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Movin’ Out: Billy Joel’s Sprawling New York Estate Just Hit the Market for $49 Million

By Tori Latham Billy Joel has long been known as Long Island’s golden boy, but the musician is saying buh-bye to his home base out east. The Piano Man has listed his Oyster Bay mansion for a cool $49 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The 26-acre property, known as Middlesea, sits along the North Shore waterfront and includes a […]
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Coldwell Banker Realty Creates Powerhouse Office In Westfield, N.J.

WESTFIELD, N.J. (April 19, 2023) – Coldwell Banker Realty is pleased to announce the formation of its new Westfield office, located at 209 Central Ave. in Westfield. Led by Branch Vice Presidents John Bradley and George Kraus, Coldwell Banker Realty in Westfield is the new home base for approximately 300 affiliated real […]
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The country’s biggest office-to-apartment conversion is underway inside the old Daily News office

By David Brand Published Apr 13, 2023 More than 1,300 apartments will fill an empty office building in Lower Manhattan, making it the biggest residential conversion project in the country, its owners say. The building at 25 Water St. was once home to the Daily News and JPMorgan Chase, which cleared out earlier in the […]
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Homeowners’ Zeal for Curb Appeal May Pay Off Handsomely

March 17, 2023 Remodeling, Design Trends By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the start of the pandemic. These projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey. © welcomia – iStock/Getty Images Plus Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the pandemic began—and […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Movin’ Out: Billy Joel’s Sprawling New York Estate Just Hit the Market for $49 Million By Tori Latham Billy Joel has long been known as Long Island’s golden boy, but the musician is saying buh-bye to his home base out east. The Piano Man has listed his Oyster Bay mansion for a cool $49 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The 26-acre property, known as Middlesea, sits along the North Shore waterfront and includes a […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Coldwell Banker Realty Creates Powerhouse Office In Westfield, N.J. WESTFIELD, N.J. (April 19, 2023) – Coldwell Banker Realty is pleased to announce the formation of its new Westfield office, located at 209 Central Ave. in Westfield. Led by Branch Vice Presidents John Bradley and George Kraus, Coldwell Banker Realty in Westfield is the new home base for approximately 300 affiliated real […]

The Wide World of Real Estate The country’s biggest office-to-apartment conversion is underway inside the old Daily News office By David Brand Published Apr 13, 2023 More than 1,300 apartments will fill an empty office building in Lower Manhattan, making it the biggest residential conversion project in the country, its owners say. The building at 25 Water St. was once home to the Daily News and JPMorgan Chase, which cleared out earlier in the […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Homeowners’ Zeal for Curb Appeal May Pay Off Handsomely March 17, 2023 Remodeling, Design Trends By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the start of the pandemic. These projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey. © welcomia – iStock/Getty Images Plus Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the pandemic began—and […]

The Wide World of Real Estate NAREB President Lydia Pope on Leading the Charge to End Unfair Housing Athena Snow April 4, 2023 This is a byline post from Liz Gehringer, President and CEO, Anywhere Franchise Brands, Acting President, Coldwell Banker Affiliate Business, COO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Housing inequalities, a growing wealth gap in the United States and a lack of resources among disenfranchised communities are major restrictions preventing an increase in […]

The Wide World of Real Estate How 3 Recent Bank Failures Could Impact Housing Market March 14, 2023 By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others may drive mortgage rates lower, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. © Trifonenko – iStock/Getty Images Plus The demise of three banks last week has been sending shockwaves through an already fragile economy. Could it have an impact on […]

The Wide World of Real Estate 5 Most Popular Colors for a Home’s Exterior Homeowners aim to lighten up their home’s look on the outside, a new survey finds. April 3, 2023 Design Trends By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Source: Alside The majority of homeowners say they would like to lighten up their home’s exterior with a neutral color palette, according to a new survey of more than 1,400 respondents conducted […]

