The born-and-raised Texas actor Matthew McConaughey has reportedly
settled down on a 9-acre estate outside Austin with his fiancé, Camila
Alves. According to The Real Estalker, the sure sign of the movie star's presence was his trademark Airstream parked on the driveway.
Best known for his roles in romantic comedies, as well as his
chiseled physique, McConaughey currently owns a surf-side Malibu home
but spends quite a bit of time in the Lone Star State. Now that he's the
father of two (a son, Levi, and daughter, Vida) — and engaged to Alves —
it looks like the Austin property will be a little more practical for
his family. The listing notes that his home is "within walking distance
to the area's finest public and private schools."
McConaughey's home has bounced on and off the Austin real estate
market since 2008 with several price cuts. According to property
records, it was first listed at $6,600,000 and dropped to the most
recent price of $4,000,000 in November 2010. The home was taken off the
market in early January 2012. It's likely that McConaughey snagged the
home for less than the last listing price.
Built in 1997, the Lake Austin-area home was designed to imitate works by mid-century Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner.
The three-story, 10,800-square foot home has 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms
as well as several decks and patios for optimal outdoor living.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 3:39 PM EDT2012-05-01 19:39:47 GMT
In case you missed the news, markets are starting to pick up, which means more home buyers are likely to get off the sidelines. But, given the lack of good inventory in many real estate markets, there
In case you missed the news, markets are starting to pick up, which means more home buyers are likely to get off the sidelines. But, given the lack of good inventory in many real estate markets, there are more buyers than properties.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:42 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:42:24 GMT
As technology evolves, so do home conveniences. In 1992, you probably couldn't have predicted the necessity of owning a cell phone. A home computer was a luxury in the 1980s. Now nearly every household
As technology evolves, so do home conveniences. In 1992, you probably couldn't have predicted the necessity of owning a cell phone. A home computer was a luxury in the 1980s. Now nearly every household has at least one. In earlier generations, what we now consider everyday items went from luxury to standard equipment: Refrigerators, microwaves, garage door openers.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:40 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:40:27 GMT
Don't look now, but the housing market is suddenly bearing signs of life. Many large metro real estate markets are stabilizing — some even posting gains in home values. For example, the Miami real estate
Don't look now, but the housing market is suddenly bearing signs of life. Many large metro real estate markets are stabilizing — some even posting gains in home values. For example, the Miami real estate market hit bottom in Q4 of 2011 and is projected to gain 5.6 percent in value between March 2012 and March 2013. Does this mean people should get off the sidelines? The answer appears to be yes, according to Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Stan Humphries.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:39 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:39:00 GMT
Finally, the home connected to singer Britney Spears' worst moments in 2007 could be behind her. Reeling after her divorce in 2006, Spears bought herself a Studio City home in January 2007 for $6.750
Finally, the home connected to singer Britney Spears' worst moments in 2007 could be behind her.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:36 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:36:47 GMT
Want to live like Derek Jeter? For close to $18 million you can. The New York Yankees shortstop has recently listed his enormous bachelor pad in the Trump World Tower for sale — $2 million less than
The New York Yankees shortstop has recently listed his enormous bachelor pad in the Trump World Tower for sale — $2 million less than when he listed the home previously in 2010. Talk about connections; Jeter bought the Manhattan home directly from Donald Trump in 2001 for $12.72 million.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:35 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:35:24 GMT
Could third time be a charm? Hopefully it is for Meg Ryan, who just relisted her home on the Bel-Air real estate market for $11.4 million. Source: E! Online According to the property's price history,
Could third time be a charm? Hopefully it is for Meg Ryan, who just relisted her home on the Bel-Air real estate market for $11.4 million.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 2:33 PM EDT2012-05-01 18:33:24 GMT
It's tough to resist the entertainment factor in those reality TV shows like "Flip That House." But here's a little secret you may not know: Not everything on TV is as it seems. In fact, I would guess
It's tough to resist the entertainment factor in those reality TV shows like "Flip That House." But here's a little secret you may not know: Not everything on TV is as it seems.
Monday, April 30 2012 11:36 PM EDT2012-05-01 03:36:28 GMT
After years of uncertainty, it seems like things are starting to puck up in the real estate world. Realty Trac has ranked Toledo in the top five most affordable housing markets, with a median home price
After years of uncertainty, it seems like things are starting to puck up in the real estate world. Realty Trac has ranked Toledo in the top five most affordable housing markets, with a median home price
Monday, April 9 2012 9:18 PM EDT2012-04-10 01:18:43 GMT
The changes keep coming for Rosie O'Donnell. Newly engaged to her girlfriend Michelle Rounds. Out of a job now that her Oprah Winfrey OWN TV Network show has been canceled. And now comes news that the Rosie's Miami Beach estate is for sale for $19.5 million.
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