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Council buys condemned Darwen house owner can't afford to repair
Lancs Live
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July 15, 2025
A condemned empty terraced house is to be bought by an East Lancashire local authority because the owner cannot afford to make it safe to live in. The property at 26 Hindle Street Darwen will now be refurbished and sold to support further similar...
The two North Wales coastal sites in demand with house hunters from Manchester and Cheshire
NorthWalesLive
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July 13, 2025
Two prime coastal spots in North Wales are drawing in property seekers from across the border, according to an estate agency in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle". The region's breathtaking coastline beaches are luring wealthy individuals across the...
Abandoned Park Plaza apartment complex in Provo under contract with developer
Daily Herald - Utah
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1 / 3 The abandoned Park Plaza apartments are pictured Monday, June 16, 2025, in Provo. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 2 / 3 The abandoned Park Plaza apartments are pictured Monday, June 16, 2025, in Provo. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 3 / 3 The...
Price drops, interest – zero: another failed auction for the Moscow House
Baltic News Network
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July 14, 2025
In a repeat auction organized by State Real Estate (VAS “Valsts nekustamie īpašumi”, VNĪ), the so-called Moscow House on Marijas Street in Riga failed once again to attract a buyer, despite a starting price of 2.142 million euros, according to the...
Struggling to sell your house? Boost your property price by £46k with 5 features buyers want, from as little as 55p
The Sun
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July 14, 2025
If your home’s stuck on the market, small DIY tweaks could be the key to unlocking serious value – up to £80,000 in some cases – and you don’t need a huge budget to get started. Across the UK, homeowners are turning to budget-friendly upgrades to...
Median house price steady year-on-year, increases in regions, Reinz Property Report says
Rotorua Daily Post
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July 14, 2025
“We’re seeing a market that is steady on the surface but with some movement underneath at a regional level,” Ryley said. “The unchanged national median price suggests stability, yet this reflects contrasting regional dynamics, with some areas...
A chaotic raid, 360 arrests, and a tragic death: What happened at California’s Glass House Farms
Associated Press
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July 14, 2025
Federal authorities now say they arrested more than 360 people at two Southern California marijuana farms last week, characterizing the raids as one of the largest operations since President Donald Trump took office in January. One farmworker died...
New home options in Tracy — The Real in Real Estate
Tracy Press - California
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July 18, 2025
As a real estate broker, it is my responsibility to give clients options that fit their personal situation. While my office offers assistance with resale residential real estate, our agents also have the opportunity to assist buyers who may want...
Dubai property entrepreneur to lead growth strategy at Simpson & Marwick
Scottish Construction Now
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Calum White, the Edinburgh-born founder of Dubai-based estate agency White & Co, has joined Simpson & Marwick as director of growth & innovation. Since launching his own business in 2021, Calum has grown it to a team of 420 with a projected...
Real estate agent shares look inside gorgeous, high-tech home that powers itself: 'Homely feeling and no bills'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
"This property is a rare find." by Ren VenkateshJuly 10, 2025 A real estate agent offered The Standard a look into an eco-conscious, self-sufficient property in the small, rural town of Woodford, Australia. Established to power itself — that is,...
Livvy Dunne Shut Out of Buying Babe Ruth’s Apartment: An Insider Says Her Online Presence is to Blame
Showbiz CheatSheet
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July 10, 2025
Notable People Livvy Dunne won't get a chance to live in Babe Ruth's old apartment. Despite having the cash ready, a co-op board has blocked the sale of Ruth's Upper West Side home to the gymnast. Livvy Dunne, says she was just days away from...
Influencer Livvy Dunne, with 13M Followers, Blocked from Buying Babe Ruth's Apartment – Here's Why
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 10, 2025
Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne, one of the most recognisable influencers in the United States, has revealed that her attempt to purchase Babe Ruth's historic New York apartment was unexpectedly rejected by the building's co-op board, despite offering to pay...
Livvy Dunne Shares She Was Blocked From Buying Babe Ruth's Apartment at Last Minute
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 9, 2025
Livvy Dunne's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment on the Upper West Side in New York was blocked by the building's co-op board. The social media star took to TikTok on Tuesday to tell her eight million followers about her attempt to buy the...
Ask a real estate agent: Is the housing market becoming less competitive?
Yahoo Finance
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“Ask a real estate agent” is a monthly column. To submit a question to our panel of agents, fill out this Google Form. Hi real estate agents, My friends who have bought houses over the last few years have had to do wild things to make their offers...
City’s Gilded Age mansion sales booming after HBO show’s success: ‘New Yorkers love watching!’
New York Post
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July 18, 2025
New York City is known for its unique buildings and architecture, but fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” might not know the inspiration behind the elaborate mansions they see on TV. The lavish, 1800s buildings and interiors in the drama were inspired...
Livvy Dunne Says She Was Rejected From Buying Babe Ruth's Apartment
KFBX - Alaska
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Social media influencer and former LSU gymnast Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne revealed that she was rejected from purchasing late Baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth's New York City home because the building voted "not to have me live there." Dunne, 22, who is...
Famous ‘Rosebud’ sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ sells for US$14.75 million
CP24
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July 18, 2025
“Rosebud,” the famed wooden sled at the heart of Orson Welles’ classic 1941 movie “Citizen Kane,” has sold at auction for US$14.75 million. This was a “remarkable” price for the “iconic prop,” Dallas-based auction house Heritage Auctions said in a...
Buying or selling a house? Local real estate agent Celine Williams has your back
Lynnwood Times - Washington State
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July 6, 2025
LAKE STEVENS—Award-winning local real estate agent Celine Williams, with five years of experience, shines with boundless enthusiasm and a heartfelt passion for guiding people to their dream homes. Celine Williams and some of the scores of homes...
Make, Bake and Destroy: Making Bernoulli ball blowers
Gulf Coast News - Florida
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July 18, 2025
Make, Bake and Destroy: Making Bernoulli ball blowers WEATHER. >> ALL RIGHT. THANKS, JIM. ALL RIGHT. FRIDS, YOU DON'T NEED A LAB AT YOUR HOUSE TO BE A MAD SCIENTIST AND HAVE SOME REALLY FUN. COOL FUN WITH SOME COOL EXTERIOR. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS...
Younger homebuyers turn to social media, AI and each other
Housing Wire
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July 18, 2025
Since 2020, the annual report has tracked the evolving attitudes and behaviors of homebuyers ages 18 to 44. The 2025 edition draws from a survey of 1,000 respondents across Gen Z (ages 18 to 24), younger millennials (25 to 34) and older...