Rocket says it could close Redfin acquisition as soon as this quarter
Home loan giant boosts Q1 mortgage production by 7 percent, to $21.6 billion, says Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions remain on track to close this year.
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Realtor.com parent Move raises quarterly revenue amid headwinds
Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows.
How to add classic Hamptons style to your modern home
You don’t have to travel to northeast US to enjoy the distinguished style of the Hamptons. Traditionally a summer colony where wealthy New York City dwellers would decamp for the hotter months, the Hamptons “look” has become so popular that it’s now emulated the world over. Synonymous with light-hued palettes, natural fibres and open spaces, […]
Miley Cyrus reflects on the 2018 fire that destroyed her $2.52m Malibu home
Despite the devastation, Cyrus described the fire as “the biggest blessing” of her life, saying it allowed her to rebuild with intention. Picture: AFP/Getty Images Miley Cyrus is revisiting the moment her life — and home — went up in flames. Years on, and stronger, she has a glass-half-full perspective on the tragedy. During a […]
The Melbourne apartments bringing spacious homes to the CBD
A quiet transformation is taking place in Melbourne’s city centre with families choosing to put down roots in the CBD. Driven by a desire for convenience and lifestyle, modern families are increasingly seeking out larger, more liveable apartments that support their growing need to live in environments full of energy, creativity, and opportunity. Meeting the […]
Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon reveals peek inside her Hamptons kitchen – and fans can’t get over how normal it is
By Kelsi Karruli Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon left her fans stunned after sharing a glimpse inside her surprisingly humble kitchen in the Hamptons – revealing a stark contrast to the glossy interiors found in many celebrities’ picture-perfect mega-mansions. Nixon, 59, who is worth an estimated US$20 million (AU$31 million), took to Instagram to share a video of herself […]
Innovative planning laws passed to fix Aus housing crisis
Game-changing laws could see the creation of multiple dwellings inside homes in what has been described as one of the most creative pieces of planning policy in years. In an effort to tackle South Australia’s housing crisis, the South Australian government last month adopted the Future Living Code Amendment – an innovative planning rule change […]
Opulence afloat: Inside a rare luxury house-boat
When award-winning Melbourne architect Stephen Jolson decided to build a luxury house boat, he wanted to revisit a childhood memory of holidaying at Lake Eildon in Victoria with his grandparents who took him out on their modest house boat back in the 1960s. The result – a luxury yacht that’s brimming with architectural excellence, intended […]
National awards short-list features Tassie’s best builds
Wolfe House by Rosevear Stephenson has been short-listed for the Houses Awards 2025 New House Under 200sq m category and the Sustainability award. Picture: Adam Gibson Five innovative Tasmanian homes have been short-listed for the annual Houses Awards. They made the cut for a range of award categories, from new builds to sustainability. Houses magazine […]
Arrotex pharma boss billionaire Dennis Bastas firming as buyer of $100m+ Coonac mansion in Toorak
The Coonac mansion when it was purchased by Paul Little. Billionaire pharmaceuticals company owner Dennis Bastas is firming as the likely buyer behind Melbourne’s priciest ever home sale. But it might not have long as the city’s most expensive residence, with suggestions crypto casino billionaire Ed Craven’s efforts to revive a St Georges Rd home […]
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