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ESTATE OF THE DAY: A Serene Texas Estate On 314 Acres Is On Sale For A Bargain $15 Million

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A huge estate in Celina, Texas, is on sale for $15 million.

The property, ideal for horses, is spread out on 314 rolling acres off Country Road 97. The home is classified as a ranch or plantation.

The main home features four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and three half bathrooms.

Welcome to County Road 97 in Celina, Texas.



There's a covered entrance so guests are sheltered upon arriving at the home.



The owners are asking $1,000 per square foot.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: Taylor Swift Bought A $4.9 Million Home Across The Street From Her Boyfriend's Grandmother

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Taylor Swift loved hanging out with her new beau Conor Kennedy and his family so much that she decided to purchase a $4.9 million home across the street from Kennedy's grandmother in Hyannis Port, Mass, People reports.

Swift, 22, was recently spotted in Hyannis Port with Conor, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son. Kennedy is four years her junior.

The house, which was originally priced at $14 million, is across the street from the Kennedy Compound, where Kennedy's grandmother Ethel currently lives.

The house has 13 rooms with seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. It overlooks Nantucket Sound.

Welcome to Hyannis Port, Mass.



The home sits on 1.1 acres of land.



This is Swift's first real estate purchase on the east coast.



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Go Inside Anthony Weiner's New $3.3 Million Manhattan Apartment

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A year after the sexting snafu that made him a national punchline, Anthony Weiner and his wife have begun putting their lives back together, which includes moving into a Park Avenue apartment worth $3.3 million, the New York Post reports.

Weiner and his wife, Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin, are renting a 4-bedroom, 2,120-square foot apartment on the 12th floor of the very posh 254 Park Avenue South.

The building includes a fitness center and a "private social club."

The impressive apartment in the heart of Manhattan may be Weiner's way of showing New York that he plans to emerge back into the public eye.

The building is in Gramercy Park and just a few blocks away from Union Square. 254's website brags that it "is located 'front row and center' to everything that matters."

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The building was originally built in 1913, but was recently redesigned by Charles Allem.

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254 comes equipped with some pretty cool amenities including the Park Lounge, a "private social club" with billiards table and bar. Weiner utilized the Park Lounge for a party to celebrate the bris of his son Jordan.

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HOUSE OF THE DAY: This Ultra-Modern $15 Million Hollywood Home Is Absolutely Fantastic

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A stunning super modern home is on sale for $15 million in West Hollywood, California.

The gigantic house spans 10,000 square feet and has seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms.

The home is considered green and is equipped with solar panels on the roof and in the pool.

It's also high-tech: you can control the lights, sound, air, electricity, doors and alarms from anywhere through an iPhone or iPad.

Welcome to Sierra Alta Way.



The home is known as the Milan Residence.



The water is illuminated at night with LED lights.



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Zynga Employee: I Can't Buy A House Because Of The Stock Crash, But That's Life (ZNGA)

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Zynga's stock has cratered to $3 from a high of more than $15, and that's upset a lot of Zynga's employees.

Many of them have come out of the woodwork to complain on Quora, a question-and-answer site popular with the tech set.

Anonymously, that is.

They've written that Zynga made them work long hours and drove them into the ground, and the only thing holding them back from leaving was the impending IPO and the fortune they would make in stock.

But now Zynga general manager Niko Vuori has come out swinging against those anonymous colleagues on the site. Here's the core of his argument, in his own words:

NO ONE IS FORCING ANYONE TO WORK HERE AGAINST THEIR WILL. If you are a top performer, you WILL be rewarded (no politics required). If you are not a top performer, it might suck a little bit. But you can vote with your feet, and just take off. 

Vuori is not saying that working at Zynga is a cakewalk. Zynga is a young company—which means everyone has to work hard. if you perform at Zynga, you are rewarded—not driven into the ground. But if you are just sticking around for the stock price, that's the worst possible reason to stay at the company, Vuori writes.

It's natural to be upset about the stock price. Vuori has had to put off purchasing a house as a result, he says. But he also says he knew what he was getting into.

Here's the full post:

I have worked at Zynga for just over a year now, and am not afraid to hide my real identity, unlike the other answerers on this thread. I was working on my own startup before joining Zynga, and am now the General Manager of FrontierVille. I’ll start by actually answering the question, instead of using this as an excuse to bash the company (or blow smoke up your asses about how awesome it is either).
 
