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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
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Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley 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
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Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley 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
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Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley 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
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Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate Among Priciest NY Listings At $15M Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate Among Priciest NY Listings At $15M
Slice Of Versailles: French Chateau-Inspired Estate Among Priciest NY Listings At $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
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'Majestic' NY Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M 'Majestic' NY Estate Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon Once Called Home Hits Market For $18M
'Majestic' NY 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
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Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market
Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT 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
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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
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Luxurious Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among NY's Priciest Listings At $85M Luxurious Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among NY's Priciest Listings At $85M
Luxurious Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among NY's Priciest Listings At $85M Life’s a beach at this sprawling oceanfront estate in New York. Located on Long Island in the Southampton village of Sagaponack, 635 Daniels Lane is currently among the priciest residential listings in Nassau and Suffolk counties at $85 million. Clocking in at 13,690 square feet situated on more than 5 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the coveted home boasts 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. 635 Daniels Lane in Sagaponack. The Corcoran Group “Purchased over 60 years ago by real estate family scions, this owner carved out a generous slice of beachfront for himself and developed a m…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley
New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley A new luxury apartment complex has opened in the Hudson Valley to address the ongoing need for desirable housing. Located in Ulster County by development partners Baxter Development and Rieger Homes, Hudson West is in Marlboro at 6 Hudson West Drive, off Route 9W. The companies say the community offers scenic views, modern amenities, and proximity to major highways, public transportation, and other local activities. “The demand for rentals in Marlboro and the surrounding area is clear, and Hudson West answers this demand by providing a high-quality, modern living solution,” said Daniel Rie…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former Hudson Valley Home Of Actor Bill Murray Back On Market, Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole Former Hudson Valley Home Of Actor Bill Murray Back On Market, Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole
Former Hudson Valley Home Of Actor Bill Murray Back On Market, Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole The former Hudson Valley home of "Ghostbusters" star and "Saturday Night Live," original cast member Bill Murray is back on the market. Located in Rockland County in the enclave of Snedens Landing, in the hamlet of Palisades that is nicknamed "Hollywood on the Hudson," the home, known as the Yellow House, is for sale for $3.69 million. According to Zillow, the house, set on nearly four acres, was built in the 1980s as a family home for the actor/comedian and his family. The home was built to incorporate elements from the 19th-century Yellow Barn on the property. The 5,177-square-foot struc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years.  The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records.  The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…

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by Ben Crnic