Behind the Candelabra and Inside the Homes of Liberace
Liberace – the King of Showmanship – had a flair for the extravagant, which extended to his many opulent homes. This Sunday viewers will get a chance to see those homes recreated in all their glory in HBO’s new movie, “Behind the Candelabra,” directed by Steven Soderbergh. Read on for more information on his fabulous – and no longer fabulous – abodes. Read More
Jessica Simpson Lists Beverly Hills Estate for $7.995M
Jessica Simpson just listed the Beverly Hills estate she bought after her divorce from Nick Lachey in 2005. The home, which she purchased under “Lime Orchard Trust” for $5,275,052, has a rich Hollywood history. Read More
The Top 10 Cities for Backyard Barbecues
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of grilling season! Today Redfin named the top 10 cities with the best backyard barbecues, based on the number of homes with big yards, decks, and built-in BBQs. Did your city make the list? Read More
Homebuyers Undeterred by Seller’s Market; Willing to Pay More
For the latest Redfin Real-Time Home-Buyer report, we surveyed 1,353 active homebuyers who have recently toured homes with Redfin, in order to get their pulse on the market. While homebuyers’ frustration with low inventory continues to increase, there is also increased understanding of the seller’s market and a willingness to pay more. Expectations that prices… Read More
Celebrity Real Estate Roundup: Katy Perry, Mindy Kaling, Drew Barrymore, Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi
This week there were several high-profile celebrity moves in Montecito and the Hollywood Hills. Katy Perry and Mindy Kaling both bought in the hills, Drew Barrymore listed in Montecito, and Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi bought in Montecito. Read More
Real Estate Market Speeds Up According to Redfin Fastest Real Estate Markets Report
Ask a friend who’s trying to buy a home what the the real estate market is like, and she will surely describe it as “fast” or a synonym thereof. And your friend is right! To address this new reality, Redfin has developed a new monthly report focused solely on the speed of home sales. Read More
Olivia Newton-John Lists Florida Estate for $6.2M
Olivia Newton-John, 64, best known for her role in the 1970s hit movie “Grease,” and her husband, John Easterling, 54, just listed their Jupiter, Florida estate for $6.2 million. The four bedroom, 3.5 bath home was built in 2007 and spans 6,383 square feet. It is located on the Jupiter Inlet Colony, which is on… Read More
Michael Hall, a.k.a Dexter, Buys L.A. Estate for $3.825M
According to the L.A. Times, Michael C. Hall, star of the hit TV show “Dexter,” just picked up a $3.825 million dollar home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. The home is across the street from Kate Walsh, who just listed her estate for $4.75 million! Read More
Collection of the Week: Bienvenidos a South Florida
Redfin just launched in South Florida, and we’re more excited than a 6 year-old on Space Mountain. To get a taste of what’s to come, we turned to local expert, South Florida Redfin Agent Bohdan Mastykaz, and asked him to create a Redfin Collection that exemplifies the fabulous style of this coastal paradise. Read More
Comedy Couple Anna Faris and Chris Pratt Buy in L.A.
Actress Anna Faris, 36, and her husband, Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt, 33, just purchased a Los Angeles home for $3.3 million. The Mediterranean style estate spans 4,700 square feet and features vaulted ceilings, a bright grand room with fireplace, a large gourmet chef’s kitchen and oak paneled den. Read More