Kerry Washington and husband sell Hollywood Hills home for almost $1million …

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 22:31 GMT, 9 December 2015 | Updated: 22:47 GMT, 9 December 2015 View comments Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha listed their Hollywood Hills home for sale at almost one million dollars more than they paid for it last year and found a buyer almost immediately.The stunning 1920's French country chateau-inspired Read more [...]

John Hiatt’s historic Leiper’s Fork farm listed for $2.69 million

Last SlideNext SlideThe vaulted ceiling of the family room incorporates pine beams reclaimed from the demolition of Nashville’s Union Station shed, and the floor is heart of pine reclaimed from a Boston warehouse.(Photo: Submitted Photo)Sometimes it seems as if every house in Leiper's Fork has a good story to tell, and certainly that’s the case of the one at 5539 Big East Fork Road.The 97-acre property is known as Covered Bridge Farm, named after the antique red bridge that spans the Harpeth Read more [...]

Portland restaurant and bar events — Dec. 9 – 15

Here are the food events happening this week from submitted news releases and websites:   Block 15 and Barley Brown's tap takeover at Lardo: From Dec. 2 - 9, Lardo West will host a Block 15 tap takeover and Lardo East will host Barley Brown's for a tap takeover to kick off the Holiday Ale fest. The breweries will rebrand each location with signage, merchandise and more to help make it seem like their own tap house. Block 15 will be tapping all 9 handles at Lardo West and Barley Brown's Read more [...]

NXT News: Sami Zayn returning, three matches advertised for first UK tour …

The following matches are advertised for the NXT live event that will be held on Thursday in Newcastle, England at Metro Radio Arena. -Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn for the NXT Championship. -Neville vs. Baron Corbin. -Bayley vs. Emma for the NXT Women's Championship. -Apollo Crews vs. Samoa Joe. Powell's POV: That's a hell of an advertised lineup thus far. NXT is also advertising and Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady, Asuka on the arena website, and Dana Brooke is listed Read more [...]

Former Gwent youth hostel could get new lease of life

A FORMER youth hostel in Abergavenny could get a new lease of life if the developer behind a proposal to create 27 new homes on the site is granted permission. The developer, Sennybridge Ltd bought the late 18th century Grade II-Listed Mulberry House and grounds on Pen y Pound in 2014, two years after it closed and since when it has remained empty. An application submitted to Monmouthshire council, by Indigo Planning on behalf of the developer, details a proposal to create Read more [...]

Double-listed rectory in Worcestershire shines thanks to owner

The beautiful former rectory in the hamlet of Areley Kings, near the village of Dunley in Worcestershire, has not one but two listings. Situated next to the pretty church, The Old Rectory has both a Grade II and a Grade II* listing, possibly because of the different ages of parts of the property. The majority of it dates back to the Queen Anne era in the 1700s, while others are much earlier and are reputed to be from the 15th century. It wears its years well, however, thanks to the hard work of Read more [...]

ETFs/ETPs Listed Globally Gathered Record $319 Billion As of November 2015

LONDON — December 9, 2015 — ETFs/ETPs listed globally have gathered a record US$319.4 billion in net new assets as of the end of November 2015 which is 15% above the record level of US$277.3 billion of net new assets gathered at this point in 2014. This marks the 22nd consecutive month of positive net inflows. The global ETF/ETP industry had 6,104 ETFs/ETPs, with 11,733 listings, assets of US$3.0 trillion, from 275 providers listed on 63 exchanges in 51 countries Read more [...]

‘Bold’ new modern home to be built after planning application approved

A new "bold" and modern home next to a Grade II listed property has been granted planning permission by Epping Forest District Council (EFDC). The 550-square metre home will be developed on land which currently houses a tennis court in Nursery Road, Loughton. Designed by Loughton-based Clear Architects, it is adjacent to the late Victorian Grade II listed property called Dragons, renowned locally for its Gothic features. The vote by the Read more [...]

AIM-listed advice firm raises £6.5m to fund acquisition spree

AIM-listed advice group AFH Financial is to raise £6.5 million to fund further IFA acquisitions. The Bromsgrove-based business has conditionally raised £4.5 million by placing 2.7 million shares with institutional and other investors. It aims to raise a further £2 million by issuing another 1.2 million shares to new and existing investors at the same price. The price of the shares is a 12.7% discount to their mid-market price at the close of play on 8 December, when they were Read more [...]