Done Deal! Peek Inside the Obamas’ New Luxe Martha’s Vineyard Mansion

#celebs #realestate realtor.com America’s former first family has finally closed on a luxurious $11.75 million mansion in tony, island vacation destination Martha’s Vineyard this week. Barack and Michelle Obama had rented the nearly 7,000-square-foot residence with lovely views of the Atlantic and their own private beach over the summer. As previously reported, they have been

What Are These Black Stains on the Walls? Understanding Ghosting on Walls vs. Mold

Oftentimes, inspectors and contractors will receive phone calls from homeowners who describe a mold problem that has recently developed on the walls and ceilings of their homes. Sometimes, they describe the mold patterns as black stains on the walls and ceilings that seemed to be following the framing of the house. The good news for
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Lionel Messi Buys in Miami: You Could Be Neighbors With the World’s Biggest Sports Star

#celebs #realestate Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images One of the world’s greatest athletes has reportedly scored a posh pad in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi picked up a condo at the Porsche Design Tower for $5 million, according to the Real Deal.  Perhaps the soccer star is also a car freak,

Norah Jones Lists Her Brooklyn Brownstone for $8M

#celebs #realestate Jazz Archiv Hamburg/ullstein bild via Getty Images A decade after singer-songwriter Norah Jones bought and updated a four-story brownstone in Brooklyn, the Greek Revival home is back on the market for $8 million. Jones picked up the harmonious house for $4.9 million and proceeded to make improvements.  Built in the 1800s, the luxe

Former Pixar Exec Ed Catmull Purchases $7M Mill Valley Mansion

#celebs #realestate realtor.com; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images You know about “Toy Story.” Now, here’s a real estate story. Former Pixar President Ed Catmull has set his sights on Marin County with a home purchase in Mill Valley, CA. The five-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence was purchased for $7 million in October, real estate records show.  Last sold in

Essential Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sight of twinkling lights throughout your neighborhood can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here. Decorating your home, opening stockings by the fire, lighting the menorah, or toasting to the New Year with friends and family are festivities many people look forward to every
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Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez Buys Sleek Miami Mansion for $3M

#celebs #realestate Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for WarnerMedia Call it a real estate double play. Legendary pitcher Pedro Martinez purchased a modern North Miami home from another former big leaguer. Property records show longtime Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was the seller. Martinez and his wife, former ESPN Deportes sideline reporter Carolina Cruz de Martínez, purchased

George Lucas Grows Beachfront Compound in California Celebrity Enclave

#celebs #realestate Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney Filmmaker George Lucas is expanding his beachfront property in Carpinteria, a small California city that has attracted celebrities like television host Ellen Degeneres and actor Kevin Costner. Mr. Lucas purchased a 2-acre beachfront property directly next door to his own on Padaro Lane for $28 million, according

The Beat Goes On: Drummer Max Weinberg Selling $5.25M Florida Home

#celebs #realestate Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images Drumroll, please. Max Weinberg—longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band—is selling his Delray Beach, FL, home. Purchased a little over two years ago for $4 million, the fantastic Florida spread is now available for $5.25 million. Built in 2013, the gated residence located on a cul-de-sac is

Redfin Unveils the Best U.S. Cities for Biking in 2020

Minneapolis, Portland, OR and Chicago are the most bikeable cities in the U.S. for the second year in a row.  That’s according to updated rankings from Bike Score®, a tool by Redfin company Walk Score® that rates the bikeability of neighborhoods, cities and addresses. Scores are based on several factors including access to bike lanes
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