How to Reduce Traffic Noise in Your Backyard

Excessive noise levels are unpleasant, to say the least, especially in your backyard. Your outside space should be a peaceful oasis where you and your family can unwind and enjoy the outdoors. However, whether it’s traffic noise, construction, lawn mowers, or neighborhood kids playing in the street, bothersome sounds can find their way into your
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The Best Cities to Retire in Each State

Everyone has a unique dream of retirement and choosing the right place for you is imperative. The best cities to retire in the USA are almost as diverse as each individual’s vision for their golden years. To help narrow it down, we named the best city to retire in every state Redfin operates. Rankings were
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So Long, Cowboy: Ex-Cornerback Terence Newman Selling Texas Home

#celebs #realestate Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Former Dallas Cowboy Terence Newman spent nine seasons in the Lone Star State, but now he’s ready to pull up one of his roots. As part of his transition into coaching—and to the state of Minnesota—the ex-cornerback has listed his $2.25 million home in Dallas. Newman, who retired in 2018,

Rapper’s Delight: Dr. Dre Sells Woodland Hills Home for $4.5M

#celebs #realestate Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Dr. Dre is the name, and he’s ahead of the real estate game. The music mogul, whose given name is Andre Young, sold his Woodland Hills, CA, home for $4.5 million, setting a 2019 sales price record for the area, according to Architectural Digest. The posh pad is a rapper’s paradise, with

Late Chiefs Owner Lamar Hunt’s Napa Valley Estate on Market for $19.95M

#celebs #realestate realtor.com; Bettmann/Getty Images The late Lamar Hunt’s California estate and vineyard is on the market for $19.95 million. It’s located in a desirable pocket of Knights Valley in Calistoga. Hunt and his wife, Norma, who commissioned the property’s construction in 2000, have been the only occupants. This is the first time the 6,615-square-foot

HOAs and Condo Inspections: What Buyers Need to Know

If you are considering buying a unit in a condominium, you may be confused about what type of home inspection you should do on the property. Before we go into the types and scopes of home inspections for condos, let’s take a moment to better understand how condominiums work and identify your areas of greatest
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Fewer Homes, Less Drama: Mary J. Blige Selling Second New Jersey Home

#celebs #realestate Ethan Miller/Getty Image Mary J. Blige isn’t done dealing with real estate drama. The queen of hip-hop soul is now selling a contemporary home in Cresskill, NJ, for $2.25 million. The move comes just days after she slashed the price on her other New Jersey mansion amid reports the singer owes $1 million

Barack and Michelle Obama Are Buying This Island Retreat for $14.8M—and It’s Peculiar

#celebs #realestate realtor.com; Pete Souza/Official White House Photo After years of vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, Barack and Michelle Obama may finally be ready to purchase a home on the affluent island off the coast of Massachusetts. The former president and first lady are reportedly in escrow on a $14.8 million property in Edgartown. The Obamas

‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ Author Helen Fielding Renting Out Her Brentwood Home for $30K a Month

#celebs #realestate Samir Hussein/WireImage “Bridget Jones’s Diary” author Helen Fielding could be your landlady. Fielding, who wrote the beloved book series about the 30-something singleton that became wildly popular movies, is offering her contemporary farmhouse in Los Angeles for $30,000 a month. And, incredibly, you can rent it just as it is. The impeccably designed

‘Star Trek’ Star George Takei Selling NYC Condo for $1.35M

#celebs #realestate Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images Ready to live long and prosper in a New York City? “Star Trek” star and social media influencer George Takei is selling his apartment for $1.35 million. Located on the 35th floor of the 78-story Metropolitan Tower in midtown’s Billionaires’ Row, the unit looks southwest at the city skyline and