How do I feel about the stock price drop – I don’t feel great about it, of course not. It sucks to go from $10 at IPO, to a high of $15, and then drop to $3. And sure, my theoretical net worth has been impacted. I had plans to buy the house I am renting at the moment – those plans are on hold now, since the RSUs for which I just hit the 1 year cliff for are not worth enough to put together a down payment. That’s a very real impact on my life and my plans. And while untold riches are always in the back of your mind (“What if we go to $20? What if we go to $100?”), you can’t control the markets, and if you miss, the markets will punish you. It hurts, and is annoying and frustrating, especially with all the bad press floating around at the moment, but I walked into this with my eyes open – no one promised me great wealth or a guaranteed share price. The only promise that was made to me was this – that Zynga is a meritocracy, and if I work hard and do well, I will be noticed and rewarded. 
 
With regards to that particular promise, I have been very pleased, and my high expectations have been fully met. I did indeed work hard, especially right after joining, to prove myself and to learn the Zynga way. Late nights and weekends were frequent in those first months, especially since we were launching something big at the time. The learning curve was steep. However, morale was high, the team had fun, and we were excited about what we were (and still are) doing. Making great games that excite millions of players every day is a rush, and being a metrics-driven company means that whenever you get something right, the numbers tell you so immediately. 
 
In specific response to Anon User with over 600 votes, and the second Anon User with over 100 votes, I am surprised by your experiences. That is not my experience at all. Of course, the culture does not sit well with everyone, no company culture is perfect. Yes, we work hard. Yes, we care about metrics and numbers. Yes, we all wish that Q2 had gone better and that the stock price was higher. But no one forces anyone to put in “years being worked into the ground” and no one forces you to “put your life on hold.” If the only thing keeping you around was the IPO after “three and something miserable years” then your priorities are all wrong. 
 
I will not speak for anyone else at Zynga, but what keeps me going is the thrill of making games that millions of people enjoy. What motivates me are the regular, quarterly recognition and rewards (and no, it is not for people “willing to play the politics game,” it is for people who are high performers). What excites me are the opportunities that lie ahead, beyond this single-quarter hiccup. 
 
The stock price, today, is a turd. We have $1.6bn in the bank, and the markets are behaving as if we are about to go bankrupt. Over the last 4 quarters, we generated $350M in free cash flow. At times like these, if you believe in the long-term prospects of the company like I do, you are happy that Mark Pincus has special voting rights, because it means we aren’t at risk of a shareholder revolt or a hostile takeover. It means we can focus on the future and build that share price back up, one great game at a time. 
 
I have no doubt that there are indeed individuals at Zynga who have had a rough experience, same as at any other company. Start-up life is rough, as is life at a freshly-IPO’d company with a brand new business model (just ask Amazon.com– how the hell do you make money selling books on the Internet?). Meritocracies can be rough too – if you aren’t a top performer, you see all your peers reaping the rewards while you are treading water. There are strategy changes, and there are re-orgs, and there are late nights. The markets love you, and then they hate you. You take one misstep, and everyone proclaims your demise. The news media picks up on the prevailing meme and broadcasts it over and over into the echo chamber. It can be tough on morale. But ultimately, the bottom line is this: NO ONE IS FORCING ANYONE TO WORK HERE AGAINST THEIR WILL. If you are a top performer, you WILL be rewarded (no politics required). If you are not a top performer, it might suck a little bit. But you can vote with your feet, and just take off. 
 
On a final note, Zynga has in the region of 3,000 employees. Not everyone is singing kumbaya around a campfire. Shame on Josh Constine and TechCrunch for posting one anonymous individual’s unverified account on Quora of their alleged experience on an unnamed Zynga game team and calling that “news.”

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Tour The Inside Of True Religion Co-Founder's Stunning Malibu Home

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True Religion Brand Jeans co-founder Kym Gold has found her perfect home—and she never plans to leave.

In one of the most exclusive spots in Malibu, Gold purchased the home seven years ago for $10 million.

Gold sold her shares of True Religion after divorcing her husband, Jeffrey Lubell. She now owns Babakul, a company that sells Bohemian chic clothing.

"When guests first walk in, they notice the view," Gold said. "Everyone always comments on how warm our home feels."

Inside, the home has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. The entire house spans about 7,800 square feet.

The house, which sits on two acres of land, has unobstructed views of the ocean and direct beach access via stairs.

"I have to pay people to leave when they come visit," Gold joked.

Welcome to Gold's home above Old Malibu Road.



Gold focused on big couches, so there's always a place to sit and relax in their home.



The beams in the home are all imported from Italy, along with the fireplace.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: Buy This $10.95 Million Florida Estate With An Indoor Pool

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A beautiful estate known as Buena Vista Estate in Florida is on sale for $10.95 million.

