Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are in Sands Point, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.

As Natural Disasters Get Worse, So Do Home Insurance Premiums

U.S. insurers paid out $99 billion in weather-related claims in 2022, according to a recent study. So they’re passing along more of the cost.

An Oscar Winner Scouts Her New Location: an Uptown Pad for Less Than $500,000

Manhattan native Melissa Leo wanted a modest place with some character on the Upper East Side. Here’s what she found.

Living In ... Oceanport, N.J.

Once known as a military town, this Monmouth County borough is reinventing itself with a slew of new development. (Just ask Netflix.)

$500,000 Homes in New York, Michigan and Georgia

A 1905 farmhouse in Kenoza Lake, a Tudor Revival home in Detroit and a Craftsman bungalow in Atlanta.

Oceanport, N.J.: A Small Community With ‘Water Access Everywhere’

Once known as a military town, this Monmouth County borough is reinventing itself with a slew of new development. (Just ask Netflix.)

The Latest Must-Have Amenities for Pets

Dogs may not absolutely need their own shower, but they’d appreciate it. And your cat expects nothing less than an architectural playground.

$5 Million Homes in California

A four-bedroom cottage in Carmel, a Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Los Angeles and a two-bedroom retreat with a guesthouse in Calistoga.

Two Irish Guys in New York: Fast Friends Make Fortunate Roommates

They were relieved to find a new two-bedroom in Brooklyn, and surprised by the hearty welcome they got as the first residents in their building.

There’s a Dangerous Dog in My Building. What Can I Do About It?

Laws about dangerous dogs are designed to protect you, but before you involve the authorities, your condo has a duty to protect its unit owners.

What to do in Denver in October 2023

October events and fun!

 

 

 

Present – October 29th: Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms

“Get lost in our 7-acre Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. It’s time to “seas” the day as you dive in to explore our seven-acre corn maze. The maze can be viewed from a 15-foot-tall bridge. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the corn mini-maze.” Tickets & More Info!












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Denver Real Estate News – October 2023

 

An Unexpected Surge in New Listings

 

In a departure from the typical August lull, the metro Denver market showed an 8% month-over-month surge in New Listings since July. That’s a shocking increase since historically we would never expect activity to speed up moving from summer into fall.

It’s too early to tell if this is an ongoing trend or just a blip, but Your Castle Founder Lon Welsh thinks it may be due to a recent rise in seller sentiment. Potentially, sellers have given up on waiting for rates to go down this year, and rate hikes have convinced some to cave into the pressure of life events that usually make people move (having kids, getting divorced, upsizing, downsizing, a death in the family, etc.) However, it’s still too early to tell why more new listings were added in August.

Despite fluctuating rates, which reached a peak of 7.5% in mid-August, the market seems to be holding steady. Homes are selling right at the asking price, as opposed to at a premium. With a mere 2 Months of Inventory (MOI), the market still leans in sellers’ favor, but the new listings give a glimmer of hope to buyers.



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More Brokerages Leave Powerful Realtor Group

Re/Max and Anywhere Real Estate, a brokerage franchiser, will no longer require agents to belong to the National Association of Realtors, as part of agreements to settle two class-action lawsuits.

How an Australian Couple Made Their Tiny Home Feel Bigger

It’s all in the planning, as one couple in Brisbane, Australia, discovered.

A Tiny Australian Home That Feels a Lot Bigger

How do you make a 375-square-foot apartment feel luxurious? It’s all in the planning.

The Trendiest New Wedding Venue: Your Home

From stoops and staircases to backyards and balconies, couples are choosing the comforts of home and the emotional bonds they have with their spaces as wedding locations.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, the Upper East Side and on the Grand Concourse.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are a six-bedroom homes in Woodmere, N.Y., Tenafly, N.J.

More Rentals Are on the Market. Why Are They So Hard to Find?

This year’s peak rental season was tight in most U.S. regions, but overall, better than last year’s.

From a Floating Home in Portland to a Hilly Perch in Los Angeles. Which House Was Right?

After 20 years on the Columbia River in Oregon, a retired couple tested the dryer environs of Southern California to be closer to their children. Here’s what they found.

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