The chateau — widely reported to be the largest residence in Alabama — is in contract after listing less than a month ago. Source link
Buying your first home used to come at a lower price — now it might require a million bucks and a miracle. Across 233 US cities, so-called “starter homes” have officially joined the millionaire’s club, turning the American Dream into a luxury listing. The price of entry-level homeownership has surged to unprecedented heights in many … Read more
Irish comedian and broadcaster Graham Norton is moseying on out of his historic Manhattan carriage house. Norton’s ivory-draped brick house traces its history back to horse stables constructed during the Civil War and, in more recent history, the supermodel Claudia Schiffer, the New York Times reported. The unique home, listed for $5.59 million, features jewel … Read more
She traded the Big Apple for the Emerald Isle — and took a multimillion-dollar loss on the way out. Talk show host and comedian Rosie O’Donnell has finally sold her long-lingering Midtown East penthouse at a loss. O’Donnell sold the triplex unit at Sterling Plaza, located at 255 E. 49th St. in Midtown East, for … Read more
A former housing official who worked under President George H. W. Bush has made an astonishing claim that the U.S. government spent years funneling money into the creation of a secret underground “city” where the rich and powerful can shelter in the event of a “near-extinction event.” Catherine Austin Fitts, who served as the assistant secretary of Housing … Read more
Reba McEntire has lit up stages, dominated prime time, and won over generations of fans. Now, she’s bringing her signature spark to a whole new role: helping Americans find a home. As the new face of Realtor.com®, the beloved icon stars in a sitcom-style campaign that blends heart, humor, and Southern charm to make the … Read more
Lauren Sanchez has given fans a rare glimpse at her writing center inside her and Jeff Bezos’ $165 million Los Angeles abode. The 55-year-old former journalist took to Instagram to show off where her “words come to life” following the release of her children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew,” which hit shelves in 2024. Her writing nook, which includes a white … Read more
Midtown north of 42nd Street, home to both the NFL and MLB headquarters, will soon have another sports front office: the National Women’s Soccer League, which signed a lease at the Feil Organization’s landmarked 551 Fifth Ave., known as the Fred D. French Building. The NWSL is relocating and expanding from 292 Madison Ave. Its new … Read more
A few weeks ago, we described Amazon as an “ever-expanding behemoth” on the Manhattan scene, following its 330,000 square-foot lease signing at 10 Bryant Park. The deal followed its $1 billion purchase of the former Lord & Taylor building and large leases at three other buildings. But Jeff Bezos wasn’t done. On Friday, Amazon closed on … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed rental prices up across the country, and in two states, renters are paying more than $2,000 a month. Hawaii and California topped the list of the states with the most expensive median rents, at $2,132 and $2,101, respectively, according to a new report from Rentec Direct, a property management software company. Washington is the third-priciest … Read more