Chanel wins over council with plans for Grade-II listed building in heart of …

Chanel was granted planning consent last week to more than double the size of its store at 173 New Bond Street despite concerns from English Heritage and, initially, Westminster council.The plans to convert offices above the two-storey shop into retail space would normally be opposed by the council because of its strategy to retain offices in the West End — and Westminster planning officers originally recommended the application for refusal. But Councillor Robert Davis said that Bond Street had Read more [...]

Sold! Local Home Sale Listings, April 22

If you’re wondering if you might be getting some new neighbors or if that house you’ve been eyeing in the area is off the market, this is the list you need.About the listings These real estate listings are provided by Zillow and feature up to the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category. They are updated as the information on Zillow is updated. If your listing is not appearing or there is a problem with the information shown, please click an image for full details Read more [...]

Huge ‘Marvel Heroes’ patch, Big Ten event happening this weekend

As early as Friday, April 25, Marvel Heroes players can enjoy a major update and the simultaneous occurrence of 10 events. The update, announced in an official forum post on Tuesday, will include a complete power pass, the addition of the Invisible Woman as a playable hero, several item revisions, and much more. The Big Ten event includes 10 events celebrated in the game in the past 10 months. However, they are all happening at the same time. The current Easter event will continue and nine Read more [...]

Residents Want Open Space, Outdoor Movies in Courthouse Square

(Updated at 1:55 p.m.) Arlington County surveyed more than 250 residents, workers and visitors to Courthouse Square to assess public opinion of the area’s future. The survey was conducted as part of the county’s “Envision Courthouse Square” initiative, which is trying to get the public involved in the process of planning the future development of the 9-acre area surrounding the county’s large surface parking lot. That lot in particular was the subject of many Read more [...]

What $175000 Will Buy in the Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater Real Estate Market

The median list price for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. area homes was $171,900 in March 2014, up 10.9% from March of last year, according to the National Housing Trend Report for March 2014 published by Realtor.com.  That's below the national median of $199,900. Meantime, the market ranks sixth in the number of available listings out of 146 metropolitan regions ranked by Realtor.com. This means relatively low prices and a fair amount of inventory – a promising opportunity Read more [...]

Flats plan for listed Arbroath mill house finally given go-ahead

Floudering plans to turn a disused listed Angus building into 40 affordable properties have finally been given the seal of approval. A scheme to create the new medium to low rent properties will go ahead at the old Baltic Mill on Dens Road, Arbroath, following years of stalling in the council’s Survive and Thrive plans.Council officers finally approved the plans to transform the former mill house into 39 flats under delegated powers.John Carswell, Read more [...]