Rupert Murdoch Puts Manhattan Triplex Penthouse Back up for Sale
Rupert Murdoch is reducing the price of his NYC penthouse to $38.5 million, previously bought for $43.01 million in 2014.
The penthouse offers stunning views of iconic NYC landmarks, features a double-height great room, and is being marketed towards art collectors. [ more ]
Hey, New Yorkers: Are You Trying to Sell Your Home Using a Real Estate Agent? We Want to Hear From You.
Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) amended its rules on agent compensation in response to a legal settlement affecting National Association of Realtors.
Buyer's agent compensation now comes directly from sellers, allowing negotiation of the offer. [ more ]
Madison Realty Supersizes LA Multifamily After Acquisition
Madison Realty Capital is reconfiguring a former project at 6401 Wilshire Boulevard with plans to add 65 units, bringing the total to 177 units.
Madison acquired a significant portion of Neil Shekhter's properties through deeds-in-lieu, with Hankey Capital helping to refinance some sites. [ more ]
Austin's economy, once a Covid-era economic superstar, is facing challenges with the departure of Oracle's headquarters and a significant increase in commercial office space vacancy and fall in real estate prices. [ more ]
The changing landscape of Boston's three-deckers: Rising prices and diminishing dreams
Three-deckers were historically a way for working-class families to enter the housing market and build wealth through rental income.
Affordable three-deckers are now more likely to be found in cities outside Boston like New Bedford, Fall River, Lawrence, Lowell, and Worcester. [ more ]
Inland Empire in California saw a significant increase in homeownership rate from 2019 to 2023, driven by affordable housing and work-from-home trends.
Other California regions like Fresno and Sacramento also experienced a rise in homeownership rates due to various factors including cheaper mortgages and increased building permits. [ more ]
Sale closed in San Jose: $1.9 million for a three-bedroom home
The real estate market in San Jose, California, is seeing high property values and prices per square foot for single-family homes.
The properties mentioned are well-maintained, with desirable features such as multiple bedrooms, baths, and fireplaces, reflecting the upscale nature of the neighborhood. [ more ]
Oceanfront Opulence: Freshly Renovated $78.5M Palm Beach Mansion Is the Week's Most Expensive Home
Seaside estate in Palm Beach, FL hits the market for $78.5 million, nearly double the price from two years ago.
Other expensive properties this week include a California compound once owned by Leonardo DiCaprio and a mountaintop retreat in North Carolina. [ more ]
Bird Scooter Founder Travis VanderZanden Asks $8.5M for His South Miami Nest
Travis VanderZanden listed his South Florida home for $8,490,000, looking for a profitable return from its 2023 purchase price of $6,800,000.
VanderZanden faced a significant loss of about $11 million on a Los Angeles property, bought for $21.7 million in 2020 and sold for $10.8 million after being on and off the market for several years. [ more ]
'Showstopping' estate with life-changing views hits the market in California. See it
A stunning Hollywood Hills house owned by Brett Nestat is listed for $4.495 million, exhibiting unmatched features like a showstopping infinity edge pool and panoramic views. [ more ]
A settlement alters the traditional 6 percent sales commission in U.S. real estate, shifting the responsibility and potentially reducing the commission rates internationally. [ more ]
Gemdale USA Lists Calabasas Office Campus for Sale at $82M
Gemdale USA is looking to sell an office campus in Calabasas for $82 million, just $3 million more than its purchase price in 2021.
The building was originally bought by Rising Realty and Fortress Investment Group in 2013 for $38 million and sold in 2021 when it was 92% leased. [ more ]
All Dressed Up: Fancy Tudor in New York's Tuxedo Park Struts Onto the Market for $9.9M
The Breezes is a historic lakeside Tudor in Tuxedo Park listed for $9,980,000 with original features like Baccarat chandelier and Tiffany windows.
The property is considered a 'trophy' estate due to its historical significance, including unique fixtures, antique fountain, and original safe in the kitchen. [ more ]
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Marin's median home price declines 7% to $1.5 million
The median price of detached homes in Marin County saw a year-over-year decline of 7% while the Bay Area experienced a 10.6% increase.
Discrepancies in median price data between the county and the Realtors' association highlight differences in data sets and potential factors like off-market sales. [ more ]
This Real Estate Kingpin Maps Out the Path to Megadeals
Bob Knakal, a top commercial sales broker in New York City, has created a detailed map of every property in Manhattan below 96th Street on the East Side and 110th Street on the West Side.
The map, created during the early months of the pandemic, is regularly updated and color-coded to indicate which properties are for sale, recently sold, owned by the city, under construction, or potentially underutilized for future deals. [ more ]