Jessica Chastain lists Midtown Manhattan pad for $7.45M

The “Zero Dark Thirty” star purchased the home for $5.1 million in 2015. A number of well-known musicians have lived in the apartment in its time, including Leonard Bernstein, who composed “West Side Story” while living there. Continue reading

Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet’s Montecito home

Four years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home’s title in hand. Continue reading

House made famous by ‘Home Alone’ hits market for $5.25M

The red brick Georgian mansion, known by children all over the world as Kevin McCallister’s home, is back on the market after 12 years and comes with a large Kevin Lego figure for the home theater. Continue reading

Graceland saved from auction for now, court chancellor rules

The historic mansion where Elvis once lived will remain in the Presley family’s hands following a lawsuit filed by the actor Riley Keough, Elvis’ granddaughter, which alleged the company trying to sell it had committed fraud. Continue reading

Home on private island in Palm Beach sells for record $150M

The sale marks a new record for lakefront properties in Palm Beach. Developer Todd Michael Glaser renovated and expanded the estate, at one point marketing it for more than $200 million. Continue reading

Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?

With commissions up in the air, Clever’s Luke Babich writes that it may be time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models that can provide more consistent and reliable income. Continue reading

Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers

Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation is a wise decision that benefits everyone involved. Continue reading

Amidst feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar drops $40M on LA pad

The rap superstar reportedly purchased the Brentwood estate, which had not been on the market, from former Fox News Corp. Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh and his wife, Jennifer Ashworth Dinh. Continue reading

A Bay Harbor Island home in Miami sets new $21.95M sales record

Shock-Gard CEO Matthew Bullock and his wife are the buyers of the spec home. The sale bests a previous record set last month by Brazilian race car driver Claudio Dahruj’s home purchase. Continue reading

Marketing listings through qualified buyer financing options

For real estate agents, highlighting diverse financing options is one of the easiest ways to attract more traffic to their listings. Clever’s Luke Babich shares a few programs and options to know about. Continue reading