8 Houses You Thought Didn’t Exists

Being social is one integral part of our lives these days. Imagine a world where you are far far from the town, from the constant noise of traffic and devoid of any kind of interaction with people. There are chances that some might even go insane. Then again there are some who’d would want nothing more than isolation and for them solitude could mean the world.

Sheer fancy or not, built in the most remote locations, these houses around the world could be considered the most isolated. We are rather sure that you might have stumbled upon these images in your social network feeds and felt it were ‘Photoshopped’; We assure you they are not!

1. The House on Elliðaey Island, Iceland

Also known as Bjorks house, this house has every right to be in the first place. The image speaks for itself and is not at all altered in any way. Built in the 1950s, the Elliðaey Hunting Association built this lodge for their members out for a puffin hunt and they still use the hunting lodge until today.

2. The Crystal Mill – Crystal, Colorado, USABuilt in the 1980’s, The Crystal Mill is a wooden power plant built on Colorados Crystal River. The house is difficult to access and is not open for public inspection and as on July 5th 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
3. Casa do Penedo (House of Stone) – Guimarães, Fafe Mountains, PortugalYeah this looks straight out of The Flintstones but it’s very real and is situated in Fafe Mountains and was built in 1974. Casa do Penedo roughly translates to House of Stone and the structure uses candles as the preferred form of lighting as it receives no electricity. The Casa do Penedo is made up of the four original boulders and is used as a holiday retreat now.
4. Hermitage of San Colombano, ItalyThis isn’t as isolated as the other houses in the list as passersby can get a clear view of the house but the occupants of this house has made it clear that they don’t want to be disturbed. Built in the 1319, Hermitage of San Colombano is situated one hundred and twenty meters up in the cliff face and is seemingly carved into the deep valley.
5. Katskhi Pillar – Imereti, GeorgiaSituated 130 ft from the hills of Central Georgia, the Katskhi Pillar became the site of a small Christian church in the 7th century and for the past 20 years it’s been inhabited by a Georgian monk who does upkeep of the church as well enjoy the splendid views down below. To add to that fact, even in today’s world women are not allowed to climb to the top of the Katskhi Pillar.
6. Solvay Hut, MatterhornBuilt in 1915, The Solvay Hut is a mountain hut located in the north eastern ridge of Matterhorn, Switzerland. Situated at 4003 metres, it is the highest mountain hut owned by the Swiss Alpine Club.
7. Drina River, Bajina Basta, SerbiaThis small house is located in the valley of Drina River. The house is surrounded with western mountains and unspoilt nature. Its used as a holiday retreat.
8. Just Room Enough, CanadaThe aptly titled Just Room Enough is a structure built on an island exactly the size of the house. Located on the St. Lawrence River, between Canada and America, Just Room Enough was bought by the Sizeland family in the 1950s. The island now is a tourist magnet.

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8 Real Estate Quotes to Live By

1. ”In the real estate business, you learn more about people, and you learn more about community issues, you learn more about life, you learn more about the impact of government, probably than any other profession that I know of.” – Johnny Isakson
2. “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. ”In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” – Seth Godin
4. ”Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.” – Zig Ziglar
5. ”Make sure everyone who works with you or for you, feels the need to tell others about the incredible experience.” – Chris Murray
6. ”Not only do you have to have content in your digital and inbound real estate marketing strategies, but content that gets an LOL, gets read, noticed, shared, clicked, and commented on is how YOU make a human connection in today’s noisy, multi-device world.” – Laura Monroe
7. ”Not following up with your prospects is the same as filling up your bathtub without first putting the stopper in the drain.” – Michelle Moore
8. ”To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” – Douglas Adams

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7 IMPRESSIVE STATS OF INDIAN CONSTRUCTION SEGMENT

• 2nd largest employer and contributor to economic activity, after agriculture sector. The construction sector accounts for second highest inflow of FDI after the services sector and employs more than 35 Million people.
• 50% of the demand for construction activity in India comes from the infrastructure sector, the rest comes from industrial activities, residential and commercial development etc. The Indian construction industry is valued at over USD 126 Billion.
• Indian cities contribute significantly to India’s GDP. As per a mid-term appraisal in 2012, the urban share of the GDP was 62% – 63% in 2009-10. This was further projected to increase to 70% – 75% in 2030.
• In 2001, about 286 Million were living in urban areas across India. It had the second largest urban population in the world. As per the Indian Census, 2011, the urban population had increased to 377 Million, thereby registering a growth of around 32%. As per recent estimates, nearly 590 Million people will live in Indian cities by 2030.
• Between 2005-08, the real estate sector grew by about 30% annually before slowing down significantly due to a 2008 global financial crisis. It grew by about 8% between 2009-11 and 6.5% in 2012-13.
• As per industry estimates, the Indian real estate market is estimated to be approximately USD 78.5 Billion in 2013 and is expected to grow to approximately USD 140 Billion by 2017.1

• According to FICCI-EY Real Estate Report 2013, India’s real estate requires about USD 42 Billion (excluding housing for economically weaker sections) in investments by 2015. Residential real estate alone will require an investment of USD 29 Billion.

