Tuesday 27 July 2021

$169M Trophy Penthouse in NYC Is Now the Most Expensive Listing in the U.S.

A Manhattan penthouse at 432 Park Ave. has landed on the market. At an asking price of $169 million, the full-floor spread is the United States' most expensive listing.

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Actress Shelley Hack Sells Her Secluded Santa Monica Compound for $11.43M

Actress and model Shelley Hack has a knack for real estate. Listed last month for $8,849,000, her Santa Monica, CA, compound was just sold for $11,431,200.

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U.S. Home-Price Growth Rose to Record in May

Home-price growth climbed to a new record in May, as low mortgage interest rates continued to drive robust homebuying demand.

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Matt Lauer’s Waterfront Home in the Hamptons Resurfaces for $44M

The former “Today Show” co-host Matt Lauer is trying to offload his Hamptons home once again. The compound in Sag Harbor, NY, is now going for $44 million.

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Cape Cod’s Old Red Farm Inn From 1703 Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Right in the heart of Cape Cod and built in 1703, the Old Red Farm Inn is a gorgeous 2-acre property surrounded by the Little Harbor Golf Course.

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Monday 26 July 2021

Commune With Nature in a Cool Cabin: Sundance Treehouse Available for $1.2M

The Sundance Treehouse is a rustic retreat now on the market for $1.2 million. It awaits a new owner to unlock its full potential—or start from scratch.

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DJ Spinning Out: Zedd Lists His Beautiful Beverly Hills Mansion for $26.5M

The DJ and record producer Anton Zaslavski, known as Zedd, is looking to record a sale of his posh property in Beverly Hills, CA, for $26.5 million.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House Is Listed in Hollywood Hills for $4.25M

Listed at $4.25 million, Frank Lloyd Wright's Samuel and Harriet Freeman House has had only two owners: the family who commissioned it in 1923 and the University of Southern California.

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Sales of New Homes Slump to the Lowest Level Since Start of Pandemic. High Costs and Low Selection Are to Blame

Sales of new homes in the U.S. fell in June to the lowest level since the first month of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, as high prices and a limited selection frustrated scores of would-be buyers.

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Amid the Pandemic, Foreign Buyers Spent $20 Billion Less on U.S. Real Estate

The number of U.S. home purchases by international buyers and recent immigrants fell sharply compared with the previous year, according to a recent report.

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The 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns in America, 2021

During the pandemic, Americans have increasingly been looking for vacation homes to escape to. These are the most affordable lake towns in 2021.

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Saturday 24 July 2021

Socialite Blaine Trump Relists 107-Acre New York Estate at a Steep Discount

The socialite Blaine Trump, ex-wife of Robert Trump, has returned her Millbrook, NY, estate to the market for $9.95 million.

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Mike Tyson’s Former Estate in Bethesda, MD, Sells for $4.58M

A Bethesda, MD, home that once belonged to the retired boxer Mike Tyson has sold. He's long since gone, but his ex-wife sold the place for $4,575,000 in late July.

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We Can’t Contain Our Excitement! Peek Inside a $280K Shipping Container Home in Minneapolis

Affordable and adorable, this shipping container home is listed for $280,000 and features two stories with a total of 1,302 square feet of living space.

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For the Best Deal, U.S. Home Buyers Should Consider Waiting Several Months

Given all the record-breaking indicators—low inventory and time on market, high home prices and bids—many prospective buyers are wondering how long the frenetic pace of the market will last and whether they should wait out this period of intensity.

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Exclusive: Breegan Jane Reveals the No. 1 Mistake Couples Make Buying a House

Breegan Jane, the host of Discovery+'s new show, "The House My Wedding Bought," has tons of tips for buying a house with your future spouse.

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New Aid Coming for Mortgage Borrowers at Risk of Foreclosure

The Biden administration is seeking to keep more borrowers in their homes by extending the length of mortgages and lock in lower monthly payments.

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I Never Dreamed My House Would Be Worth Millions. Here's How I Want To Pay It Forward.

"I want my largest asset to serve a wider purpose beyond familial enrichment."

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Friday 23 July 2021

Rapper Kid Cudi Grabs Grown-Up Mansion in Calabasas for $7.7M

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The rapper Kid Cudi is now mixing it up in a new crib in Calabasas, CA, Dirt reported. The musician picked up the massive mansion in the celebrity enclave for $7.7 million.

The property came onto the market in March for the higher price of $8.3 million, so Cudi came away with a discount.

The two-time Grammy winner, whose given name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, will have neighbors like Drake, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, and his frequent collaborator Kanye West. It is possible that after West’s split from Kim Kardashian, Kanye may be spending more time in Wyoming, of course.

Whether West remains his neighbor or not, Cudi is set to move into a lot of house.

Built in 2001, the newly remodeled estate sits atop a hill, behind double gates. With six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and 9,000 square feet, the spacious spread on 11.5 acres includes a home theater, gym with bathroom, and temperature-controlled wine room.

The two-story entrance opens with a double staircase, a living room with bar, a separate dining room, and an updated chef’s kitchen with dual islands, breakfast nook, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Just adjacent, a family room also includes access outside.

