Revealed: Top 10 Desirable Metros Where Homes Still Cost Less Than $300,000

Revealed: Top 10 Desirable Metros Where Homes Still Cost Less Than $300,000

Affordability is at the top of everyone’s minds these days, especially in this challenging economy full of financial uncertainty. As economic conditions remain unstable, lower-budget homebuyers are increasingly drawn to more affordable communities. Mortgage rates continue to hover close to the 6% mark and there’s plenty of active inventory to choose from. Active listings grew … Read more

Filmmaker Neil Burger and Architect Diana Kellogg’s ‘Secret’ Tribeca Compound Lists for $30 Million

Filmmaker Neil Burger and Architect Diana Kellogg’s ‘Secret’ Tribeca Compound Lists for $30 Million

Filmmaker Neil Burger and architect Diana Kellogg are looking to part ways with the unique legacy compound they custom-designed in New York. Listed for an eye-popping $30 million, the multiproperty Tribeca listing “that doesn’t exist anywhere” includes a 4,100-square-foot townhouse with 1,000-square-foot roof deck, a separate 2,500-square-foot “creative space” with wine cellar, and private off-street … Read more

$1 Million Midcentury Modern Ranch House on Lake Michigan Holds a Wild Surprise in the Basement

$1 Million Midcentury Modern Ranch House on Lake Michigan Holds a Wild Surprise in the Basement

A seemingly unassuming midcentury modern ranch house on the edge of Lake Michigan is drawing ample attention from eagle-eyed home hunters—thanks to listing images that prove appearances can be very deceiving. Upon first glance, the three-bedroom home looks much like a traditional single-story bungalow, complete with a charming brick façade, covered porch, and red-framed windows. … Read more

The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend May Be the Secret To Selling Your Home in the Offseason

A Ralph Lauren inspired Christmas tree in a living room.

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving nearly here, many homeowners are getting a jump on the Christmas season.  Decorating is a time honored tradition, and every year comes new trends and ideas to spruce up your home to feel warm and inviting for the season.  But if you’re thinking about selling your home before the … Read more

$4.4 Million European-Inspired Kentucky Mansion With Enormous Private Pond Is Redefining Luxury Living in the Bluegrass State

Prospect Kentucky estate

In an affluent Kentucky town lies an 18-acre property that is redefining what luxury means in the Bluegrass State—while offering a touch of European elegance to the heart of the South. Located in the aptly named town of Prospect, the estate sits on a very exclusive stretch called Wolf Pen Lane, where it quickly stands … Read more

Rhode Island Has No Affordable Cities Left for Homebuyers or Renters Due to Construction and Zoning Hurdles

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Chris Whitten has three children in their late teens and early 20s who are edging into adulthood, but it’s not the prospect of becoming an empty nester that keeps him up at night—it’s the fear that none of them will be able to buy or even rent a home in their home state of Rhode … Read more

The Lemon Home Trap: The States Where Move-In-Ready Houses Hide Major Problems

A map and list of the states with the highest risk of buying a lemon home

Buying a home is the biggest purchase most Americans will ever make. And for many, closing day wipes out years of savings in a single transaction. That’s why move-in-ready homes feel so safe: No major renovations, no big surprises—just unpack and start living. But in reality, an untold number of unlucky buyers face the opposite. … Read more

Ken Griffin Selling Worth Avenue Complex for $81M

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Billionaire Citadel founder Ken Griffin is selling a prime strip of Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue for $80.5 million, three years after buying it for $78 million. Sources confirmed the buyer of the 48,600-square-foot building at 151 Worth Avenue is TZ Capital, a West Palm Beach-based real estate investment firm led by Sam Zuckert, Tyler Tananbaum … Read more

Miami-Dade Committee Advances Miami Seaquarium Revamp

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A Miami-Dade County committee gave David Martin’s Terra the green light to take over the troubled Miami Seaquarium in Virginia Key. Now the Coconut Grove-based firm will seek approval from the full county commission next month.  On Thursday, the Miami-Dade appropriations committee advanced Terra’s proposal to acquire Miami Seaquarium’s lease from the bankrupt company that … Read more

Miami Second to Dubai in Branded Residences Pipeline

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Miami ranks second only to Dubai among global markets for its branded residence pipeline, a newly released report shows. Dubai had 64 completed projects and an additional 87 in the works, with Miami trailing behind with 48 completed projects and 55 planned, according to the report from British brokerage Savills. The numbers reveal a diversifying … Read more