Brookville-Old Westbury, NY
Real Estate
$28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping Old Westbury Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (PHOTOS) $28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping Old Westbury Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (PHOTOS)
$28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping Old Westbury Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (Photos) If you’ve ever dreamed of living in your own private resort, this jaw-dropping New York estate might just be the answer. With a price tag of $28 million, this 25,000-square-foot Long Island mansion – built by renowned luxury home builder John Kean – is more than a home, it’s a destination. Set on seven pristine acres within the exclusive gated community of Spring Hill in Old Westbury, this estate redefines what it means to live large. Boasting seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and endless amenities, every luxury you’ve ever dreamed of is right at your fingertips. 6A Spring Hill Lane in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Real Estate
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …

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by Chris Spiker
Piermont-Palisades, NY
Real Estate
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report A nearly 3,500-square-foot Hudson Valley residence where Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere grew up has hit the market for nearly $4 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The Rockland County home, located at 129 Washington Spring Rd. in the hamlet of Palisades, was bought by Panettiere's parents when the actress was 9 years old in 1998 and was home to both Hayden and her brother, Jansen, who died in 2023, Realtor.com reported.  The four-bed, four-bath residence was listed for $1.895 million by Panettiere's parents in 2015 and is now on the ma…

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by Ben Crnic
Piermont-Palisades, NY
Real Estate
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report A nearly 3,500-square-foot Hudson Valley residence where Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere grew up has hit the market for nearly $4 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The Rockland County home, located at 129 Washington Spring Rd. in the hamlet of Palisades, was bought by Panettiere's parents when the actress was 9 years old in 1998 and was home to both Hayden and her brother, Jansen, who died in 2023, Realtor.com reported.  The four-bed, four-bath residence was listed for $1.895 million by Panettiere's parents in 2015 and is now on the ma…

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by Ben Crnic
Piermont-Palisades, NY
Real Estate
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Palisades Listed For Almost $4M: Report A nearly 3,500-square-foot Hudson Valley residence where Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere grew up has hit the market for nearly $4 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The Rockland County home, located at 129 Washington Spring Rd. in the hamlet of Palisades, was bought by Panettiere's parents when the actress was 9 years old in 1998 and was home to both Hayden and her brother, Jansen, who died in 2023, Realtor.com reported.  The four-bed, four-bath residence was listed for $1.895 million by Panettiere's parents in 2015 and is now on the ma…

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack Bergen County officials have released a brand-new video rendering of Bergen Junction, a transformational mixed-use development in Hackensack that aims to provide affordable housing for essential workers, support veterans, and revitalize the NJ TRANSIT Hackensack Bus Transfer (scroll for video). The project — announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority — will replace the former Bergen County probation building and outdated bus terminal with state-of-the-art facilities.  Bergen Junction will feature a five…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brookville-Old Westbury, NY
Real Estate
Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate In Brookville Could Be Yours For $15M Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate In Brookville Could Be Yours For $15M
Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate In Brookville Could Be Yours For $15M Here’s your chance to live like royalty. Tucked away at the end of a private road on Long Island is “Haut Bois,” a sprawling, French chateau-inspired estate that’s among New York’s most expensive residential real estate listings. Asking price? $15 million. Built in 1917 by celebrated architect Ogden Codman Jr., the elegant brick and stucco mansion – located in Brookville at 1985-4 Cedar Swamp Road – boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Situated on eight acres, the abode is dripping in luxury, and ivy. Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty “Drawing inspiration from the Louis XI…

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by Michael Mashburn
Southampton, NY
Real Estate
'Majestic' Montauk Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M 'Majestic' Montauk Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M
'Majestic' Montauk Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M This storybook-worthy Long Island estate is fit for Hollywood royalty. Perched high atop a 70-foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is Montauk’s “Stone House,” located at 408 Old Montauk Highway. Asking price? $18 million. Nestled on over three breathtaking acres offering panoramic views of the Montauk Lighthouse and Block Island, this architectural masterpiece boasts over 4,000 square feet that includes three bedrooms and five bathrooms. “Presenting one of the rarest and most majestic oceanfront offerings in The Hamptons,” reads the listing from Douglas Elliman. The interior …

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by Michael Mashburn
White Plains, NY
Real Estate
Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds
Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds Westchester County is experiencing an unprecedented housing boom, with a new report revealing that approximately 12,500 new residential units have been completed since 2021, and another 15,000 units are currently under construction. The findings, presented by real estate brokerage RM Friedland at the annual real estate development conference hosted by the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Fordham Real Estate Institute on Tuesday, Jan. 14, highlight the county's response to the national housing shortage. "The amount of residential development that has occurred in Westchester Coun…