Upstairs, you’ll find five en suite bedrooms, all with newly remodeled bathrooms, plus a loft space for a work station or game room. A master suite comes with a private balcony, sitting room, dual walk-in closets, and a bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub, plus dual vanities.

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The grounds feature a pool that seems designed for parties, with a spa, grotto, slide, dolphin fountains, and waterfalls. If sports are your thing, find a putting green and sport court. The listing also notes that there’s a live turtle pond.

The expansive acreage also includes a vineyard. Perhaps the multitalented Kid Cudi will also become a winemaker, with a Kid Vino label.

Other outdoor entertainments options include two covered patios with an outdoor fireplace and a Tiki-style grass hut with a built-in grill center and seating.Then there’s a fire pit with bench seating, to take in views of city lights and mountaintops.

The singer of “Day ‘n’ Nite” has sold 22 million albums to date. In 2020, his song “The Scotts,” with the rapper Travis Scott, topped the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to his music, the star has ventured into acting in such movies as “Crisis,” and “Bill and Ted Face the Music.” He can also be seen in the HBO series “We Are Who We Are.”

Julianne Moffet with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices held the listing.

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Terrific Time Capsule House in Pennsylvania Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

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Fanatics of time capsule homes were clearly tickled by a Pennsylvania home with throwback interiors. Filled with glorious decor choices, the otherwise nondescript residence built in 1950 rocketed to the top of the week’s most popular homes on Realtor.com®.

And there was good reason for all the gawking. The original owners had the home professionally decorated when it was built and never looked back.

What remains seven decades later are carefully constructed interiors the likes of which just couldn’t be reproduced today. Inside this well-preserved place, you’ll see vintage wallpaper, original cabinetry, and a wood-paneled rec room—all of which appear as if they’ve emerged unscathed from another era.

Besides the vintage vibes, you were also gaga for gossip this week. Clicks on a $65 million mansion in Los Angeles soared after the throwback couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck toured it while house hunting in Southern California. The massive mansion is outfitted with every imaginable luxury (including a private medical room!) and the entire place is furnished by Fendi.

Other highlights include a bright-blue dome in North Carolina, an upscale suburban home outfitted with a doomsday bunker that can accommodate up to 60 apocalypse survivors, and a century-old log cabin in the woods.

For a full look at all of this week’s most popular properties, scroll on down …

10. 1839 S. Oneida St, Green Bay, WI

Price: $1,300,000

Why it’s here: Cheesehead nirvana. Located right across the street from Lambeau Field and decked out in green and gold glory, this home is the ideal crash pad for a football weekend.

Built in 1967, the duplex offers an array of opportunities for a buyer. A income-generating rental property? A place to entertain corporate clients? Or just a place to revel with fellow Pack fans?

The two units each have two bedrooms and a single bathroom. One half is Packers-themed and the other unit is more subdued, for daily living. Out back, the yard features a built-in grill with granite countertops, for pre- and post-game fun.

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Green Bay, WI

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9. 4859 Weyerhaeuser Rd, Ayden, NC

Price: $185,000

Why its here: This blue home is far from bashful. The peppy teal geodesic dome house was built in 2007. A curvy, one-bedroom abode, it sits on a 10-acre piece of property with two additional mobile homes currently being leased.

Newly painted inside and out, the dome house features a kitchen with maple floors, plenty of storage, and a large front porch.

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Ayden, NC

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8. 2159 W. 154th Pl N, Skiatook, OK

Price: $1,100,000

Why it’s here: Built back in 1971, and thoughtfully updated throughout, this huge, 10,124-square-foot custom mansion comes with an indoor pool and steam room, theater room, and ornate finishes throughout. Best of all, the four-bedroom home sits on a 30-acre parcel conveniently located in the heart of town.

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Skiatook, OK

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7. 3313 Turkeyfoot Rd, Edgewood, KY

Price: $8,995,000

Why it’s here: One of Kentucky’s most expensive mansions, this French chateau-style home was built in 2013.

It features six bedrooms and 15,000 square feet of detailed luxury. The 7-acre property includes a pond with fountain, a pool, and a poolhouse with room for guests.

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Edgewood, KY

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6. 3990 Rt 14 Hwy, Trout Run, PA

Price: $200,000

Why it’s here: Known as Hickory Lodge, this wooded 26-acre getaway offers easy access to Lycoming Creek. The five-bedroom log cabin was built over a century ago and features a fireplace from the original armory on the site, a cypress kitchen designed by a local master craftsman, and a number of charming details.

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Trout Run, PA

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5. 233 Pinegrove Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL

Price: $14,900,000

Why it’s here: Perhaps the priciest place in all of Alabama, the property known as “The Landing” spans 81 acres, with 865 feet of lake frontage and a two-story boathouse.

The main house is a 18,093-square-foot mansion with a spa, tennis court, pool, two gyms, guest cottage, and a commercial-grade greenhouse.

