Author: Pam Finkelstein

You can try, but it’s better to do it with some help. With a national average commission rate of 5.8%, the desire to cut out the middleman and march confidently towards the FSBO sale of your dreams is understandable. But the decision could also leave you stressed and... Read More

Summer is right around the corner. It means warmer days and more sunshine. It also means that you may be wondering how to keep your home cool and at the right temperature. You want to be comfortable in your home as you go about your day and when... Read More

Buying your first home? Avoid these mistakes! Are you on the hunt for a new home? Want to make sure your purchase goes off without a hitch? Then take steps to avoid these all-too-common first-time homebuyer mistakes: (Feed generated with FetchRSS)... Read More

Check out these beautiful homes. An ocean-adjacent estate in Honolulu’s Portlock neighborhood, a sophisticated contemporary home in Vail, Colorado, and a modern penthouse in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood. (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Go to Source... Read More

The supermodel and real estate tycoon Tyra Banks has reportedly snapped up a Malibu beach house, according to Variety. The savvy businesswoman managed to chip away at the asking price, which was $5.5 million when it debuted on the market in November 2020. No doubt she’ll use the... Read More

An Upper East Side building with a storied past is about to hit the market. Until recently, the property was split between rental apartments and medical offices, though all tenants have been gone since a year ago. Greg Corbin of Rosewood Realty Group, who is handling the sale,... Read More

Ever heard of this? As you may know from our beloved collections of Alexa jokes and Alexa tips and tricks, we like exploring every little thing the voice assistant can do. One popular Easter egg that people discovered a few months ago is referred to as “Super Alexa... Read More

The Hilton family is looking to part with a Holmby Hills estate that has been in the family for 60 years. Rick Hilton listed the 15,000-square-foot property for $75 million, according to Forbes. Co-founder of Hilton & Hyland, he is also the son of the late W. Barron... Read More

Here’s how to handle selling your starter place so you can have more money in your pocket for the future? “There are some mobile homes that are so well done and so upper-end and kept up so well, it’s hard to tell it’s a mobile home,” says Sheila... Read More

The former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire has opted to pass his highly stylized Florida mansion for $200,000 less than he paid for it a decade ago. With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 8,675 square feet of living space, everyone can comfortably stretch out and relax. Read More

Avoid getting saddled with surprise expenses that break your budget. Let’s jump right in by uncovering which area is not protected by most homeowners insurance, along with a quick explanation of perils and whether or not your policy covers them. (Feed generated with... Read More

COVID-19 has forced Americans to scrutinize their health more and encouraged many to invest in additional measures to protect themselves and their families. Smart home usage is up 33% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s not difficult to see why. The remote capability of smart... Read More