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Disgraced former NBC "Today" host Matt Lauer has finally sold his Hamptons home, according to the New York Post.The estate was last on the market in 2021 for $43,995,000. The final sale price has yet to be made public. Lauer, who was fired from his job at NBC after accusations of sexual misconduct came to

Studies show that we make up our minds about people within seconds of meeting them. So it stands to reason that prospective buyers are doing the very same thing with your house, especially in a red-hot real estate market. More buyers these days are sizing up your space and making lightning-quick decisions about whether it's worth investigating further—or whether they

Eaglecrest is a 140-acre estate in the heart of Virginia that was inspired by such presidential mansions as George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Set in Charlottesville, about a 2-hour drive from Washington, D.C., the property has easy access to historical sites, wineries and outdoor recreation including hiking, horseback riding and golf. Nearby

Under current New York State law, landlords are not required to offer new leases to market-rate tenants. That could soon change.New York renters are feeling the squeeze, with rents in Manhattan up 32 percent in April from the same time a year ago, according to a report, and housing courts busy as evictions resume after

This week’s question comes from Andrew on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Andrew is asking: How would you handle a prospective tenant that has a bankruptcy on their record?  Tenant screening is almost as important as rental property screening. A bad tenant can not only cost you potential rent but cause thousands or tens

We present a chance to live like Rocky Mountain royalty right in the heart of Denver. “You don't see a lot of castles in the middle of Denver—and this one is really true to being a castle,” says listing agent Jenny Usaj, with Usaj Realty. We did the due diligence and confirm this is the

714 Steiner St., also known as the “Pink Painted Lady,” has been listed for sale for $3.6 million — the same price it was purchased for in January 2020. Owner Leah Culver told SFGATE that unfortunately, it was “possibly the worst timing ever.” The pandemic hit the U.S. just months later, which slowed down permitting

When buying a new-construction home, you're presented with a variety of fixtures and amenities to choose from: Would you prefer white Shaker or wooden flat-panel cabinets? Should you go with the gray granite countertops or a classic white quartz?Some of these design elements come standard with the home, while others are builder upgrades that command

"Today" show host and former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager is hosting the sale of her New York City condo, according to the Wall Street Journal.The TV host and her husband, Henry Chase Hager, are reportedly moving out of the city and vacating the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Tribeca apartment they bought in 2015 for $4.58 million. The

A center-chimney Colonial in Connecticut that was built in 1685 is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.Located about 90 miles north of Manhattan, the well-preserved home features many period details throughout, including decorative wood paneling and hardware. The cozy main floor has a family room with a fireplace, a library, and