The home sits on a 5.5 acre peninsula with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

The house features six bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms and a four-car garage.

Leading up to the house is a private quarter-mile driveway.

Welcome to Buena Vista Estate.



The home has 1,300 feet of waterfront property.



The living room has high ceilings that span two floors.



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Ben Stiller And Christine Taylor List $9.6 Million Upper West Side Duplex

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Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor have put their Upper West Side duplex on the market for $9.6 million, according to The Real Estalker.

The couple originally purchased the home in 2008 for $10 million, so they are listing it at a loss.

The apartment has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one half bath. The building has a doorman and is a co-op.

The duplex is on the corner of Riverside Drive and West 84th Street.



The buyer must put 25 percent down.



There are views of the Hudson from most of the rooms.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Crazy Boulder City Home With A Water Slide And Lazy River Is A Steal At $3 Million

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A beautiful home with insane entertainment amenities in Boulder City, Co., is on sale for a bargain $3 million. The bank-owned home is such a steal because it's in foreclosure.

The six-bedroom home spans nearly 9,300 square feet and has five full baths and two half baths.

Outside, the house has a water slide, a lazy river and a 20-foot diving pool. There are also two putting greens and two tennis courts on the property.

Welcome to Stone Canyon.



The garage can hold five cars.



The kitchen features criss-crossing wood beams on the ceiling.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: After 7 Years On The Market, This Townhouse On Riverview Terrace Finally Sold For $10 Million

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The townhouse at 3 Riverview Terrace, on 58th Street in Manhattan, has finally sold after seven years on the market, according to The Real Deal.

The nearly 4,300-square-foot house sold for $10 million.

Brown Harris Stevens originally had listed the home in December 2005, with an asking price of $12.995 million.

The home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one half bath. The home's luxury amenities include a four-person elevator, private gardens and a roof deck.

The home is on a cobblestoned street in the tiny enclave of Sutton Square at East 58th Street.



The home has beautiful arched doorways and crown moldings.



The house has three gas fireplaces.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Chic Five-Acre Connecticut Compound Is On Sale For $7.995 Million

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A modern Connecticut Colonial that sits on five acres of land is on sale for $7.995 million.

The house spans nearly 12,000 square feet, has six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms and two half baths.

The home spans three levels and has an elevator. Outside, there's a custom pool house that looks like nothing we've seen before.

Welcome to White Fall Lane.



The property has beautiful water vistas.



The outside of the home looks very traditional.



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An Innovative Chinese Developer Has Built 4 Villas Atop A Shopping Mall

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Can't find enough space in the big city to build yet another office tower? Here's an idea: Build a complex on top of a shopping mall.

That was the answer for the developers of Jiutian International Square, an eight-story shopping mall in the Chinese city of Zhuzhou. They built four villas -- complete with gardens -- on the roof of the shopping mall.

But instead of looking for four rich families seeking single-family homes in the middle of the city, they plan to use the mansions to house the mall's 160 real-estate management employees.

China Daily confirmed that the villas have proper permits, were built to code and already have electricity and water installed.

The employees housed there will get panoramic views and the chance to work in one of the most original office buildings in the city.

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HOUSE OF THE DAY: An Ultra-Modern Colorado Ski Chalet Is About To Hit The Auction Block

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A modern ski chalet in Telluride, Colorado that was previously listed at $18.5 million is hitting the auction block at the end of September. 

The home, in Telluride Mountain Village, has as minimum bid of $8.995 million. The auction is being held by Sheldon Good & Company, in cooperation with Rick Fusting of Peaks Real Estate/Sotheby's Realty International.

The house itself has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and four half baths.

The home is very unique.



The home is to be auctioned off Sept. 21.



The living room is double-height.



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Now You Can Rent Kate Winslet's Stunning Chelsea Penthouse For $30,000 A Month

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Two years after divorcing director Sam Mendes, Kate Winslet is renting out the far west Chelsea apartment the pair once shared, according to The New York Daily News.

The price tag on the four-bedroom loft is a whopping $30,000 a month.

According to the NYDN, Mendes signed the apartment over to Winslet for $2.15 million, who lived there with her children after the divorce. The couple bought it for just under $5 million in 2004.

The apartment, in the Eagle Condominium near the High Line, has a 1,700-square-foot wraparound terrace and is light and airy.

One of the best features of the apartment is a gigantic corner great room.



It has oversize windows and a wood-burning fireplace.



The whole place is light and has a minimalistic design. The listing describes it as "shabby chic."



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Here's How Much Value A Waterfront Location Can Add To Your Home

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A prime waterfront location can seriously increase the value of a home, but by how much?

