#real-estate

#real-estate

Jayla never thought she'd buy a house pretty much sight unseen, much less one off the coast of Italy. The 25-year-old Florida native, who asked to use only her first name, had first come across an offer for a "1 euro house" in Europe in November 2024, shortly after Donald Trump won reelection. She was naturally skeptical, but sent some emails anyway. At first, it didn't go anywhere: "I kind of forgot about it because no one responded," she told me.

Inventory on the Rise In December, Virginia Beach experienced an 8.2% increase in active listings compared to the previous year, bringing the total to 749 homes on the market. While this rise in inventory was more modest than the national average of 12.1%, the market saw a remarkable 38.6% year-over-year surge in newly listed homes, with 366 properties entering the scene. This substantial influx signaled a vibrant and dynamic market, teeming with opportunities for sellers to capitalize on increased buyer interest.

After over two decades at Douglas Elliman, Raphael De Niro and his team are making the move to Brown Harris Stevens. The New York City-based De Niro Team, which consists of De Niro and eight other agents, closed 14 transaction sides for a total of $52.12 million in sales volume in 2024 according to RealTrends Verified data. This earned the team the No. 53 rank in New York City among medium-sized teams for sales volume in the 2025 RealTrends Verified City Rankings.

The Lower Pacific Heights Victorian at 1709 Broderick Street, which served as the façade of the Tanner's ' Full House ' home, has just sold for $4 million. Designed by Charles Lewis Hinkel and built in 1883, the home previously traded hands for $1.85 million in 2006, after which it was renovated, remodeled and expanded (down) to encompass 2,985 square feet of finished living space and a gate was added to keep the Full Housians, and Uncle Jesse, away from the repainted front door.

How long a minute is depends which side of the bathroom door you're on. Now it appears that how much a $1m loss matters depends how eager you are for your business to be concluded. That's pretty eager apparently and unsurprisingly if you're Lily Allen and David Harbour. The former couple have just accepted $7m for the Brooklyn townhouse they listed for $8m in October.

English singer-songwriter Lily Allen and Stranger Things actor David Harbour have closed another chapter in the dissolution of their marriage by offloading their beloved Brooklyn abode. Two weeks after they reportedly lowered the asking price, the ex-couple finally found a buyer. Allen and Harbour originally listed the dwelling just shy of $8 million in October, but opted to sell the property, which was listed through Compass, for $7 million-a million dollars less than the initial asking price.

Kevin Stewart isn't just an exceptional agent, he's part of our origin story, said Jon Grauman. He was the very first agent to come work for us nine years ago and welcoming him back now as a partner feels both full-circle and deeply meaningful.

Equality Minister Aurore Berge, reacting to the results, told Le Parisien that "the SOS Racisme report shows there is still a long way to go" and reiterated that "discrimination is illegal". Berge announced the introduction of mandatory discrimination training for all real estate agents. Training is currently only compulsory for professional license holders - less than half of all agents. She said a decree could be expected "in the coming weeks".

A 2,952-square-foot house built in 1999 has changed hands. The spacious property in the 200 block of Huckleberry Drive in San Jose was sold on Dec. 5, 2025 for $2,164,000 which represents a price per square foot of $733. The property is equipped with a heating system. In addition, the home is equipped with two parking spots, ensuring convenient parking for multiple cars.

Primely positioned on the banks of the Grand Canal in Venice, just steps away from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the storied Palazzo Ca' Dario has shimmered on the water since the late 15th century, its elegant early Venetian Renaissance facade among the city's most distinctive. Named after its first owner, Giovanni Dario, a diplomat hailed a hero after securing a peace treaty with the Ottoman empire, over the centuries the palazzo has been home to nobles, merchants and even British rock music royalty.

The spacious property in the 3100 block of Vittoria Loop in Dublin was sold on Nov. 14, 2025. The purchase price was $1,300,000. The unit was built in 2014. The layout of this three-story home includes three bedrooms and three baths. The unit sits on a 2,286-square-foot lot. This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.

The marital home of English singer Lily Allen and "Stranger Things" star David Harbour found a buyer, less than three months after its starring role in Allen's acclaimed breakup album. The luxurious Carroll Gardens townhouse hit the market in late October, asking $7.9 million. The price was cut down to $7.3 million earlier this month. The final price to be paid, as well as the identity of the forthcoming owner, are not yet known.

While helping countless clients buy and sell homes, Krista Zobel, a Realtor in Lincoln, Nebraska, has amassed a set of pro tips for moving-whether someone is relocating from across the country or just from around the corner. "As a real estate agent, I guide my clients through small, manageable steps," she says. "I see a variety of reasons people move. My goal is always to be an asset to the transaction and make the process smooth."