The Wide World of Real Estate RealVitalize® Made All the Difference in Miami Agent Arax Rodriguez knew a deep clean could make a big difference in selling this Florida home that hadn’t been updated in 60 years.Through the RealVitalize program, she was able to help her clients clean out and make a few updates without them having to pay before the home sold.Arax was able to help her […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Can You Name and Recognize All the Different House Styles? Every house has a unique architectural style, and sometimes it has two or more. Renovations and new, eclectic mixes make fitting a home into one specific category daunting or even impossible. Thankfully, there’s no need to memorize complicated architectural terminology. REALTOR® Magazine has compiled a guide to common residential architectural styles. Read about the details that give […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Kevin Costner’s Luxury Aspen Ranch for Rent Will Give You Yellowstone Feels As Yellowstone fans well know, patriarch John Dutton, played by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner, has spent five seasons trying to hold on to his Dutton Ranch. It’s not hard to see why. I mean, have you seen that place? In real life, Costner owns a secluded Aspen spread that’s equally beguiling, and it’s just become available for rent […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Coldwell Banker Around the World: January 2023 Sam Shalom Jan 26, 2023 Maybe it’s the influence of The White Lotus, but it seems like everyone is dreaming about “la dolce vita,” these days. And when you start to explore the many regions of Italy and all they have to offer, its no wonder you could have a tough time deciding where to […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Windows that Wow Gustavo Gonzalez Oct 7,2022 What’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to update a room? You guessed it – window treatments. Gone are the days of heavy, dark, drab curtains. Instead, you can refresh just about any space with a variety of modern options to fit every style and budget. Now Trending Whether […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Coldwell Banker Around the World: September 2022 Sam Shalom Sept 29, 2022 With a mixture of the Argentinean, Andean and Bolivian cultures, cuisine influence and traditions, Salta offers the perks of a large city while keeping the pace and comfort of a small town. Mountains and rivers, impressive museums, candlelit cafes, and vibrant peñas (folk-music clubs), Salta has something for everyone. […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Our Favorite Vacation Homes in America’s Most Beautiful Small Towns BY CAITLIN MORTON There are many advantages to vacationing in small towns, from friendly locals to surprisingly great food. You’ll also often stumble upon some of the cutest inns and B&Bs you’ll ever see. The only downside? These places can be tiny, and, depending on the season, they fill up fast. That’s where rental companies like Airbnb and […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Coldwell Banker Around the World: August 2022 Sam Shalom Aug 31, 2022 When you think of the Emerald Isle, perhaps you think of breathtaking hills with flocks of sheep, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, or the sound of live music that can pull on your heartstrings… Or maybe, you’re aware that Coldwell Banker has been growing in Ireland and just […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Help The World’s Bravest Kids Get Back Home Even Faster Athena Snow Sept 1, 2022 We are proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® a place so many kids call home while they fight cancer and other life threating disease. Each year, approximately 16,000 children and teens in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer. One in five of these children won’t survive. It’s […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale Gustavo Gonzalez Aug 1, 2022 Looking to make some upgrades and wondering which will have the biggest pay off? If you guessed kitchen and bathrooms, you’re spot on. Another good one is landscaping. Whether they’re big or small, a few upgrades can pay big dividends when it’s time to sell your home. Follow […]

The Wide World of Real Estate What To Pack For Your First Night In Your New House The following is a guest post written by Laura McHolm, Chief of Organized Living & NorthStar Moving Company Co-Founder Moving day is approaching and your to-do list just keeps growing! But, there is one more to-do to add to your list. This to-do gets you ready for a peaceful first night in your new home. You’ll thank […]

The Wide World of Real Estate These 8 Real Structures Inspired the Castles in Disney Films A medieval-architecture historian breaks down the palaces in the animated classics By Katherine McLaughlin July 22, 2022 You might know that many Disney films are based on fairytales. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes from the Brothers Grimm classic and Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault was the basis for the film of the same name. But a princess is […]

The Wide World of Real Estate Coldwell Banker Around the World: July 2022 Sam Shalom July 29, 2022 Mallorca, the largest of the chain of islands located off the east coast of Spain, is also the most diverse of the Balearics. Yes, the same aquamarine waters that surround Ibiza (its southwest neighbor) lap onto the shores of Mallorca, but Mallorca’s landscape is much more distinct and impressive thanks to […]