancha de Golf at the entrance to the Whispering Palms community of about 600 single-family homes and condominiums, and the Morgan Run Club & Resort. For ye...

By Diana Hubbell Travellers have long looked towards Asia – with its shimmering azure waters and near-limitless selection of palm-fringed white-sand beaches – in their search for paradise. Intrepid hippies put the area on the map as a tourist destination in the 1960s. The intervening years, meanwhile, have seen rustic bamboo beach shacks edged out by a growing phalanx of upscale hotels and resorts. Indeed, these days it is just as likely to be high- powered investors making for the region’s resort destinations as singlet-wearing backpackers and other holidaymakers.   Countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines, can ably cater to the most demanding of buyers, with sumptuous properties ranging from secluded island hideaways to palatial residences with easy access to first-class restaurants and highly developed transport infrastructure . MORE: The Mediterranean is still the dream second home for wealthy Asianssztbauwa Investors who are as keen on po...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Lyndhurst hotel and a pair of projects that will bring nearly 500 apartments to Cleveland won financing support Tuesday from the Cleveland- Cuyahoga County Port Authority . The port's board signed off on nearly $200 million in real estate- related bond transactions , setting the stage for construction to start within months on a trio of projects. The agency acts as a conduit for development financing, issuing bonds and helping to structure deals that involve longer terms , lower interest rates or cheaper construction materials than a borrower might find in the private market. Tuesday's headline deals were: A  Hyatt Place hotel and a 355- space parking garage at the Legacy Village shopping center in Lyndhurst. Developer Mitchell Schneider hopes to start construction in May and to complete the $33 million project by June 2016, in hopes of grabbing hotel- room demand generated by the Republican National Convention in July. The 135-room hotel and gara...

8690 Virginia Parkway McKinney , TX 75071 972.548.1155 View Website Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm Sun: Closed All of the apartment homes at Greenhaven in McKinney, Texas feature the finest in modern amenities, with an eco friendly twist ! Encourage an earth friendly lifestyle through our many green features, on site recycling and knowledgeable team to help you live greener. Our roomy living spaces at Greenhaven are contemporary, with ample closet space and storage. Gourmet kitchens include granite countertops , maple cabinets and sleek stainless steel appliances . Even the bathroom vanities have granite! Greenhaven homes come complete with the convenience of full size washer and dryers in the home. Take advantage of the resort style swimming pool with custom fountains, you will feel like you are on vacation! The clubhouse comes complete with billiards lounge , coffee bar with internet lounge and full gym facilities ( including free weights !). Greenhaven pr...

CHARLESTON, SC - The RADCO Companies , one of the nation’s leading opportunistic real estate developers , completed its sixth acquisition of 2017 with the closing of Woodbridge Apartment Homes in Charleston, South Carolina . This is RADCO’s 72nd acquisition since 2011, its seventh community in South Carolina , and its second community in the Charleston market.The 198-unit, Class B property has been renamed Radius at West Ashley. Radius at West Ashley will be proudly managed by RADCO Residential, the Company’s proprietary management platform . Radius at West Ashley is favorably located in the heart of the West Ashley submarket of Charleston, just minutes away from downtown Charleston, College of Charleston, MUSC, and scenic South Carolina beaches . The community’s location and accessibility to major roads allows for an easy commute to the area’s major office facilities and employers, including Boeing. Additionally, Charleston was also recently ranked the 8th best place in t...

Sign-up for the Urban Milwaukee daily email River House Milwaukee’s newest luxury apartment complex is open for business. Residents have begun moving into the River House, a two- building apartment complex at 1785 N. Water St. consisting of 243 units. Developed by Atlanta- based Atlantic Realty Partners , the project marks the first entry into the city for the firm founded by two brothers originally from Whitefish Bay. The company, which has developed approximately 8,000 rental units across the country, has a handful of other developments in the Milwaukee area , including a cluster of buildings on W. State St. in Wauwatosa. I toured the complex in late January with property manager Alexis Criscimagna and Atlantic Realty Partners project manager Matthew Schossow . Criscimagna was upbeat, the first two units had residents and 17 leases were signed. The model units were recently finished and one floor a month was coming online in the first, six-story building. The second building will ...

COOL TOOLS So you love fresh veggies and herbs, but lack the space for an outdoor garden or a suitable light source for successful indoor plants ? The Click & Grow Indoor Smart Garden allows you to grow fresh herbs , fruits, veggies and flowers with zero effort. The planter utilizes an energy- efficient LED lamp arm , along with a specially developed Smart Soil to ensure that plants get the optimal configuration of water, oxygen and nutrients. This innovative growing medium , inspired by NASA technology, helps plants grow faster and more nutritious, without pesticides, hormones or other harmful substances. Plus, the 40- ounce tank holds enough water for a month. The basic herb garden kit is $59.99, which includes three basil plant capsules , or you can choose from among 40 preseeded capsules, with everything from chili peppers and wild strawberries to petunias and moss roses. The company also offers a Wall Farm — an indoor vertical garden unit that comes in two sizes and a...

[Sponsored Article] London has remained a firm favorite of Hong Kong property buyers all through the UK's difficult financial year , with the struggling pound offering substantial discounts to overseas investors. This interest is partly because of the housing bargains springing up in newly regenerated areas of the British capital, such as Nine Elms and Canary Wharf. However, it's London's famous central boroughs that offer the greatest returns for serious investors, with house prices set to surge over the next few years. Westminster is one such prime location. One of London's most historic and well-connected boroughs, house prices in SW1 are expected to rise by 31.9 percent by 2021 according to Barclays research , making Westminster one of the UK's fastest growing areas . With Westminster real estate already commanding some of the highest prices in London, this increase represents significant profit margins for buy-to-sell investors. Royal living style For m...