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Trump’s NYC Childhood Home Hits Market At $2.3M After Major Makeover Trump’s NYC Childhood Home Hits Market At $2.3M After Major Makeover
Trump’s NYC Childhood Home Hits Market At $2.3M After Major Makeover A Tudor-style Queens home once occupied by a very young Donald Trump is back on the market — and this time, it’s looking a whole lot shinier. The five-bedroom Jamaica Estates property, located at 85-15 Wareham Place, was listed Friday, Nov. 7, for $2.3 million, according to Brown Harris Stevens. Built in 1940 by Fred Trump, the house served as the family’s first foothold in the Queens enclave before they upgraded to a larger home nearby. The president lived here until age 4 — long before gold-plated penthouses became part of his personal brand. What stands today is a carefully restored, 3…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Historic NJ Pudding Factory Reborn As Luxury Lofts With Rooftop Pool Historic NJ Pudding Factory Reborn As Luxury Lofts With Rooftop Pool
Historic NJ Pudding Factory Reborn As Luxury Lofts With Rooftop Pool A former pudding and baking powder factory in New Jersey has been transformed into a collection of luxury condominiums starting at $795,000, developers announced. Sales have officially launched at Southend Lofts, a 110-unit residential development at 38 Jackson St., in Hoboken, located just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Developed by The Taurasi Group and marketed by Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing NJ, the project is nearing completion with initial occupancy expected this winter. The property reimagines the former Davis Baking Powder and My-T-Fine Pudding factory into a …

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1.4M Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen' $1.4M Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen'
$1.4M Mansion Listing Goes Viral For All Wrong Reasons: 'Ugliest House I've Ever Seen' It's giving "nightmares," "crime scene," and "dictator's 1970s mansion." That's been the reaction to a Massachusetts mansion after a post on Reddit highlighted some of the interesting interior design choices. The controversy over the $1.4 million Swansea home has drawn hundreds of comments, but thousands of additional views for the Zillow listing.  The 48 Laurie Lane home in Swansea has become a viral hit on Reddit.  Zillow The $1.4 million nine-bedroom, six-bath house on Laurie Lane comes with a jacuzzi in the master suite, a four-car garage, and nearly 10,000 square feet…

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by Josh Lanier
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WATCH: 'Zillow Gone Wild' Tours $24.75M NJ Estate Owned By Fashion Mogul WATCH: 'Zillow Gone Wild' Tours $24.75M NJ Estate Owned By Fashion Mogul
Watch: 'Zillow Gone Wild' Tours $24.75M NJ Estate Owned By Fashion Mogul A New Jersey mansion owned by a major fashion mogul is turning heads after being featured on "Zillow Gone Wild." The 21,000-square-foot French-inspired chateau at 31 Rio Vista Drive in Alpine — owned by Avraham “Avi” Tahari, co-founder of the Elie Tahari fashion brand — is listed for $24.75 million.  I toured this $25 million mega-mansion in Alpine, NJ! Let's take a look inside! What did you love about the home? What did you hate about it? Samir The stone façade was imported from Jerusalem, with luxury finishes sourced from Israel and Europe, according to listing agents Attillio a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ New England House Is Actually In North Carolina, Now On The Market For $3.25M ‘Dawson’s Creek’ New England House Is Actually In North Carolina, Now On The Market For $3.25M
‘Dawson’s Creek’ New England House Is Actually In North Carolina, Now On The Market For $3.25M A piece of television history is up for sale.  The waterfront home featured in the award-winning show “Dawson’s Creek,” filmed in Wilmington but set in the fictional Massachusetts town of Capeside, has hit the market for $3.25 million, according to Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. The two-story white house sits along Hewlett’s Creek in Wilmington, North Carolina, and served as the home of Dawson Leery, the main character from the hit series "Dawson's Creek" that ran from 1998 through 2003. Sea Coast Realty The two-story white house sits along Hewlett’s Creek in Wilmingt…

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by Josh Lanier
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Four Jersey Shore Zip Codes Ranked Among Wealthiest In US: See Which Ones Four Jersey Shore Zip Codes Ranked Among Wealthiest In US: See Which Ones
Four Jersey Shore Zip Codes Ranked Among Wealthiest In US: See Which Ones Connecticut climbed past Massachusetts, while New York City lost ground as the Northeast's luxury real estate map shifted, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2025 list of the nation's 100 priciest zip codes on Thursday, Oct. 9. The report, which ranked zip codes by median home sale prices, showed the Northeast's weakest luxury showing in a decade. New York had 15 zip codes in the top 100, Connecticut reached a record seven, and Massachusetts slipped with only four. New Jersey had six, while Maryland had one. The ritzy Hamptons dominated New York's rankings, led by Sa…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US
New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US Families looking for their next hometown might want to check out a brand-new list. A new Travel + Leisure ranking highlights the nine best places to live in the US for families, spotlighting a mix of affordable suburbs, up-and-coming metros, and community-focused towns. Released on Sunday, Sept. 14, the report draws on input from real estate experts who assessed affordability, school quality, safety, and lifestyle factors. The list ranges from Indiana to Texas and features communities that balance opportunity with livability. Here are the top nine picks from Travel + Leisure: Carmel, Ind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower $1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower
$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower A $1 billion luxury development is taking shape along the Hudson River waterfront — and it’s being powered by a $255 million construction loan from S3 Capital, one of the nation’s most active private real estate lenders. The loan will fund the first phase of the project at 615 River Road in Edgewater, which includes a 25-story rental building with 381 apartments, ground-floor retail, and parking for more than 500 vehicles, S3 Capital announced. When complete, the full development will feature roughly 1,200 residential units and a public ferry terminal offering direct service to Manhattan’s W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where $588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where
$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where Five major redevelopment projects across Essex, Mercer, and Middlesex counties have been approved for nearly $588 million in state tax credits, paving the way for more than 1,100 new housing units — roughly half of which will be affordable, officials said. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the projects last week under the state’s Aspire Program and Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP). Two projects in Newark received a combined $24 million in HPRP tax credits, including the rehabilitation of 292-306 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, formerly St. M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends
Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Renters are finding new ways to make their units feel like home, and a national study shows just how rooted many are becoming. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research for Lemonade, revealed patterns of long-term renting and the habits that come with it.  These habits range from years spent in the same place to the rituals of browsing listings and decorating. More than a quarter (28 percent) have stayed even longer, with baby boomers (41 percent) and Gen X renters (28 percent) leading the way when it comes to staying put. The study revealed that 62 percent of rente…

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by Joe Lombardi
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This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take
This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take From the street, 4 Mason Hill Road looks like a glamorous modern estate — all glass, stone, and soaring architecture. But step inside, and it’s clear this isn’t just another luxury listing. The $8.95 million property in Warren, listed by Tony Verducci and Cristian Perez of SERHANT doesn’t just come with a private theater, elevator, and year-round indoor pool — it hides something even more jaw-dropping below the surface. Behind sleek doors on the lower level lies a professional-grade shooting lane — a 75-foot custom firing range built into the home itself. It’s the kind of amenity you’d expe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens
Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Joy Behar is parting ways with her picture-perfect Hamptons retreat in Sag Harbor. The longtime host of “The View,” 82, purchased the historic Victorian-style home in 2016 for $4.75 million, Realtor reports. Originally listed in November 2024 for $10.95 million, the price has since dropped to $7.995 million. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom estate spans about 4,500 square feet on a rare 0.63-acre corner lot in Sag Harbor Village, just steps from Haven’s Beach and minutes from Main Street. Built in 1903 and meticulously restored, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury, ac…

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by Michael Mashburn