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Chicago voters will weigh in Tuesday on a ballot measure that would fundamentally change the way real estate deals are taxed in the city. Dubbed a “mansion tax” by supporters, the measure would raise taxes on property sales above $1 million and cut the tax rate for transfers below that threshold, with the additional revenueRead …

Chicago Set To Vote on ‘Mansion Tax’—and It Could Dent Demand in Ultrarich Neighborhoods Read More »

Want to lord over your own kingdom? An 11,000-square-foot castle just minutes from downtown Kalamazoo, MI , is on the market for $4,998,000. Known as The Henderson Castle , the 14-bedroom spectacle has been a staple of local history since the late 19th century. More recently, the splendid space has been used as an eventRead …

Let It Reign: $5M Castle and Wedding Venue Up for Grabs in Kalamazoo Read More »

Comedian, actor, and TV host Nick Cannon has purchased a five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom contemporary farmhouse in [Woodland Hills, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Woodland-Hills_CA). According to records, he paid $3,050,000. Built in 1952, the home is a short distance from [Malibu](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Malibu_CA) beaches, hiking trails, and museums. And, should any of Cannon’s 11 children move in there, it’s also close to severalRead …

Nick Cannon Buys Wonderful Woodland Hills, CA, Estate for $3M Read More »

1990s pop-rocker Stephan Jenkins, frontman of the hit band Third Eye Blind, is selling his incredible Italianate Victorian in [San Francisco](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Francisco_CA) for $3.6 million. The 2,875-square-foot, four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home sits on a gorgeous, tree-lined block. Listing agent Daria Saraf, of Sotheby’s International Realty—San Francisco Brokerage, shares that the home was originally built for a seaRead …

‘How’s It Going To Be?’ Amazing! Third Eye Blind Frontman Stephan Jenkins Lists S.F. Victorian for $3.6M Read More »

For the first time, consummate California architect Raymond Kappe’s breathtaking Keeler House in [Pacific Palisades, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Pacific-Palisades_CA), is on the market. The place is priced at a weighty $12 million. The post-and-beam dwelling was completed in 1990 for musician Ann Keeler, who has meticulously maintained, restored, and upgraded the property since it was built. Let’s takeRead …

California Icon: $12M Keeler House in Pacific Palisades Makes Market Debut Read More »

If you’ve been hoping to score the “crown jewel” of Santa Barbara, CA , this might be of interest. Listed for $88 million, the 11-acre Hope Ranch compound is said to be owned by Joi Stephens, daughter of the late John Stephens, creator of the Jonny Cat kitty litter brand, according to The Wall StreetRead …

Here’s the Scoop: Kitty Litter Heiress’ $88M Santa Barbara Compound Is This Week’s Most Expensive Home Read More »

The housing market isn’t off to a good start this year. The number of homes under contract that haven’t closed yet dropped 4.9% from December to January, according to a [recent report](https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/pending-home-sales) from the National Association of Realtors®. Year-over-year pending home sales were down 8.8% in January. The culprit? [Rising mortgage rates](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-rates-just-hit-a-new-high-for-2024-heres-why/) that make itRead …

The Housing Market’s Unhappy New Year: Fewer Homes Go Under Contract as Mortgage Rates Rise Read More »

What does the housing market need to rev back up? Lower mortgage rates. Many Americans believe homeownership is still achievable—that is, if high mortgage rates fall, according to a recent survey from Realtor.com®. The magic rate is in the 5% range, according to the survey. About a fifth of Americans, 22%, hoping to buy aRead …

This Is the Magic Mortgage Rate To Rev the Housing Market Back Up Read More »

Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t want to live like the president of the United States? From 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue’s grand setting in Washington, DC , to its opulent interior full of marble details to the one-of-a-kind Oval Office, the White House remains the country’s most distinguished address. If you’ve always dreamed of living in aRead …

Presidential Sweet: Be the Next Commander in Chief of One of These 5 White House Dupes Read More »

Looking for a place to practice slap shots or spins in Scottsdale, AZ ? The contemporary abode of former National Hockey League player John Curry might be just the place. Listed for $12.5 million, the 12,030-square-foot residence offers more than the traditional living spaces. “It currently has a lower level, half of which is dedicatedRead …

Ice Ice, Baby: A Rare Indoor Rink Comes With This $12.5M Arizona Home Read More »