"I left home as a teenager, and I left everything I knew: my family, my friends, my food, my culture. And I came to a big city by myself, and the only option for me was to win," the musician said of that period in a recent interview. As we all know, she did win-and her success soon began to translate into luxurious real estate.

Josh Allen pulled his $8.5 million California home off the market on January 7, just four days before flying to Florida to help lead the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 playoff victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Century 21 New Millennium has always been more than a business to me. It is part of my DNA, Hetherington said in a statement. I've been incredibly fortunate to build this company alongside exceptional agents and leaders. While my role is changing, my commitment to NM and its people is not. Serving as chairman allows me to stay actively involved and support Kim as she leads the company forward.

For most Americans, every home purchase is a bit of a gamble. Is now the right time to jump into the market? Can I haggle on the price a bit more? What if mortgage rates drop in a few months? These questions have always made buying a new place feel a little like hitting the blackjack table. For the better part of a century, these implicit bets on future real

"It's a really notable sale, not only for the price point but for who's the seller," Abdalla said. "It's kind of bittersweet because it ends this chapter of the Backstrom family being in the area."

"Whether you're drawn to the refined energy of Vail, the connected ease of Park City, or the rich culture of the Roaring Fork Valley, one thing is certain: living in a world-class ski town means embracing a lifestyle that doesn't end when the lifts stop running,"

"It wasn't about finding happiness. It wasn't about chasing success," Serhant told Fortune.

It is against this backdrop, which will be focused on integrating the Anywhere brands and agents into the Compass organization, that she feels established and privately held firms like her will be able to shine. Instead of offering more of the same, BHS can give agents, buyers, sellers and renters something unique: We are singularly focused on customer service and our only stakeholders are our agents. In NYC, we are the only company that manages nearly 400 buildings and offers a broker specialist program.

In its analysis, the firm said it screened more than 10,000 Census-designated places in the largest 100 metro areas of the country, and chose from cities that had at least 500 active home listings in the last year. Its ranking also considered factors like housing availability, whether the city had a community of young people, the average estimated commute time, and affordability, which was weighted as one of the most important factors in Realtor.com's analysis.

Phyllis Carr passed away on July 16 in her husband Gregory Harper's arms after a lengthy illness at age 69. Phyllis was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on Oct. 9, 1955, to Carrie and Robert Carr. She moved with her family to Los Angeles in the late 1960s, attending James Foshay Jr. High and later graduating from Manual Arts High School.

Real estate has been part of Sarah's life since childhood. She grew up in Stoney Creek, Ontario, in a family shaped by property and design. Her mother built a career as a real estate agent, while her grandfather constructed custom homes. That early exposure gave her a practical understanding of how homes are planned, built, and lived in. Sarah brings an academic lens to her work.

For years, Tracy and her team at Townsend have built a reputation as experts in title insurance, and have succeeded by putting their customer needs first, said Stewart Division President Robyn Dinsdale. This acquisition is a win for our customers in southwest Florida as the same trusted team and exceptional service they know remains now backed by the financial strength of a 132-year-old company, utilizing our expertise and technology to deliver faster, more efficient closings. We will be stronger together.

A bridge loan is a short-term financing option that helps homeowners "bridge" the gap between buying a new home and selling their existing property. Think of it as a financial stepping stone that provides temporary funding when you need to make a down payment on a new house before your current home sells. These loans are specifically designed for situations where timing doesn't quite line up.

Mets superstar Francisco Lindor and his wife, the parenting podcaster and classically trained violinist Katia Reguero Lindor - who just scored a spot on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee - have a new nest to call their own. The All-Star shortstop and "The Unaparent Podcast" star just shelled out $21.2 million for a posh penthouse on the Upper East Side, Gimme Shelter can exclusively reveal.

Data continues to be a clear differentiator in real estate, especially for those who want to grow in 2026. As Dan Duffy, founder and CEO of United Real Estate Group, explains, leaders who have doubled down on the importance of data hold a significant advantage. Duffy will kick off the Housing Economic Summit on Feb. 10, offering a roadmap for how leaders should interpret and use the data presented throughout the day.

Social media marketing has become one of the most valuable tools in the modern real estate agent's tool kit. Just ask the 39% of active agents who rank social media as the top technology for attracting high-quality leads, ahead of customer relationship management tools and even the local multiple listing service (MLS). Effective social media content has the power to shape first impressions and influence buying decisions long before a lead schedules a showing, but success doesn't come from posting at random.