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INDIAN RANKS #1 – 5 of the World’s Most Insanely Luxurious Houses

1. Antilla, Mumbai – The first billion dollar home

Mukesh Ambani, the fifth richest man in the world and head of the Mumbai based petrochemical giant Reliance Industries is estimated to be worth somewhere in the region of $43 billion. He is also the owner to-be of a 27-story skyscraper in downtown Mumbai that is to cost him colossal $2 billion! His wife Nita Ambani was staying in the Mandarin Oriental in New York and was so impressed with the interior Asian style decor that she wanted something similar for her to live in. What resulted from that is the world’s largest and most expensive home ever. Every story in the Antilla’s skyscraper home will be built to a different specification. The vast variation of materials to be used in its build has tremendously added to its overall cost. The meticulous planning that has gone into this architectural design is astounding and once the 27 -story tower is built it will certainly become a spectacular site for all eyes. Hirsch Bedner Associates are the designers behind this project. ( SOURCE)

2. Updown Court, England – The most important private residence to be built in England since the 19th century ($150 million)

Updown Court is situated only 25 miles from London, and through a pair of large sophisticated iron gates, one can see a palatial construction of immense scale and beauty. The property, however, is best known for its price tag: more than 85 million British pounds (+$150 million U$, with 103 rooms, five swimming pools and 24-carat-gold leafing on the study’s mosaic floor. There’s a squash court, bowling alley, tennis court, 50-seat screening room, heated marble driveway and helipad. Eight limousines will fit in the underground garage. Then there are the neighbors, who include the queen (at Windsor Castle) and Elton John. It is listed with Savills and Hamptons International. So, even if your blood doesn’t run blue, with enough green you can still live near—and like—royalty! (Source)

3. Versailles, Florida – The largest family home ever built in the US

This 30 bedroom mansion boasts its own bowling alley, roller skating rink and Olympic sized swimming pool to make it the largest family home ever built in the US. Time share mogul David Siegel and his former beauty queen wife Jacqueline began building the huge estate three years ago. But with almost 18 months of work still to be carried out on the property they have put it on the market at $75m. Experts believe a further $25m needs to be spent before anyone can move in.

As well as 30 bedrooms the home would have 23 bathrooms with spectacular views over Lake Butler, about 20 miles from Orlando. The hand-built windows for the house cost more than £2m and other luxuries include a ballroom and a children’s theatre. There is a garage with enough space for 20 cars, three swimming pools, a large boat house, formal gardens, and a one-story gatehouse with an apartment. There is also a baseball field, two tennis courts, a 60 foot by 120 foot Grand Hall with a 30-foot stained glass dome, two grand staircases, a 37 foot by 30 foot kitchen, 10 satellite kitchens, a two-story wine cellar and a rock grotto with three separate spas behind an 80-foot waterfall. All 23 full bathrooms have full-sized Jacuzzis, 160 tripled paned windows and Brazilian mahogany French-style doors that alone cost pds2.million.

The property was called Versailles as the entrance was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. (Source)

4. Fleur De Lys, Beverly Hills – Mariah Carey’s palace

For the woman with the most expensive pair of legs, it was only fair she also had one of the most expensive houses in the world. Mariah Carey apparently had no problem scraping together a nice down payment on this palace in Beverly Hills. The Fleur De Lys is among the world’s most expensive estates with an asking price of $125 million. Maria Carey’s new digs were built by a Texan billionaire on 5 acres; it is 41,000 square feet of pure diva luxury and will also be modeled after the most extravagant home of its time: the Palace of Versaille, the former home of Marie Antoinette. Surrounding the mansion are rolling lawns, ornamental gardens and mature trees, a 3,000-square-foot manager’s house, staff quarters for 10 people, a spa and pool with a pavilion, a championship tennis court, and a lavish garden folly. (Source)

5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hill –The Godfather Mansion

This Beverly Hills mansion has been advertised for sale at $165m (£81.4m), making it one of the most expensive residential property listed in the US. The former home of US newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst has 29 bedrooms, three swimming pools, tennis courts, its own cinema and a nightclub. He has decorated the property with statues brought north from his famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon and with life-size paintings of Davies. Mr. Hearst bought the H-shaped mansion in 1947 for about $120,000. In 2007, the estate’s current owner, who bought it in 1976, put the home on the market for US$165 million. The home’s buyer will have some notable neighbours, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham. (Source)