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by Ben Crnic
Rutherford, NJ
Real Estate
Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford
Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford East Rutherford is about to get a modern makeover. The borough's Zoning Board has given the green light for a new three-story apartment building at 20-30 Willow St., bringing 26 fresh units—and a splash of affordable housing—to the neighborhood. The announcement came via a press release from Taylor Architecture & Design on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Designed by Italo Teixeria and presented by Stacy Mulrain, RA, the structure offers a mix of two studio units, 20 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. Four of these will be set aside as affordable housing, providing…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
Real Estate
Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Park Ridge Shopping Center Sells For $17M Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Park Ridge Shopping Center Sells For $17M
Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Park Ridge Shopping Center Sells For $17M A 71,650-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center in Bergen County has been sold for $17 million, according to Marcus & Millichap, the brokerage that assisted in the sale Ridgemont Shopping Center attracted significant interest, with more than 20 offers from investors, highlighting its prime location and tenant mix, the firm said. The property, anchored by Lidl, is home to 12 national and regional tenants, including Staples, Chase Bank, and Starbucks, at 169-199 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge. Marcus & Millichap’s Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero, and John Moroz, along with…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Real Estate
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has become the most expensive residential listing in New Jersey, on the market for $33 million (scroll down to see the complete listing with photos). The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in local history. In Mar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Hackensack is poised for a major transformation as plans for the redevelopment of 133 River St., the site of the city’s aging bus terminal and a long-vacant site of the county probation building move forward. Last week, the Hackensack Planning Board reviewed the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s (BCIA) ambitious proposal to bring a state-of-the-art NJ Transit bus terminal and workforce housing to the city’s downtown. The 387,000-square-foot project will include a 15-story residential tower with 168 units designated for veterans, disabled veterans, and essential workers in fields such as …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Hackensack’s downtown renaissance continues with the grand opening of Ora. The stunning 270-unit mixed-use community at 321 Main St. will soon offer luxury studio, one, and two-bedroom units.  Executives from The Hampshire Companies, along with project partners Russo Development and Riverbank Management LLC, were joined by Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse and Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino for the ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. Ora stands seven stories tall at the intersection of Main and Berry streets, the former site of Oritani Bank, and is managed by Russo Property Management.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Real Estate
Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players
Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players A stately home in DC's prestigious Kalorama neighborhood may be the perfect spot or a new Cabinet member after it hit the market for $5.8 million.  Dilan Homes has completed a top-to-bottom reimagination and restoration of a popular Federal-Inspired Brick Home that sits in the heart of community, surrounded by homes that have housed some of the rich, famous, and powerful. The listing was posted by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. "It is 100 percent gut renovated with an entirely brand new floor plan, …

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by Zak Failla
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ
Real Estate
Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In Short Hills Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In Short Hills
Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In Short Hills A New Jersey estate has shattered local real estate records, becoming the most expensive home ever sold in the area — with multiple offers and with a sale of more than $300,000 over the initial asking price (keep scrolling to see more photos). The stunning property at 15 Hillside Ave. in Short Hills sold for $8.25 million on Dec. 11, 2024, outpacing its $7.925 million asking price and eclipsing the previous record of $6.8 million, set by a home at 253 Hartshorn Drive in October. The listing agents were Cristian Perez and Tony Verducci of Serhant New Jersey. The new owners are "move-up buyer…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Real Estate
$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains $10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains
$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains Westchester County is taking a major step forward in addressing the need for affordable housing with a $10 million allocation for the purchase of property in downtown White Plains, officials announced.  The Land Acquisition Act, signed by new County Executive Ken Jenkins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, will fund the redevelopment of two buildings located at 99 Church St. and 6 Cottage Pl. in White Plains. The project will create 108 affordable homeownership units for first-time buyers and include 89 parking spaces.  "We are continuing on our path to create as many affordable housing opportun…

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by Ben Crnic
Montclair, NJ
Real Estate
Montclair Mansion With Snow-Melt System, Indoor-Outdoor Pool Listed At $6.75M Montclair Mansion With Snow-Melt System, Indoor-Outdoor Pool Listed At $6.75M
Montclair Mansion With Snow-Melt System, Indoor-Outdoor Pool Listed At $6.75M An iconic Montclair estate that blends historic charm with modern luxury is now on the market for $6.75 million.  Known as "Daybreak," the meticulously restored property at 88 South Mountain Avenue offers eight bedrooms, eight full and one-half baths, and breathtaking New York City views—all set on 1.46 acres of lush, private grounds. Listed by Cristian Perez and Tony Verducci of Serhant Real Estate, the estate is designed for both relaxation and entertainment, with standout features including a year-round indoor-outdoor pool and spa, a greenhouse, and a two-bedroom carriage house apar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Greenwich, CT
Real Estate
Mary Tyler Moore's Greenwich Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market Mary Tyler Moore's Greenwich Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market
Mary Tyler Moore's Greenwich Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market A nearly 125-year-old Connecticut mansion, once owned by one of TV's most enduring and important stars, remains unsold after more than a year on the market.  The estate combines old-world charm with modern amenities chosen by a woman "who could turn the world on with her smile." The 13,000-square-foot Georgian colonial in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late Mary Tyler Moore and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. Mary Tyler Moore's former Greenwich mansion features a door as red as her h…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
Real Estate
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…

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by Joe Lombardi
Riverhead, NY
Real Estate
Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024 Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024
Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024 From waterfront estates with sprawling acreage to architectural masterpieces, Long Island saw some jaw-dropping real estate deals close in 2024. Here's a look at some of the most expensive homes that changed hands this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Sothebys Internaitonal Realty 155 Seascape Lane in Sagaponack – Sold for $24.9M in June 2024 6 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms with undisclosed square footage on 1.09 acres overlooking Sagaponack Pond. From the Redfin listing: “Masterfully crafted by Faruk Yorgancioglu and thoughtfully designed to blend into its natural surroundings, th…

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by Michael Mashburn