Muscle Shoals, AL
Muscle Shoals, AL

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4. 1740 Clemens Rd, Harleysville, PA

Price: $775,000

Why it’s here: Grist Mill was built in 1714 and has been transformed into a lovely five-bedroom home with 4,218 square feet of living space.

Highlights of the historic structure include grain chutes, exposed stone walls, stained glass, reclaimed hardwoods, and a living room with 9-foot ceilings. The kitchen has recently been renovated, and there’s also an unfinished lower level.

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Harleysville, PA

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3. 271 Mapleton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Price: $64,950,000

Why it’s here: This massive 31,450-square-foot mansion was recently toured by the noted home shopper Jennifer Lopez.

As she looks for a spot to alight in L.A., the A-lister recently toured this ultraprivate, eight-bedroom home furnished by Fendi with current (and former) flame Ben Affleck. And this huge domicile has everything a diva could ever need—including an indoor pool, theater, wine room, bowling alley with game room, as well as a luxury pool and cabana.

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Los Angeles, CA

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2. 25970 Thistletown Ct, Menifee, CA

Price: $1,395,000

Why it’s here: This fairly basic suburban five-bedroom home packs quite a surprise—an underground bunker ready-made for any apocalypse.

According to the listing, the bunker can hold up to 60 people and is outfitted with 18 bunks, a main bedroom suite, and two kitchens.

Menifee, CA
Menifee, CA

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1. 1471 Autumn Rd, Jenkintown, PA

Price: $514,900

Why it’s here: A terrific time capsule, this intriguing home remains awash in immaculate 1950s decor.

It’s been painstakingly maintained for decades by the original owners, who had the home custom-built and professionally designed and didn’t touch much after that. Filled with incredible throwback decor and fixtures, the four-bedroom home needs a buyer who appreciates a vintage vibe.

Jenkintown, PA
Jenkintown, PA

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‘Another World’: Pool at Sarasota’s $5.8M Casa de Flamingo Is Simply Spectacular

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Most homes in Florida have swimming pools, but the pool at a Sarasota, FL, residence known as Casa de Flamingo stands alone.

“When I walked in, I had visions of movies I had seen,” says the listing agent, Steve Abbe. “I felt like I was in another world when I walked in there.”

The pictures do the place justice, he says, but walking through the doors into the place, he adds, “You’re just literally mesmerized.”

For a buyer yearning for a swim that is worthy of the silver screen, this 4,152-square-foot home is listed for $5.8 million. With azure waters lapping up against a palazzo, the home’s indoor-outdoor pool area is a sight to behold.

Abbe says the sellers spent two years searching the world for the perfect white and blue stones for the pool, and the right quarry, which could cut them at the same thickness.

The result is an elaborate area that looks like a Roman bath, with multiple archways and pillars surrounding an enormous, 45-foot pool.

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“They wanted to have a living area that was inside—yet outside,” Abbe explains. “It’s a courtyard around the pool, and they live out around the pool most of the time, even though it’s not air-conditioned.”

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The space has a bar, a pool table, a TV area, and more, all cooled by fans. Spacious and inviting, the outdoor area adds a few thousand feet of perfectly livable space.

“It just really lives open. You can look right up to the sky,” Abbe says. “The way it’s designed, you get sun on the pool but not on the rest of the area down there. It stays cool. Temperatures are beautiful, and the air flows through.”

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As for pesky Florida bugs, they aren’t a problem at this house. Many homes in the Sunshine State are outfitted with glass structures surrounding the pool, to keep critters and insects at bay.

This has no pool cage, the agent notes, but bugs don’t get in, “because they don’t fly in the top, and they don’t come in through the opening archway where the pool goes to the outside.”

The rest of the house surrounds the pool, and most of the rooms on the upper floor have balconies overlooking the courtyard area.

Surrounding views are also worth savoring, because the home sits on almost an acre of land on Hudson Bayou and offers deep-water dockage.

“You’re only about 150 yards to the bay [and the Gulf of Mexico] from this house,” Abbe says.

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True to the home’s moniker, the flamingo motif is a great highligh.

The surround of the front door is hand-carved Cantera stone, with male and female flamingos, Abbe notes. The imposing front doors are 10-foot tall mahogany, framed with 24 feet of stone carvings.

Inside, you’ll find four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The kitchen has Blue Azul countertops and professional appliances. A large great room connects to the kitchen.

Opulence is the word in the main bedroom wing, which boasts three chandeliers as well as a huge closet. A large bathroom has an oversized glass shower.

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In addition to the fabulous main home, there’s also a welcoming guesthouse.

“When you come into the property, you come underneath the guesthouse. There’s an archway, and the guesthouse is built above that,” Abbe explains.

Guest quarters are outfitted with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area, making the property perfect for multigenerational living.

With the indoor-outdoor flow and abundance of courtyard space, the home is ready-made for a crowd.

“I think it’s just a real nice entertaining house. It lives so inside/outside. You spill out from the pool to the dock,” says Abbe.

While everything in the house is top-of-the line, the pool at the center of the home shines brightest.

“I want to jump in every time I walk into the house. It’s so inviting. I’ve never seen anything quite like it,” the agent adds.

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