Saratoga Springs, NY
Real Estate
Socialite's Former Saratoga Springs Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond Listed For $25M Socialite's Former Saratoga Springs Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond Listed For $25M
Socialite's Former Saratoga Springs Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond Listed For $25M Here’s your chance to live like Saratoga royalty–if the price is right. The famed Palazzo Riggi, one of Saratoga Springs’ most luxurious estates, officially hit the market on Tuesday, March 4, giving prospective buyers a chance to own a 19,000-square-foot stone mansion packed with over-the-top amenities. Asking price? $24.9 million. Located at 637 North Broadway, the property was last sold at auction in September 2023 for $7.1 million—a price tag that suddenly looks like a bargain compared to its new listing. The annual tax bill? A cool $143,000. Palazzo Riggi in Saratoga Springs. …

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by Michael Mashburn
Aberdeen, MD
Real Estate
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…

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by Zak Failla
Montville, CT
News
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he thre…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lebanon, CT
Business
Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin
Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin A new Mexican restaurant is bringing bold flavors to southeastern Connecticut, reviving a former favorite spot near Norwich. Volaré Mexican Restaurant & Bar officially opened in Franklin on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the business said in a Facebook post. It's located along the Yantic River, near the Route 2 interchange and the Norwich Business Park. The restaurant is putting a special spin on a typical Mexican spot's menu. "We specialize in authentic flavors like our savory chicken mole, sizzling fajitas, and signature tacos," Volaré says on its Facebook page. "Adding a twist, we also offer a t…

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by Chris Spiker
Towson, MD
Real Estate
Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore' Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore'
Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore' A sprawling, luxury Baltimore waterfront mansion once owned by controversial Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is back on the market—this time with a $6 million price tag. Dubbed "The Icon of Baltimore," according to its listing, the palatial 9,069-square-foot residence at 622 Ponte Villas N in the city’s exclusive Harborview community is up or sale at $5,999,000. 622 Ponte Villas N #162/163, Baltimore Derek & Vee Photography The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home is anchored at the end of a pier, offering privacy, prestige, and panoramic views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, with the …

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by Zak Failla
Newtown, CT
Real Estate
Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M
Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M A stunning 18th-century estate in Fairfield County is turning heads — not just for its impeccable restoration but for its hidden secrets and rumored ties to Marilyn Monroe. Boxwood Farm, a circa 1765 home perched atop Taunton Hill, offers a rare blend of history and luxury. Set on 2.51 acres of stonewalled grounds, the property boasts original chestnut floors, multiple fireplaces, and sun-drenched living spaces that highlight its extraordinary craftsmanship. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Every detail has been restored, from its vintage fixtures to the hand-hewn beams. The living room, f…

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by Josh Lanier
Woodstock, CT
Business
Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get
Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get You have a chance to buy a vineyard and brewery on a farm in Connecticut's wine country — if you have a few million dollars to spare. Taylor Brooke Winery and its brewery in Woodstock are up for sale, according to a real estate listing from Berkshire Hathaway. The asking price for the 43-acre farm on Route 171 is $3.8 million. The property features a 7,122-square-foot winery with a wine-making facility, tasting pavilion, retail space, and cocktail bar. It also includes a 5,884-square-foot brewery with a beer production facility. The winery nestled in the state's "Quiet Corner" also has a c…

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by Chris Spiker
Trenton, NJ
News
NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
News
$50K Scheme: Disbarred Westchester Attorney Accused Of Stealing From Client $50K Scheme: Disbarred Westchester Attorney Accused Of Stealing From Client
$50K Scheme: Disbarred Westchester Attorney Accused Of Stealing From Client A former Westchester real estate attorney from Orange County has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a client’s home sale, prosecutors said. Brian Schmidt, age 49, of Warwick, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree grand larceny in connection to the alleged theft, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Feb. 21.  Prosecutors said Schmidt represented a home seller in a real estate closing between August and November 2022 but unlawfully kept more than $50,000 from the transaction.  Schmidt …

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by Ben Crnic
Darien, CT
Real Estate
$1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside $1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside
$1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside A piece of Hollywood history is now up for sale in Fairfield County.  The home, featured prominently in the critically acclaimed Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet film "Revolutionary Road," hit the market in Darien for $1.595M earlier this month. It is currently under contract.  Zillow The 3,000-square-foot home at 110 Raymond St. in Darien includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car garage, a wood-burning stove, and a private pool. The New England Center Hall Colonial is located in the town's Tokeneke district. The basement includes a workshop and slate pool table.&nbs…

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by Josh Lanier
Bethesda, MD
Real Estate
NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS) NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS)
NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (Photos) A Maryland mega-mansion once owned by former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has hit the market for a cool $11 million—and it’s got everything a baller could want, including a full-size indoor basketball court he built himself. Located in the exclusive Avenel community, the 14,900-square-foot estate at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane in Bethesda sits on two acres and is packed with luxury amenities, from a resort-style pool and spa to a private tennis court and fire pit area. The home is listed with Washington Fine Properties. Beal, now with the Phoenix Suns, transformed the home during his DC da…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgewood, NJ
Real Estate
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing A custom-built Ridgewood estate that took years to perfect has hit the market for $6.3 million, making it the most expensive listing in the village. Located at 210 Heights Road, the 9,600-square-foot smart house was completed in 2019 after the current owners spent two years searching for the perfect lot before meticulously designing every inch of the property, listing agent Christina L. Gibbons of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood said. "Every detail in this home was custom-built," Gibbons said. "From the cabinetry to the layout, the owners had a vision for complete priva…

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by Cecilia Levine