Hamptons Dominate, NYC Slips In Wealthiest Zip Codes Ranking Hamptons Dominate, NYC Slips In Wealthiest Zip Codes Ranking
Hamptons Dominate, NYC Slips In Wealthiest Zip Codes Ranking Connecticut climbed past Massachusetts, while New York City lost ground as the Northeast's luxury real estate map shifted, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2025 list of the nation's 100 priciest zip codes on Thursday, Oct. 9. The report, which ranked zip codes by median home sale prices, showed the Northeast's weakest luxury showing in a decade. New York had 15 zip codes in the top 100, Connecticut reached a record seven, and Massachusetts slipped with only four. New Jersey had six, while Maryland had one. The ritzy Hamptons dominated New York's rankings, led by Sa…
New Rankings Put This NY Locale In Top 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US New Rankings Put This NY Locale In Top 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US
New Rankings Put This NY Locale In Top 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US Families looking for their next hometown might want to check out a brand-new list. A new Travel + Leisure ranking highlights the nine best places to live in the US for families, spotlighting a mix of affordable suburbs, up-and-coming metros, and community-focused towns. Released on Sunday, Sept. 14, the report draws on input from real estate experts who assessed affordability, school quality, safety, and lifestyle factors. The list ranges from Indiana to Texas and features communities that balance opportunity with livability. Here are the top nine picks from Travel + Leisure: Carmel, Ind…
$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY $90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY
$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY In the market for a waterfall, a private movie theater, and more than 2,000 acres of secluded countryside? For $90 million, it can all be yours. The jaw-dropping Mill Farm in the Columbia County hamlet of Ancramdale has just hit the market for the first time ever, carrying a price tag that makes it the most expensive listing in the county right now. With four bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,670 square feet of living space, and endless outdoor adventure, Mill Farm blends history, sustainability, and modern luxury on a scale rarely seen. Spanning 2,151 acres at 281 County Route 3, the sprawling …
Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends
Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Renters are finding new ways to make their units feel like home, and a national study shows just how rooted many are becoming. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research for Lemonade, revealed patterns of long-term renting and the habits that come with it.  These habits range from years spent in the same place to the rituals of browsing listings and decorating. More than a quarter (28 percent) have stayed even longer, with baby boomers (41 percent) and Gen X renters (28 percent) leading the way when it comes to staying put. The study revealed that 62 percent of rente…
Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning
Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning Tucked away in wooded seclusion, this upstate New York abode – complete with ‘70s charm, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass – is an introvert’s dream. Listed for $439,900, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom contemporary at 249 Hoffman Road in Rochester hit the market on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and has already been viewed over 30,000 times on Zillow alone. The 1,908-square-foot residence blew up even further when a user shared it to the popular subreddit “Zillow Gone Wild,” where fans called it “cozy, stylish, and affordable.” Howard Hanna Designed in 1976 by architect Charles Lewis, it sits on j…
Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling Sag Harbor Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling Sag Harbor Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens
Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling Sag Harbor Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Joy Behar is parting ways with her picture-perfect Hamptons retreat in Sag Harbor. The longtime host of “The View,” 82, purchased the historic Victorian-style home in 2016 for $4.75 million, Realtor reports. Originally listed in November 2024 for $10.95 million, the price has since dropped to $7.995 million. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom estate spans about 4,500 square feet on a rare 0.63-acre corner lot in Sag Harbor Village, just steps from Haven’s Beach and minutes from Main Street. Built in 1903 and meticulously restored, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury, ac…
Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC
Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC The federal government is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing the real estate giants of cutting an illegal deal to eliminate competition in rental housing advertising, potentially hurting millions of renters. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The agency claims that Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to dismantle itself as a competitor in the internet listing services market for multifamily rentals. According to the FTC, the February agreement required Redfin to end contracts with its advertising clients. Redfin then handed its business to Zillow and pr…
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M A French Country Colonial once owned by pop icon Cyndi Lauper is on the market in Stamford, giving buyers a chance to own a piece of music history. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Saddle Hill Road, surrounded by landscaped hills, according to Zillow. It was listed for sale last month for $1.4 million. Cyndi Lauper lived in the 3,885-square-foot home with her husband, David Thornton, and their son from 1986 until 2017. Zillow Fashion house Nine West co-founder Vince Camuto built the home in 1975. Lauper owned the 3,885-square-foot propert…
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford will forever be synonymous with Hollywood, the place where he became one of the biggest stars of his era, and Utah, where he built the Sundance Film Festival into a launchpad for up-and-coming filmmakers.  But for nearly two decades, he also called Connecticut home. Robert Redford died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at his home in Utah, surrounded by family. His publicist did not release a cause of death for the 89-year-old.  After establishing himself in Hollywood, Redford moved to a quiet house off Davis Hill Road in Weston in 1978. It was less than a mile from where hi…
NY Company Selling Salvaged Antiques Saved From Richard Gere’s Demolished $10M Mansion NY Company Selling Salvaged Antiques Saved From Richard Gere’s Demolished $10M Mansion
NY Company Selling Salvaged Antiques Saved From Richard Gere’s Demolished $10M Mansion Eight months after actor Richard Gere moved with his wife and their two children to her native Spain, the $10.75 million Connecticut mansion they once called home has been demolished. The 32-acre estate was torn down so developers could create nine separate housing lots. The move drew backlash from architectural preservationists and neighbors, but it’s also giving some buyers the rare chance to own salvaged pieces of the Colonial-style mansion once owned by Paul Simon. Hudson Valley House Parts, an architectural preservation company, was hired to remove and resell the most valuable features…
Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats
Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats On Long Island, $5 million can mean a timeless waterfront compound, a state-of-the-art modern mansion, or a secluded hideaway in the woods — it all depends on where you look. Here are five homes across Nassau and Suffolk counties, each with an asking price of $5 million or more. $5M Montauk Retreat Surrounded By Lush Privacy Zillow Tucked away on nearly an acre in Montauk, this $5 million for-sale-by-owner listing offers both seclusion and potential. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built in 1968, spans 2,200 square feet and sits back from the street, surrounded by mature vegetatio…
NY's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones NY's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones
NY's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones A national survey has named the "ugliest" public buildings in the US, and several from the Northeast landed high on the list. The study, conducted by New Jersey realtor Rob Dekanski, focused on how residents view the design of civic buildings across the country. More than 3,000 people were surveyed in July, with results weighted by age, gender, and geography. Courthouses and city halls dominated the rankings, with 18 Northeast locations ranked. "Not every government building gets the same level of affection as a courthouse with columns or a historic city hall," Dekanski wrote in a blo…