UK-based real estate firm Knight Frank just released the results of its new waterfront property index, and while it only looks at home values in the UK, it gives a good idea of what waterfront homes are really worth.

Overall, prime waterfront properties in the UK were found to be worth 56 percent more than their inland equivalents. Estuaries were found to bump up property values the most, at an average of 85 percent.

Waterfront features like slips, moorings, and beach access could also double the value of a home, Knight Frank found.

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Entrepreneur Peter Shankman Takes Us On A Tour Of His Sky-High Apartment In Midtown

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peter shankmanTwenty years ago if you would have told entrepreneur Peter Shankman he'd be living on 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, he would have punched you.

"You mean next to drug dealers and crack addicts?!" Shankman told us over his grilled chicken lunch inside of his 56th floor condo in the Orion, around the corner from Port Authority and Times Square. Shankman, the founder of handy journalist tool Help A Reporter Out, and an author and marketing pundit, was born and grew up in Manhattan. A true "borough-bred," as he likes to say.

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But the neighborhood improved, and Shankman, a tri-athlete and Iron Man competitor, was sold on the Hudson River views and lap pool. He and his wife purchased the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment about a year ago for $1.6 million from the original owner, who used the place as a crash-pad when in the city on business.

These days, Shankman uses the apartment as his office, doing about 30 percent of his business there, and the other 70 percent on airplanes as he travels the country.

"Everything fashionable or pretty in the apartment is due to my wife," Shankman said. "The electronics, the bathrooms, and the kitchen—that's all me."

Shankman, an admitted "geek," is in the process of installing electronic blinds that move with the direction of the sun, and a shower that has pre-set options in it. One of the most important features of the apartment was that it had a wall big enough to hold his flatscreen TV.

Most New Yorkers would cringe at the thought of living so close to Times Square, but Shankman revels in it. "You're so close, yet above it all," he said.

It's hard to not notice the views the instant you walk in the apartment. And judging from the binoculars on the window sill, Shankman hasn't tired of them, either.



From his 56th floor apartment, Shankman can see the new One57 building rising to the north and east. A regular sky diver, he joked that one of the worst things about living so high was knowing he couldn't use his pad to base jump.



The living room has beautiful wood floors, complemented by a white rug and couch with thick cushions. Shankman uses the coffee table as his desk and a lunch table.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: Robin Williams Is Unloading His Extraordinary Napa Valley Estate For $35 Million

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Robin Williams has put Villa Sorriso, his 653-acre estate in Napa Valley, on the market with a price tag of $35 million, according to celebrity real estate blog The Real Estalker.

The 20,000-square-foot home has five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and six half-bathrooms.

The home's amenities included a library, theater, elevator, a wine cellar and an art gallery.

The vast property, which has both vineyards and olive trees, is crisscrossed with roads and trails, according to the listing.

Welcome to Villa Sorriso.



The foyer seems opulent, but still has the vibe of a Napa Valley estate.



The library is all wood paneled.



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The Prime Minister Of Qatar Is Thought To Have Paid $47 Million For This Manhattan Mansion

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There have been a ton of rumors and speculation about which Manhattan property the billionaire prime minister of Qatar is buying.

First, he was said to have bought two of heiress Huguette Clark's massive Fifth Avenue apartments. Then, it was the $100 million penthouse atop One57, a swanky new construction in midtown.

Today, The New York Post reports that the Sheikh actually bought real estate mogul Aby Rosen's mansion on East 71st Street back in June, citing anonymous sources. He paid a reported $47 million for the 21,000-square-foot townhouse, which was first listed in 2008 for $75 million.

For the Sheikh's sake, we hope he will officially call this mansion home. It's stunning.

The townhouse on East 71st Street is one of the biggest in New York City.



With five floors and 21,000 square feet of space, it's big enough for the Sheikh, his family, and his entourage.



He got a deal on it, too. It was originally listed for $75 million back in 2008.



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Justin Timberlake Has Listed His New York City Bachelor Pad For $7.65 Million

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Soon-to-be married Justin Timberlake is selling his $7.65 million SoHo apartment, according to celebrity real estate blogger The Real Estalker.

He purchased the bachelor pad in 2010 for $6.55 million. It has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a terrace.

This could mean that JT and longtime girlfriend Jessica Biel are starting a life together in a new home.

The Bouklis Group just posted the listing.

[via Trulia]

The apartment is at 311 W Broadway in the Soho Mews building.



The kitchen features Jet Mist granite counter tops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and wine storage.



The guest bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Classic Park Avenue Apartment Is On Sale For $27 Million

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